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I i xot nec- kiard of ned ‘nts ) s he >e cut. ese r ious :ut dents ires icea sm >? They d players have, ed their have, but inything tandable ight thing, srael territories ations for ught to > into the ent. amir was st. In the 1 ponsible itains due itical I cottoned inted to aid known ide want to do Nazism has \ a year not [lion war the deaths r s and girls unded package 3 billion) ael's per ne to :crease mrselves and moral •lain. We our militarf rnment. ;eour in Israeli correct LJ.S. i, either aert de fad® 5 htS L possible h)' leal science Nit» Income taxes Bullock plan projects gains of $12 billion AUSTIN (AP) — Lt. Gov. Bob Bullock unveiled details of his roposed state income tax hursday, with projections showing that it could raise more than $12 billion for state govern ment by 1994-95. Bullock has proposed starting both personal and corporate in come taxes to raise additional money for a state budget that is projected to run at least $4.6 bil ion short for 1992-93. But Gov. Ann Richards said again Thursday that it is too soon to talk about tax hikes, in sisting that lawmakers wait for state auditors to complete a study of government spending and for a panel of experts to make tax recommendations. "I really think it is premature to be talking about any kind of taxation until those two issues are resolved," she said. According to a draft of his tax plan, Bullock's proposal could reduce the state sales tax levy, limit local property taxes, give homeowners and renters income tax credits for school property le vies they do pay and eliminate the corporate franchise tax. "The net effect of this proposal is that the state will provide a fairer tax base for the citizens of Texas," the proposal says, add ing that an income tax would grow with the state's economy and be more stable than the cur rent tax system. Texas today is one of the few states with neither a personal nor corporate income levy. State government relies on numerous taxes, including the sales taxes, corporate franchise tax and seve rance taxes on oil and gas pro duction. According to the draft of Bul lock's plan, a 5 percent state tax on personal income above $25,000 for a family of four would raise $8.2 billion in 1992- 93 and $12.1 billion in 1994-95. The proposal would exempt from taxation any retirement. Social Security and disability in come, plus armed services pay. It would give property taxpay ers a direct credit against their income tax bill for local school taxes paid. That would be phased in, beginning at 33.3 per cent in 1992 and rising to 100 ercent in 1996, Rate Greenlee, ullock's press secretary, said. Renters also would be given a form of property tax credit. Police group endorses civil rights training bill AUSTIN (AP) — A bill pen ding before the Legislature to be an civil rights training for Texas lawmen and create a task force to study police abuse was endorsed Wednesday by a police officers group. "Police officers must take the lead in addressing police abuse cases," said Ron D^Lord, presi dent of the 8,500-member Com bined Law Enforcement Associa tions of Texas. "The public trust demands it. "We cannot and do not con done incidents like the one that recently occurred in L.A.," DeL- ord said in endorsing the bill sponsored by Sen. Ted Lyon, D- Rockwall. Lyon said he was influenced by the recent videotape that snowed Los Angeles police beat ing an unarmed motorist. "We've all seen the stomach- wrenching videotape of Los An geles police officers kicking and clubbing a black motorist as he pleaded for mercy," Lyon said. "As a former policeman myself, I can tell you that good law offi cers everywhere are disgusted at the Los Angeles incident." His bill, which was approved March 20 by the Senate