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February 8, 1938
The Times News
Hendersonville, Henderson County, North Carolina
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Mississippi legislature enacts $60 million road bill, tenders it to Gov. Hugh White, who awaits better bond bids from New York interests. Senate passes anti-slot machine bill with increased penalties.
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SIXTY MILLION ROAD BILL IS ENACTED BY MISSISSIPPIANS
JACKSON, Miss., Feb. 8. (UP)
The legislature last night tendered to Gov. Hugh White its finally enacted $60,000,000 road building bill and, turned to other affairs while the governor waited for better bids than submitted by John Nuveen & Co., Syndicate, Chicago.
New York bond interests, associated with the Wallace Rodgers' estate of Laurel and represented by John H. Jones, telephoned White that they would have a bid by Tuesday noon on the first series of $33,688,000 bonds. White said he would wait until Wednesday, at least, for any offers.
The senate passed bills which included the house measure outlawing slot machines and amended it to increase penalty for second offense to maximum of six months and $500.
JACKSON, Miss., Feb. 8. (UP)
The legislature last night tendered to Gov. Hugh White its finally enacted $60,000,000 road building bill and, turned to other affairs while the governor waited for better bids than submitted by John Nuveen & Co., Syndicate, Chicago.
New York bond interests, associated with the Wallace Rodgers' estate of Laurel and represented by John H. Jones, telephoned White that they would have a bid by Tuesday noon on the first series of $33,688,000 bonds. White said he would wait until Wednesday, at least, for any offers.
The senate passed bills which included the house measure outlawing slot machines and amended it to increase penalty for second offense to maximum of six months and $500.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Road Bill
Mississippi Legislature
Bond Bids
Slot Machines
Governor White
What entities or persons were involved?
Gov. Hugh White
John Nuveen & Co.
John H. Jones
Wallace Rodgers
Where did it happen?
Jackson, Miss.
Story Details
Key Persons
Gov. Hugh White
John Nuveen & Co.
John H. Jones
Wallace Rodgers
Location
Jackson, Miss.
Event Date
Feb. 8
Story Details
Mississippi legislature passes $60 million road bill and tenders it to Governor White, who delays signing while awaiting better bond bids. Senate approves anti-slot machine law with enhanced penalties.