Texas Eyes Two Year Tax Office Consolidation Plan
In Austin Raymond Brooks reports that the 1933-34 period could see consolidation of county tax assessor and collector offices to save nearly a million dollars. A single office at the courthouse is proposed with careful constitutional drafting to extend past the election. The article notes reduced officer counts and clerk numbers across the state. It also mentions prison cotton acreage cuts and debates over prison goods competing with free labor, alongside State Comptroller George H. Sheppard's leadership.
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Austin
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Terrells Run For State and Legislative Seats Amid Strong Ballot
Writer credited with stamping out county fee abuses faced an opponent who bore his name on the last day of the race. The ballot features three or more Terrells: C. V. Terrell railroad commissioner, K. Terrell agricultural commissioner, George B. Terrell congressman at large, and Rep. J Turney Terrell of Del Rio seeking re election.
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C. V. Terrell
K. Terrell
George B. Terrell
Rep. J. Turney Terrell
del Rio
Negro Arrested on Burglary Charge in Beasley Carlton Looting
Will Ray Eakle, a negro, was arrested yesterday by police and charged in Justice C G Landis' court with burglary and theft for looting the Beasley Carlton store at 112 East Sixth Street. He allegedly took four suits and two overcoats. Bond was set at $1,000 and he was jailed in Potter County.
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Will Ray Eakle
C. G. Landis
Beasley Carlton
East Sixth Street
Potter County
Another Soviet Wreck Revealed on Moscow Rail Line
In Petrovsk Russia on June 9 16 railroad workers go on trial over a May 15 crash at Zelenaya station between Kharkov and Dnieper Petrovsk that killed many passengers after signals were misread amid alleged drunkenness. The prosecutor seeks heavy prison terms for the involved station master and staff.
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Petrovsk
Russia
Zelenaya
Kharkov
Dnieper Petrovsk
Question of absentee balloting not settled in Amarillo
In Amarillo's special mayoral election absentee ballots may be cast Monday at the county clerk's office but details were unclear. Ballots won’t be printed until Saturday and typically three days are allowed for absentee voting. Rhea C. Myers Jr., son of County Attorney Rea C. Myers, underwent a tonsil operation yesterday.
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Amarillo
Rhea C
Rea C. Myers
Weatherall life insurance case ends today in court
Testimony closes this morning in the federal case of Mrs. Oscar S Weatherall of Amarillo seeking $3000 from Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Company. Two physicians are to testify for Weatherall and arguments are expected to end at noon before Judge James C Wilson, after the hearing began Wednesday afternoon.
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Oscar S. Weatherall
Amarillo
Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Company
Weatherall
James C. Wilson
Ballot Referendum Action Hinge on Democratic Committee
In Austin Texas the State Democratic Executive Committee may decide next Monday whether to place a referendum on the ballot. Debate centers on whether 10 percent petition backing is required or if statutes compel action. Lawyers say petition method exists mainly to pressure a recalcitrant committee.
Receivership sought for Missouri savings firm
Two stockholders of Farm and Home Savings and Loan Association of Nevada Missouri filed a petition in federal court seeking the appointment of a receiver. The action was filed in Kansas City Missouri on June 9.
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Kansas City
U.P
Farm and Home Savings and Loan Association of Nevada
Legislator's Wife Arrested for Drunk Driving in Alabama
In Washington in June, Mrs. Bertha Huddleston wife of Rep. George Huddleston of Alabama was arrested on a charge of driving an automobile while drunk. Mark M. Penn who was with her in the car was also arrested for being drunk after the vehicle crashed into a parked machine. Mrs Huddleston posted bond of $500.
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Washington
Bertha Huddleston
George Huddleston
Alabama
Mark M. Penn
Huddleston
Vacationers urged to check water and milk sources
Amarillo health unit cautions travelers to verify certified water and milk supplies before trips. They warn that visiting areas without reliable water and milk can expose vacationers to typhoid fever and advise protective precautions.
Aimee McPherson Hutton Reported Recovering
Aimee Semple McPherson Hutton, renowned evangelist, was reported to be recovering in Los Angeles as of June 9. Details note improvement and ongoing care after recent illness.
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Aimee
Los Angeles
Aimee Semple McPherson Hutton
Nervous Breakdown Reported During Central American Tour
A performer experienced a nervous breakdown while on a Central American tour. Details indicate a sudden mental health crisis and immediate cessation of active engagements as organizers arrange support and possible adjustments to the itinerary.
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