Texas Agriculture Dept to go self supporting in 1954 plan
Agriculture Commissioner John C White moves to finance the Texas Department of Agriculture from fees rather than general revenue. He seeks a second term and argues the department can expand its activities while becoming self funding, with legislative approval needed next year.
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White
Agriculture Dept
Austin
Texas Department of Agriculture
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John C. White
State General Revenue Fund
White Budt
Texas le Jature
Texas teachers earn less than many states says association
Aust Texas July 14 Twenty states including California and New York pay higher teacher salaries than Texas. Texas State Teachers Association Executive Secretary Jennyson said the average Texas teacher earns about 1 420 a year vs national averages around 3 500. He urged raising the minimum starting salary to 3 000 annually from 2 403 to attract and retain teachers amid rising living costs.
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Canorma
Florida
Charles
Jennyson
New York
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Sunnyson
Liem
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Tennyson
Texas State Teachers Association
Declare War On Roaches With Paint Brush And Chlordane
Austin health officials urge a pest war using a 2 percent chlordane spray and a paint brush. They warn roaches carry disease and polio, advise washing kitchen items, and painting cracks around drains and pipes for control.
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Austin
Texas
Geo. W. Cox
Rotarians Gift To Girl Scouts at Eagle Lake
The Rotary Club awarded Girl Scouts at Eagle Lake a varied set of items including tables chairs dishes and a piano from the old Re-Stationary Hall. The gifts will aid their move to a new home planned for the future. Mr and Mrs A H Dippie return from a week at Rockport Texas enjoying sea breezes fishing and rest.
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Rotary Club
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A. H. Dippie
Rockport
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