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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1946
Page
2
A chaotic clash over which college, Sul Ross or SMU, should provide Dr. Hawkins services dominates talk. Alpine residents defend a growing West Texas climate pride as Coach Paul Pierce readies a full athletic program, urging local support for regional development and a corrected past mistake.
A proposed constitutional amendment in Texas adds Section 62 to Article 16 establishing a Retirement Disability and Death Compensation Fund. The measure outlines eligibility and funding mechanisms to support former public employees and their beneficiaries, signaling a new state finance plan.
The measure outlines a 5 percent per person cap of compensation by county for retirement disability and death benefits, with funds invested in U S and Texas bonds. It proposes a statewide vote in November 1946 on authorizing a retirement system for state and county officers and employees, with voters choosing for or against the amendment.
Fragmentary OCR notes declare that the Texas Attorney General’s opinion requires amendments and publication of a proclamation for an election. The fragment mentions constitutional requirements and a price reference of 7.26-4¢.
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