Florida Governor Faces Tax Choices on State Budget
Governor Warren and the Florida cabinet debate funding for state agencies amid rising costs and potential tax increases. Officials consider tapping new taxes on public utilities, railroads, intangibles, severance, lumber, and minerals to cover a shortfall. The original budget stood above 254 million dollars before adjustments.
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Man Found Cash So Keeps Elder Out Of Poor Farm
In Bowling Green Kentucky a county officer response to a judge order for Esau Cox to enter the Jackson County poor farm uncovered a hidden sum of 418 dollars and 78 cents in a cardboard tin shack near the city limits. Cox was sent home, avoiding the poorhouse.
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Georgia Horse and Dog Racing Bills Put Forward
In Atlanta the Georgia General Assembly considers revenue plans to legalize horse and dog racing. Rep. Bobby Lee Cook proposes a three member state racing commission to regulate licenses and tracks. The plan bets on a $40 million annual state take, with a 15 percent track profit and a one third state share plus taxes and fees. Tracks would run April 15 to November 15 with limits on days and locations and no Sunday operation. Minor riders except jockeys are barred. The governor would appoint the commission.
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Nearly 1,000 Negro Voters Register In Mobile This Month
Mobile County concluded its final voter registration day with about 969 Black residents registered since January 7, after the Boswell Amendment was invalidated. White registrations stood at 42 as tax payments remained heavy. leaders aimed to hit the 1,000 mark today.
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Mobile County
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Life on Galilean moons and Saturn moon may outpace others
Scientists believe life chances are higher on Jupiter's Galilean satellites and Saturn's largest moon than on any other planet, based on current astronomical theories and research.
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Seaweed to Fleece and Race Track Proposals
Legislation details plans for a state race commission with a chair and secretary, salaries and bonding, and a May to November racing season with 120 days per track. Revenue: three percent of pari mutuel bets, 15 percent admissions tax, and occupational license tax. A separate dog racing bill by Rep. Andrew Tuten proposes a state racetrack commission.
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Long Range Cotton Program Urged by Farm Bureau
Washington AP The American Farm Bureau urged Congress to implement a long range cotton program. Walter L. Randolph Alabama Farm Bureau president outlined recommendations before a House agriculture subcommittee. Proposals include basing 1950 acreage on 1946 1947 1944 and ignoring 1949 in future quotas while tying 1951 1952 allotments to 1946 1947 1948 1950 and 1951.
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House Republicans Start Major Public Relations Push
House GOP Leader Joseph W. Martin Jr announced plans to launch a large publicity drive to showcase Republican Congress achievements. The effort, approved by a House Republican conference, will form a committee led by Martin with an ex officio role and include Rep. Leonard W. Hall. The aim is to inform voters what Republicans are doing in Congress and counter past distortions.
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New York
Minnesota students test pill to beat common cold
University of Minnesota doctors test a new cold-killing drug on 1000 volunteers. Students take unnamed pills at the onset of cold symptoms and track their illness. Earlier testing suggested flu shots do not prevent colds.
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University of Minnesota
Clay tile production in 1928 tops million bathrooms
In 1928 American tile manufacturers produced enough clay tile to tile more than 1,000,000 average size bathrooms. The figure underscores the industry's scale and suggests widespread building activity during the era.
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America
Poor Man's Philosopher by Hal Boyle in the South talk
Washington notes by Hal Boyle describe Southern attitudes during a mild winter and flower festivals while public mood mixes boom times states' rights and civil rights debates. Dixiecrats and others discuss segregation versus discrimination as he observes conversations in trains hotels and public spaces.
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Cure for drunkenness from Danish scientists
London report describes antabuse tetraethylihrithuram disulphide as a new drug that stops a drinker after one dose. The Lancet notes blushing palpitations nausea and headaches within minutes, with effects lasting hours. Repeated doses lead to loss of taste for alcohol and eventual abstinence in many, though some relapse after waking.
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Segregation, money jokes, and Alabama humor in print
A humorous collection of regional turns and sayings from the South, noting segregation in tone, changing wealth, and phrases like rocking chair money and between a rock and a hard place. It also mentions a Montgomery taxi firm and an elderly Alabamian’s quip about temptation.
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Harkways Seek Clean Entrances Amid Weather Cleanup Efforts
Community teams in Zephardsorhoods protect building entrances and organize weather responsive cleanup. Volunteers prepare tools and remove debris to improve safety and curb appeal as seasonal winds shift colors and air quality.
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