Texas farmers urged to beware telephone sales pitches on pesticides
The Texas Department of Agriculture warns farmer consumers about high pressure telephone sales for pesticides and soil conditioners. Solicitors may make false claims or misrepresent registration. Farmers should verify product details, compare prices, and contact local stores or the Agriculture Department for guidance. If sold items fail, call the Consumer Protection Division in Austin or toll free 1 800 252 9236.
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Austin
Texas
Texas Department of Agriculture
Agriculture Department
Consumer Protection Division
Texas Agriculture Department
Herbicide
Houston
San Antonio
Dallas
el Paso
Lubbock
McAllen
Texas Comptroller expands franchise tax report details
The Texas Comptroller announces new filing requirements for the franchise tax. Corporations must identify ownership in other corporations with 10 percent or more of their stock and vice versa. Forms mailed from January 23, with a June 15 deadline for supplemental information. Inquiries directed to local offices or toll free number 1-800-252-5555.
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Austin
Comptroller's
Texas
Comptroller’s Office
Intercorporation
State Insurance Board
Insurance Board
Comptroller’s
Annual Cost of Owning Car Exceeds $3000 in 1977
A survey shows the average annual cost of owning and operating a typical new car rose to $3007 in 1977, about 7 percent higher than 1976. Insurance led the rise, up over 25 percent to $560 yearly, as gas, oil, and depreciation also grew. Smaller sub compacts can cut costs by about $700, while larger cars may add as much as $340 annually.
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Ole Ern
Great Smoky Mountains
Tennessee
Maine
California
Ernie
Stauffer Chemical Company
Eagle Banner Ranches
Missouri
Oregon
Discovered Too Late Inmate Died After 47 Years
In Bethune France an elderly woman died four days after a delivery man accidentally found her locked in a cold room. Madeleine Delton aged 70 weighed 66 pounds at death. Her sister Marie Louise 72 admitted locking her in 1930 claiming she had lost her mental faculties after their mother died. Neighbors never knew of her existence including during the Nazi occupation.
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Bethune
France
Madeleine Delton
Marie Louise
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