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Texas fire and windstorm insurance premiums rise in 1951
Fire Insurance Commissioner Paul H. Brown reports Texas premiums surged with fire insurance at 83,478,350 dollars in 1951 up 107 percent from 1960 figures and windstorm plus extended coverage at 43,348,500 dollars up 13 percent from 1950. He notes an overall 116 percent rise since 1950. He cites rural safety efforts by 4-H and home demonstration members reaching tens of thousands with training in safety and fire prevention.
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