State Capital Debates Tax Options And April Referendum
Austin sources discuss a proposed statewide tax plan amid no tax campaigns. Voters may choose among payroll sales or income taxes in a April 4 referendum tied to a U. S. Senate vote. Legislators fear blame and consider package options to cover a rising general revenue fund deficit of 95.38 million dollars.
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Austin
Richard Morehead
Austin Bureau
The
Dallas News
U. S
Morehead
Jesse James
General Revenue Fund
Proposals for Sales Tax and Income Tax Amendments
Lawmakers debate new revenue plans including a one percent tax on gross business income projected to raise about 190 million annually and a 10 percent wholesale gross tax with personal service income. Supporters cite constitutional amendments and broader tax bases while opponents push different approaches.
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W. W. Glass
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Henry A.cher
Luting
Rep
D Guffey
el Campo
Cp. Marshall ©. Bell
San Onio
Legislature weighs steps to trim state costs and regulate lenders
The Texas Legislature considers cost cutting and efficiency bills. The Texas Research League cites 19 tax collection cost reductions from a study at lawmakers’ request. Rep Dick Cory proposes a state commission to study agencies for elimination of duplication and efficiency gains. The drive to regulate loan companies resumes after the Supreme Court ruled the certificate plan illegal. Attorney General Will Wilson urges clear guidelines for legitimate operation, with bills planned. A proposal seeks total loan charges of 3 percent per month of unpaid balances.
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Texas Research League
Dick Cory
Victoria
State Supreme Court
Atty
Will Wilson
Flexible rating proposal fuels insurance debate
Sen Jarrard Secrest of Temple proposes flexible automobile insurance rating allowing firms to design their own plans rather than state set rates. George Corse of Graham pushes abolishing county superintendents in counties without schools to save the state 711000. Bills would let rural electric cooperatives continue service after city annexation. Texas 1961 state highway maps are now available free from district offices or by mail from the Texas Highway Department.
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Jarrard Secrest
Temple
State Board of Insurance
George Corse
Graham
Culp Krueger
Charles Herring
Senate
Alonzo Jamison Jr
Texas
Texas Highway Department
P. O
Austin
Whiffenpool Song resurfaces amid local government talk
The town column laments corruption and conflict of interest in agencies while noting the “rebirth” of the Whiffenpool Song. A Bluff Creek contact suggests lawmakers at the Capital still claim to serve local interests despite reduced principal funds.
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Bluff Creek
Capital
Robins Eat 41 Percent More Food Than Body Weight
A robin consumes 41 percent more food than its weight in a 12 hour day. The note follows a fluky scientific aside about bird metabolism and daily intake.
Texas Minnow Industry Offers Profitable Yet Cautious Path
Texas anglers number over 112 million and spend about 123 million dollars yearly on fishing related gear. Ed Cooper notes demand for minnows far exceeds domestic supply, creating opportunity for commercial minnow production but warns it requires significant time labor capital and expert water management including wells and pumps. Licenses are handled by the Game and Fish Commission in Texas.
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Ed Cooper
Extension Wildlife
Cooper
Th Game and Fish Commission
Soldiers Return From Mainz Germany For Fort Wash Leave
Sp 5 and Mrs James Be bell Danny Carl and Eli have spent a 30 day leave in Mainz Germany with mother Mrs Frances before reporting to Fort Wash.
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Sp-5
James Bebell
Danny
Carl
Eli
Mainzheim
Frances
Fort Wash
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