Texas Legislature May Move to New Tax Plan in 1962 Session
Texas faces a July 10 reconvening to craft a tax package aiming to raise about 350 million dollars for two years. Governor Daniel opposes broad sales taxes but favors selective excise taxes, gas franchise hikes, and higher corporate taxes. Senate approves a large general appropriations bill, but no revenue plan, risking delayed budgets as voters face 14 constitutional amendments in November 1962.
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Austin
Texas
Price Daniel
Daniel
James Turman
Ently Limited
Senate
Appropriations Conference Committee
State Water Development Board
Veterans Land Board
Divorce Notice in Grayson County Texas Citation No 67450
The State of Texas to William Monroe Muse Jr is commanded to appear by filing an answer to Alla Margaret Muse’s petition for divorce on cruel treatment. Appearance required before 10 am on Monday July 24 1961 in the 15th District Court Sherman. Issued June 5 1961. Published Whitewright Sun June 8 15 22 29 1961.
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State OF Texas
William Monroe Muse, JR
A. D
15Th District Court
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Texas
Alla Margaret Muse
S. V. Earnest
Shirley Davis
Whitewright Sun
How to Heel Your City Dog Says Friskies Kennels
Manager Bob Bartos explains street manners for urban dogs. Training starts indoors, with leash work and the word Heel repeated until the dog walks left beside the owner, head aligned, avoiding pedestrians and lamp posts. Begin at five to seven months old, depending on the pup.
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Bob Bartos
Friskies
Emily Post
Cow Finds Ring in Haystack After Years
Amelia Virginia story where Ronnie Miller, after losing a wedding ring in a hay manger, sees it recovered in a cow’s stomach via X ray during a 18 months later veterinary inspection. The ring is returned to Ronnie.
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Amelia
Ronnie
Janet Miller
Richmond
Fragmented Miscellaneous Factoids From A 1960s Notebook
A collection of quirky items mentions the Peace Corps seeking 64 Spanish speaking pig sty builders in a humorous tone. It notes Minneota Minnesota and a quip about dimes slipping under beds. Several odd facts follow about coins legends, slot machines, raindrops, tomb decor, widow divorce customs, and inventions.
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Peace Corps
Minneota
Minnesota
George Bury
Kenmore
N. Y
Santa Claus
Parliament bans dowry in India a progressive step
In a Wall Street Journal quote from a column, India's Parliament passes a bill outlawing the dowry custom. The piece likens the change to a shift away from cash incentives in marriage alliances suggesting international implications and humor about foreign aid incentives.
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Sam
Wall Street Journal
Citation for Denison Land and Investment Co suit progress
Legal notice in case No. 65732 from Grayson County Texas court. Defendants include Denison Land and Investment Co and related parties. Respond by 10 a m on July 3 1961 at Sherman court house with final hearing seeking title and possession of Lots 14 15 16 17 18 19 21 21 22 23 24 25 26 in Block 1 College Park Addition Denison.
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15Th District Court
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Texas
Lida Landman
Citizens National Bank of Denison
Denison
Denison Land and Investment Company
Millie C. Freeman
Edward G. Freeman
J. C. Howard
N. H. L. Decker
Denison Land and Loan Company
People’s National Bank of
Claremont
New Hampshire
O. L. Landman
Rose Landman
Towit
College Park
Houston & Texas Central Railroad Company
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United States Steel
U. S. Patent Office
Martin Bauxbaum
Washington, D. C
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Pete and
Dick King
U. S. Post Office Dept
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Kruger National Park
South Africa
New York State
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Pat Brown
Virginia
Parker County
Indiana
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Lorey Edwards
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