Texas officials push tax free incentives to lure industry
At the governor's annual conference on industrial expansion in Austin, Gov. Preston Smith and Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes argued for revenue bonds to finance industry at no cost to taxpayers and for a pre employment training program. James W. McGrew of the Texas Research League warned Texas must create 600000 jobs amid population growth. Six industries were honored for expansion 1969. A 24 page Texas Industry section in Business Week is planned for March 13. A data bank on opportunities in 438 Texas communities over 1000 population was discussed.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Lone Star State
Preston Smith
Ben Barnes
Smith
James W. McGrew
Texas Research League
Texas Industrial Commission
Johnson Manufacturing Company
Lubbock
Kilgore Ceramics Corporation
Celanese Chemical Company
Clear Lake
Missouri Beef Packers
Friona
Laredo
Supreme Court to hear Houston firm's appeal in $300000 verdict
State's High Court agreed to review the Odessa widow and children case arising from a 1966 accident in which a husband struck a parked truck. Other actions include rejecting Florida City's land condemnation appeal, dismissing a Houston widow's inheritance claim for late filing, and the Court of Criminal Appeals denying a Houston doctor's post sentencing petition. Three Houston theater actors seek a federal injunction against police raids on nude-film showings.
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State Supreme Court
Houston
Odessa
High Court
City of
Floydada
Court of Criminal Appeals
Texas employers face tax cut and workers comp rate shifts
Rate experts favor a 1.1 percent average rise in workmen s compensation insurance rates with varied changes by industry. Governors Smith says unemployment payroll taxes drop 1 percent around January 20 for Texas employers under the unemployment act. The fund surplus tops 300 million prompting the cut, while November draft calls set 450 Texans to be examined for Army service, with local boards allocating numbers 1 through 145 first.
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Smith
Texas
State Selective Service
Charles Duncan
Duncan
Army
Corpus Christi Woman Proposes Island Land For State Park
Mrs Sam E Wilson Jr submits two options to Parks and Wildlife Department for Mus tang Island land. Option one offers 5 624 acres with 8.3 miles Gulf frontage at 6 1 million dollars. Option two offers 7 495 acres with 11 miles Gulf frontage at 8 1 million dollars. The proposal includes an easement for a water exchange pass worth about 3 million and 130 acres north of the pass adjoining 580 acres already state owned.
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Corpus Christi
Mustang Island
Sam E. Wilson Jr
Parks and Wildlife Department
Gulf of Mexico
Gulf Beach
Hale
Attorney General Rules on Juror Eligibility and Residency
The opinion states military personnel may qualify to serve as prospective jurors if they meet election code rules and intend to establish Texas residence. It also notes no state agency has authority to execute an FHA nursing home needs form. Additionally, the College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Worth gains representation on the Anatomical Board of Texas.
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Texas
Crawford C. Martin
Martin
College of Osteopathic Medicine
Fort Worth
Anatomical Board of Texas
Texas Water Quality Board
Gordon Fulcher
Fulcher
Lavaca
Austin
Private colleges seek 28 million in state aid
Private colleges and universities plan to seek 28 million dollars in state aid over the next two years. Independent Colleges and Universities of Texas Inc. discussed needs with Central Texas legislators after presenting concerns to the Coordinating Board of the Texas College and University System.
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Independent Colleges and Universities of Texas Inc
Central Texas
Coordinating Board of the
Texas College and University System
Coordinating Board
Major buyers seek 3 322 177 bbl daily Texas crude next month
Major purchasers indicate plans to buy 3 322 177 barrels of Texas crude daily next month, a reduction of 57 790 barrels from October, per Montgomery County State.
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Texas
Montgomery County
Bank Seeks Charter From State Banking Board
Dallas business leader Peter McGuire will be state finance Chairman of the Governor's Conference On Children And Youth here on November 24. Texas Rangers and highway patrolmen are advised to learn Spanish when on South Texas assignment, but no requirement has been adopted. Old Fort Leaton near Presidio has been partially restored by the Parks and Wildlife Depart ment with the second phase of work to soon begin.
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Bank
Magnolia
State Banking Board
Dallas
Peter McGuire
Governor’s Conference On Children and
Texas Rangers
South Texas
Old Fort Leaton
Presidio
Parks and Wildlife Department
Goal Digger Club Meeting Recapped At Brown Home
The Goal Digger Club gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Grif Brown home with Becky as hostess. Attendees included Janice Mills Phyllis Grissom Diane Magee Cindy Davis Becky Brown Debbie Tekel Denise Carroll Selinda Allen Chris Hays Kim McMillian and sponsors Mrs. Mary Lynn Presley and Mrs. Tommy O'Dell.
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Goal Digger
Mrs. Grif Brown
Becky
Janice Mills
Phyllis Grissom
Diane Magee
Cindy Davis
Becky Brown
Debbie Tekel
Denise Carroll
Selinda Allen
Chris Hays
Kim McMillian
Mary Lynn Presley
Tommy O'Dell
Great things are not the biggest, but small deeds shape the world
The quote reflects on the value of everyday acts over grand gestures. It emphasizes how ordinary kindness, patience, and effort by individuals collectively drive progress and human connection in daily life.
Den Dieters Meet Monday at The Den
The Den Dieters gathered Monday evening with Mrs. Bill Milliorn presiding. Attendees included Mesdames Carl Pendergrass Isidro Lopez Louis de la Cruz Pearl Dunnam Bert Humble Paul C. Gerhardt Bill Milliorn B J Emmert Robert Kraatz W R Balkum Janie Balkum and Mrs W J Briley with daughter Carla Jo.
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den Dieters
Tie den
Bill Milliorn
Carl Pendergrass
Isidro Lopez
Louis de la Cruz
Pearl Dunnam
Bert Humble
Paul c. Gerhardt
B. J. Emmert
Robert Kraatz
W. R. Balkum
Janie Balkum
W. J. Briley
Carla Jo
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Winters Flower Shop
Dial
J. Q. Casey
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Evelyn
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Waddell Chevrolet Co
Paloma
Clifton Poe
Johnston Truck & Supply
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Yukon
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Hambright
Triple “J” Bakery
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Enterprise
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Bud Boff
South Melwood
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Spec Robinson
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Ballinger Monument Company
Call Brownwood
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Singer Twin
Mary Kay Cosmetics
Marva Jean Underwood
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Gibson
Expert Service
Swatchsue Electric CO
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Tfc
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LOST
Ballinger Salvage Company
Victor J. Merfeld
Western Mattress Service
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Noleta Rice
N. Rogers
Abilene
Byron D. Jobe
Attorney General Rules
Lamkin Hardware Store
Winters, Texas
Stanley Moore
Liquidator Valley Mills
Freddie
Uncle Dan
Dan
American Bar Association
State Bar of Texas
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Winters
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Blackmon Repair Shop
North Church
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Friedrich
Motorola Radio and TV Homesite
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Jose de la Cruz
Lonnie Fowler
T. A. McMillan
Wesley’s
Joe Kozelsky
Cabinet Shop
el Vises
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Ballinger - Winters
John Deere
Ballinger
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del Monte
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