Gas Utilities Tax Burden Raises Gas Prices in Texas
The Texas natural gas industry faces four special levies plus additional taxes on gross receipts and production. Gas utilities argue rising assessments skew tax burdens higher than other property, increasing costs passed to consumers, with about 56 cents of every bill going to taxes.
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Texas
Fed
When Times Were Hard in Clay County Leader Tale
George McKee of Anderson South Carolina shares a rural childhood tale from Clay County Leader describing hard times, poverty and improvised living. He recalls minimal schooling few meals and simple comforts, arguing today’s hardships pale beside his early life.
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George McKee
Anderson
South Carolina
George
New York
Hongkong
Clay County
Billions For Jobs Launches Nationwide Public Works
The vast industrial works bill will be put into immediate operation headed by General Hugh Johnson. Over 1,000,000 men are expected to work on projects by next snow, using $3.3 billion to revive employment and industrial activity. Texas agencies are not given exclusive authority. local governments urged to submit projects financed by bonds or self-liquidating funds. Houston area urged to participate as the program aims to maximize man-hours and social value through targeted investments.
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United States
Hugh Johnson
Texas
Laurence Westbrook
Congress
Department of Labor
Perkins
Washington
Houston
Harris County
Houston Post
Most for Your Money In a Good Laxative
Thedford's Black-Draught praised as a dependable laxative for ordinary constipation. Consumers are urged to buy carefully for value with 25 doses in a 25 cent package and a pleasant-tasting syrup for children.
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Thedford
Be Mine Tonight at Queen Theater Sponsored by Hearne Club
Music Lovers' Club sponsors the International sensation Be Mine Tonight presented at the Queen Theater on June 29 and 30. Lead Kiepurer, a famed operatic tenor likened to Caruso, Gigli, is a Pole under thirty with a strong voice and dramatic presence. Other cast members are promised memorable performances as the manager withholds names. Local visitors to Hearne include Mr and Mrs S D Heyser of Marlin, Mrs P F Heyser, plus Luther Smith of Houston visiting Mrs W H Davison and others.
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Hearne Music Lovers’ Club
Queen Theater
Kiepurer
Caruso
Gigli
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