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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1949
Page
2
Prominent figures will join Sul Ross College for a four day reading conference. Mrs. Thorpe of the Austin public schools will lead opening talks on the Association history purpose and dreams. Mrs. Gray of San Jose State College co author of seven primary readers guides also attends.
A collage of local vignettes from Alpine. The writer salutes a new coach Ken McAllister and notes community welcomes. Townsfolk discuss water supply aims, friendly jests about politics and business, a new home on Judge Epperson’s corner, and lighthearted quips about camp meetings and local humor. Notable lines mention Marfa, Paisano, KVLF, and local celebrities.
A House resolution proposes amending the Texas Constitution by adding Section 48-b to Article III to authorize the Legislature to establish health units and levy a supporting tax. The measure outlines the amendment process and states the constitutional change would authorize creation of health units and funding mechanisms.
Legislative proposal authorizes creation and operation of city county health units and a local tax up to 20 cents per $100 value. Tax requires voter approval in each city or county. Voters to decide at November 1949 statewide election with explicit ballot wording. Governor to issue proclamation and publish amendment.
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