State Capitol Highlights Texas 57th Legislature Money Dilemma
The 57th Texas Legislature opens amid money woes as House members approve a $4,800 yearly salary increase, funded partly by cigarette tax and drivers license funds. The general revenue fund is in the red, with plans to raise $200 million for other agencies. Speaker James Turman, a farmer and former educator, leads House committee appointments. The Senate honors Roberts of McKinney as pro tempore. The Texas Legislative Council proposes reforms from streamlined governance to higher auto insurance minimums. Del Mar College funding faces rejection. state office buildings expand Austin’s government center.
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Brownie Troop 5 Holds First 1961 Meeting at Scout Hut
Brownie Troop 5 met Thursday afternoon at the Scout Hut for the year 1961. Girls wore dress-up outfits and dolls were shown for roll call as they modeled costumes. Nibbles were served by Lynanne Hill and the afternoon included free play and outdoor games with thirteen Brownies listed.
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Brownie Troop
Lynanne Hill
Shirley Allen
Kei Bedford
Kaye Graham
Christine Cathey
Becky Gilbert
Margaret Hernandez
Sherrie Loyd
Linda Talley
Roxie Redman
Opal Waldrop
Marla Weems
Melinda Wilson
Presbyterian Church
Eileen Faubion
Glenda Cooper
Kilah Graves
Sheliah Kraatz
Myrlee Minzenmayer
Cynthia Pinkerton
Kay Lynn Rives
Sally Simpson
Babs Tatum
Mary Lou Wilkerson
Sandra Crockett
Mary Fairey
Jean Mostad
Pauline Kraatz
Lenora Wilkerson
Joe Wilkerson
Singing To Be Held At Pentecostal Church
The Pentecostal Church of God at 218 North Melwood will hold regular Saturday night singings at 7 30 p m. The public is invited to attend each week.
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Pentecostal Church
Pentecostal Church of God
North Melwood
London Visit Highlights Los Angeles Relative in London Home
Bobbie Altman of Los Angeles visits the London family in London, staying at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry London, during her stay in the city.
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Bobbie Altman
Los Angeles
Calif
Mrs
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Lincoln's Plain Prose Echoes in Public Discourse
A compact note observes Abraham Lincoln's concise writing style influencing modern speech and editorial tone. It highlights how clipped phrasing yields clarity and decisive communication in public discourse.
How to mark boats with registration numbers in Texas
Bob Townsley of the Texas Highway Department's Motor Vehicle Division explains contrast rules for boat registration numbers. The top white number on a light hull offers poor visibility, while the bottom dark number stands out sharply for better legibility.
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Texas
Bob Townsley
Texas Highway Department
Motor Vehicle Division
Motors urged to secure 1961 vehicle stickers in Texas
Texas Department of Public Safety Director Col Homer Garrison Jr warns motorists to get 1961 vehicle inspection stickers before April 15. He notes about half the inspection period passed and only about one third of Texas vehicles have been inspected, predicting long lines at stations as deadlines approach. After April 15 uninspected cars would be in violation of the law.
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Texas Department of Public Safety
Homer Garrison Jr
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Texas Vehicle Inspection Aims to Prevent Fatal Accidents
Texas officials urged prompt vehicle inspections to avoid last minute delays. Garrison noted the defect rate linked to fatal crashes dropped from 13 percent to five since the program began, stressing inspections uncover maladjustments that could trigger accidents.
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Texas
Garrison
Family visits span several days in Loraine area
Bernhard Hackfeld of Loraine stayed with his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Hantsche. Mrs. and Mrs. Ted Hantsche Jr. and DeAnna of Pampa visited their parents Thursday and Friday. On Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Hantsche Sr. went to Roscoe to visit relatives.
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Loraine
T. F. Hantsche
Ted Hantsche Jr
DeAnna
Pampa
Ted Hantsche Sr
Roscoe
Fortieth Parallel Prosperity Claim
A writer asserts that living along the fortieth parallel brings prosperity as nature favors residents, describing the latitude as a fruitful, almost providential zone for inhabitants.
Visiting Woman Prefers Shopping to Eating in Big Cities
In Paris or New York a visiting woman tends toward shopping over dining. The remark highlights urban consumer priorities and suggests shopping districts lure travelers more than restaurants.
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Paris
New York
A Simple Dinner At Home With Live Music Compared
A leisurely home dinner with a loved one offers fond memories. Live music from a hotel lounge proves more entertaining than recorded numbers by top bands.
When you borrow to pay bills you turn to whom
The question asks where to send payments for a personal loan. If you need to pay a personal loan, contact the lender listed on your statement or the loan agreement. You can also call the customer service number on the billing statement or visit the lender’s official website for payment options.
Home Town Talk Explains Social Security Tax Changes
The article notes no overall increase but details a December mailing, Document 5293, about changes in federal employment tax from 3 to 3.1 percent and shifts in Social Security tax. It mentions employers receiving updates and the need for a new IRS Circular E, the Employer Guide, for correct tax rates and guidance.
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Cire
Dobbins Warns Against Sudden Peasant Reprisals
The speech notes that 9 percent of the U S population are farmers and argues that current attacks could halt progress in mechanization and efficiency. He warns against retreat from gains in food and fiber production, stressing gradual improvement over abrupt responses.
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U. S
Dobbins
Visitors Kenneth Wayne Williams from L overnight
From Lockney Mr and Mrs L L Williams Kenneth Wayne of L were overnight visitors in the G E Shuffield home.
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Lockney
L. L. Williason
Kenneth Wayne
G. E. Shuffield
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