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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1957
Page
2
The article urges wearing a bright red poppy over the heart on Saturday May 30 to honor soldiers who gave their lives in defense of America across three wars. It emphasizes remembrance and pride in this national tribute.
A continuity of government bill passed to assure a living chief executive in case of atomic disaster, outlining successors to the governor. The article notes the State Capitol debate and official designation process.
Texas Governor Price Daniel aims the 30 day special session at solving a 65 million dollar deficit for 1958 59 and passing 1960 61 appropriations and a tax program. Key items include a bookkeeping bill severance tax on natural gas a higher corporate franchise tax and abandoned property measures. The session also contemplates school and aged care funding and possible Hale Aikin programs after first things first. Public salary raises for lawmakers are debated with a proposed 4800 annual pay plus 12 daily expenses for a 120 day session every other year. The law moves primary elections to May and June first Saturdays and strengthens safety and licensing rules for boats and vehicles while adding schooling English language instruction and stock inspections. Citizens are urged to submit ideas on children and youth programs.
Mr and Mrs Jim Wilson of Austin and Mr and Mrs M R Duder stadt visit Mrs John Duderstadt Sunday. Mrs Romelda Petermann and Mrs Arnold Wendel of Fredericksburg attend church at St James Lutheran Harper Sunday morning. Visiting their mother Carrie Calentine were Mesdames Ray Buckner of New Braunfels and Wilber Dickey of Center Point last week.
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