Pension ceiling amendment faces strong opposition
In Austin the proposed constitutional pension measure to raise welfare and old age aid from 35 to 42 million state funds faces sharp pushback. Critics warn of lax eligibility for aliens and dependents while sponsors cite matching federal funds and modest monthly gains. Opposition centers on timing, cost, and potential shifts to residency and support rules.
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Sam Kinch
Star-Telegram
Austin
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
John H. Winters
Department of Public Welfare
Texas
The
Texas Research Institute
Institute
Winters
Shivers
Texas Tax Journal
Optimist Sprays Trees to Preserve Spring Fruit
In early spring, a Greenville man tends his yard spraying trees to save the forthcoming fruit while contrasting optimistic plans with the pessimist concern of leaf disposal. The Greenville Sun notes readers can find vital items in the Want Ads.
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Greenville
Tenn
Sun
U S Sweet Potato Yield Drops to Lows in Years
USDA reports the 1951 sweet potato crop yields are the smallest since 1884. Dry weather and reduced acreage push prices higher as growers evaluate selling now at about 4 to 4.50 dollars per bushel in East Texas.
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USDA
East Texas
Quote on experience versus youth by Charles F. Kettering
The speaker contrasts two types: an experienced man who finds reasons something cannot be done and a novice who proceeds despite not knowing limits. He argues that avoiding seasoned workers and valuing bold, inexperienced action can drive progress.
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Charles F. Kettering
Naturally Hermine You Cant Believe Everything You Hear
A playful exchange between Hermine and Susan where Hermine cautions about rumors and Susan retorts she merely repeats what she hears. The brief dialogue captures a light wit about trust and repetition.
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Hermine
Susan
Wanted To Buy Rags Eggs Hides And Heaters Ad
Want ads note buyers for rags and iron in Caro Maxey and egg cream hides with best market prices from Farley Hill. Bab cock Auto Store Whitewright announces new supply of clayback heaters for natural gas or butane. see before you buy.
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F. M. Williams
Stephens & Bryant
Bath
East Maple
J. B. Layman
C. J. Meador Truck & Tractor Co
Whitewright
W. C. Anderson
East Epstein
Sherman
Texas
M. D. Shelton
W. Woodard Street
Denison
Luther Gordon
Watkins
Orenduff's
Orenduff Jewelry & Gift Store
Hasty Chevrolet Co
Bond Street
Main
Delfel Place
Lewis Whitworth
Jack Nossaman
Ford
Tom Barbee
Farley & Hill
Babcock Auto Store
Brunswick
C. J. Meador Hardware
Orenduff
City Folks and Burro Cow Joke Card
A humor column chunk presents jokes about horns cow burro misunderstandings a flagpole sitter an office job talent query a killer alive tailor living and a parent hushing child crime innocence mischief and a boy counting buttons on a vest with a mother naming her child Kenneth in a light village tone.
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Kenneth
Small Talk In A House Plans And Tailor Shop
A couple discuss house style with an architect while mentioning a Vermont door-knocker. A tailor recalls a hunting tale about a near encounter with a lion in Africa and asks the customer what happened next.
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Vermont
Africa
Playing It Safe Pat Faces Deathbed Quip
Pat was near death and asked about peace with God and the devil. He replied he had made peace with God but would not antagonize anyone, signaling resolve amid danger.
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Pat
Writing to Myself at the Asylum
A visitor asks an inmate what he is writing and to whom. The man replies he is writing to himself and will not know the content until he receives the letter tomorrow.
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Watson
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Stetson
T. W. Ayres & Son
McCall’s
Shaun O
Just
T. Ww. Ayres & Son
Far East Materiel Command
U.S
Caro Maxey
Hannah Florists
Carrie Hamilton
Royce Jones
Esso
Humble
Northside
Randh Hand
Tomer
Kimbell’s
Azelea Oleo
Diamond Hominy
Kimbell
the Food Mart
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