Criminal Justice Committee, would ad dress "the very root of the bru tality problem," Lyon said. The bill would establish a statewide, comprehensive train ing program on civil rights, racial sensitivity and cultural diversity for police officers, county jailers and recruits. In a statement issued by DeL- ord, he said CLEAT "has real ized for a long time that there is a perception in Texas that police in general are abusive." Hanging by a thread Jonathan Towles, of the Army R0TC Ranger Challenge team helps his team to a victory at their regional competition. This was part of a demon stration for freshmen and sophomores interested in joining. Agency gets 'snout' AUSTIN (AP) — Taxpayers should squeal like pigs over the extravagance shown by the Tea cher Retirement System of Texas, State Comptroller John Sharp said Thursday in be stowing his first "silver snout" award to the agency. Sharp criticized top TRS-man agement for having "their noses buried deep in the public trough" when thev spent more than $700,000 on furnishings for the system's new headquarters in Austin. The pig plaque was accompa nied by a certificate on which Sharp said the officials "engaged in a truly profligate spending spree in which they exhibited the imagination and panache — and the sensitivity — of a Don ald Trump or a Leona Helms- ley." In Advance AnNam presents 'Gordone is a Mutha' AnNam Tea House presents Dinner Theater with Pulitzer- winning playwright Charles Gordone in "Gordone is a Mutha." Showtime is 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and tickets are $5, or $2 for students. LADIES AND LORDS AT TEXAS 807 We sell the finest Bridal Gowns for less, EVERYDAY! 807 Texas Ave. • 764"8289 *Now taking orders for June & July weddings tfie original coffeehouse poetry. ..drama. ..acoustic guitar. ..dance entertainment of a different kind for those with an aetive mind friday, march 29, 1991 rumours 8:00pm admission and refreshments are absolutely free ‘MSCTonni-JlaU '^J S.1.50 BAHRAIN MATINEES ALL SHOWS BEEQUE 6:00 P.M ON SAT,SUN A HOLIDAYS The Perfect Weapon (R) Sat. & Sun. 2:00 and 7:00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II (PG) No Passes Sat. &Sun. 5:00, 7:00 and 9:00 Goodfellas (R) Sat. & Sun. 2:30, 5:15 and 8:00 Home Alone (PG) Sat. & Sun. 7:30 and 9:30 Silence of the Lambs (R) Sat & Sun 2:15,4:30,7:15 and 9:30 Class Action (R) Sat. & Sun. 7:15 and 9:20 The Doors (R) Sat. & Sun. 4:00 and 9:00 NEVER HIGHER ★ BLOUSES ★ JEANS ★ SHORTS ★ DRESSES ★ SKIRTS ★ TOPS AND MORE! BRAZOS SQUARE Next to Puddruckers Mon.-Sat. 9:00-6:00 pm Sundays 12-5 LAYAWAYS 693-3356 What Stanley H. Kaplan Doesn't Know About the New LSAT. H. KAPLAN P.S. Find out what we do know about the new LSAT and how we can prepare you for it. Call 696-3196 or stop by 707 Texas Avenue, Suite 106E College Station, TX 77840 For Class schedule POST OAK THREE 1600 Harvey Road Cineplex Odeon Theatres SUPER FASHIONS for Junior Si Missy Clothing Always Priced At s 10 w and Less You are invited to attend a celebration of the Holy Eucharist at 7:30, 9:00, and 11:15 a.m. or 6:15 p.m. at the church. EASTER SUNDAY AT ST. THOMAS' EPISCOPAL CHURCH AND CANTERBURY HOUSE 902 George Bush Drive (across from the bonfire field) SCHULMAN DISCOUNT MOVIES- *all shows except those designated NOT $ 050 Mon. & Wed. Student with current ID ^ Tues. Family night all seats All shows before 6pm MANOR EAST II Manor East Mall 823-8300 Career Opportunities (R) 2:00 4:30 7:00 9:45 Guilty by Suspicion (PG-13) 2:15 4:40 7:15 9:40 SCHULMAN 6 2000 E. 29TH 775-2463 Dances with Wolves (PG-13) 2:00 5:20 8:40 $1.25 MOVIES $1.25 EDWARD SISSORHAND ( PG-13) 2:15,4:45, 7:20 & 9:45 KINDERGARTEN COP (PG-13) 2:05,4:35,7:05 & 9:35 HARD WAY (R) 2:20, 4:40 7:10 & 9:40 AWAKENINGS (PG-13) 2:10, 4:40, 7:10 & 9:55