Millions in Personal Property Not Being Taxed in Texas
A Texas State Tax Study Commission report finds millions of dollars in tangible and intangible personal property go untaxed due to assessment and collection difficulties. It notes inconsistent treatment of autos, with only 244 of 834 assessors systematically taxing motor vehicles, and highlights lack of uniformity and need for property equalization programs across counties, districts, and cities.
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Austin
Texas
Texas State Tax Study Commission
Dallas
Fort Worth
Houston
San Antonio
Commission
Texas Research League
Fly
Victoria
Integration On The Farm A Light Hearted Letter From A Reader
A humorous piece from the Shreveport Journal editor Harold Maxwell discusses Supreme Court rulings and farm life. The author humorously questions racial mixing in farming, animal and dog pairings, and even requests an updated national anthem, ending with a note on live crabs packed in seaweed.
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Shreveport
Harold Maxwell
Wynne, Ark
United States Supreme Court
Supreme Court
General Lee Misunderstood Says Dallas Youth
A Dallas high school writer argues that Robert E. Lee opposed slavery and secession, declined Lincoln’s command, and chose Virginia. The letter contends Lee valued states’ rights and local liberty, shaping views on North South tensions.
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Dallas
Michigan
Robert E. Lee
Lee
Lincoln
United States Army
Virginia
America
United States of America
Richmond
Hunter's conscience hurt fifty dollar check from elk country
Jackson Wyoming rancher Walt Spicer received a fifty dollar check and letter from a Kansas man who admits causing a cow’s death in elk country. The note accompanies the payment as compensation. The piece also notes that daily newspaper sales have risen from 15 million to 58 million since the turn of the century.
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Jackson
Wyo
Walt Spicer
Jackson Area
Woodbine
Kan
Elk Country
Oil imports dent Texas oil industry in 1950s clash
Texas leaders urge federal action to curb oil imports as domestic demand slumps and well completions fall since 1955. Officials warn foreign oil weakens national security, while industry figures report sharp job cuts and income losses. Also: Cox loses bid for re hearing in naturopathy bribery case and loan certificate suit proceeds. School science urged earlier start with 321 hurricanes in 70 years.
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Austin
Texas
Ernest O. Thompson
Texas Railroad Commission
United States
Thompson
Lester Clark
Breckenridge
Independent Petroleum Association of America
Clark
Gulf Coast Association of Geological Societies
Elmer F. Bennett
James E. Cox
Conroe
Court of Criminal Appeals
Cox
Travis
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Sherman Savings and Loan Association
Sherman Savings
North Travis
Sherman
Dick West
Dallas News
State Capitol
Vern Sanford
Texas Press Association
Atty
Will Wilson
Wilson
University of Texas
Robbin C. Anderson
Anderson
Dinci Shore
Abc-Tv
Chevrolet
Chevy
Fisher
Biscayne
the Whitewright Sun
T. Glenn Doss
Whitewright
National Editorial Association
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Grayson and
Fannin
Fannin Counties
the Sun
Prudential
Ron Faison
the Prudential Insurance Company OF America
A Mutual Life Insurance Company
Sherman Office
North Rusk St
Whitewright, Texas
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