Cost Of Federal Aid Hits Local Taxpayers In 1963
A Tax Foundation study shows Terry County taxpayers paid about 494000 dollars in 1963 and received roughly 534000 in federal grants reflecting about 82 cents of federal aid per dollar of local contribution. State by state analysis reveals wide variation with New Jersey paying 2.10 dollars for every one dollar received while Alaska and Mississippi benefited most from aid. The funds supported urban renewal welfare flood control public health and other programs under the Area Redevelopment administration. the report titled Federal Aids to Communities details over 50 local programs.
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Terry
Tax Foundation
Washington
Texas
New Jersey
Delaware
Alaska
Mississippi
The
Area Redevelopment Administration
Information On Social Security and Household Wages
The text explains that paying a part time house cleaner five dollars weekly requires reporting. The quarterly cash wages meet the fifty dollar threshold, so a report and tax payment are due for January to March. A social security office can provide a short form in Lubbock or Brownsville courthouse visit Thursday morning.
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Soci
Lubbock Oor
Brownfield
South Plains College schedules six week summer session
South Plains College opens a six week summer session from June 1 to July 10 led by Dean Nathan Tubb. Registration starts June 1 in Room 3 Administration Building, with classes held Monday to Friday. Maximum load seven semester hours, normal six. courses may be added if demand warrants.
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South Plains College
Nathan Tubb
Prominent Houston Lawyer Suffers Accidental Injuries
Percy Foreman, renowned criminal lawyer, told reporters he did not switch or fight after sustaining two black eyes in an accident at his Houston home. He said he was helping a roofer lift shingles onto the roof when something slipped. AP Wirephoto.
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Percy Foreman
Houston
Tex
Percy
Meadow Students Shine at State League Event
Meadow High School sent 16 students and seven adults to the state Inter scholastic League literary contest in Austin May 7-8. Linda Horton placed second in extemporaneous speaking, Meadow's one act play ranked third unofficially with two cast members named to the all star cast and Paul Pendergrass earning honorable mention. Bill Sturdivant and Connie Holland were named all stars.
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Meadow High School
Austin
Meadow
Bill Sturdivant
Connie Holland
Paul Pendergrass
Savings Bonds Ad Promotes Federal Savings Security
An American narrator hails Savings Bonds as guaranteed interest and a reliable national aid. He frames bonds as essential for personal and family security and cites patriotism and duty to country as motivation to invest.
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America
Mahon Remembered as 4 statesman and loyal Texan
The notice recounts Mahon born 1900 near Haynesville Louisiana who moved to Mitchell County Texas, educated at Abilene Hardin-Simmons and UT, married Helen Stevson in 1923 with daughter Daphne. It notes his cordial meeting with Garner and a fond bourbon anecdote, plus his tall lean frame and habit of golf to stay fit.
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Garner
Thomason
Senate
Haynesville
Mahon
Mitchell County
Tex
Loraine High School
Abilene
Hardin-Simmons University
University of Texas
Helen Stevson
Loraine
Daphne
Duncan Holt, Jr
Houston Oil Company
Sammy Wright Serves in West Wind Amphibious Exercise
Army Specialist Four Sammy Wright Jr., son of Mrs. Johnnie D. Wright of 713 FE Hill Sr., took part in Exercise West Wind on Molokai in April as part of guerilla forces. Wright, 20, serves with Headquarters Company 3rd Brigade at Scholfield Barracks Hawaii. He joined the Army in December 1961 and arrived at Scholfield Barracks in February 1962 after attending Brownfield High School.
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Army
Sammy Wright, Jr
Johnnie D. Wright
FE. Hill Sr
Navy
Marine Corps
Hawaiian
Molokai
Wright
Scholfield Barracks
Hawaii
Scholfiel Barracks
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R.W. Horton
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R. Anthony Co
Exol Ols
Levi's Sta Prest
Lewi
Little Boys
4 &Statesman
Sammy Wright
Brownfield High School
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