Block · one region of the page, as the scanner read it. It may hold a whole story, part of one, several, or an advertisement; stitching blocks into articles is the next step. Text is supplied OCR.
Page 9 · column 3 of 4 · from the scan, no model involved
In February 1980, Mr. Coleman supported the proposed 4% tax on the wholesale price of gasoline, declaring that the Highway Fund would still have sufficient revenues to finance only 80% of needed projects.
In August 1981, he proposed funding new highways via revenue bonds and tolls and by diverting General Fund money to the Highway Fund. He also hinted at a tax increase for the trucking industry.
77.7%