Texas Voter Rolls Fall As Poll Tax Scrutiny Rises
In a report from Austin by Vern Sanford, Texas registered voters dropped by nearly a million from last year. The decline mainly hit mid-sized cities, while big metros and rural counties held steady. Poll tax receipts fell from 2,892,670 in 1964 to 1,970,381 this off year, with only 3,314 qualifying for free receipts and no federal elections on the ballot.
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Water shortage reports by state show three holdouts
Three states Idaho Mississippi and Rhode Island have not reported water shortages in the past year. The text links a long wet-dry cycle of about 11 years to solar sunspot cycles, asking if a connection exists. It ends with a quip about choosing not to become a doctor due to dislike of cigarettes.
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When a Check Says Payment in Full
A borrower’s $1,500 payment marked “PAYMENT IN FULL” creates a bona fide settlement offer. Cashing it bars further claim to $300. erasing or altering the words also cancels the claim. Without clear notice, cashing may or may not settle. A compromise can be the best solution in debt disputes.
Poisonous Plants and Hidden Dangers in Home Gardens
Health commissioner warns many common plants can kill. Oleander twigs and laurel berries pose severe poisoning risks to children and adults. Even tomato and potato foliage contains dangerous alkaloids. rhubarb leaves and oak acorns are also risky. The U S seacoast distance noted as 103,009 miles.
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