Republicans Fail in Filibuster to Defeat Oklahoma Election Bills
In Guthrie Oklahoma March 10 Republicans mount a weak filibuster to block general and primary election reform bills. The house passes both measures with the ribbon ballot feature, creating statewide registration and new state question procedures while preserving senate provisions. Debate ends with party lines, and minority attempts to insert direct election amendments are defeated.
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Governor Signs Bills at Guthrie on March 11
Gov. Haskell signed bills amending the tax ferret law and statehood taxation dates, setting ferret commissions at 15 percent, authorizing a $10,000 furniture appropriation for state departments, legalizing Booker in Carson County and validating Enid City acts. It also creates a superior court district for Washington and Osage counties and prohibits Sunday hunting under a new fish and game law.
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Governor Signs Graham Code Bill in Oklahoma
Guthrie Okla March 11 The governor signed the Graham code bill establishing a five member commission of lawyers to codify Oklahoma statutes. The panel may have at most three from one party and will be paid 400 dollars monthly plus expenses. It will work with offices stenographers and clerical staff. No legislator or legislator partner or legal firm member with a legislator may serve.
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Second Session Ended After 67 Days and 74 Bills Enacted
Washington reports the second session lasted 67 days with 74 bills becoming laws. The insurgent movement against the House rules created intense political interest as delegates fought for influence with Speaker Cannon amid a close test vote of 163 to 168.
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In Fight for Speakership Insurgents Rally to Defeat Cannon
Insurgent Republicans claim forty votes to topple Speaker Cannon as Democrats and insurgents unite on policy, pressuring committee assignments and rule changes. Oklahoma Legislature adjourns with large appropriation talks and a new state board of public affairs proposed to oversee purchases contracts and state institutions.
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Cooper Had Right To Kill Carmack
Nashville March 12. Judge Hart presiding as Col D B Cooper Robin Cooper and John D Sharp face murder charges in the Carmack killing. Defense counsel Judge James McFerrie Anderson argues self defense law to justify Cooper actions while stressing limits of accountability. Court adjourns with defense to rest tomorrow followed by closing by Attorney General McCain and jury deliberation.
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Ebey Returns to Desk After Illness
Hon W H Ebey chief clerk of the house returned to his desk before the full membership yesterday morning for the first time since a brief illness. His appearance stirred Ada's stock and signaled progress after two months of industrious labor.
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Governor May Gal A Special Election On Refered Measures
Guthrie Oklahoma March 12 Governor Haskell signs the Taylor Franklin Billups bill giving the governor discretionary power to call special elections for all measures initiated by the people or under the referendum on any measure passed by the legislature. The bill adds power to block or ease defeat of initiated questions. If no special election is called the measure would be voted on at a general election, affecting constitutional amendments. Also includes an ad for Rings Little Liver Pills priced 25 cents.
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