Texans weigh special session on auto inspection law
Editorial argues lawmakers seek a special session to revise the act after realizing safety law flaws. Rep Joe Pyle says the act started as safety measure but grew out of hand. The piece notes a $1 inspection fee per vehicle and potential $3.85 million for repairs to fund stricter patrols, with goal of lowering traffic toll.
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Joe Pyle
Fort Worth
State
Highway Patrol
San Angelo
Government in the nations capital debate and worry
The speech cites constituent concerns about corruption and taxes and notes a Mississippi Democrat’s remark on lack of rhyme or reason in nine months of policy. The Wall Street Journal warns that the federal machine is out of control and too big to be managed. President Truman will propose yearlong appropriations, with committees unable to fully scrutinize billions in spending.
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George Summy Johnson City Pioneer Dies
George W. Summy 75 of Blanco County ranch near Johnson City died Thursday. Funeral Saturday at 2:30 pm at Croft's Funeral Home. Survivors include daughters Mogford Burchett Summy of Johnson City and others in San Antonio and California. burial in Masonic Cemetery. Also notes local visitors, hospitalizations, and rain-seeking Blanco county farmers.
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Blanco County
Croft
Charlie Hobbs
Edgar Moreland
H. Klappenbach
Otho Summy
Jude Summy
Guy Summy
Garnet Summy
California
Fentress Clayton
San Marcos
Calyton
Neil Rountree
Austin
Frieda Arrington
Babe Arrington
George Gipson
Opal Ray
San Antonio
Bill Hirsch
Arlene
G. J. Bryan
Texaco
Alvie Kennedy
Fred Danz
Tobin of
Harper
J. R. Hunnicutt
Malcolm Haley
Emma Haley
Cecil Presnell
Mary Stevenson
Live Oak County
Howard Casparis
Burnet
Casparis
J. C
Missouri
Lee B
Germany
G. A Cammack
Alton
Houston
Carroll Wilson
G. A. Cammack
Ruth Wall
Blanco
Pedernales Philosopher Decrying Industrialization on Kerr Route Farm
The Pedernales Philosopher on his Kerr Route Johnson grass farm repeats a backward stance toward industrial progress. He argues that self sufficiency isn t a measure of backwardness and criticizes the idea that every area must industrialize to stay viable. He cites Shaker views and argues that local production isn t needed for national status.
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Atlanta Constitution
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Price Daniel to Announce Political Intentions Monday
Texas Attorney General Price Daniel will outline his 1952 political plans in a statewide radio address Monday evening January 21 at 7 30. Speculation centers on a United States Senate bid following Governor Shivers decision to seek re elections. Daniel is noted for his anti crime and anti corruption stance and for opposing federal moves on tidelands.
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Shivers
Daniel
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Texas Public School Fund
Fredericksburg Bank Closed Saturday for Lee Birthday
Fredericksburg National Bank will be closed Saturday January 19 in observance of Robert E. Lee Birthday. The closure affects banking services and customer access for the day.
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Fredericksburg
Robert E. Lee
Coon Hunting Thrills At Squaw Creek Community
The article highlights coon hunting as the main sport for local youth with many owning a hound and reporting up to eighteen furs. It recalls the thrill of the hunt and night sounds, then notes PTA activities at Morris Ranch where Edna Crenwelge and Ernestine Crenwelge demonstrated 35 mm and 16 mm projectors.
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Edna Crenwelge
PTA
Morris Ranch
Ernestine Crenwelge
Squaw Creek
Henry Stehling
Roman Stehling
Harper
Albert Si
Letter Fragment on Economic Dependence and Production
A brief letter from J. A. laments dependency on others to process produce. The writer notes personal limits in obtaining cotton and wheat to town, emphasizing reliance on external manufacture and expressing concern over self sufficiency.
Central Motor Co Repairing Any Car Model
Our shop has the necessary equipment and the experienced men who can do a first class job of repairing on any model or make car. Call on us today. All work guaranteed.
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Central Motor CO
Batling Completes Cable Machine Instruction Course
Lorenz F. Batling of Gillespie County Lumber Co. Fredericksburg Texas has completed a course qualifying him as an expert on Porter Cable tools and appointed Porter-Cable Key Man for the distributorship. He oversees instruction and promotion of Speedmatic and Guild tools and serves as the local information source.
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Lorenz F. Batling
Gillespie County Lumber Co
Fredericksburg
Texas
Porter-Cablemere Company
Syracuse
New York
Porter-Cable
Bading
Porter- Cable Company
Lenin
Llano County Births Drop Deaths Rise in 1963 Report
Llano County recorded 88 births and 55 deaths in 1963, up from 1959 when there were 48 births and 40 deaths. Of the 55 deaths, four were under 40, 35 were over 70, including 19 over 80 and three over 90. The oldest death reached 93 years.
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Llano County
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