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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1951
Page
8
State Comptroller Robert S. Calvert estimates the 1951 Texas Legislature will cost taxpayers about 1.5 million dollars for a four month session. He notes the daily cost is 12 500 and hourly cost equals 1562 for an eight hour day. Calvert cites constitutional limits and pay reduction after four months as reasons for the total.
In the Texas 52nd Legislature Dallas Republican Edward T. Dicker faced no poll tax challenge as most House members were found without poll taxes. State law requires qualification to vote or hold office, and challenging the single GOP member would have been awkward.
Mr and Mrs Paul E Nelson celebrated their fourteenth wedding on December 5 in Anaheim California. The couple repeat vows every year with best man, cake, guests and a preacher to remind themselves that marriage is serious business.
The Ovid Gazette and Independent will charge $3 a year starting April 1, up from $2. Editor S. E. Mekeel cites rising costs as the reason for the change after 130 years of the prior rate.
A McCalls piece reports a retired burglar’s tips on home security. He says locks can be picked quickly, a loud dog and lights deter intruders, and waking to a burglar is dangerous. Noise and ordinary precautions are the best protections, as burglars seek easy targets and unpredictable resistance.
Washington railroads asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for an immediate 6 percent increase to lift annual revenues by about 470 million dollars to cover higher operating costs.
Hog raisers report 200-pound hogs meet market demand better than 250-pounders. A 200-pound hog yields about 22 pounds of low-value lard, while a 250-pound hog yields roughly 35 pounds of lard. With lighter hogs, farmers gain more lean meat at higher price and reduce lower value fat.
In 1780 noon darkness startled Hartford during the Revolutionary era. Abraham Davenport urged legislators not to adjourn, saying the Day of Judgment requires duty and candles. The tale, paired with a modern warning about atomic fears, honors steadfast resolve.
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