19 Dec 1954
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Newspaper
Mexia Daily News
Location
Mexia, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1954
Page
1
A fragment notes a tree harvested for fruit then canned for a birthday baking project. It mentions a large gold producing mine stake at Lead, South Dakota, and a reference to the United States.
In Austin many legislators say 1955 Texas session must vote higher taxes to meet rising state government costs. Some favor boosting the gasoline tax though others seek economy measures to avoid new levies. Senator Carlos Ashley cites the ongoing need for welfare hospitals schools and roads. Some call for a legal tax on long distance natural gas transmission despite a 1951 Supreme Court ruling. A proposed one cent gasoline tax increase draws varied support as highways funding remains a debated issue.
A reader praises the Fourth Grade Operetta presented Friday at City Auditorium, noting their ease and the audience’s emotional response to the Christmas theme. The letter commends the performers and organizers for a beautiful display of holiday spirit.
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