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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1939
Page
12
Fragments of a debate outline a proposed broader sales tax replacing current levy. The plan would tax manufacturers at source and cascade to consumers, potentially taxing intermediaries and raising costs for staple goods. Critics warn the burden would fall on the poor while exemptions and administration concerns invite skepticism.
Texas lawmakers gather for a Capitol banquet where Governor Allred, former governors Jones and Ferguson, Lt Governor Woodul, and Coke Stevenson share stories. Includes notes on mascots, governor's mansion items, and early-morning lamp anecdotes.
The Nomi Texas Basketball Association lists upcoming games in January and February across Gainesville Denison Bonham McKinney Sherman with matches at multiple home venues. Specific dates include January 18 20 20 26 27 27 30 31 31 and February games with several venue changes and tied matchups.
A brief notice states 1903 Robbins Place in Austin remains the debtor’s address. The message notes no move has occurred and mentions an individual named Jack Russell as a point of contact or acknowledgment.
Weston School in Collin County led by Superintendent Donald Turner and four teachers visited Bonham Wednesday to tour several plants. The group of about 160 pupils inspected operations to learn first-hand how local industries run. Mr Turner and Mrs Turner are long-time educators from Fannin County and former Commerce students.
City Service agent Bill Goin returned from Austin where he witnessed Governor O Daniel's inauguration. He said the gathering was the largest crowd he had ever seen and that the event drew widespread attention.
Reading fragments indicate heavy congestion in Austin streets until after the inaugural event. A parent mentions his son Charles enrolled at the University and visiting him during the days of preparations.
J B Richey and D Patterson arrived home from Austin Wednesday night after attending Governor Lee O Daniel inaugural ceremonies. Richey said the crowd was the largest ever in Texas and compared it to the four years ago for Jimmy Allred. He continued on to business in Waco after returning.
A Dallas figure known as Rude distributed 21.090 coats and apparel to 7.099 needy men women and children the day after Christmas. The act marks a 29 year tradition as a Christmas gift to the poor prompting an appeal to Herr Hitler to take notice.
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