Tax showdown in legislature sparks clash over new levies
A legislative battle over taxes unfolds as lawmakers push for additional levies while Gov. Jester seeks restraint. Finance Chairman James E. Taylor warns the general revenue fund could dip to near 100 million dollars, with proposals totaling over 270 million, including per capita raises and teacher pay changes. The House moves tax bills to appropriations for faster hearings, while the Senate focuses on a negro university measure. the row centers on funding and control of the next two year budget.
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Architect designs large 99 year lease with Rogers
Attorney files reveal a 99 year lease plan for a $2,128,000 building by Rogers. The Fort Worth designed brick concrete steel structure includes a full basement cafeteria for 750, barber and beauty shops, with plans by Wyatt C Hedrick and a goal of full tenancy.
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Chiang Kai-Shek Becomes Premier of China in Crisis
Chiang Kai-Shek assumed the premiership in Nanking eight hours after his brother in law T. V. Soong resigned. He moves to total power as clashes with Communists escalate and fronts spread from Central China to Manchuria.
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Auto Control and Electric Irons Offered at $6
Advertisement lists auto control devices and medium weight electric irons priced at six dollars. Kings store located at 1020 Edwy appears as the retailer.
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Carrell fined for liquor sale violation in Lubbock County
County judge Walter Davies imposed the maximum fine on Carrell for possession of liquor for sale after a sheriff raid five miles southwest of Lubbock. Carrell pleaded guilty after a brief plea discussion, and was allowed to serve any jail time later, marking one of the harshest penalties in the county for such a violation. Sheriff Grady Harrist reported 80 pints of whisky found in Carrell's possession. The regional news also notes a broader international briefing about U.S. stance on Greece and Greece’s defense, mentioning President Truman’s forthcoming speech in Waco and potential $250 million budget implications.
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Pi County
John Steele
Grady Harrist
Ety Land
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Davies
Gail
Lubbock
Harrist
Red Cross Roll Call Aims For Twenty Thousand In Sinoce County
Sinoce county launches its annual Red Cross drive with a modest goal of twenty thousand dollars about half of last year’s quota. O L Byrd chairs the effort and booths will be set up in city locations including the Hotel aeon lobby. Volunteers will operate at scheduled times with Mrs Johnny Barstow directing one lobby booth and Mrs E S Hall coordinating others.
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Fragmentary OCR Note Mentions Hats and Apparel
An unclear OCR fragment refers to a hat with a brim and a black overcoat with a pelted edge. It mentions a Roman inner-desert garment and a handkerchief, with a brief note about five attendees or items and a page reference.
Oil Firm Buys 121 Wells in Slaughter Field
Stanolind Oil & Gas of Dallas completed the purchase of 121 wells in Hockley county's Slaughter field for 5 775 000. Sellers Jerry C Hawkins L M Glasco and Joe A Humphrey are Dallas operators. The wells produce about 4500 barrels daily on 3900 acres of Mallet Land & Cattle company land in Edwards County survey.
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Truman Plans three day goodwill trip to Mexico via Missouri
President Truman will leave Washington Sunday for Grandview Missouri to visit his 94 year old mother en route to Mexico for a three day goodwill trip. He will deliver a 25 minute foreign and domestic policy speech in Waco Texas on Thursday and attend events in Mexico City and other stops, including a flight over Paricutin volcano. The schedule lists a reception at the American embassy and a state dinner at the national palace with President Aleman.
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Five Waiters Arrested at Party in Brooklyn
Five plainclothes policemen, posing as waiters, attended a Norman brate party in New York to arrest guests following a tip that the celebration would be unusually gay. The officers, undercover in waiter coats, testified that the event aimed to celebrate surrender of bachelorhood. A hearing was set for March.
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Truman to Visit Waco for Honorary Baylor Degree
President Truman will fly into Waco for an honorary Baylor University degree and large crowds are anticipated. Secret Service has arrived, armored presidential car is prepared, and guards will secure routes as the President lands six miles from town at the municipal airport.
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Blizzard Hits East With Heavy Snow Forecast
A coastal storm battered the East as the seaboard faces up to 10 inches of snow with sleet and rain expected tomorrow. New York and New England brace for the worst, after a record 11.6 foot storm last week. traffic and airline disruptions begin as snow falls since 3 30 p m EST.
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Final Showdown in Georgia Dispute Set for Thursday
The Atlanta Journal reports irregularities in Helena district of Telfair County show dead and non-resident voters backed Herman Talmadge in 1946. The dispute pits Herman Talmadge against Lt. Gov. M. E. Thompson with the Georgia Supreme Court hearing three consolidated appeals next Thursday.
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Martial law imposed in Jerusalem and surrounding areas
Violence erupts across Palestine as nine to nineteen are killed and many wounded. British forces declare martial law in Jerusalem district and Tel Aviv area with curfews as troops hunt terrorists near Nathania and along the coastal north.
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Marshall May Seek Russian Settlement
Secretary of State Marshall plans talks in Moscow to settle Russia's lend-lease debts of 11.298 billion dollars and other points of dispute. The 84 member U S delegation will press for return or payment for 95 wartime ships and for adherence to Potsdam terms on German warships and Italian seized vessels.
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February building permits rise to 454260 in city report
February permits totaled 454260 outranking January and lifting the year to 860175. The week ending yesterday added 106422 in construction activity while January permits reached 405915. City building inspector H B Hamilton provided the figures.
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Weather Outlook for Lubbock Area and Vicinity
Partly cloudy and warmer in the Panhandle today toward the Panhandle and South Plains east of the Pecos valley Monday. Probable low this morning around 17 degrees. Official recording from Weather Bureau station shows a high and low near 30 and 7 respectively in the 24 hours ending midnight.
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