Movie price tax ploy ends with industry profits rise
A national effort led to the repeal of the 20 percent amusement tax on theater tickets. Congress acted but the industry kept the tax savings as profit, not lower prices, while a West Texas Chamber of Commerce bulletin highlights federal land ownership growth. The WTCC notes rising federal land control hurts state revenue and development.
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Uncle Sam
Congress
United States
Taxation and Legislation Department
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
WTCC
Senate Committee On Public Lands
Nevada
Arizona
Utah
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Oregon
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California
New Mexico
Colorado
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Washington
Lions Club to tape bicycles with Scotchlite for safety
The Lions Club plans a Saturday drive in Andrews County to apply Scotchlite reflector tape to all bicycles. Tape uses 36 900 tiny glass spheres per square inch in silver and red to mark headlights and taillights. City Hall will host the free installation, with 30 bikes already tested by committee member T W McSpadden.
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Andrews County
Lions Club
T. W. McSpadden
Lion
Lions
City Hall
Land buy spree floods tax rolls as Uncle Sam expands
In 1937 a federal land purchase drive removed 65 million acres from state and local tax rolls, transferring ownership to the United States government and reshaping local revenues.
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WTCC
Uncle Sam
Scootin Around Charles Compton Leaves School Dust
Charles Compton a high school math teacher scooted this week leaving Joe Gordon and Forrest Scott as fellow teachers hammering away. Uncle Sam changed Charles mind about building a home here he joined the Air Force on leave. Miss Juanita Nixon grade school.
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Charles Compton
Joe Gordon
Forrest Scott
Sam
Charles
Air Force
Opinions on currency, inflation, and unions from national papers
A collection of excerpts from newspapers including the Pioneer Journal, California Argus Couvier, Anaheim Bulletin, and Southwest Times. The clippings criticize socialism, inflation controls, cartel and monopoly dangers, and propose flood control via small dikes and soil conservation in Kansas.
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Anaheim
Calif
America
Europe
Tiberal
Kansas
Southwest Times
Arn
School grows staff and summer repairs at Brownfield district
A Brownfield school staff shifts offices with M O Woolam moving to the west wing of the Junior High and J Lee Smith taking Woolam’s former High School space. Superintendent Hamilton and Woolam attend Administration and Civil Defense workshops at Tech while summer renovation sweeps floors and facilities.
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M. O. Woolam
Hamilton and Woolam
Tech
Basin News Roundup Highlights Local Developments and Incidents
Mayor Harwell says water in the Basin is under control after a brief shortage and notes a man shortage as the real issue. Levelland records a major fire at Petty Food Store causing about 25000 in damages. Bloodmobile pledges sought in Brownfield for 150 pints. Seminole approves 100000 in bonds for paving water and sewer projects. Kermit sees guilty verdicts in a robbery case with two-year suspended sentences. Winkler County reports 11 indictments and six no bills as golf season opens. Local notes from Wink Bulletin and Stanton reflect quirks and civic happenings. Denver City Lions Club installs new officers at barbecue event.
A Banquet Marking Near Debt Elimination in 1835
A January 1835 banquet during Andrew Jackson's presidency celebrated the country nearing debt freedom. The piece reflects on appearances, growth, and the tension between rising costs and public perception amidst historical context.
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Andrews Jackson
Skunk Holler Plans Town Fest As Deacon Seeks Unity
In Skunk Holler a big parade is planned for the 4th with Jacob Stone as marshal. The community, led by the Skunk Holler First Nash onal Bank president, celebrates a yearly festival with talks, music by the Skunk Holler Boys band, and a low-key “Three-hole golf course” project. Deacon Walker renews his pledge and discusses church needs while locals anticipate bargain sales over shop windows.
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Skunk Holler
Jacob Stone
Skunk Holler First Nashonal Bank
Dog Alley
Skunk Holler Boys
Sum Ov Air Gang
Ben
OIC
George Potter
Deacon Walker
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Canada
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Argus Couvier
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Graham
Ray Lively
Colvin
Omar Yarbrough
England
Naval Reserve
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Red Cross
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Seminole Sentinel
Kermit
G. C. Olsen
James R. Hutchin
Burnice H. Smith
Kermit Concrete Company
Winkler CO. News
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Winkler County News
Wink
San Jacinto Monument
Wink Bulletin
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Stantonite
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Sun God
Denver City Press
Humble Recreation Hall
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Singleton’s Funeral Home
Cixas Electric Service Company
T. M. Hood, Jr
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William Standage
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