The Mayor of Dallas, Mr.Robert Folsom, makes only$50 a week. But, of course,as we all know, Mr. Folsompicks up a few extra buckshere and there moonlightingin real estate. Quite a few.Because of that, Mr. Folsomsigns over his $50 saJary checkevery week to some charity,church, hospital, or civic organization. He has, in fact,not yet cashed in even a penny of his mayoral salary forhimself. Which we thoughtwas a rather nice item to report.
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