Tax hikes loom in 1960 61 Texas budget debate
The Texas Legislature debates a general appropriations bill totaling 332 million dollars in general revenue, with the Senate proposing 21 million above current levels and 117 million in new taxes, while the House backs higher education boosts and welfare increases. Governor Price Daniel backs a gasoline tax hike tied to school funding, and Health Commissioner Henry A Holle resigns amid legislative scrutiny.
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House of Representatives
House
Senate
Price Daniel
Texas
Daniel
State Health Department
Henry A. Holle
Holle
Goal Diggers Club Hosts Annual Progressive Dinner
The Goal Diggers Club held its annual progressive dinner Monday evening with appetizers at the Gladden Bedford home hosted by Mona Hamilton. Salad at Pete Davidson home with Nona as hostess. main course at J. E. Lewallen home with Edna hostess. refreshments at Bill Graham home with Gwen hostess. A Chinese auction is planned next Monday.
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Goal Diggers
Goal Diggers Club
Gladden Bedford
Mona Hamilton
Pete Davidson
Nona
J. E. Lewallen
Edna
Bill Graham
Gwen
Darlene Seals
Nina Hord
Edna Lewallen
Barbara Smith
Betty Holle
Frances Minzenmayer
Cynthia Davis
Sherry Mote
Naomi Busher
Gwen Graham
Nona Davidson
Dianne Buckner
Sandra Hord
Linda England
Judy Ledbetter
Alma Spill
S. B. Parks
Ed Cheek
Higher Social Security base increases benefits and taxes
Floyd B. Ellington, district manager, SSA, announced the new earnings base rises to 4800 per year replacing 4200. The higher base affects future benefit determinations and tax contributions, raising the amount many earners pay starting 1959 and boosting old age disability and survivor protections. Neil Tarvin will visit Winters on April 15 and 29 May 13 and 27 June 10 and 24, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Chamber of Commerce Building for information sessions.
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Floyd B. Ellington
Social Security Administration
Ellington
San Angelo
Chamber of Commerce
Card of Thanks from Melvin Ray Williams and Susan Kay
We express sincere thanks to those who were kind during our hospital stay and to Dr. C. T. Rives Dr. H. H. MCreight and the hospital staff Your prayers cards gifts and visits are deeply appreciated May God bless each of you in our prayer Signed Mrs Melvin Ray Williams and Susan Kay
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C. T. Rives
H. H. McReight
Melvin Ray
Melvin Ray Williams
Susan Kay
Mission Study At Wingate Methodist Church
Wingate Methodist Church hosts a week long mission study on Methodism in Alaska and Hawaii from Friday April 17 to Thursday April 23 with daily 7 30 p m sessions. Guest speakers and films highlight each evening with a communion service closing on Wednesday April 22 and missionary Ruth Ann Jones as guest speaker on Thursday evening. The public is invited.
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Hawaii
Wingate Methodist Church
Ruth Ann Jones
Friendship Advice: Humans Over Dogs for Better Companionship
The message suggests staying in touch with a human friend who is a better companion than a dog. It emphasizes valuing human connections and maintaining contact to strengthen friendships.
If You Disagree With Editorials You Lack Insight
The quote reflects skepticism about editorials and suggests people realize true friends only through hardship. It emphasizes cautious judgment and resilience amid misfortune.
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