Highway Excise Tax Increases Planned July First
The Highway Revenue Act of 1956 announced by R L Phinney sets higher excise taxes on gasoline and highway vehicle parts and imposes floor stocks taxes with 1 cent per gallon on gasoline and 2 percent of vehicle price on dealers. A 3 cent per pound tire and tread rubber levy is also noted. A separate wedding report details Lt Clarence D McCall and Mrs McCall in Fort Ruger Chapel with multiple attendees and a Cannon Club reception.
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R. L. Phinney
Internal Revenue Service
Austin
Internal Revenue
Phinney
Hickman Air Force Base
Miss Shirley Ann Stoneking Weds Lt C D McCall
Shirley Ann Stoneking daughter of C D and Mrs Stella McCall of Cameron married Lt C D McCall in a ceremony noted in the page. Navy education topics and the 1919 Atlantic air crossing are referenced in the surrounding text highlighting naval history and training.
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Shirley Ann Stoneking
Lt. C. D. McCall
C. D
Stella McCall
Cameron
Atlantic Ocean
Little Phillies Upset Dodgers In First Win
The Phillies defeated the Dodgers 16 to 13 for their first win of the season after taking a six run lead in the first inning. Dodgers fought back with three in the first, two in the second, one in the third, four in the fourth, and three in the fifth. Pirates beat the third inning and then exploded for seven in the fourth. Cardinals lost 12 to 2 in a well played game with B Simmons on the mound and Robinson catching for the winners. Pirates added three in the second, three in the fourth, and six in the fifth. Standings show Pirates 3-0, Cardinals 1-2, Phillies 1-2, Dodgers 1-2.
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Phillies
Dodgers
Pirates
Cardinals
B. Simmons
Robinson
E. Mees
Glenn Blake
Cubs
Redbirds
Red Birds
Giants
Athletics
Giants Top Athletics 11 9 In Texas League Clash
The Giants defeated the Athletics 11 to 9 in a Texas League softball night. Giants catcher John Josey and pitcher Gerald Witt starred behind a two run first inning surge and a five run third. Athletics pitcher Chili Williams and catcher Ray Green also appeared.
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Giants
Athletics
Battery
John Josey
Gerald Witt
Ray Green Cathhing
Navy Seaplane Fleet Sets Global Size and Record Benchmarks
The world’s largest operational seaplane is the Navy’s MARS fleet. Navy aircraft hold the world record for decansottip-eaton flying, illustrating peak performance and endurance by naval planes.
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Navy
Eighty Million Tax Gain Reported in Austin District
The Austin District shows total tax receipts for 1956 at 1.27 billion dollars, up 80 million from 1955, reaching an all time high. District Director R. L. Phinney notes gains across tax groups led by general income taxes and withholdings. Previous peak was 1.25 billion in 1953.
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Austin
R. L. Phinney
Origin of sailors necker chiefs and retirement age noted
The piece traces the sailors necker chief origin to early braided pigtails kept well greased to preserve the look. It also states the Navy retirement age minimum as thirty seven years and one day.
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Navy
Sharp Family Visits Amid Busy Week In Sharp Texas
Residents hosted relatives from Lubbock Waco Austin Fort Worth and San Antonio with dinners barbecues and gatherings. Dan Reed Davis studied swimming in Cameron and John Raney Sr reunion drew about 35 family members. Water supply in Sharp grows critical as all wells run low and some are dry.
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Floyd Hargrove
Austin
Robert Ross
L. A. Petty
Sue
Marvin Petty
Marilyn
Barbara Petty
John Raney, Sr
Stamford
Petty
H. W. Massengale
Sharp
Sevciks Vaculins Enjoy Western Vacation Trip
Mr and Mrs Joe Sevcik and daughter and Mr and Mrs Joe Vaculin Jr and family spent a week sightseeing New Mexico Caverns Colorado Kansas Oklahoma and Texas. They enjoyed the trip but prefer Texas.
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B. M. McCord
Yoakum
Texas
A. J. Rohan Jr
Janis
Nancy
Sevciks
Joe Sevcik
Joe Vaculin Jr
New Mexico
Caverns
Colorado
Kansas
Oklahoma
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Fort Ruger
Robert Wilson
Jack Copes
Little Phillies
GMC
Hudson Truck Service
WAC
Cameron, Texas
Florence Spiegel
Nelson Davis
H. B. Nelson and Son
Bill
Lubbock
J. D. Price
Janice
Waco
Allen
Douglas Linhorst
John Robert
Nicky Caffey
Sam Bean
Ann Bean
Henderson, Tenn
George and
Frank Gamble
Henry Gamble
San Antonio
Floyd Holder
Houston
J. K. Dunham
Sam Reid
New Orleans
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Gulf States Investment CO
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