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THURSDAY, MABCH 7, 1956
THE CANADIAN RECORD, Canadian, Hemphill County, Texas
PAGE FIVE
5
SMe CAPITOL
By VERN SANFORD
Texas Press Association
AUSTÍN — Bribery charges
and counter - charges have
driven the insurance investi-
gations out of Austin head-
lines.
It's at least temporary re-
lief for the insurance compan-
ies .. . who have been hurt
by loose accounting methods
within their industry.
Grabbing the spotlight from
the insurance firms was a na-
turopathic doctor and a lone
member of the Texas House
of Representatives.
Dr. Howard Harmon of San
Antonio hurled charges of
"offering to accept a bribe"
against Rep. James E. Cox of
Conroe.
Cox countered with a "offer-
to-bribe" charge against Har-
mon.
Dr. Harmon produced a tape
recording of an alleged con-
versation he had had with
Cox.
A Travis County grand jury
investigation resulted in in-
dictments against Cox, charg-
ing him with "consenting to
accept a bribe."
COx's attorney announced a
slander suit would be filed
against Dr. Harmon.
Meanwhile, a House inves-
tigating committee checked
into all phases of the matter.
All in all, it was the fastest
action seen around the Capi-
tol in many years.
Reorganisation Bills
Two bills to reorganize the
Insurance Commission have
been introduced in the Legis-
lature.
One, by Sen. William S. Fly
of Victoria, proposes á part-
time policy • making board.
Members would meet 24 days
a year. Executive director
would run the department.
A second, prepared at Gov.
Price Daniel's behest, was in-
troduced by Rep. Marshall
O. Bell of San Antonio. It
would- provide a full - time
board limited to quasi-judi-
cial functions and, like the
Fly bill, a department direc-
tor.
Senate Race
With filing deadline passed
for the special U. S. Senate
race, little has changed since
the last such election in 1941.
Field is overflowing; rules
intact.
Pool bill, which would re-
quire a run-off if the top man
lacked a majority, was lying
in state in the Senate. Even
supporters said it looked dead.
In 1941, W. Lee O'Daniel
was top man in a field of 21.
This year the field is laden
with almost the same number
of contenders. One Republi-
can and almost every conceiv-
able type of Democrat are in-
cluded.
Water Bill Passed
First water conservation bill
to gain final passage would
allow the Water Board to can-
cel unused water permits to
cities.
Sen. Charles Herring of Aus-
tin protested the plan could
take away water supplies cit-
ies need for growth. He at-
tempted to amend the bill to
limit cancellation to permits
for which cities could not
show prospective need.
McLarty Conviction Upheld
Brady Lapd Dealer T. J. Mc-
Larty apparently is to be the
second man to go to the peni-
tentiary for fraud in connec-
tion with the veterans land
program.
McLarty's conviction was
upheld in Court of Criminal
Appeals. He was sentenced to
four years for "falsely inter-
preting a written instrument"
in selling a tract in a Zavala
County block deal.
More Revenue Seen
Possibility of new taxes this
session faded with advance
reports of the comptroller's
report of expected income.
Comptroller Robert S. Cal-
vert's estimate of revenue for
the next two years is expected
to show $99,000,000 more than
was available this biennium.
This is $49,000,000 more than
It's Already
7 Come 11 in '57
How fortunate can we get?
Never have things looked so bright lor so many in Cana-
dian and our area. This wonderful moisture we have been
blessed with has sure been a drouth breaker and there's
plenty more coming this year.
Everything is looking so bright that even an optimistic
guy like me has to pinch myself every once in a while.
Don't know what the die-hards who have been so anxious
lor Canadian to dry up and blow away are thinking now.
Our town is about 95 7„ full and if any one of about 5
different well3 should come in you'll see some fast
changes. Hot dogs—sure am glad I didn't lose my nerve
even though 1 practically lost something else in the
shuffle.
In the very near future, I am going to be able to devote
full time to my business once again and am raring to get
started on some wheeling and dealing. You're going to
see some new houses started before this old year ends
and happy days are right here with us.
The mainest thing I am Interested in right now is some
leasing and minerals along with some real estate business
In both town and country property. So. if your land isn't
leased or you would like to sell some of your minerals
worth the money, let me know and we'll see what we can
do. Likewise, it you want to do some buying or selling or
trading on any kind of real estate, I'm your boy — let's
get started. Of course, that doesn't mean that 1 wouldn't
be interested in taking care of your insurance needs. You
can't tell. I might even get in good enough shape to want
to buy some cattle again.
Am counting the days till I can get my pardon In April
and I hope that everyone will get the lead out and start
hustling FOR CANADIAN and quit trying to stir up agi-
tation and friction. Any connection between me having
been your Mayor and accusations that I am part of a
horse's anatomy are purely co-incidental and do not neces-
sarily reflect my true self.
Eager-Beaver Oolie
the ex'politician
SOIL CONSERVATION NEWS:
Tenace Construction Needed to
Conserve Moisture in County
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TELESCOPING TITAN—A 14-ton aluminum truck expands
to more than Ave times its on-the-road dimensions at the toucli
of a button. In its "closed" position, top, the vehicle looks like
any other truck-trailer of similar size. Press a button and
presto—the sides telescope outward while accordion-folded
floors drop into place. The five-minute operation increases the
truck's inside area of 150 square feet to 760 square feet.
Potential uses for the newly developed vehicle range from a
service truck for the Armed Forces to a mobile home. '
the last official estimate in
December. It is also well
above the figure Governor
Daniel set as necessary for
present spending require-
ments.
