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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1961
Page
1
Senate approves $800 a year raise plan for teachers
The Senate Education Committee backed an appropriation bill proposing an $800 annual teacher raise, but without securing funds. The plan estimates $2,496,685 in two years, drawing $376,000,000 from the general revenue fund, $103,000,000 above comptroller estimates and about $63,000,000 in anticipated biennial deficit, totaling a $166,000,000 funding gap to implement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Senate
General Revenue Fund
Comptrollers
Senate
Panel OKays Teacher Raise In Hale-Aikin Plan
Senate Education Committee approves the Hale Aikin school improvement program proposing an across the board 800 dollar annual raise for public school teachers. Sponsor Sen A M Aikin Jr of Paris says floor passage will wait for general appropriation and tax bills. Program costs about 72 million dollars yearly for the state and 18 million for local districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Education Committee
Hale-Aikin
Sen
A. M. Aikin Jr
Paris
Beginning teachers' salaries set at 4014 yearly
The document states starting salaries for teachers with bachelor's degrees at 4014 dollars per year, indicating a low initial pay scale for new educators entering the profession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mum
Berry Concedes Horse Racing Amendment Defeat
Rep W E Red Berry abandoned the effort for a constitutional horse racing amendment as the House rejected it 143 to 5. He urged supporters to vote no to spare others from a lost cause while pursuing a 1962 public referendum on racing and parimutuel betting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E
Red
Milk Bill Skimmed In House Passage
One of the era’s most debated bills, the milk import measure, passed the House by voice vote after opponents trimmed key provisions. The Senate version would limit out-of-state milk unless certified by Texas inspectors to meet high standards, though amendments loosened the personal knowledge requirement. Differences between House and Senate versions remain to be reconciled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
Texas
Legislators weigh corporate income tax options in Texas
The House Revenue and Taxation Committee heard two bills to replace the corporate franchise tax. Rep Tony Konioth proposed a 3 percent corporate income tax with a $96 million gain and $48 million loss. Rep Mace Stewart backed a 10 percent corporate income tax, oil well servicing tax repeal and sulfur tax cuts. A $1 driver license exam fee was approved to send to the House. Speaker Turman warned Texas is near a last resort of sales or income taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Revenue and Taxation Committee
Tony Konioth
Sherman
Mace Stewart
Galveston
James Turman
Texas
Senate approves cap on campaign spending for U S Senate
The Senate passed 26 to 4 a bill to limit any one candidate in U S Senate races to 25000 for newspaper radio or television ads with the candidate's knowledge. Die s of Lufkin sponsors the measure and enforcement would fall to the attorney general. If enacted before the runoff next month it could curb runoff spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
U. S. Senate
Martin Dies Jr
Lufkin
Firemen's arbitration bill defeated in 73 to 66 vote
Lawmaker action on a proposed arbitration procedure for wage and hour disputes between firemen and city governments was killed after firemen urged passage and city officials opposed it. The bill would have created an arbitration board and annual elections to consider firemen requests, but opponents warned of costly elections and special privileges for firemen not shared by other city workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Highways Panel debates raising teen driver age to 15
House Highways Committee weighs a bill by Rep. Mace Stewart to raise the minimum license age from 14 to 15 for cars and motor scooters. The measure aims to remove 14 year olds from driving roles, while acknowledging some towns allow younger riders. A scooter seller argues working youths like newspaper carriers rely on scooters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Highways Committee
Mace Stewart
Polish Protects Hooks From Rust in Fishing Tips
A quick tip recommends coating hooks with clear fast drying nail polish to prevent rust. Paint the entire hook except the bend and barb to avoid reducing the hook’s penetration into fish flesh.
Smile Curve Sets Out to Straighten Many Lines
A playful line proposes that a simple smile can resolve tensions and clarify situations, suggesting humor and warmth as tools to smooth conflicts and improve communication. The idea emphasizes universal kindness and human connection.
House Approves Weaker Wage Hike Bill In Congress
The House passed a watered down minimum wage bill despite Administration backing. The measure lifts existing wages from $1 to $1.15 for current covered workers, extends coverage to about 1.2 million in retail and services, and sets new hires at $1 without overtime. Coverage applies to firms with five or more outlets in two states or more, with small chain branches under $250 000 annual gross exempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C. Fisher
House
James Roosevelt
Adam
Powell actions risk mass layoffs amid hearings
Clayton Powell faced scrutiny as evidence at hearings suggested his plans could potentially force hundreds of thousands of workers from their jobs. The adopted version of the proposal is described as significantly reduced.
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Clayton Powell
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