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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1946
Page
7
After August 20 a new de control board must decide actions to keep livestock and meats free of OPA price controls. The week saw spirited bidding across all classes of meat animals and a generally higher price trend.
Market activity at the Los Angeles Union Stock Yards shows smaller cattle arrivals with improved demand easing congestion and lifting prices. Cows and medium steers led gains while calves and bulls posted varied advances, with lambs reaching fresh high levels.
The Foreign Liquidation Commission reports more than 1.89 billion dollars in American goods declared surplus in the Pacific and China theatres since the war ended. Through May 25, sales have surpassed 100 million dollars.
Leno received thanks from the Lions for excellent steaks and a reminder of a meeting there again next week. The committee works toward a permanent eating place and will state soon. Lion Stephenson handed over final financial statements to Lion Kerby and presented a bronze plaque from International headquarters for new member quota. Lion Pittman reported on last week’s Coordinating Council meeting and noted plans were presented.
A proposed Texas Joint Resolution adds Article VIII section 7-a to dedicate net revenues from motor fuels taxes and vehicle fees, excluding gross production and ad valorem taxes, to road rights of way, highway construction and maintenance, traffic law administration, and bond interest. The measure specifies allocation rules and effective dates.
The document outlines an amendment proposal to direct net motor fuel tax revenue to the Available School Fund and to ensure each county retains minimum revenue under laws in effect since 1945. Voters are instructed to mark FOR or AGAINST the amendment with pens or pencils, and the Governor is directed to issue a proclamation and publish it as required by the Constitution for amendments.
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