Race Tracks Net State Revenue From Wagering Declines
State Auditor Tom King reports eight months ending September 1 total horse racing receipts of 438 211 dollars. After repeal of the horse race betting law, no further revenue is expected. Funds allocated to maintenance, school, and racing expenses, with small sums from several county fairs.
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Houston
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Luxury tax urged by Senator Redditt
Port Arthur reports State Senator John Redditt of Lufkin, chair of the senate finance committee, says the state needs about 5.9 million dollars in extra funds and a luxury tax is the best method. He suggests a 1 cent levy on items over two dollars, exempting most necessities, while visiting with Senator Allen Shivers and eight colleagues.
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John Redditt
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Allen Shivers
Gonzales Cotton Mills to Reopen After Six Years Closed
Gonzales Texas reports the Gonzales Cotton Mills will reopen after more than six years shutdown. Bondholders S M Ainsworth Ross Booth Fred Booth Miller Ainsworth and others in Gonzales have purchased the bonds and a trustee's sale is set for October 5 with plans to operate the plant soon after.
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Ross Booth
Fred Booth
M. Ainsworth
Miller Ainsworth
Luliog
Texas Jobless Fund Growing
Texas reports its jobless fund for after January 1 at about 15 million dollars and expected to rise to around 20 million by year end. Roosevelt birthday balls held last January raised over 1 million dollars to fight infantile paralysis.
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Austin
Texas’ Fund For
Roosevelt
Amendments to Constitution Cited in 1920s Summary
Washington reports the Constitution has been amended 21 times since its birth 150 years ago. The first ten amendments, the Bill of Rights, took effect in 1791. Only the Prohibition Eighteenth Amendment has been repealed. A child labor amendment, submitted by Congress in 1924, awaits ratification by 36 state legislatures.
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Congress
Calhoun County votes down $70,000 courthouse bond
Voters in Calhoun County rejected a 70,000 dollar bond issue to renovate the courthouse with 151 votes against and 118 in favor.
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Calhoun County
Keller Undergoes Rochester Operation Recovery Noted
Helen Keller, a blind lecturer and author, recently underwent a surgical operation in Rochester and is reported to be recovering nicely.
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Helen Keller
Rochester
Austin educator predicts no report cards in decade
An Austin educator forecasts that ten years from now report cards will be absent, noting there were none half a century ago.
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Austin
Texas Unemployment Coverage and Employer Registration
Approximately 605000 workers in Texas are covered by the unemployment compensation system. It is estimated that 93 percent of the employers had registered.
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Texas
Texas Liquor Board Battles Rum Smugglers From Neighboring States
The Texas Liquor Board faces ongoing trouble with rum smugglers who operate from adjacent states, more so than those from across the border with the republic.
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The
Texas Liquor Board
Republic
Moulton Volunteer Fire Dept to Hold Autumn Bazaar
The Moulton Volunteer Fire Department plans an October 8 bazaar to fund new equipment. The event is a standout in the community and aims to raise proceeds for department needs.
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Moulton
Texas Toll From August Highway Deaths Reaches 178
Texas reports 178 traffic deaths in August, the highest since Christmas holidays, with 1079 crashes. The Public Safety Department cites 38 more deaths than July and notes 40 pedestrian fatalities.
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Texas
Austin
Department of Public Safety
Gonzales County Fair Dates Set for Oct 26 30
Gonzales Tex Sept 16 The Gonzales County Fair and Pecan Exposition will run from October 26 to 30. A new 75 page catalogue is being mailed to many potential attendees who are expected to show strong interest.
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Gonzales
Tex
Gonzales County Fair
Christian Science Lesson Sermon for September 26
The Lesson Sermon for Sunday September 26 centers on the topic Reality. The Golden Text from Psalms 119:89 reads Forever o Lord thy word is settled in heaven. The annual Christian Science services will be held in all Churches of Christ Scientist.
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Churches of Christ Scientist
Cedar Springs Announces Benefit Dance at School House
Cedar Springs School hosts a benefit dance at the school house on Saturday night September 25. The public is invited to attend the event to support the cause.
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Cedar Springs
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