Amendments to Constitution Voted on in November Election
Texas voters faced two constitutional amendments in November 1944. One proposal would let Commissioners Court reallocate county tax levies with voter approval and a six year sunset. The other would add sections 51-e and 51-f authorizing pensions for city town employees and statewide pension rules with optional participation.
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FAO proposal grows from UN food conference to aid global agriculture
An international authority favoring an international agricultural credit system is among UN interim commission ideas for a food and agriculture organization. The FAO would collect and share data on food and agriculture, advise on research and policy, aid governments, and support production, processing and distribution. Elmer Davis cautions Americans that war needs demand continued home production and tool supply for fighting men. Donald M. Nelson announces moves from war to civilian production.
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United Nations Food Conference
Constitutional Amendments Ballot Instructions Note Pensions
Voters are to scratch out two of the clauses on the ballot leaving two expressing their vote on the amendments. The text refers to appointive officers and employees of cities and towns and mentions funds in the Treasury.
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War Manpower chief urges shift to civilian production
Paul V. McNutt, chairman, calls for moving labor and materials from war to civilian output as war production winds down. He stresses planning so workers find civilian jobs once war work ends, noting the value of a company’s men in shaping progress.
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