Texas City Relief Compromise Bill Advances in House
The House approved a disaster relief bill capping individual claims at 25000 for death, personal injury, and property damage. The measure, backed by Rep Jack Brooks, avoids government liability and contrasts with Senate versions seeking broader liability and higher payouts.
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Texas
House
Texas City
House of Representatives
Senate
Jack Brooks
D-Tex
Brooks
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
U. S. Supreme Court
Conference Report
Olin Johnston
S.C
Watkins
Utah
Hennings
D-Mo
Unclear Duck Farm Light Aims to Cut Feed Costs
A farmer named Whitey at Dick Farm uses a 200 watt bulb on a pole over a pond to attract insects for ducks. The scheme, praised by Whitey as a new trick, clashes with a wary narrator who prefers traditional feeding methods and questions feasibility.
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Balesville
Whitey Fishess Dick Farm
VY Tateeye
Whitey
Hunters Urged to Hold Their Fire Preseason Warning
Texas Game and Fish officials in Austin urge hunters to abstain from pre-season shooting as wardens report cases of deer dove and quail violations. The director warns of severe penalties and cites recent $100 fines while stressing cooperation with law enforcement and the looming legal season.
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Austin
Texas Game and Fish Commission
Texas
Old Newspapers May Be Valuable for History
University of Texas scholars say fugitive items like a grandma saved paragraph about grandpa becoming sergeant at arms could illuminate local life. The university’s collection is already vast and growing, making rare papers potentially priceless to researchers.
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University of Texas
H. Bailey Carrol
Texas State Historical Association
Equalization Board Set Meetings in Silsbee ISD
The Equalization Board of Silsbee Independent School District will meet on Thursday and Friday evening August 11 and 12 from 7 to 8 PM at the Tax Office to discuss property renditions with taxpayers.
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Equalization Board of
Silsbee Independent School District
Texas highway construction bids invited for Hardin County
Sealed proposals for 0.864 miles of graded and asphalt concrete pavement on US 96 in Hardin County are due August 16 1955. The project is a public works contract under Texas House Bills 84 and 115 with wage rates specified, plans available from KB Terry resident engineer in Simbee Texas and the Texas Highway Department in Austin.
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Silabee
Hardin County
Highway Department
Austin
State of
Texas
State Highway Commission
Terry
Simbee
Texas Highway Department
Public Hearing Planned on Silsbee Budget Proposal
The City of Silsbee announces a public hearing on the proposed budget for the coming fiscal year. The session is set for Monday night at 7:00 pm at the city office. Mayor JONES presides.
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Sotice
City of
Silsbee
Um. Jones
Itch Me Not Promises Quick Relief For Itching
An advertisement claims ITCH ME NOT provides relief from itching in 15 minutes and offers a 40 cent refund if not satisfied. It touts on contact germ-killing properties and suitability for external itching. The copy ends with Today at the drugstore.
Preserving Local Newspapers in State Archives and University
Dr Carroll urges citizens to donate old newspapers to the Texas State Historical Association at the University of Texas Austin for the Newspaper Collection. This preserves local history and supports proper archival care. The National Bureau of Standards reports wood shingle roofs last 43 percent longer than asphalt shingles.
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University
National Bureau of Standards
United Gas
Texas
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Silabee Independent School District
Texas Highway Construction
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America
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Southwestern Settlement & Development Corp
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