Funeral to Be Held in Ft Worth for Culberson
Washington reports the death of Charles A Culberson long time Texas statesman and former governor and attorney general. He died at 5 40 am after a pneumonia illness in Washington with his wife and nurses at his side. Burial will be in Fort Worth after arrival of relatives from Houston and Fort Worth. Tributes from Texas leaders praise his long public service and devotion to duty.
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Marvin Jones
Culberson Dies Former Texas Senator Charles A Culberson
Charles A Culberson longtime U S Senator from Texas dies at his Washington home after brief pneumonia illness Burial planned in Texas for the former lawmaker with a public notice of his passing and service details.
Legislature Adjourns After Tumultuous Texas Session
The thirty-ninth Texas legislature closed after sixty six days amid amnesty battles and tight purse strings. Governor Ferguson’s era saw the first woman governor, with no revenue measures passed and a $4,000,000 school appropriation cut. Promises and party pledges largely met, but extra sessions loomed as lawmakers weighed final acts.
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Williamson County
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Ferguson
Superintendent of Public Instruction
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County seat move vote fails in Gray county
In Pampa on March 19 voters rejected moving the county seat from Lelors to Pampa by 117 votes. Eight precincts favored relocation 1121 to 786, two thirds required. Campaign notes quoted pamphlets accusing misstatements about tax delinquency and voting thresholds.
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Terrell law saved by error in new measure
A misprinted caption in a Berkeley bill left the new preferential primary law applicable only to primaries, not the general election, derailing its passage. Senate action failed to correct the omission, killing the measure after it had cleared both houses.
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Noted Educator Kilprecht Dies at 65 in Philadelphia
Dr. Herman V. Kilprecht, renowned educator and archaeologist, died suddenly at his Philadelphia home at age 65. The former University of Pennsylvania professor of Assaryreny held prominence in archaeology and education.
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Philadelphia
Herman V. Kilprecht
Asarrheny
University of Pennsylvan
Texas Prison Probe Ends Without Recommendations or Charges
A Texas legislative inquiry into the penitentiary system produced no bills or charges. After weeks of testimony and calls for resignations, a compromise Senate resolution referred the matter to Governor Ferguson for action, leaving the issue effectively dead.
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Austin
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Camera Men to Film Citizens in City Contest at Mission Theater
Two cameramen will film about twenty to thirty prominent citizens for a prize guessing contest by the Daily News and Evening Post. During the first week at the Mission Theater only the men's faces are shown, and patrons guess their identities for a substantial prize. The second week a front view will be shown so viewers judge accuracy.
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Amarillo to hold meetings over school board election
In Amarillo several meetings are set to discuss filling three trustees on the Amarillo Independent School District board. The three holdover trustees push for three new members, while women organize a united ticket to oppose them. Campaign events at San Jacinto Heights and North Amarillo venues feature candidates from both sides. The outcome could determine control of the board ahead of the April 4 vote, with vote totals expected to be tallied quickly at two polling sites.
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Amarillo Independent School District
California Assembly Passes Two Cent Margarine Tax
By a 49 to 17 vote the California assembly approved a bill imposing a two cent per pound tax on oleomargarine and bringing its manufacturers under the Department of Agriculture. Originally four cents, the measure will be up for reconsideration tomorrow in Sacramento.
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Puzzle Answers Ready Sunday
In the recent News and Post crossword puzzle contest interest grew as answers arrived. The article notes Sunday publication of results and hints at winning essays, though garbled text obscures some details.
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Audie
Collier Murder Trial Claims Defense Motive
In Wichita Falls Frank Collier former mayor argues his killing of Elzie Robertson was to spare his daughter from alleged improper influence at the Robertson home. Two defense witnesses described the residence as a bad reputation site. Robertson and Mary Francis Collier aged 17 eloped last June. Collier had sought to annul the marriage. The trial moves through legal maneuvers as public proceedings loom.
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Associated Press
Wichita Falls
Elzie Robertson
Frank Collier
Robertson
Collier
Mary Francis Collier
No Lives Lost in Palm Beach Hotel Fires Reported
Palm Beach Florida March 19 Associated Press reports incomplete guest lists for Breakers and Palm Beach hotels destroyed by fire but no deaths found. Fire chief says losses may reach seven million including loot, post office rumored robbed of twenty thousand denied as search for arson plot continues alongside more than twenty prisoners held for looting.
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Palm Beach
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Schultz
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Darling Cartoonist J N Ding Darling Seriously Ill
J N Ding Darling, famed for nationwide newspaper cartoons, was reported seriously ill at his Des Moines home on March 19. The 86.56? the message notes he remains under medical care, with family and colleagues awaiting further updates.
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Extra Session Urged to Pass School Apportionment
Austin March 19 The Texas House urged a special session to guarantee a $15 per capita apportionment for public schools. Representative Baird of Angelina County led the move and noted the Senate minority blocked Wallace’s $4,000,000 supplementary school bill.
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Austin
House of Representatives
Baird
Angelina County
Texas
Sonte
Wallace
Storm Toll Rises to 823 Dead in Five States Tornado
As rescuers work through night in five states, storm losses reach 823 killed and 2990 injured. Princeton Indiana and Griffin Illinois suffer heavy damage as towns are wiped out or nearly obliterated. Red Cross and state legislatures rush aid while refugees live in Pullman cars and tents.
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