Stephenville and Erath County touted as bright spot of Texas
From the Stephenville Empire Tribune editor J C Wilkerson notes Stephenville and Erath County as the "bright Spot of Texas" with Tarleton State College as the main difference from Comanche County. He cites nationwide defense spending plans, tax cuts, and predicted March improvements, while praising local employment prospects for willing labor.
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District Judge Purcell Eyes Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
District Judge Graham Purcell of Wichita Falls, born in Archer County and a 1949 Baylor Law graduate, announces candidacy for the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. He served in World War II, practiced in Big Spring before moving to Wichita Falls, is a Boy Scout leader and active Presbyterian, with a focus on juvenile delinquency prevention.
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Texas Tax Burden Examined in Voter Guide
Voters learn that per capita state and local taxes in 1956 averaged 129.50 dollars for Texans versus 167.70 nationally, with many states taxing income heavily while Texas lacks a broad income tax. The piece outlines tax sources, sale taxes, and regional comparisons, urging scrutiny of state candidates on tax policy.
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