Texas Senate Clears Omnibus Tax Bill Amid Debates
In Austin on May 14 the Senate backed a House approved omnibus tax bill with a 168 to 50 vote after opposition faded. Provisions raise cigarette, motor vehicle, and gross receipts taxes and boost franchise, inheritance, and utility levies while the House moves to remit ad valorem taxes to counties. A separate Senate proposal creates a new division to teach youths crime prevention and a bill tightens hat check laws, passing 20 to 7.
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Soviet Against British Tars Forts On Isles Withdrawn
Geneva reports a Soviet move to contest fortifications proposed by Sweden on certain isles. In Shanghai an incident at Pootung follows a strike at a British owned cotton mill. Four Chinese workers led to a brief British landing, later withdrawn after a Japanese detachment arrived and protested. The Japanese claim British landings were unauthorized and demand withdrawal.
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House Session Sets Short Record in Texas Assembly
In Austin on May 24 the Texas House opened at 7 30 p m with only a few members present and adjourned shortly after five minutes. Speaker Emmett Morse led the brief session as local uncontested measures remained on the calendar and Representative Henry Hull of Fort Worth protested delays.
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Appeals Court Rules On Voting Question
The Fourth Court of Civil Appeals reversed a Goliad county county commissioner race ruling after ballots with unsigned presiding judge marks were deemed invalid. Bego held 175 votes, Abrameit 362, though the court ordered Bego to be declared elected and paid from January 1.
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Texas governor eyed as school funds rise in Austin
May 24 reports that Senators 117 and 118 would raise per scholastic apportionment to $22.50 with a $22.50 state education allotment, boosting ad valorem tax rates from 7 to higher levels. Gov O'Daniel expected to approve, despite a looming deficit and potential need for the 36 cent maximum levy.
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Hitler Bans Tune Unless He's There in Public
Adolf Hitler prohibits playing his favorite Badenweller march in public unless he is present. Violation carries 150 marks penalty or up to six weeks imprisonment for vagrancy. Berlin dispatch notes the order targets the musician and audience act, reflecting tight control over public culture.
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Britain Seeks Three Power Pact With Russia
Prime Minister Chamberlain announced Britain is pursuing a three power mutual aid accord with Soviet Russia and France. Talks at Geneva between Viscount Halifax and Ivan Maisky discussed terms, urging immediate acceptance of Halifax's proposals for a pact among Britain France and Russia.
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