Congressional Redistricting
A constitutional amendment
to reapportion Texas congres-
sional districts after the 1960
census has been approved by
the House.
Present districts are based
on the 1930 census. Urban
areas, like Houston and Dal-
las, have multiplied several-
fold since.
New plan would turn the
job over to a five-member
board of state officials if the
Legislature failed to act in
1961.
Precinct Changes
Realignment of precincts
within counties due to popu-
lation changes also is a warm
issue.
House constitutional amend-
ments committee sent such a
measure to subcommittee for
more study.
Proponents contend that the
growth of cities has given
Texas 81 counties with 50 per
cent or more of their popula-
tion in one precinct. Accord-
ing to majority rule principal,
cities should get more pre-
cincts, they argue.
Opponents, including the
Farm Bureau, say it would
turn county government over
to the cities. Rural evalua-
tions would be raised and the
money spent in the cities,
they claim.
New Road Financing
Cities and counties having
difficulty paying for right-of-
way for state highways may
get help through a 50-50 plan.
Governor Daniel said he has
asked Atty. Gen. Will Wilson
to draw up a bill to let the
state pay half the cost of land
for intermediate roads. High-
way Commission also has rec-
ommended the plan.
At present cities and coun-
ties pay full cost of land for
state highways; state pays
construction costs.
State now buys all the land
for federal interstate road sys-
tem. Federal funds underwrite
90 per cent of this.
Short Snorts
Sale of 52 tracts forfeited
by veterans land purchasers
is set for April 3. Land totals
3,932 acres, is located in 23
counties. Ten thousand veter-
ans have made inquiries, said
the Land Office . . . Value of
livestock in Texas dropped
$100,000,000 last year from
1955, reports the U. S. Dept.
of Agriculture. Drought-forced
decreases in herds brought es-
timated value to $622,000,000.
PERSONALS
Mrs. Ralph Alexander and
Miss Lacreta Stephenson were
among the hostesses for a
shower for Mrs. Warren Cle-
ment in Perryton Tuesday.
Mrs. L. P. Ward, Mrs. Ben Par-
nell and Mrs. Wayne Cleve-
land of Canadian attended
the shower.
Mrs. L. P. Ward and Mrs.
Ben Parnell and Jeanne were
in Amarillo Friday.
FOR SENIOR CITIZENS we
recommend Geriplex Vitamins
in your daily diet. Try Geri-
plex today. Ask your pharma-
cist. Canadian Pharmacy. 4-tfc
Terrace construclion is still
a needed conservation prac-
tice in the Hemphill County
Soil Conservation District. The
main object in building ter-
races is to keep the land
from washing and increase
water penetration in the soil
to boost crop yields.
Some S. C. D. Cooperators
who are building terraces now
are Jeff Puryear and N. C.
Pyeatt. Several others are
thinking about getting start-
ed this year.
The most important benefit
of a good terrace system is
they prevent small gullies
from developing. Notice the
hill sides of our fields when
you are driving along the
highways. You can see the
small gullies that are devel-
oping. Terraces on cultivated
fields can prevent such soil
loss.
Another benefit of terraces
is that they slow down run-
off water.so that more of it
soaks into the ground. This
extra water will show an in-
crease in crop yields.
Construction of a terrace
system does not completely
control erosion. Maintenance
PERSONALS
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Jenk-
ins and daughter of Kansas
City, Mo., are in Canadian on
business. They are staying at
the Riverside Courts. Mr. Jen-
kins owns some land near the
Hill well.
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Cain met
their daughter and family,
Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Hartness
in Amarillo Sunday and
brought their grandchildren,
Mike, Marilyn, and Lisa, back
with them to spend the week.
J. C. Cain's sister and fam-
ily, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mal-
colm, and Mr. Malcolm's sis-
ter, Mrs. Eva Paul, visited
over the week-end with Mr.
and Mrs. Cain. Mrs. Paul is a
missionary in Japan and is on
a furlough until June.
of the system is just as im-
portant. All terraces should
be reshaped and plowed up
every two or three years. This
tends to eliminate wet spots
above the terraces and pre-
vent damage of rodents.
Information and assistance
on terrace construction and
maintenance can be obtained
from any of the district su-
pervisors or the Soil Conserva-
tion Service technician.
FLOYD V. STUDEB
District Superintendent
612-616 Amarillo Bldg.
AMARILLO, TEXAS
38 Years Continuous Service
with
The American United
Life Insurance Co.
Indianapolis, Indiana
An 80 year old Legal Reserve
Company with 40 years of
uninterrupted service in
The Texas Panhandle
HOBART B. McMORDIE
Local Representative
REELECT
BILL FLEWELLING
The Hardware Man
For Your
CITY COMMISSIONER
—Your Vote and Support Will Be Appreciated—
THANKS 1 Phone 139 or 309-J
Shop Nolen's for Everything You Need
in
HARDWARE
AND SPORTING GOODS
Linoleum Laid — Pictures Framed
CUSTOM-MADE FURNITURE
and Cabinets
GIFTS HOUSEWARE
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Vance Stickley Warren Hill
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CHIPPER WINNIE—Chewing
his characteristic cigar, Sir
Winston Churchill is shown on
a recent visit to Nice, France.
Apparently not trusting the
balmy climate of the Riviera,
the soldier - statesman - author
wear* a heavy overcoat He
apent a tew day at a gueat ei
a Swiaa editor.
YOUR
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Ezzell, Ben. The Canadian Record (Canadian, Tex.), Vol. 68, No. 10, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 7, 1957, newspaper, March 7, 1957; Canadian, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth183841/m1/5/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Hemphill County Library.