Senator Report on Farm Income and Water Projects in Texas
The text notes 1953 farm net income for the nation was a record low relative to gross income, detailing farmer spending across sectors and urging protection of farm legislation. It highlights Texas concerns on water storage upstream projects like Brady Creek and mentions a House Appropriations hearing to fund the project within four years. It also references a Agriculture bulletin on rabbit cooking.
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Texas
Brady Creek
House
Department of Agriculture
Congressman Clark W. Thompson Reflects on Tax Bills and Agriculture Views
In 1953 Congress worked to cut excise taxes including movie tickets and other goods. The House passed a proposal to reduce taxes to 10 percent, with automo bile taxes remaining at 10 percent per Republican input. Thompson describes parliamentary tactics to recommit and the 213 to 200 vote for motion guidance. He notes mixed views on Secretary Benson and asserts lawmakers closer to constituents will decide when laws are written.
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Congress
House
House of Representatives
Benson
Committee On Agriculture
Moulton Home Demonstration Club Meets for Beef Cuts Demo
The Moulton Home Demonstration club met at Mrs. Alfred Gassman’s home on Friday February 26 at 2 p m. County agent Izora Werth led a beef cuts study and meat broiling demonstration. Mrs. Marvin Haase reported for the council and is the club’s nominee for County T H D A chairman. Sixteen members attended and refreshments were served by the hostess.
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Moulton
Alfred Gassman
Izora Werth
Marvin Haase
Lavaca County Sheriff Theo Long Seeks Re election
Official Democratic primary notice lists Theo Long running for Lavaca County Sheriff in July, seeking re election subject to party action.
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Lavaca County
Theo Long
Soil Conservation District News Highlights Local Cooperators
LAVACA County district officials led by Chairman Jerome P. Harbich discuss optimal cropland practices. Cooperator William Rother of Vsetin Community near Hallettsville reports 11 acres terraced with plans to extend, plus 16 acres seeded to clover improving yields. Elo Henkause of Shiner describes 40 acres pasture revamps, 2.5 miles of terraces, new fencing, and a planned farm pond to aid stock water and grazing.
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William Rother
Hallettsville
Vsetin
Lavaca Soil Conservation
Rother
Elo Henkause
Shiner
Henkause
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