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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1921
Page
9
Tom Johnson's home was nearly destroyed by a blaze at about 2 o'clock Thursday morning. He carries $750 insurance. Only two mattresses were saved as the fire gained headway before discovery.
Washington reports an extra 750000 for bollworm control in Texas and Louisiana as the United States Department of Agriculture seeks funding. Dr. G. L. Marlatt says cleanup costs run about 4000 dollars per acre in Texas and that 95 percent of work is federally done with state reimbursements. Extermination prospects improve with continued funds and cooperation, especially after gains in the Pecos Hearne and Trinity Bay areas.
President-elect Harding requests a special session of the Senate to begin around late March or early April to confirm his cabinet and other appointments. The plan involves swearing in new senators on March 4 and advancing nominations once the new Congress convenes. A telegram to Senator Lodge conveyed the request to President Wilson and then to the White House.
Senator R M Dudley chair of the senate finance committee says general appropriations bills are virtually abandoned in the Thirty-seventh legislature. An extra session seems likely as the board of control budget over 25 million complicates quick passage during the remaining days. Also notes an accident near Comanche injuring A T Richie, aged 72, who was wounded by a discharged gun while hunting.
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