Texas tax debate narrows to sales tax options
Texas lawmakers debate two tax plans a Pennsylvania type 2 percent sales tax on selected items and an across the board tax with exemptions. Gov Price Daniel pressures raise funds while committees weigh gas tax franchise taxes and education funding amid lobbying and fiscal forecasts.
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Texas
Price Daniel
Senate
Daniel
Will Wilson
Pennsylvania
Charles Ballman
Borger
Hinson
George Hinson
Mineola
Bob Eckhardt
Houston
Ballman
Ben Atwell
Dallas
Charles Hughes
Sherman
Citizens For
Citizens For Fair Taxation
CST
Chamber of Commerce
Social Security cuts allow early retirement at 62 for men
District Manager Floyd B. Ellington announces that starting in August men can draw Social Security retirement benefits at 62, with 80 percent of the 65‑age amount. The rule allows dependents to receive benefits and extends to disabled or widowed spouses. Applications may be filed now in San Angelo, Texas.
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Floyd B. Ellington
Social Security Administration
Ellington
San Angelo
Texas
Weekend Visit to Lockney Mentioned in Fragment
Visited in Lockney and Mrs George Shuffield spent the weekend at Lockney with Seecksee, Mr. Me, and Mrs. Williams.
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Lockney
George Shuffield
Vis Seecksee
Williams
The Duller the Duller Slates His Errand
A quizzical line notes how a slower pace lengthens the time to complete a simple task, implying patience and effort shape daily duties.
Annual Barbecue of Runnels County FB Set For August 24
The Runnels County Farm Bureau announces the annual barbecue and Queen Contest on August 24 at 6 00 p m in Ballinger City Park. Bids are being sought for the open pit menu as the event grows, with a queen contest drawing farm and ranch girls from across the county. Miss Frances Stranch of Miles will crown a successor who will represent Runnels County at district and state contests.
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Runnels County Farm Bureau
Ballinger
B. B. Campbell
Hatchell
Campbell
TFB Association
Frances Stranch
Miles
Runnels County
Farm Bureau
Farm Trailer License Plates Now On Sale
Texas farmers can obtain five dollar farm trailer license plates from county tax offices as a new law relaxes licensing. The rule applies to trailers 4000 to 10000 pounds gross with a 30 mph speed limit and brake exemptions for lighter units.
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Bob A. Lilly
Texas Farm Bureau
Lilly
Department of Public Safety
DPS
TFB
Returned Home from California Vacation
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Sneed have returned home from a vacation trip to California. They visited with Mr and Mrs Roy Reid at Bakersfield Mr and Mrs O D Claxton and Junior at Modesto Mr and Mrs Roy Broyles in Kerman They also toured Marin and sights around the bay and San Francisco.
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Kenneth Sneed
California
Roy Reid
Bakersfield
O. D. Claxton
Junior
Modesto
Roy Broyles
Kerman
Marin
Tce
Tie Tc Assles
San Francisco
Cothran Visitors Return to California After Texas Visit
Mr and Mrs E M Cothran returned to Westmoreland California following a two week stay with Mrs Cora White and relatives in Winters and Ballinger. Family members gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Fred Cummings Sunday to honor the California visitors.
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Calif
E. M. Cothran Feceway
Westmoreland
California
Cora White
Winters and
Ballinger
Fred Cummings
Emerson Quote On Helping Others Highlights Life’s Compensation
A concise reflection notes that true reward comes from aiding others, echoing Ralph Waldo Emerson’s idea that service to others shapes a meaningful life. The line emphasizes generosity as a natural compensation in living.
Local notices and town chatter mix in Winters update
Camp Cook Charlie Hedrick spills coffee wisdom as downtown Winter’s face lifting continues. Economy Food Store fronts repainted, Surplus Store front remodels, Bell’s Grocery expands. Commentary warns federal aid education shifts control to Washington and teachers.
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Charlie Hedrick
Fred Young
Economy Food
Main Street
Bill Bell
Bell
East Truett
Washington
Pumphrey Baptist Revival Opens July 21
A revival at Pumphrey Baptist Church runs July 21 to 30 led by speaker Rev. Douglas Brown of Hamilton and former Bronte pastor. Music director Bud Hill of Caps Baptist Church and Hardin-Simmons University student. Morning services at 10 30 except Saturday prayer meeting 7 30 and evening worship 8. Public invited.
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Pumphrey Baptist Church
Johnny M. Smith
Douglas Brown
First Baptist Church
Hamilton
Bronte
Bud Hill
Hardin-Simmons University
Caps Baptist Church
July Plentiful Foods List Released for July
The Agricultural Extension Service of Texas A&M reports USDAPlentiful Foods List for July features turkeys peaches and a variety of summer produce. Markets expect 35 to 40 percent higher July marketing and record May 1 storage stocks boost supply.
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Agricultural Extension Service
Texas A
M. College
USDA
Texas
California
Card of Thanks to Friends and Rev Ray Elliott
Gratitude expressed to friends for kindness and to the Rev Ray Elliott for his visit. Signed by Mrs Willis Poe.
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Ray Elliott
Mrs. Willis Poe
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Texas Press Association
House
Robert S. Calvert
Calvert
Sen
A. R. Schwartz
Galveston
Insurance Inquiry
State Board of Insurance
Will Smith
Beaumont
Commission On Higher Education
State Board of Education
Emerson
Castro
U. N
U. S
United States
Stanley Walker
Lampasas
West Texas
Fort Worth
Pumphrey Baptist Revival
Dacron & Wool
Ican Sp Ae
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