Smith Proposes 261.5 Million Revenue Plan for Texas
Gov. Preston Smith unveils a 261.5 million revenue program to balance a 31.4 billion system, with 148.8 million in a direct biennial tax bill. Education would absorb 90 percent of 138 million general fund spending, and several new taxes and fees are proposed to fund increases including teacher pay raises and expanded services. The Cavness plan to divert school land income faces opposition from land officials.
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Austin
Texas
Preston Smith
Gist
Smith
Legislative Budget Board
B.A
Jerry Sadier
School Land Board
Secretary of State
Houston
Lubbock
San Antonio
Baylor Dental
Gevernathinte
Water Rights Commission
Arlington
Parks and Wildlife Commission
Department of Public Safety
John Connally
Committee On Public
Legal guidance on state appointments and public policy details
Attorney General Crawford C. Martin advised Governor Smith on appointment terms for boards and commissions noting start dates for staggered terms and first-appointee dates for single posts. He also covered air quality regulation, board conflict of interest, private sale of abandoned road rights, and Smith’s nominations including Brig. Gen. Ross Ayers as adjutant general and reappointments to the State Board of Corrections.
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Smith
Middle Ground
Crawford C. Martin
Martin
Ross Ayers
Friona
Texas
Thomas Bishop
Lester Boyd
Vernon
Leslie H. True
Dallas
State Board of Corrections
Texas Officials Appoint Health Planning and Advisory Members
James M Windham of Livingston begins a new term. Smith selects Dr David Wade of Austin as director of comprehensive health planning for the state. Lieutenant Governor Barnes names to the Youth Advisory Committee Andrew Jefferson of Houston, Judge Scott Moore of Fort Worth, Lester Gollaher of Dallas, Dr Robert Rynearson of Temple, Dr R L Deter of El Paso, Raul Garcia of San Antonio, Judge Arthur Tips of Wichita Falls, Larry Fultz of Houston and Judge Truman Roberts Hamilton.
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James M. Windham
Livingston
Smith
David Wade
Austin
State
Barnes
Andrew Jefferson
Houston
Scott Moore
Fort Worth
Lester Gollaher
Dallas
Robert Rynearson
Temple
R. L. Deter
el Paso
Raul Garcia
San Antonio
Arthur Tips
Wichita Falls
Larry Fultz
Truman Roberts
Hamilton
Governor approves Gulf marine resources study contract
Governor Smith signs a four and a half year contract authorizing Texas A&M and other state agencies to conduct a Gulf of Mexico marine resources study. Nominees for State Junior Bar officers include Jim Greenwood and Don Nobles as president-elect and vice presidents Charles Bonniwell and Robert R. Sanders, with Joe D. Clayton and Bob J. Surovik as secretary-treasurer nominees.
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Smith
Texas A&m
Gulf of Mexico
Jim Greenwood
Houston
Don Nobles
Austin
State
Junior Bar of
Texas
Charles Bonniwell
Corpus Christi
Robert R. Sanders
Amarillo
Joe D. Clayton
Tyler
Bob J. Surovik
Abilene
Grandson of Local Couple Weds in Irving Home
Charles Wayne Brown and Ernestine Keach, both of Irving, married in a double ring ceremony at the bride’s parents’ home in Irving. Officiant was a Baptist minister. best man was Johnny Brown and bridesmaid was Betty Jo Keach. Grandparents include Pud Cooke Winters and Mrs. Bessie Harwood Winters.
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Pud Cooke
Charles Wayne Brown
Ernestine Keach
Irving
Richard P. Keach
Johnny Brown
Betty Jo Keach
Bessie Harwood
Winters
Bethany Sunday School Class Meeting at Milliorn Home
The Bethany Sunday School class of the First Baptist Church met Tuesday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Milliorn. Mrs. Milliorn presided, Mrs. Tierce led the opening prayer, and reports from committees were given. A devotional on Love from First Corinthians was shared. Refreshments followed for Mrs. Tierce, Mrs. Truett Billups, Mrs. Joe Irvin, and the hosts.
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Bethany
First Baptist Church
Bill Milliorn
Write Your Representatives Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes Ratliff Nabers
A civic notice lists LT. GOV. BEN BARNES at the Texas State Capitol in Austin along with SEN. DAVID RATLIFF of the 24th District and REP. LYNN NABERS of the 64th District, inviting contact on legislative matters. The trio appears as contact points for constituent outreach.
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Ben Barnes
Texas State Capitol
Austin
Texas
Lynn Nabers
State
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