Educational quotes and football safety data from 1958 workshop notes
A week in July 1958 covered Accrediation rules in Texas schools with TEA standards and a probation case. It also summarizes 1957 football death statistics from the American Football Coaches Association, noting 16 direct football deaths and 467 motor vehicle, 674 drownings, 481 firearm, and 150 burn deaths among nonparticipants, then argues football can be safer with trained staff and equipment.
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American Football Coaches Association
Know Your City Schools Adopts News From Alpine patron
State teams have dominated district and regional meets and placed in the state meet the past two years. Alpine schools push for publicity, with local outlets KVLF and Alpine Avalanche sharing school news. The column reflects on efforts to inform patrons about school activities and credits staff and community for ongoing reporting.
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Baylor University
Whiteside
Oklahoma
Sul Ross
Alpine Avalanche
KVLF
Alpine
Alpine Central Campus
Mountain One Texas Association of
Balmorhea
Alpine High
Pecos
Alpine High School
Oscar Travland
Proposed Texas constitutional amendment on November 4 1958 ballot
The document outlines a joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Texas Constitution. It details voting on November 4 1958 and specifies how the amendment should appear on the ballot as well as the voting machine arrangement. It addresses funding from the Death Compensation Fund and investment standards for county funds. It also notes gubernatorial proclamation and publication requirements.
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State OF
Texas
United States
Chronometer Defined as Precise Time Measuring Instrument
A chronometer is an instrument designed to measure time with great accuracy, emphasizing reliable precision for scientific and navigational uses.
Texas to amend constitution on county judge and justice vacancies
House Joint Solution No 30 proposes amending Article 5 Section 28 to require that vacancies in county judge and justice of the peace positions be filled by the Commissioners Court until the next general election. The amendment would be voted on November 1958 with for and against wording, and the governor would issue the proclamation and oversee publication and election.
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HOUSE
Texas
Commissioners Court
State OF Texas
Supreme Court
Court of Criminal Appeals
Court of Civil Appeals
District Courts
Justices of the Peace
County Joa
State of
House of Representatives
House of Representa
Amarillo Hospital District Amendment on November Ballot
Texas voters will decide SJR 3 proposing a constitutional amendment to create two hospital districts in Amarillo and Potter County and a county wide district in Wichita County, with tax and bonding provisions and safeguards for approval by voters in the November 4, 1958 general election.
Constitutional Amendment Voted On In November 4 1958 Ballot
Texas House Joint Resolution 31 proposes an amendment to require incumbents to resign before seeking another office if more than one year remains in the term. It details successor selection, term lengths for uneven and even office designations, and procedures for publication and election as mandated by state law.
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HOUSE
Texas
Pene Yeas Gee
Oyeh Sx
Ted Orate
Averae
State of
United States
Texas Amendment Would Allow State Advertising of Resources
A proposed Texas constitutional amendment would grant the Legislature power to appropriate funds and set procedures to spend money on informing the public and other states about the state’s historical natural agricultural and economic resources. The measure also requires private matching funds and bans use of living officials’ names or pictures in advertising. The amendment would be put to voters on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1958.
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Senate
State of
Texas
Texas Rangers Pension Amendment Proposed in HJR 17
A House Joint Resolution 17 proposes adding Section 66 to Article XVI to allow a pension system for retiring Texas Rangers and their widows, with a monthly pension of up to 80 dollars funded from a special fund, to be submitted to voters in November 1958. The measure notes eligibility, funding source, and ballot wording for and against.
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HOUSE
State of Texas
Texas Rangers
Employees Retirement System of
Texas
Acta
Texas Ranger
Texas Legislative Amendment Proposes Annual Sessions
The document outlines constitutional changes for the Texas Legislature to set annual government funding, limit per diems, and allow temporary Capitol residence for leaders. It requires a proclamation for a statewide vote and details procedures for optional hearings and emergency measures by the Governor.
Texas Constitution Amendment Seeks Vendor Medical Payments
Long proposed amendment to Article II would authorize state vendor payments for medical care to be funded with federal aid, in addition to direct public assistance, with limits ensuring state expenditures do not exceed federal funds. Proclamation and election steps outlined for approval.
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HOUSE
State of
Texas
United States
State of Texas
United Baw
Texas HJR 48 Proposal Extends Local Official Terms
A Texas constitutional amendment HJR 48-Number Five on the Ballot seeks to allow home rule cities by charter or general law cities by majority vote to set longer terms for officers up to four years, without affecting Civil Service tenure, via a new Section II of Article XI.
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HOUSE
State of Texas
State OF
Texas
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Alpine Central School
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