Texas Tax Debate Builds As Shivers Warns Of Revenue Needs
Governor Shivers and Lt. Gov. Morris discussed increasing state revenue at the Mineral Wells convention. They cite rising costs and call for new taxes such as income or sales taxes, with oil and gas taxes likely to be challenged. Representative Bell argues for a broad revenue plan. The editorial warns of a harsh choice between efficient government and wasteful spending as the next Legislature meets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Shivers
Shivers
Senate
Marshall C. Bell
San Antonio
South Texan
South Texas Chamber of Commerce
Bell
Texas
G. C. Morris
Greenville
Texas Manufacturers’ Association
Mineral Wells
Morris
United States
Houston
Southwest
Older Hallowe'en Pranksters Spark Austin Security Debate
Former Senator A E Wood urged drastic Austin action to curb vandalism by older Hallowe'en pranksters who drive cars and terrorize residents. He called for augmented night patrols and a stronger police presence after midnight to prevent property damage and endangering children. The piece links the issue to broader safety concerns as communities consider stricter enforcement.
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Austin
A. E. Wood
Wood
Hallowe’en
Woot
Dear Herman and Oliver from Mrs R on Broadway Previews
Billy Rose warns producers Herman and Oliver Levin and Smith about his wife Eleanor investing in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. He recounts past Broadway lessons from Carmen Jones showing how a spouse with stock can push for control and profits, and jokes about usher uniforms and opening night press lists.
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Messrs. Levin and Smith
East 57Th Street
New York
N. Y
Herman and
Oliver
Missus
Eleanor
Oscar Hammerstein
Carmen Jones
Ducers
Brooks Costume Company
They Say Revised: Voices on Spending and Politics
A montage of editorial quips critiques spending and national welfare. Mentions Barkley Veep and Doomsday forecasts, noting normal citizens face push to profit and rules for money handling amid political life. Ends with Tommy Manville in autos disposal news.
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Tommy Manville
Trivia Q and A in Historical Knowledge Roundup
A compilation of compact Q and A items covering hair strength, Civil War rank stars, printable type setting, animal eyesight, fur garment construction, Troy’s nine rebuilds, striped fish camouflage, Panama Isthmus width and canal length, and U S teacher college-education levels. Facts reference N W A, F M A, Benjamin Edes, Francis Scott Key, and various authors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Scott Key
Nicholson
Benjamin Edes
Muel Sands
Amateur Photography book offer from Alexander Wedderburn
A booklet titled Amateur Photography by Alexander J. Wedderburn offers guidance from choosing a camera to selling finished prints. The ad promises affordable entry into photography and urges readers to send 20 cents to the Austin American Information Bureau in Washington for the booklet.
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Bureau
Eye Street
N.E
Washington, D. C
Austin American Information
Alexander J. Wedderburn
Austin
American Information Bureau
Civilian control clash haunts Navy chiefs in 1949
Washington circles debate whether the Navy should be run by civilians as Secretary Matthews confronts Admiral Louis Denfeld. The piece recalls Knox and Forrestal battles, naval resistance to unification, and the role of civilian leadership in wartime defense decisions.
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Washington
Navy
Matthews
Louis Denfeld
Denfeld
Congress
Navy Department
Josephus Daniels
Charles Edison
Frank Knox
Knox
Pearl Harbor
Atlantic City
Jacksonville
Miami
Secy
Charles E Wilson
War Production Board
William F. Gibbs
Duke of Windsor
Fred Searles
War Shipping Administration
Carl Herluf Holm
Naval Ordnance Laboratory
Bureau of Ships
Bureau of Ordnance
Duke
Maritime Commission
White House
James Forrestal
John Gingrich
Forrestal
Capt. Gingrich
Fla
Secretary of the Navy
Gingrich
Lecy. Matthews
Arthur Radford
Radford
Forrest Sherman
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Bradley
Louis
Truman
Broadway Gossip Mixed With Political Quicksilver
A collage of celebrity rumors and political asides from Broadway and Washington. Whispers about Whittaker Chambers and Eisenhower politics mingle with sightings of Deanna Durbin, Paulette Goddard, and Marcel Cerdan, alongside barbs at O’Dwyer and Lehman and flutters of Broadway gambling chatter.
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Lindberghs
Whittaker Chambers
T Time
Glenn Davis
Army Grid
Alfred de Marigny
Deanna’ Durbin
Proctor
Bill Corum
Matt Winn
Paulette Goddard
Gilbert Roland
Doris Duke
LaGuardia
Paris
Marcel Cerdan
France
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Associated Press
The
Editors
George A. Hill
Martin O'Connor
Victoria
O'Connor
Toria
O’connor Land and Ranch
King and Kenedy Enterprises
South
Hill
Houston Oil Company
Martin O’connor
Scandinavian Club of
Scandinavia
By Herblock
Mr. R
Mrs. R
BY Billy Rose
Lee Shubert
George Jean Nathan
Barkley
Tom
Dickor Harry
Baruch
America
Statesman
Robert FE. Lee
H. G
Troy
Panama
Panama Canal
L.D.P
Drew Pearson
Naval
MAN About Town
Clarence Neal
O'Dwyer
Pix
Lehman
Edith Piaf
Versailles
la Piaf
Democratic Party
Ike Eisenhower
Kansas City
John L. Lewis
Denny
Francine Emory
Mont
Cattle Mint
Tommy Bishop
E. Luckenbach, Jr
Hannah Johnson
L. Hutton
Mimi Laurie
Helen Morgan
Monaco
Judith Coplan
Johnny
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Austin American
Austin Statesman
Audit Bureau of Circulation
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