16 Proposals for New Tax Burdens Face Legislature
Texas lawmakers consider fifteen revenue bills and a constitutional amendment to raise taxes despite budget cuts. A Johnson measure would tax all securities except government bonds and a San Antonio bill taxes telephone company gross receipts. If adopted, these could yield about 150 million dollars, with funds split to schools and general revenue.
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Austin
House
Texas
A. P. Johnson
Carrizo Springs
P. L. Anderson
San Antonio
Anderson
Committee’ On Revenue and Taxation
Duvall
Parkhouse
Rayton
Burns
Chastain
Bethel School Grounds Upgraded With Community Support
Improvements include tree planting, graveled driveway, and leveled grounds funded by Reconstruction Finance Corp. labor. Local residents and visitors share updates on visits, social events, and upcoming plays directed by Miss Vera Holland.
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Reconstruction Finance Corpon
Porterhouse Steak Etymology Tied to Sandusky Hostelry
The Department of Commerce notes the Porterhouse steak derives its name from The Porter House in Sandusky Ohio. English novelist Charles Dickens on an American tour reportedly ate a real American steak there and helped popularize the dish.
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Department of Commerce
Sandusky
Ohio
Charles Dickens
Crosby mayor Emil Nygard stands as U.S. Communist first
Emil Nygard aged 26 serves as Crosby Minnesota mayor and is noted as the first and only Communist mayor in the United States.
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Emil Nygard
Crosby, Minn
United States
State highway system totals reach 330000 miles miles surfaced 240000
The state reports a total highway network of 330000 miles with more than 240000 miles paved or surfaced.
Congress Confirms Roosevelt Garner Victory in Joint Session
Congress met in a ceremonial joint session to announce that the Roosevelt Garner ticket won the November elections. Vice President Curtis announced the results as ballots from two mahogany boxes were opened and read by official tellers. Garner expressed fondness for the House, while Curtis urged order amid partisan cheers.
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Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
Garner
Texas
House of Representatives
Senate
House
Curtis
Alabama
Representative Jeffers
Jeffers
Glenn
Illinois
King
Utah
Gifford
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Hoover
Kansas
French Navy and Merchant Marine Show Vessels at Paris Salon
The French navy and the French merchant marine displayed ships at the Nautical Salon in Paris, highlighting both military and commercial maritime capabilities to attendees.
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Paris
Nation pays tribute to Coolidge in simple memorial
Washington honors Calvin Coolidge with a House memorial in a plain ceremony led by President Hoover. Vice President Curtis, the diplomatic corps, and senators attend as Chief Justice Ruggs of Massachusetts eulogizes the former president. Rep. Clement Dickinson is noted as the oldest member, aged 83.
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Washington
Calvin Coolidge
House of Representatives
Arthur P. Ruggs
Massachusetts Supreme Court
Hoover
Coolidge
Curtis
Diplomatic Corps
Senate
Harding
Ruggs
College
Amherst
Lanterns Required on Wagons After Dark
Sher man reports more farmers drive wagons on the highway after dark without rear lanterns or reflectors. State law requires a rear lantern or state approved reflector after dusk to be plainly visible to approaching vehicles, to prevent dangers to drivers and wagon occupants.
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Sherman
State Highway Department
For Rent Six Room House on East Main Street
For rent a six room residence on East Main Street with all modern conveniences. Advertised by E. T. Doss.
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East Main Street
E. T. Doss
Garner Charges Extra Congress Session Plotting
Speaker of the House accuses unnamed members of scheming to create a legislative log jam to force an extra session after the Roosevelt administration began. He declined to identify the plotters and noted knowledge of an effort in December to fix the situation.
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Washington
House
Congress
Roosevelt
Crop Production Loan Bill Signed by President Hoover
President Hoover signed a bill providing 90 million dollars in crop production loans to farmers this year. The measure blends House and Senate versions, with loans supervised by the Agriculture Department. Individual farmers may borrow up to 400 dollars and landlords with tenants up to 1600 dollars under department rules.
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Washington
Hoover
Congress
House
Senate
Department of Agriculture
Department
Four Thousand Chinese Farmers Die Believing They Would Be Taken by Reds
Shanghai reports a sensational Chinese newspaper claim that 4,000 farmers in Kiangsi near Ningtu killed themselves to avoid Communist capture. The tale says villagers were besieged for months while food stores were replenished by air and water was cut off, with women and children sent to safety.
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Shanghai
China
Kiangsi
Ningtu
Denison Welfare Association Receives $500 Grant
Grayson County commissioners grant $500 to the Denison Welfare Association to aid indigents not served by the county farm. Reading Gaol in England, after a period of closure, is set to reopen.
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Denison Welfare Association
Denison
Grayson County Commissioners’ Court
Reading
England
Ambulance overturns as cold 17 below zero delays patient
In Dodge City Kansas an ambulance carrying Fred Baty of Horace to a hospital for pneumonia overturned in 17 below zero weather. Driver H E Waldron rushed two miles for help. by the time he returned Baty had improved and chose not to go to the hospital.
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Dodge City
Kan
Fred Baty
Horace
H. E. Waldron
Tribune
Waldron
Baty
Hogwallow News: midwinter musings from Hogwallow site
Sim Flinders debunks the globe theory asserting the world is neither round nor flat. Luke Mathewsln, nearing 90, says he plans to stay active as long as his pension lasts. Atlas Peck notes criticism of the old oak bucket while Yam Sims jokes about derby hats and eggs on a mule. Dock Hocks performs a comedic act at a lantern show imitating Niagara Falls.
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Sim Flinders
Luke Mathewsln
Yam Sims
Dock Hocks
Pens Sell For One Dollar Twenty Five In England In 1809
A historical note states that steel writing pens were sold in England in 1809 at a price of one dollar and twenty five cents each. The record highlights early 19th century pen cost and consumer goods pricing.
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England
Garden Seed Offer Highlights Onion Sets and Potatoes
Gardeners are urged that Georgia frost proof cabbage plants will arrive next week. Current stock includes onion plants onion sets and Maine Cobbler seed potatoes with a warning to beware of inferior seed potatoes. Bulk and packaged garden seeds are available.
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Georgia
Maine
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