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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1948
Page
2
A historic look at the Texas poll tax, its exemptions, and the 1948 political calendar. The piece notes the tax funds schools, discusses Negro voting implications, dates for paying the poll tax, and upcoming election events from March conventions to May county gatherings and November constitutional amendments.
Cameron Yoemen fall 23 to 21 to the Taylor Ducks in the season opener at Taylor. Yoemen rally late to threaten and gain confidence for the district race. They travel to Roseland Friday for an invitation tournament opener versus the Marlin Bulldogs at 3:00 p.m.
President Truman urges across the board tax cuts for individuals and dependents and higher taxes on corporate profits while proposing farm aid and rent controls. He seeks wage increases and criticizes opponents as campaigning. The report notes Happy Storey at Newton Memorial Hospital.
Frances Way and Albert McCallin Jr reported on the Methodial Youth Conference in Cleveland Ohio to Rotary members. Way described a cooperative mindset among thousands of youths and a program of lasting inspiration. Alter praised the delegates for a fine talk and the movement aims.
The Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the conviction of Lee Johnson of Cameron given a prison sentence in district court in 1947. Johnson was convicted in a case involving growing out and a woman seated in a car who were wounded. County Attorney Bill Morrison argued before the court.
The Court of Criminal Appeals cited three cases affirmed earlier and based its decision on Mr. Morrison's contention. Johnson will now serve the sentence imposed by the court.
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