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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1955
Page
2
In Austin on June 1 AP reports lobbyists clash over new state taxes as a possible deadlock and a special session loom. The House 110 to 34 rejected the Senate’s tax plan aimed at a $54 million yearly rise, amid opposition from beer and natural gas interests.
In Austin on June 2, Rep. Matu Maverick Jr. failed to push a lobbyists registration bill, with House Speaker Lindsey halting the plan. Maverick sought to attach an amendment likening the bill to a “bad egg,” but the effort collapsed as the session ended.
San Antonio Rep Bell proposes earmarked 500000 for air conditioning two new state office buildings funded by Confederate pension funds. Budget would not affect schools or hospitals. archives display space may be added in new Supreme Court and state office buildings per Rep Maverick.
Fragmentary notes describe a ceremony in Tokyo with attendees named Taylor and Sieben Minter. The text references a decoration and a presiding day but lacks clear actions or outcomes.
The Houston Post reports a special story noting that every bawdy house on Galveston Island was ordered closed. The move reflects a broader enforcement action in Galveston.
Foreign Catholics backing church leaders clashed with police in four provinces. In a separate development Russia and Japan began secret negotiations for a World War II peace treaty in London. Chinese Red troops appeared near Matsu Island but retreated when a nationalist warship opened fire.
In Duluth Minnesota Civil War veteran Albert Woolson age 108 shows improvement as he recovers from a bout described as Tung ronges lon.
Special after hours Austin June 1 Pattern of tax increases shaped by a senate house conference committee expected to recommend raises in gasoline beer cigaret taxes and a franchise tax on corporations while a gas rate cut may be removed. The plan includes a cent per bottle beer tax and a 1.5 mill per bottle tax on beer. The panel aims to adjourn late this week as talks continue on the compromise report.
June 1 the congregation of St Paul Lutheran Church of Taylor approved plats for a new church building.
AUSTIN June 1 A no pay bill awaits Gov. Shivers signature after unresolved labor disputes and strikes. The House and Senate failed to accept a conference committee report on a treasure-related matter. The House advanced a separate bill to make it a felony to knowingly make false statements about an insurance company’s finances.
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