Texas drought relief, polio funds, and taxes in Texas politics
The report details Eisenhower’s drought aid for cattle feed and hay programs, expanded subsidies, rail freight cuts, and new 50 state agricultural policy. It notes polio funds risk expiry, school fund investments, new black and white Texas license plates, and state budget gaps. It also highlights political activity ahead of the November election with both parties mobilizing and adds counties designated as drought disaster areas.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Eisenhower
Farmers Home Administration
Western Railroads
GOP
Jack Porter
John White
U. S
State Highway Department
Robert 5S. Calvert
General Revenue Fund
State Law On Overtaking And Passing School Bus
The article outlines a Texas highway law requiring drivers outside cities to stop for stopped school buses, then proceed at a prudent speed not exceeding ten miles per hour. It notes bus identification requirements, amber flashing lights, and emphasizes safety as buses transport thousands of children daily. It cites 1955 local bus accidents and statewide figures, urging strict adherence as buses operate during peak season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. R. Smith
San Antonio
Texas Highway Patrol
Smith
Thero
San Antono
Texas crops show large 1956 harvests and oil progress events
U S Department of Agriculture estimates Texas sorghum yield at 94 48 million bushels with bells and whistles on other crops including rice and oranges. Texas Boy Scout drive aims to raise 2 5 million for a 200 000 member program. Health department job exams announced Merit System Council Austin will provide details. Oil industry events mark Oil Progress Week Oct 14 20 and Texas School for the Deaf opening is delayed due to a 2 5 million campus construction. New hospital buildings praised for beauty and care by Washington experts.
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Texas
Texas Boy Scout
State Health Department
Merit System Council
Littlefield Building
Austin
Allan Shivers
Texas School For the Deaf
Texas State Hospital
Washington
Austin State Hospital
San Antonio
East Texas Water Timber Link Highlighted by Forester Leader
George W. Stanley of Houston, chairman of the Texas Foresters Association, notes the close relationship between East Texas water resources and its timber industry as an increasingly important concern for land management and industry leaders.
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East
Texas
Houston
Toay
George W. Stanley
Texas Forent In
Land and soil care rally highlights regional efforts
A Marshall Springs community meeting October 9 discussed soil and water conservation with a film Making the Most of the Miracle. Speaker Carl Oehler praised rangeland practices and brush control using goats, while Gerald Cole plans eight acres of cropland seeded to King Ranch bluestem for seed.
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Marshall Springs
Ben Kneese
Elgin Ellebracht
Levy Ellebracht
Bernice Ellebracht
Harold Kneese
Raymond Kneese
Soil Conservation Service
Marvin Daniel
Carl Oehler
Harper
Oehler
Gerald Cole
Petersburg
King Ranch Bluestem
Soil Bank
Marshall Family Visits Harris in Austin After Rodeo Trip
Mr and Mrs Victor Marshall and their two sons plus Lamar Itz visited Mr and Mrs Ralph Harris in Austin Saturday night. They attended the rodeo at Huntsville Sundry.
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Victor Marshall
Lamar Itz
Ralph Harris
Austin
Huntsville
Mr and Mrs Edwin Klein Visit Mrs Ernest Klein Sunday
Mr and Mrs Edwin Klein and their daughters spent Sunday afternoon visiting his mother Mrs Ernest Klein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Klein
Ernest Klein
Veterans Home Loans On Reasonable Terms
The President announced steps to expand veterans home loans in rural areas and small communities. Actions by the VA include reopening areas that lost eligibility, authorizing direct loans when guaranteed loans have restrictive terms, and VA direct loan processing for farm-site purchases. The Voluntary Home Mortgage Credit Program has placed about 16,000 loan applications since 1955 and 3,420 minority housing loans in metropolitan areas, with VA direct loans exceeding 21,000 since 1955.
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Administrator of Veterans Affairs
Veterans Administration
Housing and Home Finance Agency
VHMCP
VHMUP
Texans Weigh Ike and Eisenhower as Local Voters Express Shifts
A Texas townsman recalls a St Louis salesman and reflects on party loyalty and state politics. He notes conservatives clinging to local control and limited government while Ike gains support for his presidency. Local citizens approve how Ike runs Korea era policy and government, despite some critiques. He jokes about Truman’s post politics.
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St. Louis
Papa
Bown
Texas
Republcan
Ike
Eisenhower
Stevenson
Texas Democrats Have Always Stood For. Adlai Is Too Thick With Walter Reuther
Korea
Missouri Suit
Truman
Lang Family Visits In Fredericksburg Sunday
Mrs Charlie Lang Mrs Hilmar Lang Mrs Howard Bowers and children and Mrs Otto Nagel of Fredericksburg visited the Ed win Lang home Sunday afternoon. Other visitors were Mr and Mrs Edwin Lang Jr and children of Kerrville.
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Charlie Lang
Hilmar Lang
Howard Bowers
Otto Nagel
Fredericksburg
Edwin Lang
Edwin Lang Jr
Kerrville
Calentine Family Visits Seguin Matriarch Last Week
Mr and Mrs Srl Calentine and their children from Seguin visited his mother Mrs Carrie Calentine last week in a brief family outing noted in local society records.
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Srl Calentine
Seguin
Carrie Calentine
Bluffdale Couple Visit Otto Wienecke Family
Mr and Mrs Otto Wienecke Jr of Bluffdale visited his parents Mr and Mrs Otto Wienecke Sr and other relatives over the weekend.
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Otto Wienecke Jr
Bluffdale
Otto Wienecke Sr
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Stuart Symington
Missouri
Michael Mansfield
Montana
Russell B. Long
Louisiana
John Kennedy
Massachusetts
Albert Gor
Tennessee
Robert S. Kerr
Mike Monroney
Oklahoma
Len. Jyndon Johnson
Sam Rayburn
Price Daniel
Richard Nixon
Ikre
State Department of Health
U. S. Public Health Service
Harrison County
Texas’ Permanent School
U.S
State Board of Education
Jim Lindsey
House of Representatives
Texas Good Roads Association
Democratic
Cochran
Gaines
Lamb
Yoakum
Gulf Service Station
Richard Roeder
Gulf Gas & Oils
Harper, Texas
Greasing
SZA
Kerrville, Texas
Willie Baethge
Elmo Baethge
Hill Country
Dustries Committee
College Station
Stanley
East Texas Forest Industry
Houston Forester
East Texas
County Agriculture Conservation Service Office
Roy
Tom Weinheimer
Stonewall
Jackson Wiemers
Hubert Rahe
Willie Dittmar
Bernice Duderstadt
Mrs. M. R. S Duderstadt
B. L. Cook
J. F. Cook
J.C
Realgurea
Ane
Veterans Home Loans
Cowey
Weldde Mast
Dirseter
Quality Grocery
Gene Harper
Prop
Citizens Auto
Leslie Harpers
Conoco Gas & Oils
Mirestone
Delee
Dempster Water Pumps & Supplies
Harper Drug Store
the Herald
Rocky Inn
Mrs
Herbert Feller
Lehne Lumber & Hardware
Alfred Lehne
Cresley
Bendix
Magnon
BODE
Dayton Rahe
Harper, Tex
Sinclair Gas & Oils
Edmund Fiedler
Brewster
Hubert Brewster
Junction
H. Welge Lewis
P. O
Lange’s Auto Service Membre Oil Co
Max Lange
Elmer Lee Lange
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