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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1955
Page
2
Texas lawmakers near a final clash over taxes with a 2 cent gasoline levy and a proposed May 21 deadline. Gov. Allan Shivers faces a budget balance question if the tax hike is blocked. House and Senate arms show stubborn opposition as sessions wind down.
Classified snippet urges selling unused Kohat items via the Light Want column. Includes vague call to mind own business and looking for opportunities in storage and crowded spaces. Appears in a mid century classifieds style prompt with terse phrasing.
Senator Chavez warned of a Senate fight to block cuts in Army Navy and Marine manpower. He noted President Eisenhower proposed reductions already approved by the House. Chavez chairs the appropriations subcommittee drafting the $91.5 billion defense bill.
The House considers a new $1000 million active reserve expansion likely Tuesday to back the 102,300-man standing force cut. Administration aides stress reserves needed if UMRT is pursued, aiming for a trained reserve by 1960 costing about $1.1 million more yearly than current reserves. Chairman Vinson expects passage with little change.
In Linden New Jersey on May 14 a 12 year old boy tangled with a snapping turtle and was injured. Police used a shovel to force the turtle to release its grip after the encounter left the boy with finger lacerations.
Washington May 14 The House Ways and Means Committee backs liberalizing social security law to aid the totally disabled receive benefits at disability instead of 65 and to lower the retirement age for women to 60 noting railroad retirement widows benefits at the same age. The group emphasizes acting this year.
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