The Crosbyton Review. (Crosbyton, Tex.), Vol. 45, No. 5, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 29, 1953 Page: 3 of 8
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mOSBTTON REVIEW
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fexas Municipalities To Seek State
[onies H New Taxes Are Voted
municpalities, which
have been by-passed
revenues
[ng out of
when the 53rd
underway in
[Texas
el revenues knd
JbV com,ne out —
Ener swinging
9%we gets
^!r?!eaEue of Texas Munici-
ofwhich the City of
to a member, has a-
firi adefinite legislative pro-
,P1 which was unanimously
at its annual conven-
X DaUas last November.
waking ^ Plain tha* thC #^1
^cognizes the claims of all
sub divisions of State gov-
•nt Mayor Wright and a
I 'legislative committee,
served notice that the in-
,ated cities and towns of
expect to get a fair share
„ new tax revenue men-
S adopted by the next legis-
following four point -pro-
n approved unanimously by
• than 500 Texas mayors is
"legislative objective of the
1 Oppose any increase in gas-
ne or other road-user tax un-
, a fair share of the increase
allowed Texas cities for con
ion and maintenance
of
television Lamps
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BEGULAR PRICE $7.95
—NOW— -
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res Appliance
streets. Also oppose ar>y addi,
tional or substitute levy u^on
natural gas unless a fair share
of <he proceeds from such levy
is apportioned cities and towns
for street maintenance and^con-
struction.
2. For passage of a constitu-
tional amendment exempting~all
motor vehicles from payment of
ad valorem taxes on all types
and requiring each vehicle ow-
ner to pay only the annual re-
gistration or license plate fee.
The proceeds of such fees would
be shared in proper proportion
by the Stater counties and cities.
3. Against the unconscionable
levy by the State of gasoline
taxes, upon the cities' own vehi-
cles and for passage of a bill to
allow the cities to retain all tax-
es paid by city buses and taxi-
cabs using exclusively the city
streets which the cities now
maintain. __ . "
4. Against passage by the leg-
islature of any bill imposing any
additional financial burden on
the cities of Texas or any group
of such cities; —
The program of the League of
Texas Municipalities is the pro-
gram of five million Texas citi-
zens since the 1950 census re-
vealed that for the first time in
history, Texas is now predomi-
nantly urban instead of rural
with 66 per cent of the inhabi-
tants living in incorporated ci-
ties and towns.
The legislature limits cities to
only three possible taxes — ad
valorem, a gross receipts tax on-
ly upon certain select city fran-
chises and an occupation tax.
Maximum rates cities can charge
on the three taxes are prescrib-
ed by state law.
The League has factual infor-
mation backing its claim that
he cities have been dealt with
kindly, or completely ignored,
•y past legislatures. Texas ranks
"third among the states in its aid
to school districts, 22nd in its aid
to the counties but in aid to ci-
ties, the League sadly points out,
Tej£9S-"Fahks 44th.
The comparison is further am-
plified by the League in show-
ing that tlfe average state allo-
cates an amount equal to $7.08
per capita to meet its obligation
to incorporated cities and towns.
Texas' munificence to its cities
in that regard is only 5 cents
per capita and this largely from
federal funds.
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efficient service for all popu-
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All Night TV
Party for March
of Dimes Is Set
Talent from the entire West
Texas area, headlined by song
writer-western singer, Slim Wil-
let, is being lined up for an all
night Telethon scheduled on
KDUB-TV, Lubbock, January 31.
Reason for the ^11 -night TV par-
ty: 1s to invite contributions to
the March of Dimes. 1 W
t As plans now-stand, according
to Jay Hicks, program director,
the giant Telethon wil 1 stajt at
10 p. m. January 31, and contin-
ue as long as contributions keep
coming in for the polio fund.
Topping the list of entertain-
ers scheduled to appear is Slim
Willet, author of the hit parade
song, "Don't Let The Stars. Get
In Your Eyes," from^ Abilene. He
will drive in from Abilene/after
finishing his Saturday night
show there, and arrive about
1:30 a. m. to appear on this pub-
lic service program.
Handling the emcee duties
will be Jimmy Isaacs and Ray
Trent, KDUB-TV announcers.
Talent thus far scheduled in-
clude a negro minstrel, two sing-
ers from KLYN in Amarillo, a
square dance exhibition with C.
C._Lindsey of Lubbock calling,
Bob Murphy at the " organ, and
several acts by airmen from
Reese Air Force Base.
