State Finance Outlook Promises Tax Room for Education
Texas finance authority Jim McGrew says the proposed 1965 tax bill could yield about 35 million dollars a year, enough to cover most higher education costs and teacher pay raises. He notes projected general revenue of roughly 625 million for the next biennium, with potential gains from reversing certain tax exemptions and rates, while lawmakers discuss funding needs across education and agencies.
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Texas Research League
John Connally
McGrew
Austin
Sigma Delta Chi
Professional Journalism Fraternitty
Texas Commissioner of Higher Education
Judiciary
Warren Commission Report Receives Connally Approval
Governor Connally, seriously wounded in the Kennedy assassination, endorses the Warren Commission report after reading it and states the document brings him a sense of closure and understanding.
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Warren Commission
Kennedy
Connally
Estes inquiry to continue until all ramifications cleared
State Department of Public Safety will carry on its investigation of Billie Sol Estes until all ramifications are cleared, as Connally defended its duty. Sen. Yarborough has questioned the DS authority over the Estes case and alleged a $50,000 connection. Garn Dickson of Austin released word that Estes allegedly confirmed an FBI report denying the gift.
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State Department of Public Safety
Billie Sol Estes
Connally
Ralph Yarborough
The
Estes
Yarborough
Garn Dickson
Austin
FBI
East Texas districts map Southeast Resources Conservation plan
Eight East Texas soil conservation districts confer with Texas Water Commission staff on a Southeast Texas Resources Conservation and Development Project. They map coordination for water projects to maximize recreational, flood control, drainage, levee and soil protection across Newton Tyler Hardin Polk Jasper Jefferson Orange Chambers and parts of Liberty and San Jacinto counties and aim to present to the State Soil Conservation Board. The plan would seek USDA approval to designate an agency to design, likely the Soil Conservation Service, under the Resources Conservation and Development Act enacted in 1962 with local sharing for planning and facilities.
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East Texas
State Soil Conservation Board
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Soil Conservation Service
Water District to Seek Dam Relocation Hearing in Coke County
On October 19 the Texas Water Commission will hear the Colorado River Municipal Water District Big Spring argument on relocating a dam in Coke County. The same day will decide whether to delay further consideration of the application.
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Texas Water Commission
Colorado River
District seeks larger reservoir capacity amid H L P water request
The district seeks to raise reservoir capacity to 488 760 acre feet while the Lower Colorado River Authority objects to the amended plan. The commission schedules October 26 hearing on Houston Lighting and Power Company request to divert 3 600 000 acre feet yearly from Dickinson Bay for industrial use.
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Lower
Colorado River Authority
Houston Lighting and Power Company
Dickinson Bay
Water Commission Approves Relocation of Dam Site
The Texas Water Commission approved Green Belt Municipal and Industrial Water Authority move a proposed dam and reservoir to a site five miles from Childress. Engineer S W Preese cited weak bottom clay at Salt Fork as the reason for relocation. State Senator Andy Rogers of Childress says any site is acceptable if water arrives soon. Rogers joked residents are hauling bath water due to odor from local supplies.
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Texas Water Commission
Green Belt Municipal and Industrial Ater Authority
Salt Fork
Red River
Childress
S. W. Preese
Andy Rogers
Rogers
Travel writers tour set in Texas November
An expected 30 out of state travel writers will visit Texas November 4 to 14 for the Texas Tourist Development Agency tour. Activities include horseback riding in McKittrick Canyon near Guadalupe Mountain Park and a Hamlet performance at Odessa's Globe Theatre. Guests will also visit Saltillo and Coahuila on a two day side trip hosted by Gov. Braulio Fernandez Aguirre. The agency hopes for strong media response similar to the spring tour which generated many reprints nationally.
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Texas Tourist Development
Travelriters
Saltillo
Coahuila
Braulio Fernandez Aguirre
McKittrick Canyon
National Guadalupe Mountain Park
Odessa
New Globe Theatre
Texas
Governor Connally calls rumors on San Antonio protests mere rumors
Governor Connally dismissed rumors of staged racial demonstrations during the Southern Governors conference in San Antonio, calling them mere rumors while prompting curiosity about possible action if events occur. A Texas grants delay and highway project figures follow with other state actions noted.
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Connally
San Antonio
Texas
L. E. Harrell
Texas Commission On Higher Education
State Highway Commission
Allstate Insurance Company
State Board of Insurance
Mrs Wylie Hinds Visits Fort Worth Relatives
Mrs Wylie Hinds is visiting her sister and other relatives in Fort Worth this week.
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Fort Worth
Wylie Hinds
Mayo spends weekend with Levelland parents
Bailey Mayo of Levelland visited the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Dick Mayo over the weekend.
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Levelland
Bailey Mayo
Dick Mayo
Thank You Note From Jennings Family
The Jennings family of Winters Texas expresses sincere thanks for kind deeds cards flowers gifts and visits during a three month hospital stay. They particularly thank blood donors and hospital staff including Dr Rives and the Municipal Hospital staff for their kindness and professional care with prayers for blessings.
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Abilene
Winters
Dale Sewing Club to Meet October 13 at Stoecker Home
Members of the Dale Sewing Club will gather Tuesday October 13 at the home of Mrs C H Stoecker. Attendance is urged for the meeting and all members are expected to attend.
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Dale Sewing Club
C. H. Stoecker
Sunfish Fishing Tip Uses Candy Wrapper Flies
A quick trick for sunfish or bream suggests spreading candy wrappers as makeshift flies to attract fish. When a bite is needed, swat a fly and use it as bait, keeping bait handy and effective.
Rich and poor share luxuries with time to pay
The quote suggests social inequality in consumer access, noting that both classes obtain luxury goods but the poor must extend payment. It frames a contrast between immediate possession and longer repayment periods highlighting economic strain.
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