Port Arthur Seawall Bill Advances to Final Vote
March 6 Beaufort representative B K Quinn advances a bill allowing Port Arthur to keep eight ninths of its ad valorem tax to fund a sea wall. The state would contribute about 2 100 000, with Jefferson county furnishing a similar amount via a special tax. The measure moves toward a final vote this week.
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B. K. Quinn
Beautront
Port Arthur
Jefferson County
Qootton
Senate Committee Weighs Auto Fee Cuts in Texas
A Senate State Affairs panel met in Austin to study a House bill cutting auto license fees by about 50 percent, with the Texas Highway Department bearing lost revenue. Dallas Auto Club and Texas Automobile Association leaders joined a hearing, arguing fee cuts require offsetting fuel tax rises to cover highway costs. Witnesses said voters may oppose a four cent gasoline increase if license relief is granted.
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March
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Dallas Automobile Club
Texas State Automobile Association
Ls. M. Shepardson
Waco Automophile League
Col. Th. M. Dichmono
San Antonio League
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King George Takes Walk in Bedroom Report
King George walked from his heirroom to an ad draining suntoint at Craigweil haure today, sitting all morning in the warm sunshine. The incident is taken as indicating the much improved condition in his Majesty's health.
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Ucinor
Sussex
Eng
Craigweil Haure
Democrats Glean House In Ten As Party Power Shifts
Democrats tighten control in the Texas party after a late night action creating a 31 member exclusive committee with power to purge, shifting influence within the state Democratic ranks.
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Atiatin
Texas
Tony
Wirtz Senate Mensace
Texas Flag Inaugu ral Parade Item Reported
Texas flag from San Antonio led the presidential parade at President Herbert Meager Mon day’s inauguration. A Texas Max was presented to the Young Austenians by the San Antonio Rotary Club during their visit, and the Australian youths continued to Washington, D. C. for the inauguration.
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Texas
San Antonio
Herbert Meager
Democratic split over loyalty bill delays vote
The Texas House debated a party loyalty measure amid extended floor speeches by lawmakers including Rep. George Purl and Mrs. Laura Burleson Negler. A proposed amendment to shield bolters failed as threats of party realignment and calls for regulation intensified. The session lingered into the night with plans for a possible governor veto override and further actions expected today.
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George Purl
Dallas
DR. J. Forbes
Weatherford
Purl
Democratic Party
Torbert Hoover
Barry Miller
Jones. McCallum
Ross’ Sterling
State Highway Department
Cone Johnson
Parl
Worhes
M Cenator
Atlantic Ocean
Democratic Organization
Thomas Th Love
Forbes
Laura Burleson Negler
San Antonio
Pastraanter
Burleson
Tlames Wilcox
Lay Fielder
Lancaster
Dave Wittos
Witess
Alfred Ti
Smith
WTC
Hopkins
Grnzales
Lave
Bell Weathers
CG. Smuall
Welcvhun
T. Z. Holbrook Om
Rome
Chomay
Jalla
A. J. Wirt
Atate
Soldier 10 60 on Trial in Slaying Soldier
Fort San Houston hosts a military court martial Friday to try Private Pearl Childress on manslaughter charges tied to the shooting death of Mrs Henrietta Horvitz in San Antonio. The case involves Town White, an alleged army deserter, and Civil, with Cant. Butler Knight as chief prosecutor and Lieut. J Golightly as defense counsel.
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Fort San Houston
Pearl HW
Chil Ress
Efre
Henrietta Horyz
San Antonio
White
Mra Horren
Her
Lome
Caleman Street
Pher
Childress
Butler A. Knight
Rink
Eait
Alfred 3. Denniston
J. Golighlly
H. B. Montgomery Jr
Col
Willian
Bacon Law
Funeral Held for Addie Lois Gage
Funeral services for 18 year old Addie Lois Gage were held Tuesday at the local hospital chapel with Dr. James M. Ladd officiating. She is survived by her mother Pearl, sisters Katherine and Mrs. Shelvy, and two brothers Edger and Jack Gage, all of San Antonio. Active pallbearers were Kilbert Afangham, Ruchelt Kum, John Davis, Thaniea Hicks, Anton Deibert and John Hell.
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James M. ‘Ladd
Sury
Pearl Lurs
Katherine
Plane Passengers Get Taxi Service In San Antonio
Air'ane passenger fares to San Antonio from points on the firm air route will include taxi service from Winbuen field to the city. Jack McDermott, local representative of Texas Air Transport, announced Tuesday. McDermott is receiving bids from companies operating taxi service in San Antonio on the rim to and from the municipal.
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San Antonio
Winbuen Field
Cty
Jack ©. McDermott
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Texas Air Transport
McDervolt
Tuywhies
Ue Maninipal
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