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Rutherford One of 31 with perfect attendance
J T Rutherford of West Texas and Omar Burleson of Abilene area are among 31 Congressmen with 100 percent attendance and voting records in the 87th Congress. Rutherford, returning to Washington for the 2nd session, will serve on the Armed Services Committee and National Parks Subcommittee, citing defense and anti communism lines. He notes the deaths and retirements of Texas peers and invites West Texans to share views on legislation. The piece closes with a New Year thanks from the American Legion Auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
U. S. House of Representatives
J. T. Rutherford
Far West Texas
Omar Burleson
Abilene
Rutherford
Burleson
Congress
Armed Services Committee
Marine Corps
Sam Reyburn
Paul Kilday
Frank Ikard
Texas House Corps
Interior and Insular Affairs
National Parks Subcommittee
West Texas