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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1934
Page
6
This item surveys school news and a historical primer on George Washington. It notes colonial and Revolutionary era leadership, Washington’s roles and death, plus a brief update on high school tennis and volleyball activity, team selection, and weather impacts on practice. The piece includes miscellaneous student observations and a playful note about mistletoe.
Nearly 500 attend a quiz on current topics as Clifton High School eyes a district basketball meet in Waco. Baylor Cubs beat Clifton 89 21 while two new tennis courts promise strong county competition. Still, mid term illness and wear affect Clifton's performance, with excitement for upcoming district action and local coverage.
A gathering praised William Stevenson, chair of the Home Owners' League, calling him one of the best men in Washington. The event highlighted his leadership and commitment to housing interests.
San Antonio Evening News reports advocates push for lower Texas motor vehicle registration during a special session. The proposal seeks a 5 flat rate, about one third of current fees, aiming to boost tourism and business as Centennial year nears. Several states already reduced charges, with mixed effects on revenue and auto use.
The article discusses overdue consideration of conserving natural resources, urging planned agriculture, controlled oil production, and national forests. It notes evolving views on common ownership and responsibilities to future generations, referencing Theodore Roosevelt era debates and hints at broader federal conservation progress. It includes a 1934 Clifton Texas city election order and local notes on a P. T. A. meeting, a school program, and California citrus frost protection smoke complaints.
In the Texas Panhandle a wave of gas waste lawsuits and conservation efforts arises after a law allowing venting of gas from wells. Plaintiffs Joe T. Sneed Jr and E C Britain sue oil firms over air flowing residue gas onto their lands. The Panhandle Conservation Association vows action as geologists warn billions of cubic feet of gas are wasted in the Panhandle field.
The fragment reports first year Qualla cotton seed ginning 47 bales at once with lint over 40 percent. A trader Leach is mentioned with culled cotton and price 76e per trusbel. H C Lippe of Moshaim Texas referenced. Thirteen states adopt part time non resident anglers.
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