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Poll tax bill passes House amid political signaling
The House approved the anti-poll tax measure by 273 to 116, a vote seen as strategic for courting minority voters despite likely Senate defeat. The piece notes few states enforce the tax, argues states should decide voter qualifications, and cites constitutional concerns. The author also reports Bureau of Mines findings on vermicolite and soapstone near Llano and Willow City, with production prospects and uses. Centennial plans for Kendall County are announced, plus a list of local visitors and Joe Swanner’s career move.
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