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San Antonio Light in San Antonio, Texas

31 Mar 1942

Page 4

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San Antonio Light

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San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1942

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4

Harris County Auditor Has Real Control

Harris County's budget system centers on Auditor Harry Washburn who holds final say on expenditures. A pioneer of cash basis budgeting, annual reports, and a countywide inventory, he built a cost saving, transparent system that influenced state laws. The article notes Washburn’s career and the potential to apply similar methods to Bexar County and San Antonio in a forthcoming discussion.

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Harris County Baxar County San Antonio Don Politico Houston Harry Washburn Dudges Neads Washturn Southern Pacific Railroad Washbury Audi Stor Washbirn Elvill
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Firemen Quell Small Rack Fire on Side Street

Firefighters from Station No. 1 on Travis and Nacogdoches streets quickly crossed to quell a small grass rack fire. The blaze started at a gasoline-lit rack being cleaned, damaging 25 cases and prompting a 24 hour investigation under F-6043.

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Travis Nacogdoches Duesday Ke, Rice
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Harris County Auditor Rovern Bexar County Ady Joske Joske’s Basement Jaske Gertie Bhoes Jonke Joske's Toske
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