Toll Road From Dallas to Houston In 1841 Charter
A review of Republic of Texas records shows an 1841 charter granted to the Houston and Austin Turnpike Company for a Dallas to Houston toll road. The act mirrors modern toll-law concepts including eminent domain, land access, and toll-rate controls, with provisions on crossings, road width, and maintenance through the life of the charter.
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Dallas
Republic of Texas
Lloyd
JE. Austen
Houston
Texas
State Library
Austin
House and Senate of the Republic
Brazos River
San Felipe de Austin
Aransas Road Company
Tttoyak ‘Turnpike Company
Brazos Planx Road Company
Dalles Bridge and Plank Company
el Paso and
Fromtera Turnpike Company
Falls County Turnpike Road and Bridge Company
Falls County Company
Falls County
Toll Tread Company
Tall Road Corporation
Cadillac Shows Four New Series for 1950 Mode
Cadillac unveils four new series models 69 1 62 and 75 mounted on 1980 styling with a flowing look. The display at Hemphill Pontiac THC West Texas features a high compression engine for smoother power and better fuel economy. The redesigned wheel suspension aims for greater ride balance at high speed and a longer body adds a rear seat relocation for passenger comfort. Transmission is standard on most models.
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Hemphill
Pontiac
THC
West Texas
Cadillac
A&a
Baytown Charter Cited as Model for Municipalities
Baytown’s city charter praised as modern for its size and copied by communities nationwide. City Manager Darwin Middleton said 25 copies were sent to Pueblo Colorado at the request of W H L Walker to aid their new charter effort. Pueblo’s 1940 population was about 52000.
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Baytown
United States
Darwin Middleton
Pueblo
Colorado
W. H L. Walker
National Municipal Legue
International City Managers Association
A&M Clinches SWC Lead With Overtime Win
Texas A and M seized undisputed first in the Southwest Conference after an overtime victory over Beyler. The Aggies won 56 to 54 as Jowell McDowell hit the deciding long set shot in the final second of overtime after a 47 47 tie at regulation.
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College Station
Texas A. & M
Beyler
Aggie
Jowell McDowell
Mrs Roy Black Returns Home After Hospital Stay
Mrs Roy Black comes home from Lillie-Duke Hospital after treatment for injuries from a New Year’s Day automobile collision at Garrison. She suffered a broken ankle and other injuries, while returning from a holiday trip to Arkansas with her husband and Mr and Mrs Bert Blask.
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Roy Black
Lillie-Duke Hospital
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