Special Ballots in Nine States for November Vote
Washington dispatch notes nine states placing remedial measures on November 7 ballots. Seven state issues center on public school costs, while Arizona, Massachusetts and Washington consider boosting aged assistance. Arkansas proposes $6 monthly per child funding from general taxes and bars tax support for private or church schools. Missouri, South Dakota, West Virginia, and Montana seek varied changes to school funding or levy rules. Massachusetts features the largest old age benefit increase, proposing a minimum of 75 per month.
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Washington
Arizona
Massachusetts
Arkansas
Missouri
South Dakota
West Virginia
Montana
States Debating Gas Tax Use and Aging Benefit Reform
Article notes proposals and referenda across states on uses of gasoline and road taxes, aging benefits funding, and restrictions on diversion. Massachusetts discussion envisions a 40 dollar minimum, 65 starting age, and a 1 000 sponsor plan with 20 million for old age benefits and 20 million as prizes. Tennessee and Oklahoma consider constitutional amendments preventing diversion of road-use funds to non highway uses. Nebraska eyes repeal of a cent gas tax hike and motor vehicle fee increases passed in 1949 to fund highways.
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Massachusetts
Tennessee
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Soil Conservation Aid Allocated to Douglas County
An allocation of 75000 dollars to the Douglas County Production and Marketing Administration committee for soil conservation measures has been received in the county office. The 1951 county program goals will be set with district fieldmen within the next two weeks. Last year the area received 85000 dollars. All farmers in the county may apply at the office to participate.
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Douglas County Production and Marketing Administration Committee
Marian Jersild Gracefully Commands Strong Auditorium Recital
Marian Jersild delivered the second fine arts faculty recital to a full Strong Auditorium crowd last night. The Danish Diana wore ruby red velvet and performed Scarlatti, Beethoven, Schumann, Chopin, and Prokofieff with poised technique and engaging modesty. Opinions differed on Prokofieff Sonata No. 7, but her clear musical conviction and artistry impressed most observers.
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Marian Jersild
Mi Id
Diana
Domenico Scarlatti
Serge Prokofieff
Miss Sersild
Jersild Delights as Audience Praises Musical Performance
The review notes Miss Jersild delivered a compelling performance marked by ruthlessness in phrasing and integrity in music. The audience greeted her with enthusiasm and applause, presenting two bouquets and a basket of chrysanthemums as S.A.L. sisters in the front rows expressed admiration.
Local Social Notes Highlight Regional Visits
Mrs. Harold King of Nortonville visited her parents Mr and Mrs Grant Meyers while Mrs Margaret Scott traveled with her son Ray Scott and his wife from Kansas City to San Antonio Texas to visit Mr and Mrs Buster Cherry. Nearby families from Tonganoxie and Kansas City joined relatives in a Sunday gathering at Mr and Mrs Wil Gark and Mrs Alice Tomia.
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Harold King
Nortonville
Bronday
Grant Meyers
Margaret Scott
Ray Scott
Iansas City
San Antonio
Texas
Buster Cherry
Silas Clark
Kansas City
Alton Geema
Tonganoxie
Wil Gark
Alice Tomia
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