Oil and Gas Taxes Should Endow Future Texans
The Austin American Capitol outlines a plan to channel natural resource taxes into a permanent fund for future Texas needs. It argues state oil and gas taxes support current government costs and calls for safeguarding resources to fund roads, public buildings, and power projects while avoiding sales taxes. It warns that excessive taxes could drain capital and threaten future employment and expansion in the petroleum sector.
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Austin American Capitol
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Jackson
Texas Oil and Gas
Texas Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association
Texas
Texas Petroleum
Labor Unions Plot to Capture Democratic Party Strategy
A 1948 New York Post report outlines a four year plan by AFL leaders to swing Democratic nominations via massive union mobilization. It cites registration drives, regional political leagues, and heavy turnout through unions like the AFL theater group and key figures such as Jimmie Petrillo and Dave Dubinsky.
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Peru
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Arequipa
Lima
Cuzco
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Odria
Bustamante
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Cdria
Apra Party
Bell Syndicate Inc
Questions and Answers From A City Paper Feature
A Q and A column answers reader queries on bread nutrition oleander safety wisdom teeth and New Zealand crops. It covers Lincoln rocker neutrality Geneva Convention governing prisoners of war and golf longest drive plus Iceland weather stations and tower damage assessments.
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Maine senator Smith rebuffs old guards on Senate seat
In Washington a Greenville edition reports Maine senator elect Margaret Chase Smith rejected offers to join Dewey's cabinet or to swap her Senate seat for a cabinet post. She refused further deals and pledged to serve in the Senate as elected.
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Maine
Margaret Chase Smith
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Senate
Owen Brewster
Smith
Dewey
Horace Hildreth
Wallace White
Hildreth
Mrs. Smith
Power Beyond Mind The Mystery Of Existence
An author ponders limits of human knowledge and the name game for unknowns. They critique defining forces like magnetism or gravity, note the sun’s orbit, and question whether science or theology truly explains beginnings. They urge study of spirit over gadgets to elevate humanity.
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Uncle Sam
Congress
Commerce Department
Planning In Time Guides Austin Growth
The Editor's Notebook argues proactive city planning boosts growth and economic health. It highlights two planning kinds and warns against letting decay dictate change, citing Austin's efforts with the Greater Austin Plan and collaborations among the Development Foundation City Plan Commission and UT Architecture School.
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Austin
Philadelphia
Bureau of Austin Chamber of Commerce
Greater Austin
the Development Foundation
City Plan Commission
School of Architecture
University of Texas
City approves industrial zoning plan to relieve congestion
The Austin City Council approved a rezoning to create a defined industrial area aimed at attracting suitable development with reliable transportation utilities and streets. The move reduces traffic jams on West Fourth Street near Congress Avenue as trucks relocate and new warehouses and plants are planned.
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Austin
West Fourth Street
Congress Avenue
Children’s Animal Picture Book offered for 20 cents
A booklet featuring animal pictures from the American Museum of Natural History invites children to learn about wildlife. Readers are asked to send 20 cents to the Austin American Information Bureau in Washington for a copy.
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American Museum of Natural History
Austin
American Information Bureau
Asee St. N. E
Washington
Local AP News Rights Statement
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