Legislation For Relief Of Railroads
The Smathers Bill proposes emergency loans and construction reserve funds to spur railroad investment. It would expand ICC authority over rates, curb unregulated transport, allow service discontinuation in proper cases, and require a comprehensive study of national transport issues. The Sun urges Congress to support these measures.
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United States Senate
House of Representatives
Oren Harris
Smathers- Harris
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
IRS ruling on utility advertising sparks free speech debate
The Internal Revenue Service has ruled that institutional advertising by electric utilities cannot be treated as a business expense for tax purposes. The decision is debated as a challenge to freedom of speech and to the access of private firms to inform the public about political and policy disputes.
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Internal Revenue Service
Internal Revenue
Free Riders Urge Parcel Post Revenue Rebalance
The Freight Forwarders Institute president urges Senate hearings on postwar rate increases telling lawmakers that rising parcel post costs should be borne by users. He notes parcel post competes with private transport and could be adjusted upward to reduce the post office deficit, while supporting increased revenues for the Post Office Department.
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Freight Forwarders Institute
Senate
Post Office Department
Parcel Post
Catfishing Time in Texas Tips and Dangers
The column explains why catfish peak in July and August on Texas lakes, notes methods from trot lines to hand fishing, and warns of hazards. It covers gear like hooks, lines, and bobbers, plus safety tips to avoid hook injuries and bass/boat risks. It also lists Texas catfish varieties such as channel cat and blue cat with size notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Lake Travis
Game and Fish Commission
Will Brown
Game & Fish Commission
Austin
Walton Bldg
Three VZ 4-H Club Members Return From Camp
Three Van Zandt County 4-H members returned from District 4-H Camp held at Lake Trinidad June 16 to 18. Camp sponsored by extension service and Texas Power and Light. Attendees were David Cartwright, Jimmy Strickland, and Charles Wardart, with chaperone James Risinger.
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van Zandt County
Lake Trinidad
Extension Service
Texas Power and Light Company
David Cartwright
Jimmy Strickland
Ita Club
Charles Wardartins Mill
Y.ames Risinger
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Legion Hut
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Jack Mitchell
Southwestern Gas & Electric Company
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Mineola, Texas
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U.S
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Bill Hollowell
A. A. Dawson
Harlee Morrison
Fred Meridith
G. D. Staton
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Lester Slaton
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