Austin Capitol Scene Highlights Legislative Beginnings
In Austin for three weeks the legislature organized with Senate and House actions. Governor Allred and Coke Stevenson gave standout speeches at a Travis County banquet. Debates on old age pensions and a proposed 2 percent sales tax to fund pensions spark legislative chatter as moral: subscribe for home paper.
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Robert Calvert
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Forks of the Creeks
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Wood County
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Truck safety laws and licensing push for firm driving standards
A discussion outlines two key issues for Texas truck regulation: whether private truck operators should become public carriers and how to enforce weight and safety rules. Emphasis is on regular vehicle inspections, stricter driver licensing, and removing truck oversight from the Railroad Commission in favor of the Department of Public Safety. Continuous education and license revocation are proposed to ensure responsible driving.
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New Way Lumber Company
Day Lumber and Timber Company
Ratylbavaidot Aq Prom
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Man Takes Greatest Duty Protecting Others
A speaker describes a man who bears the ultimate burden of safeguarding lives, stating the steering wheel he adopts is the greatest responsibility. The quote emphasizes leadership and selfless protection as a defining act.
Mexican Arrested Is Escaped Convict
Joe Rodriquez a Mexican identified as an escaped convict is held in Cameron jail. Constable B F Bailey reported Rodriquez escaped from the state penitentiary at Huntsville in 1918 after burglary charges in El Paso. He has lived around Cameron for years farming and working on the railroad and has prior fines for drunkenness and fighting.
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Cameron
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B. F. Bailey
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Huntsville
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Rodriguez
For Rent Sandy Land Farms Near Rockdale
Several good sandy land farms available for rent located four to eight miles from Rockdale. Suitable for cattle hogs chickens and turkeys.
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