Texas lawmakers weigh toll road authority and tax relief plan
In a joint session Governor discusses possible creation of a toll road authority for Texas and explores avoiding a new tax bill. He cites a $30 million surplus and calls for targeted expenditures in education, health, and research while insisting any extra revenue is contingent on fiscal structure changes. The governor proposes changing local school funding from a flat $45 million to a percentage share of state aid to unlock an additional $8–11 million annually.
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City Residents Form Committee for Bible Memory Contest
A Lubbock committee led by George F. Brown coordinates the tenth annual Bible Memory Association contest. Ten to twenty year olds must recite 250 verses weekly, with applications open this month through a 12 week schedule. Final prizes include summer camp trips. 200 Texas children won last year. Deadline for applications is January 27.
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New Labor Setup Proves Workable for Farm Workers
Bourland reports about 50 percent of workers at the labor camp, with 30 applicants on Saturday and only five hired earlier. Most seek year round work paid in salary or crops, with preference for continuing employment. The labor camp office on First Place is open Fridays 9 to 11 a.m. and 2 to 6 p.m. and Saturdays mornings.
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Panel Discussion at Tech Museum by Mental Health Society
A panel discussion on mental health will be held at 8 p.m. Monday in The Museum at Texas Tech. The Lubbock County Society for Mental Health chairs the meeting with panelist Dr. R. K. O Loughlin and Dr. Lehman, head professor at Texas A and M.
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Fragmented Economic Note Describes Accumulations
Partial OCR fragment notes accumulations to date being smaller than large slices by Dare, with unclear context and missing details.
Circus Acts To Perform At Reese Air Force Base
Reese AFB hosts 40 circus performers for six shows January 13 14 and 15 under Benny Fox with two daily performances in the base gym. The cast includes acrobats jugglers trapeze artists dancing girls and clowns with tickets 50 cents for children over five and 1 for adults available at squadron clubs and baseside outlets.
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Two Air Force Officers Safe After Jump From Jet Trainer
Two Air Force officers parachuted to safety with minor injuries after their T33 jet trainer crashed and burned near Claysville, about 40 miles southwest of Pittsburgh. The crew, Lt. Richard C. Stevens and Lt. James P. McMullen, were aboard the aircraft returning from Connel ly AEB, Waco, when the crash occurred. Investigations were ongoing.
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Lubbock Republicans Back Chairman at Harmony Meeting
Lubbock County Republicans reconvened after the November election and voted confidence in county chairman Al O. Curry. A four member committee including A. Rogers and Sam Singleton from O'Donnell was named to lead party work. Rogers led the Eisenhower campaign in the county. John Lee Smith former Texas lieutenant governor urged unity as speaker.
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Texas unemployment fund soars with record payouts
W Texas unemployment insurance rose to 126000 last year as benefits paid totaled 4.75 million dollars. The Texas Employment Commission chair noted interest on the State Unemployment Trust Fund accounted for about 70 percent of total insurance payments. About 52921 workers drew benefits for one or more weeks. The fund grew to 226,126,000 dollars while average compensation lasted nine weeks. Wages paid to workers under the unemployment insurance law reached a record high.
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