Chambers sales tax bill ready for Austin hearing
A state sales tax bill drafted by Mayor C. M. Chambers, proposing a 5 percent levy on gross retail sales with limited exemptions, goes before the committee Monday for hearing alongside five other tax bills. The measure aims to tax ultimate consumers, with 2 percent on services and provisions for stamps, licenses, penalties, and credits to fund state needs including education and Confederate pensions.
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C. M. Chambers
Mayer Chambers
Counties Told Of Road Guts In Texas For 193?
Texas highway officials warned county judges that little road building would occur in the year beyond existing contracts due to revenue declines. The highway commission blamed a one cent tax cut, reduced county participation in construction, and looming reductions in federal aid. Emergency federal loans are to be offset against regular federal aid, with further cuts expected from state-appropriated funds.
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General Revenue Fund
Confederate Pension Fund
Austin
Texas
Highway Department
Gibb Gilchrist
Highway Commission
PAOD
Tesconstruction Finance Corporation
Trustee Named GMIDRGE Feb 11 Bankruptcy Appointment
Samuel Howard, former chief deputy at Vir United state loan agency, was named trustee in bankruptcy for the collapsed 817 million Cor tien Recurution expansion group. The move comes as creditors seek clarity on the failed project and potential asset recoveries.
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Truster
Gmidrge
Samuel Howard
Dep- Vir United Staiin Marana
Cortien
Witt to rule on Ferguson resubmission in Texas Legislature
Austin Feb 11 lieutenant governor Edgar Witt faces a pivotal decision in the Forty third Texas Legislature. Denison’s nomination was rejected then resubmitted by Mrs Ferguson, with Senator Woodward insisting she lacked authority to resubmit. Witt will rule Monday on the palm of order.
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Austin
Govermor
Edgar E. Witt
Texas
Denison
Senate
Ferguson
Witt
Walter Woodward
Allegiance Oath Bill Killed in Texas Legislature
The Texas legislature did not advance a bill requiring public school teachers and college professors to pledge allegiance to state and U S constitutions and laws. House Education Committee reported unfavorably on Rep. W K Pope’s proposal, removing the requirement to promote respect for the flag.
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Austin
State of
Texas
United States
House Committee On Education Today
W. K. Pope
Harlem New York belt counts 60000 unemployed heads
In New York Harlem the black belt shows about 60 000 unemployed heads of families within its boundaries according to James T Hubert relief director.
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New York
Harlem
James T. Hubert
Avey Divorce Sets Rapid Alimony Record in Salt Lake City
Mrs. Lawrence E. Avey obtained a divorce in Tah. Feb. 21 after filing for cruelty, with a divorce granted just days after the marriage. The case highlights an unusually swift proceeding in the Salt Lake City area.
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Salt Lake City
Lawrence E. Avey
Mayor O Brien Finds Job Tough Yet Joyful
After three weeks in office Mayor John P. O Brien calls the mayoralty a tough job but says not a single hour was not joyful. He described his experiences in New York as he settled into office.
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Sals
New York
John P. O Brien
Texas House Rejects Mortgage Moratorium Bills
Austin Feb 11 A legislative committee opposed mortgage moratorium measures as unconstitutional while recommending defeat of Greathouse Fort Worth bill delaying writs of execution for foreclosed property. Other proposals extending payment times or halting foreclosures were wiped from the calendar. the house had already passed a measure eliminating deficiency judgments after foreclosure.
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Austin
House Judiciary Committee
House
Greathouse of
Fort Worth
Measure to Raise School Age In Texas
The Texas house committee on vacation reported favorably a bill setting seven years as the minimum age for entrance to public schools, up from six. The committee reported unfavorably a proposal by Representative W. C. McClain to prevent old local boards from rescinding teacher contracts.
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Austin
Texas House Committee
J. A. Merritt
E. B. Barrett
O. T. Duna Ran
W. T. Scott
W. C. McClain
Galveston Hosts 22 Senators for Galveston Day
Galveston welcomed 22 members of the Texas senate and Lieutenant Governor Edgar Witt as guests of the Galveston County Bar Association. Benatar T. J. Holbrook sponsored the visit, with a day of entertainment and a banquet planned that evening. Prominent Galveston citizens participated as hosts.
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Galveston
INS
Texas Senate
Edgar Witt
Galveston County Bar Association
Benatar T. J. Holbrook
Family Stricken by Poisoning After Canned Food Gift
CHICAGO Feb 11 INE A mother Mrs Mary Strzelecki 40 and her husband Theodore 40 and their two children Theodore Jr 13 and Frank 8 were rushed to county hospital suffering from stomach poisoning believed to result from eating a canned food sent by the Tilingis emergency relief. The mother may die.
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Chicago
Mary Strzelecki
Theodore
Theodore Jr
Frank
College Girls Reach A Honor Roll Milestone
Our Lady of the Lake college reports six girls on the A honor roll for the first term, up from none last year. Eleanor Rheffihart of Oklahoma City tops the list with the highest average. Other A honor students include Leah Brenner Dorothy Rebn Clara Louise Ross Mary Catherine Crowley Bardette Taylor.
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Our Lady of the Lake College
Mowanindle
Eleanor Rheffihart
Oklahoma City Mare
Leah Brenner
Dorothy Rebn
Clara Louise Ross
Mary Catherine Crowley
Bardette Taylor
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