Local Letters and Political Gleanings from Garland News
A garland of reader letters and editorials discusses taxation, central authority, and foreign debt, with names like John Davis Mesquite, Will H. Holford, and W. A. Brundage shaping Texas legislative races. Debates on home debts, purchasing power, and local candidates frame the week’s civic chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Davis
Mesquite
Will H. Holford
Garland News
Davia
W. A. Brundage
Grand Prairie
Dallas County
Ray Holder
Tax Bankruptcy and Government Strain Across States
A historical pamphlet-like analysis notes rising tax burdens and public deficits. It cites Melvin Traylor on wage losses due to levies, reports one in eleven workers on the public payroll, and warns of increasing government dependence if trends continue. Ohio and other states face deficits, land seizures, unpaid contracts, and service cuts as taxes rise.
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Melvin Traylor
First National Bank of Chicago
Ohio
Mark Sullivan
Rand Commission Contemplates Legislature Race Shift
A report notes Rand Commission may run for the Legislature again, possibly in a different district than previously held, signaling strategic placement for another term. The piece implies political maneuvering without confirming candidate names or dates.
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Rand Commission
Grady Hight Supported for County Tax Collector Post
Porter Cochran urges Carrollton and community to back Grady Hight for county tax collector. He praises Hight’s tenure as chief deputy, noting $312 million handled and audits finding records in order. Cochran, a local resident born in Dallas County, appeals to voters to support Hight as a trusted, open life public servant.
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Carrollion
Tate
Oramie
Aloe
Grady Hight
Hoors
Grady Hine
Dallas
Grady
Porter Cochran
Wider Roads for Safety on Expanding Highways
A North Range Highway Officials Association address by Bernard E. Gray of the Asphalt Institute describes a practical, inexpensive highway widening method. A thin layer of granular material over the shoulder plus cutback asphalt is graded to create a safer, higher capacity road, with California trials cited as proof. Lorene King of Dallas visited here with Nellie Sims as Emma Hardcastle attended the Neely funeral in Dallas.
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Bernard E.gray
The
Asphalt Institute
California
Old Goody
Lorene King
Dallas
Nellie Sims
Emma Hardcastle
Neely
Unclear fragmentary record of a race event
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a race victor and multiple scattered terms, names, and locations. The readable content is too incomplete to identify a clear event, participants, or outcome.
Car Too Small Johnsie Mash er for Con 9 bp Now.
A brief note reports a car issue titled Con 9 bp addressing Johnsie Mash er with a small vehicle problem, indicating an action or decision pending.
Protecting Our Forests Warns of Campfire Dangers
California officials condemn campfire carelessness causing forest losses and deaths. A camper jailed until rain after leaving a floodland fire illustrates the risk. Destruction from discarded embers burns thousands of acres yearly, with economic and human costs. Public safety urges responsible behavior at homes and outings to reduce fires.
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California
Hope
Tully
National Board of the
Cansist
Political Announcements For Primaries In County Race
Covalidates aspiring to nomination to ol Tieg subject to the action of Ute Liansieralle primaries July 23 1083 JUATEON W SUNNERS Yor Comgeom Fifth Comes Blakr JOHN D CORMAN for Criminal Patriet Atiorne foe ANDREW J PRIEST Criminal Distriet Atinene JOHN J McCALPIN to Sheri Mattos County
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Ol Tieg
Juateon
W. Sunners
Blakr
John D. Corman
Andrew J. Priest
Atinene
John J. McCalpin
Sheri Mattos County
Sheriff Sale Notice in Dallas County Texas
By authority of the Court of Lyilasenya Dallas County Texas a sale is ordered to satisfy judgments in favor of Charlotte Woodruff and others. Property described as town of Pewhett in Dallas County, Texas including tract lines and block details, will be sold to the highest bidder. Deputized officials will conduct the sale under the sheriff’s hand this first day of January in the year AD 1928.
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Lyilasenya
Mires Cherhithe Woodruff Versign
S. Neon
Adame Numner Wimib-L
Amd
Sherif
Allan
Nolan
Kot Adama
Amy
Uae
Prwttt
Pat McEneeee
Pewhett
Tan Oun
Texas
Fes
Dallas
Ounty
Arighioy
Cintlas County
Banke
Anid
Rows Jett
Noth Hine
Tne
E. T. Adams
Charlotte Woodrutf
Jardine
A.hood
Dallas County
Texan
Byd Blameset
Notice to Creditors for Berry M Cribbs Estate
The undersigned administrator announces May 19 storage, Dallas County Court grants letters of administration. All persons with claims against Berry M Cribbs deceased must present them with specific details to the estate at the Hawkey residence and Coppell post office address in Dallas County Texas. D A Cribbs is administrator of the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berry M. Cribbs
Berry M Cribb
Dallas County
Texas
Axalnet ‘Aid
Hawey
Texan
D. A. Cribbs
Berry W. Cribbs
Coffman pledges drastic cuts to Dallas District Attorney costs
Advocates real reduction announce that if elected John D. Coffman would cut the district attorney office budget to half of its 1981 level and push a legislature measure to cap the Dallas County District Attorney salary at 6000 per year. The plan aims to ease the tax burden without sacrificing department efficiency.
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John D. Coffmat
Dallas
Coffmay
Coffeman
Richardson visit notes include local names and Sunday calls
The record lists Mx and Mt. Feed Boats wright visiting Richardson on Sunday with Sid Muffhines My and Mrs J J Jacknott, while Me Md Kneeland and Mrs W C Winshatt of Mineral Wells visited in the W T Thompson home on Saturday, indicating a social round of local figures.
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Mt. Feed Boatswright
Richardson
Sid Muffhines
J. J. Jacknott
Dallas
MD Kneeland
W. C. Winshatt
W.T. Thompson
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