President Truman Sees Bullish Economy Despite Tax Hopes
President Truman voiced optimism about the U S economy at a news conference noting a potential tax increase in Congress is unlikely He cited Representative John McCormack and said tax bills originate in the House He plans to address deflation versus inflation and a public works program in a forthcoming midyear message.
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Washington
Truman
Wall Street
Congress
John McCormack
Massachusetts
House
John
Britain
United States
Gregory Tire Store Moves to New North Central Site
F. L. Gregory announces relocation of the tire store to the Lippman building previously used by Model Cleaners on North Central Avenue. The new, larger shop will offer a modern tire facility with General Tires and full service for cars trucks and tractors. Mr. Gregory invites friends to visit.
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F. L. Gregory
Lippman
Model Cleaners
North Central Avenue
Mr. Gregory
Solons defeat plan to raise pensions in Texas
The 177-day Texas Legislature ended with $110000 in the treasury and a record $1500000 cost. It approved reorganized public schools and prisons, rural roads, higher pay for state workers, and expanded state departments while rejecting a new tax law. For next session, lawmakers may seek new revenue or retrench.
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Austin
Texas
Beauford H. Jester
House
Durwood Manford
Senate
Little River Church Centennial Observance Gratitude
Little River Baptist Church thanks those who helped make the centennial celebration on July 1 2 and 3 a success. Donations included flowers from several families and florist Glass The Florist. an expressive poem was supplied by Mrs R L Batte Sr. Visitors Mr and Mrs J E Sides and Mr and Mrs Doyle Rothrock visited the Brod home recently.
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Little River Church
Little River Baptist Church
E. A. Flinn
Ray Lester, Jr
Joe Hickman
Glass
Will Harper
Archie McLerran
Michalka Motor Company
R. L. Batte
J .E. Sides
Taft
Doyle Rothrock
Austin
0. J. Brod
Economy Drive Aims at GI Students Says Official
An official, Oliver E. Meadows, says an economy drive could target veterans using the GI bill for schooling. He cites reports that the VA plans about 9 million dollars in 1950 to curb veterans schooling and training as an economic haven during unemployment. He notes small Texas towns where schools shift offerings to attract the same veterans.
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Austin
Oliver E. Meadows
State
Veterans Approval Agency
Meadows
Veterans Administration
Texas
Weekend Visits Across Lampasas and New Orleans Families
Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Medart of Lampasas visited Mrs. Florence Markham over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Bailey of Branchville and Helen Peel spent the 4th of July holidays visiting their brother and family, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Mayes of New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Melvin Medart
Lampasas
Florence Markham
C. W. Bailey
Branchville
Helen Peel
J. B. Mayes
New Orleans
Louisiana
Ray Boatright Visits Relatives in Marlow and Cameron
Ray Boatright of West Texas spends this week visiting relatives in Marlow and Cameron.
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Ray Boatright
West Texas
Marlow
Cameron
Pevehouse Family Visits San Antonio This Weekend
Mr and Mrs Earl C Pevehouse of San Antonio visited with his mother Mrs L C Pevehouse and Mrs Gene Smith over the weekend in a short local social note illustrating family ties and weekend travel in the city.
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Earl C. Pevehouse
San Antonio
L. C. Pevehouse
Gene Smith
Truman to propose major production target for 1949 recovery
President Truman will outline a goal of about 18 percent higher gross national product in the coming message to Congress. The plan aims to lift output to around 264.9 billion to spur long term growth, with emphasis on rising productivity and full employment. Eight Democrats in the Senate plan to introduce the final version of an economic expansion act.
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P. m
House
Conference Committee
Senate
Washington
Truman
America
Congress
Capitol Hill
Grand Prairie visitors stay with Cameron relatives
Mr. and Mrs. Willie Fulton of Grand Prairie spent several days last week visiting Mrs. Ann Weems and other relatives in Cameron.
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Willie Fulton
Grand Prairie
Ann Weems
Cameron
Scientists Improve Engine Oil with Extra Small Particles
Scientists develop a method to create particles smaller than engine clearances to protect moving parts. Humble station salesmen urge customers to drain diluted oil and refill with new Esso Extra Motor Oil for extra protection.
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Humble
Esso Extra
Humble Station
Esso
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Bullish
Vary Ae Tea
Gregory Tire Store
Calvert Livestock Auction Company
Jimmie Gallemore
Allis-Chalmers
Wonses
ALLIS
Chalmers Les and Service
Ww. P. Matystik
Cameron, Texas
Solons
Aréy Lumber
A. E
Matula
B. M. McMillion
Buckholts, Texas
E. A. Camp
E. B. Camp
Bo" Eal
Coca-Cola Company
Coca-Cola Bottling CO
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