Texas Edges Fire Insurance Costs Down Again
Insurance Commissioner Marvin Hall announced a further cut in Texas fire insurance premiums by more than 2.5 million dollars yearly, a 40 percent drop from 1936 levels. The measure extends to homes stores and many industrial properties and raises the good fire record credit from 15 to 25 percent for eligible cities.
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Marvin Hall
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Fire Insurance Department
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Device Finds Deposits of Highway Materials
Austin reports an electrical resistivity instrument developed by the Public Roads Administration helps the Texas Highway Department locate hidden caliche gravel and rock deposits near construction sites. Savings include $5,150 in haul costs from a project nearby, a 2 mile versus 10 mile haul saving, and 260000 cubic yards of base material located locally, reducing shipping expenses.
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Austin
Public Roads’ Administration
Texas Highway Department
Texas
Planing Mills Justify 5 Percent Rate Increase
Planing mills cited the order effective date to justify a 5 percent rise in their rates. The move affects construction and manufacturing costs as mills adjust pricing to meet new regulatory requirements.
Card of Thanks for support after home loss
Mr and Mrs Lee Ever thank everyone for help and concern after their home fire. Grateful for the Lano Fire Department.
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Lano Fire Department
Lee Ever
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