Congress Will Try To End Poll Tax
A proposed 17th Congress bill would abolish poll taxes for federal elections in five states Texas Arkansas Mississippi Alabama and Virginia. Senate ally Sen Spessard Holland of Florida leads the push urging a constitutional amendment to prohibit poll taxes for president and vice president elections.
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Poll Tax Debate Plays Across Texas Politically
Texas figures back Holland bill with Senator Yarborough co sponsoring while many still favor state control. Dowdy cites state decision as best, with few opposing outright. Capitol notes honor awards and student leaders alongside library free checkouts and Richards Memorial Library funding.
Buffalo Rodeo Promoted At San Saba Ranch
Hugh Johnson promoter known as Hackberry Slim brings a Buffalo Rodeo to Pill Grimes ranch three miles west of San Saba on Sunday. Steer roping starts at 10 a.m. buffalo roping at 2 p.m. in a 70 acre field with 15 buffaloes from Reynolds Cattle Company. Johnson, 73, recalls Brady roots and says he can still dance skate and outrun men his age.
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