Committees Begin Tax Bill Review as Redistricting Talks Progress
Two House committees met to timetable hearings on tax bills while redistricting progress was reported. Major tax bills won't be reported before March 22, hearings will address selective taxes and revenues, and Chairman Jim T. Lindsey will group topics as district maps advance. Representative Harley Sadler described his bill as a draft likely to undergo changes.
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Texarkana
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Fire damages five room Madison Avenue house
A blaze believed to have started in a hot water heater locker damaged a bathroom and hall in a five room house at 1503 Madison Avenue. District Fire Chief R. H. Dicker said smoke and heat also damaged the kitchen dining room and one bedroom. The house is owned by William Foie.
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Practical nurses seek pay parity and full rights in Texas
The Practical Nurses Association of Texas executive committee urged salaries at 75 percent of registered nurses in each district and equal working hours and days off. They backed the title practical nurse over auxiliary nurse in licensing legislation. Mrs Myrtle Dehn Lane of Fort Worth led the session representing about 1,000 practical nurses statewide.
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Fort Worth
Farm to Market Road Bill Filed in State House
Representative Max Triplett of Hillsboro introduced a bill to authorize counties to issue bonds for farm to market road construction and maintenance funded from lateral road funds. He said about 10,000 miles could be developed in five to six years without new taxes, repurposing existing revenue. Representative H M Roark discussed tax and education bills.
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Five-Ton Boulder Buries Elderly Woman in Bedroom
In Huntington West Virginia a five ton boulder crashed into Miss Christy’s bedroom about 2 a.m. pinning her from the waist down. Rescue teams with crowbars ropes and a truck-driven winch freed her after more than two hours. She suffered a broken pelvis a broken wrist shock and exposure. Local authorities searched the wrecked house and stabilized her for transport to a hospital.
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Brown and Root Opens Second 80-Block Paving Program
Brown and Root Inc started the city’s second 80 block paving program Monday. The firm holds a 398000 contract to pave 80 blocks and began excavation and curb work on Bonnie Road from Hopi Trail to Exposition Boulevard. A third program is being drawn with a contract to be let this spring.
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Exposition Boulevard
Teachers Group Backs 4-Point Program in Capitol
The Texas State Teachers Association will push a four point legislative program for Texas schools in the 52nd Legislature. Objectives include a better distribution method for transportation aid, standardized teacher qualifications, three year contracts on a phased basis, and expanded support for state colleges including UT and A&M.
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Millican Appointed US Jury Foreman
Millican was named foreman of the new federal jury panel by Judge Ben H. opening the January term. The roster lists Millican alongside Jay Smith Alfred Pehl Rex Shields John Crottrell Jerry Stach Victor Morse John Car W L Bradfield Walter Bremond Ti D L Aford Jr Everett L Culver E E Tomlinson Hen O Boerneman R D Patterson G Nes MG Peet Fred Moerke and D Cochran. Nine panel members were reassigned to the sty for reo gli Sammons. Omen ate enson Charles F Elebracht P J Rutledge N A Turner Floyd Barkley.
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Austin BBB To Hold First Business Meet
Directors of the Better Business Bureau of Austin will hold their first meeting since offices opened a week ago. President J. C. Kellam said the gathering will be Friday at 2 p.m. at the Stephen F. Austin Hotel to shape basic policies and procedures of the new bureau. Secretary-Manager Howard Bergquist has opened the BBB office at the 502 Nalle Building.
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J. C. Kellam
Stephen F. Austin
Howard Bergquist
Better Business Bureau
Nalle Building
Reuben's autograph mystery and seed price notes at Marble Falls
Four Marble Falls High School Band members ask Reuben for autographs the first time he signed anything but checks. Seed prices show corn and cotton trends with Bagby citing competition and supply. Senator Aiken and Governor Shivers visit Marble Falls. livestock shows and postwar construction plans noted.
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W. W. Bagby Jr
Martindale
Texas
A. M. Aiken Jr
Paris
Allan Shivers
Burnet County
Aiken
Mayfield
Gilmer-Aiken
Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Promises Weight Gain
Ad claims the product helps underweight individuals gain weight by boosting appetite and digestion. It markets Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a stomachic tonic with rapid flesh-building effects and urges readers to obtain the remedy from druggists, noting a Gut this ad out incentive.
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