Ministers Given Conservation Tour
Thirty ministers joined the annual soil conservation tour in DeWitt County on Thursday. T. L. Edmondson announced the event run by the Soil and Water Conservation District. Sites visited included the Earl Buenger and Glenn Carter farms, with Buenger named outstanding conservation farmer and Carter as come back farmer.
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Era
DeWitt County
T. L. Edmondson
Soil and Water Conservation District
Edmondson
SWCD
Earl Buenger
Glenn Carter
Buenger
Carter
House Leaders Object to 2 Cent Gasoline Tax Hike
Texas House leaders criticize the Senate passed 622.3 million tax bill highlighting a 2 cent per gallon gasoline tax. Speaker Gus Mutscher says thorough study is needed before action and a conference committee may resolve differences if the House rejects Senate changes.
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Austin
UPI
Texas
House
Senate
Gus Mutscher
Mutscher
John Trumbull and Brother Jonathan in American imagery
The piece traces John Trumbull’s lineage from Lebanon Connecticut and his early support for colonial rights. It notes the spelling shift from Trumble to Trumbull, Governor Trumbull's patriot stance, and Washington’s link to the nickname Brother Jonathan, reflecting evolving American symbols such as Uncle Sam.
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George Washington
Dictionary of American Biography
John Trumbull
Lebanon
New London County
Conn
Gov
Jonathan Trur‘bull
Faith Robinson ‘Trumbull
America
Roxbury
Mass
John Trumble
Jonathan
Trumbull
Webster's Dictionary
G. & C. Merriam Co
Geoffrey
Sam
William Charles
C. H. Perry
Lake Erie
House Senate clash over beer tax in tax hike plan
Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes warned the Senate beer tax proposal faces House opposition as lawmakers tee up a broader tax package. Speaker Mutscher in talks with House leaders, weighing a $1.70 per barrel beer tax alongside increases in sales, motor vehicle, corporate, cigarette, and diesel taxes.
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House
Senate
Ben Barnes
Mutscher
Aire the Vet Returns to Front Lines
A brings back Aire the Vet as he resumes duties after a period away. The team announces the veteran technician will rejoin the clinic staff to support ongoing patient care and animal treatment services.
Remember When by H fH Bern er
A nostalgic reminiscence by H fH Bern er recalling school days, tooth fairy memories, and coming of age moments. It hints at small humiliations and personal milestones from youth, ending with a return to work life and a modest merit raise.
Hard Hitting Biz Talk Inspires Prom Night Memory
A reflective narrator recalls a bleak financial briefing from a company executive and a social sting of acne at a prom. The piece contrasts professional stress with personal rejection by a redheaded girl, noting lifelong unfulfilled love from a redhead.
Dinosaur Helped Thief Steal Gems at Amherst Museum
A thief who took 3000 dollars worth of gems from Amherst College’s museum was aided by a dinosaur. Professor Gerald P. Grophy, geology chair, said the thief climbed the dinosaur skeleton to access jewel display cases on a balcony.
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Amherst
Mass
UPI
Armherst College
Gerald P. Grophy
Mansfield seeks emergency action to block Amtrak take over
United Press International reports Sen. Mike Mansfield requests emergency legislation to delay Amtrak's seven month takeover. He cites rural rail service as essential, aligning with his view that heartland residents deserve reliable train service.
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Washington
Mike Mansfield
D-Mont
Senate
Amtrak
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