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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1949
Page
2
The House voted 287 to 89 to remove all federal taxes on oleo margarine, seen as good news for consumers. The piece notes margarine's 1886 origins and outlines remaining levies on producers and wholesalers, with 20 percent of margarine milk content and taxes targeting colored versus uncolored oleo.
The article notes Rep Bob Poage of Waco sponsors a measure repealing federal taxes on oleo and requiring triangular serving in restaurants to distinguish from butter. It explains oleo’s natural yellow color and potential bleaching to white, and predicts benefits to American consumers and cotton growers if the bill passes Senate approval. It also covers the Cherry Blossom festival timing, queen selection, and local social notes.
The Robert Lee School Board, including Frank McCabe Delmire Sheppard Wilson Bryan Chester Harwell Bryan Gartman Floyd Harmon Mrs. Marvin Simpson and Melvin Childress, was elected after consolidation. Others named were Emery C. Davis L. E. Wink Alton Roberts Roy Ross and A B Sheppard. In Cake county E. Adams of Robert Lee and S. Y. Harrell of Fennyson were elected unopposed.
A list shows thirteen names on the ticket as Robert Lee voters prepare for Saturday voting. The article notes 142 voters with ties to Robert Lee and anticipates turnout this weekend.
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