Texas Sees 280 Percent Rise in Manufacturing Value
Census Bureau data show Texas added 280 percent to manufacturing value from 1939 to 1947, reaching 1.716 billion dollars in 1947 with 7,124 units and 296,600 workers. Petroleum, food, chemicals, and machinery led the gains as Arkansas Oklahoma and Louisiana also posted large increases.
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Wyoming Elk Herd Beats Hard Winter
Wyoming officials report the elk herd survived a severe winter with minimal losses. The state’s record elk census tallies 32,262 animals roaming Wyoming after emergency feeding efforts during blizzard conditions helped sustain the herd.
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Missouri Waltz Fails as Official State Song
Jefferson City Mo June 8 The Missouri Senate killed a bill to make The Missouri Waltz the state song. Opponents called the tune a low grade barroom ballad and the measure did not advance.
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House approves pay for Texas widow after fatal truck crash
The House sent to the Senate a bill by Rep. Bentsen to pay $5,000 to Mrs. Josephine Wagnon Walker of Harlingen Texas for the death of her husband David E. Walker. He was killed March 13 1944 when his car was struck by an Army gasoline truck-trailer.
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