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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1966

Page

8

Education Money Needed Y VERN SANFORD

The Texas press reports a substantial tax increase may be required next year to fund rapid growth in state colleges and universities. Estimates range from 100 million to 170 million more for the coming biennium, with some sources suggesting up to 650 million.

Frank Erwin Governing Board of Texas Colleges and Universities Erwin Coordinating Board For the Texas College and University System Port Arthur Nederland Port Neches Scurry County Texas

Dynamite Deaths at Texas Mercury Co mine near Terlingua

23 years ago on a Monday afternoon Miguel Hernandez and Alfonio Vasquez were killed instantly in a dynamite explosion while setting charges in a mine shaft at the Texas Mercury Co mine near Terlingua. The Alpine area reports a wartime program at the high school auditorium with Lt. Col. Paul McFarland and S.M. Swearingen addressing civilian economy and rent control. Community relief totals about 157.41 dollars for families burned out by a recent fire, while livestock news notes H ereford bulls purchased at the Western Livestock Show. Other notes include rationing reminders, Rainbow Girls advance ticket sales, local dances, and various regional visits and visits.

Miguel Hernandez Alfonio Vasquez Texas Mercury Co Terlingua Alpine Chamber of Commerce Paul McFarland Aaf-Afs S.M. Swearingen Alpine Marfa

Amblin Around Texan travel features expand state appeal

Nearly 400 travel editors receive monthly illustrated pieces on Texas vacations. The first story highlights Big Bend National Park with future plans for Amistad and Alpine dam projects. Notables: Coleman Newsman named Amistad Recreational Area superintendent. Newman to head development at Big Bend, starting Feb 13.

Texas Big Bend National Park Texas Tourist Development Agency Shee Coleman Newsman Amistad Recreational Area Newman

Tax rate details in 1966 social security and hospital insurance

The 1966 tax rate of 4.2 percent combines 3.85 percent for regular social security and 0.35 percent for hospital insurance, applying to both employee and employer.

Baskets Originated for Collecting and Storing Grain

Baskets were designed to collect and store grain in early agricultural practice. The invention supported daily farm work by providing portable containment and preservation of harvested cereals.

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