ITS THE LAW
in
A public service-feature
of the State Bar of Texas
STATE MAT WIN ESTATE
WHEN DECEASED LACKS WILL
Made your will? If not, the
State of Texas may wind up as
owner of your estate upon your
death. Under our statutes, the
estates of persons having no
heirs wfiodfe ihtestaTe revert. OT
"escheat", to*the State.
Such provisions have been car-
ried over from the English com-
mon law. There, under such cir-
to the British crown. The theory
of the process is that the sover-
eign (or State), having been the
original owner of all lands be-
fore they were parceled out to
individuals, is entitled to a re-
turn of such lands when the pos-
sibilities of legal inheritance
have been exhausted.
This idea has been expanded
to include personal property as
well as real estate. It also ap-
plies in the case of a person ab-
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sent for a term of seven years
and not known to exist who
leaves no heirs and no will.
Presumably, there is hardly., a
person _who does not have some
individual or charity that he
would prefer to have his estate,
rather than Rave It go to-the
State by default, so to speak.
Yet, surprisingly, estates worth
many thousands of dollars do es
cheat to the various states from
time to time. ^
Now, before you shrug the
matter off with the idea that
these statutory provisions could
not possibly apply to you, bet-
ter think a minute. Suppose you
and your spouse have no heirs
besides each other and your chil-
dren. Many people do fall ijvto
this category.
In event of a catastrophe re-
sulting in death for you and
your entire immediate family,
no legal heirs would remain.
Therefore if you had no will,
your property would go to the
State. In preparing a will, it is
possible to provide for such an
eventuality.
In this hypothetical case, you
would probably want to desig-
nate some friend as executor, to
take care of all necessary ar-
rangements and then distribute
-the estate according to your
wishes.
On the other hand, if you have
plenty of possible heirs, a will
could be used to designate which
of them shall participate in the
division of the estate. And, even
if you wish your property to be
distributed entirely in accord-
ance with our statues of des-
cent and distribution as explain-
ed in previous columns, a will
can perform useful functions. A-
mong other uses, \ a will could
provide, for an orderly and eeoji-
omical partition of your proper-
ty, preventing any waste of the
assets by heirs impatient for a
settlement.
What;, happens to property
which escheats to the State? Fol-
lowing certain required legal
formalities and court proceed-
ings, alt escheated lands are set
apart to the Permanent Free
School Fund Qt the. State, and
may be leased and sold by the
Land Commissioner under cer-
tain regulations: Escheated per-
local sheriff under a court "writ
and the money received there-
from paid into the State Treas-
ury.
When a youth, Glenn Cum-
mingham, the runner, was so
badly burned, it was feared he
would never walk.
GIRL SCOUTS HEAR JUDY
BENTON DISCUSS FIRST AID
AT MEETING TUESDAY
The Girl Scouts met Tuesday,
Jan. 27 at 4 p. m. Following the
opening business conducted by
Marianne Dobbs^secretary,-Judy
Benton "gave a report on first "
aid.
The Sixth grade Girl Scouts
pianrefreshmentsfornexjweek
when Marianne will give a re-
port on the Hostess badge.
Because of the illness of Bar-
bara Sue Barr, she and her mo-
ther, Mrs. N. L. Barr who is the
troop leader, were unable to at-
tend the Tuesday meeting. Mrs.
is, gssl stant—leader, was——in
charge of the meeting.
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IN CROSBYTON EACH FRIDAY
At Nickson Pharmacy — Phone 2221
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THE REVIEW
Published Weekly on Thursdays
at Crosby ton, Cysby Co., Texas.
W. li CURRY
Editor and Owner
Ruth Snider ...
Nelda Cannon
Advertising
Office Manager
Entered~as Second Class Mail
Matter on the 14th day of Janua-
ry, 1909, at the Post Office at
Crosbytbnrtexas, under the act
of Congress pf March 3, 1879.
NOTICE: Any erroneous reflec-
tion lipon the character, stand-
ing or reputation of any indivi-
dual, firm or corporation, which
may appear Injfre colu
Sevli
imns of
The Crosbyton Review, wfiTglaZF
ly be corrected upon its being
brought to the attention of
editor. . .
SUBSCRIPTION BATES
In Crosby County and Crosbyton
Trade Territory 12.50
Elsewhere 13°°
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Curry, W. H. The Crosbyton Review. (Crosbyton, Tex.), Vol. 45, No. 5, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 29, 1953, newspaper, January 29, 1953; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth256538/m1/3/: accessed May 8, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Crosby County Public Library.