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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1962
Page
8
Tax statements show 55 percent collected on first pass with 80 percent eventual collection. Delinquent accounts go to court. judgments create liens and possible sheriff sale. Depreciation rules tax cars six years or older, lowest priced model in line used for assessment, and disputes arise over renderings and blue book values.
County commissioners approved road right of way work on CR 15 CR 52 and CR 20 to improve access. They authorized bond exchanges and time deposits totaling hundreds of thousands, plus fees for tax administration and auditing for Buffalo Lakes district. New precinct judges appointed and an agreement with Water District No. 1 sets tax collection terms. A debate over vehicle personal property taxes highlights statewide concerns and calls for reform.
More than 300 real estate men attended in Roswell with Arthur Wilcox chairing the convention. Activities included political education finance discussions a noon luncheon two selling clinics and a general session with Frances Mazurk to speak.
Editor warns from page one about amendments threatening local self government in Texas noting need for elected officials with broad authority budgeting taxing and strong administration. Abner McCall leads the preservation committee urging caution on amendment 14. Longevity awards honor long service to Baylor University cities including Prosser Tyler Wellington San Angelo Amarillo Victoria and Lubbock with 50 year recognitions for Barfield Hoskins and Twitty.
President Eisenhower praised Richard Nixon as an able leader and public servant. He endorsed Nixon for California governor, saying he would be proud to have him in that role and noting Nixon’s service to the country. He cited Nixon as his personal representative in key affairs.
Informants say negotiator Donovan will not take a fee for aiding Cuban prisoners held after the Bay of Pigs. Castro seeks 62 million for all captives with about 60 freed. relief groups and families may supply food and medicine instead. U S officials say talks are private and no final aid arrangements exist. In other news, Mrs Wesley E Leck of Cleburne was killed in a Dallas County two car crash at Farm Road 1382 and Highway 67.
Midland County commissioners voted to hire Stubbeman, Gata, Laughlin attorneys to defend against a suit by Avery alleging denial of equal representation. Ed Gideon did not vote. Cason recovering from a heart attack after a stormy session. An answer will be filed by October 15 with no trial date set.
Members of the Susan Mitkin Missionary Society at the First Church of the Nazarene met Monday afternoon with Mrs. Bertha Gibson in charge. Miss Katie led devotional activities while Mrs. Melvin Patterson projected slides on India missions. Next meeting is at 2 30 p m November 12 at the church.
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