Gasoline tax burden doubles in decade says industry group
The American Petroleum Industries Committee reports the average annual gasoline tax per vehicle rose sharply over the past decade. In 1990 the tax averaged 18 dollars, and projections suggest a rise beyond 36 dollars by 1940. The report notes a 50 percent rate increase and that future gasoline revenue may exceed other manufacturers’ excise taxes.
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United States
American Petroleum Industries Committee
Fredericksburg trip by local families noted
Mr and Mrs Bob Rogers and son plus Mrs Louise Merritt Mrs J B Birt and Ellis Granville visited Fredericksburg on Wednesday. The article cites rising gasoline tax and motor vehicle fees with road maintenance funding lagging behind by $11 million despite a half billion increase compared with a decade ago.
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Bob Rogers and
Fredericksburg
Louise Merritt
J. B. Birt
Ellis Granville
Center Point Woman Drowns In Swollen Creek
Comfort News reports Mrs. Emma Walcott of Center Point drowned when her sedan was washed from a crossing on Spring Creek after heavy rains. Her body was found three hours later two miles downstream in Verde Creek. She had taken her two sons Edward and Eldon to school before the flood. Two men nearby attempted a rescue.
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Comfort News
Kerr County
Emma Walcott
Center Point
Spring Creek
Verde Creek
Uncle Sam Of Texas Army Record In Song
A humorous verselude contrasts home sickness and military life in Texas as a soldier faces confinement, guardhouse, and court martial. It mentions Mrs. Walcott a former Big Springs resident now in Center Point Colorado Springs and references G Y Nicholson of San Angelo and Miss Mary Nicholson. The piece ties to Uncle Sam and Army service, hinting at a wartime Home Front tone.
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Good Old
Texas
Electric Waffle and Farm Use: Embracing Home Electrical Living
Farmers view high line and electric appliances with cautious optimism. Financing options make major units affordable. start with small items like clocks mixers and heaters. Electric living promises health ease and progressive comfort across kitchen dining living and bath.
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OME
Christmas Picture Story From Our Home
Our family plans a festive photo album each winter with scenes of tree lighting gifts and children. We photograph morning arrivals breakfast stair peeks tree exploration and opening gifts including Jack’s new bike and Ann’s sewing machine. We use flood bulbs or flash for indoor shots and emphasize the Christmas glow to create lasting memories.
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Jack
Ann
Esome
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Kerrville, Texas
Blanket
Schroeder
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Wright Aeronautical Corp
Paterson
N. J
Douglas Aircraft Co., Inc
Santa Monica
Calif
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Los Angeles
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Buddy Hancock” and His
Harrison
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Sam
Ira Miller
Farm Electrification Bureau
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Guildhristmas Pictures
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Hanes Union
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Frederickeburg
John van Gelider
E. G. Saenger Lumber Company
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