Pecos occupational tax history reveals diverse early businesses
The Pecos tax records from 1885 to 1915 list taxed trades including beer sellers, wholesale liquor dealers, merchants, foot and two horse peddlers, photographers, showmen, ministers of entertainment, dentists, toll bridge operators, and early photographers. Notable names include Kate Lowe, Sol Pace, Matte Manuel, W.G. Smith & Co, and A.M. Walthall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeves County
Frank Hewitt
Johnson, Gibson and Co
W.D. Johnson & Co
Johnson & Kippling
R.S. Johnson
J.B. Heard
Kate Lowe
Lochausen
Matte Manuel
Matte
Murphy
Sol Pace
Pecos
W.G. Smith & Co
Sawyer
Moore
A.M. Walthall
J.L. Anderson
Cox Bros
J.W. Vanslyk
Carlie Thomason
TH. Beauchamp
S.A. Sims ‘Vawger
Duncan & Co
H.A
McNeil and Baitman
Editorial: Merge county sheriff and city police to save taxpayers
The Ie County Attorney's Office proposed merging the county Sheriff's Office and city Police Department to remove duplicate functions and boost efficiency. The editorial notes no endorsement yet pending study, praises motive, warns against petty jealousy, and urges careful evaluation to protect taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ie County Attorney’s Office
W. Schmidt
Texas
Nixon and Dean tapes fuel speculation in Watergate case
AP reports on the Nixon Dean testimony and potential tape recordings, suggesting conspiratorial talks to obstruct justice. The piece discusses the tapes in Nixon's possession, secrecy possibilities, and parallels to Kissinger and Le Duc Tho. It also covers a McKinsey survey on executive pay and rising profits in 1972 73, with analysts citing compensation components and price controls.
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Nixon
John Dean
Dean
Mr. Nixon
White House
Dr. Kissinger
John Cunniff
New York
McKinsey & Co
U.S
McKinsey
George Foote
Miscellany of odd facts and quips from Boyle column
Hal Boyle notes curious beliefs about infancy and theft risk in English lore, moon distance shifts every 30 years, changing long distance calling and visits, iceberg sighting warnings for Europe travelers, Titanic era berg data, and quotes from quotable notables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Boyle
New York
England
Earth
Bell System
Europe
American Geographic Society
Henry James
Akim Akintola
Nigeria
Manchester
Arthur
Bugs
Baer
Today in History August first 1973 AP overview
On August 1 1914 Germany declared war on Russia at World War I outbreak. Other events include 1502 Columbus lands in Hispaniola 1790 first U S census 1794 Whiskey Rebellion in Pennsylvania 1876 Colorado statehood 1946 Atomic Energy Commission formed 1966 UT sniper incident at University of Texas. Birthdays Yves Saint Laurent 37 Jack Kramer 52.
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Associated Press
Germany
Russia
Christopher Columbus
Honduras
U.S
Pennsylvania
Colorado
Atomic Energy Commission
University of Texas
Austin
New Delhi
Soviet Union
India
China
Costa Rica
Philippine
Manila
Luzon
Yves St. Laurent
Jack Kramer
Banks Continue Bond Roll In Public Savings Drive
Washington AP reports more than 56 billion dollars in U.S. savings bonds remain outstanding, with Treasury officials projecting at least 125 million new bonds issued this year. Public service banks, totaling about 14,000, will issue much of the new bonds, having underwritten over 80 percent of bonds since 1941 and handling 98 percent of all E Bond redemptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.S
Treasury
State Board of Insurance
Joe Christie
Christie
P.I.P
Texas Water Quality Board
Federal Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Texas
Federal
State Air Control Board
Letters to the Editor Guidelines for Submissions
The notice outlines submission rules for letters to the editor. It requires the writer’s signature and address to be withheld upon request, a maximum length of 500 words, general interest content, and a prohibition on poor taste, guiding readers on acceptable contributions.
Texas League warns cabinet form may not improve governance
The Texas Research League contesting cabinet theory argues the present system is economical and effective. It notes 174 state agencies exist, but fewer than 30 control most money and personnel, with education and welfare financing cited for savings opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Texas
Texas Research League
League
Constitutional Revision Commission
Ohio
Missouri
League For
Highway Department
Education Agency
Department of Corrections
Department of Public Safety
Texas Pharmacy Board
Joe Arnette
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Vinsin
Alton Hughes
W.A. Mahara
W.D. McWhorter
Pecos River
R.H. McNutt
J.O. Oliver
E.R. Stafford
Stanford and
Clements
John Trevino
Vibel
AGUN
Oibtros
First National City Bank
Citibank
Robert Parks
Blyth Eastman Dillon
Cost of Living Council
Boyle
Pecos Enterprise
O'Ferrall
PALLY
South Cedar Street
TEXA
Press Association
Coupts
Palestine
Supreme Court
High Court
Dallas
John Hill
Hill
Culberson County
Texas Department of Agriculture
Department
Mike Walton
Agriculture Department
Walton
Texas Constitutional Revision Commission
Here
House
Senate
Jefferson
Orange
Red River
Upshur
Dolph Briscoe
Texas Employment Commission
Briscoe
Texas Water Rights Commission
Richardson
North Texas Municipal Water District
Institute of Texan Cultures
San Antonio
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