Constitutional changes face tough going in Texas legislature
In a wide push, 55 amendments were offered this year with seven House approvals and one Senate passage but none cleared both chambers. Proposals span old age assistance, poll tax repeal, annual sessions, and teacher funding, with numerous items advancing through committees and awaiting further action.
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Lawmakers Debate Barring Communists From Ballot
Austin lawmakers consider a bill to ban Communists from the state election ballot. The Senate has passed a similar measure, with House versions proposing loyalty oaths for candidates and officials. Subversive organization registration was trimmed to DOJ file references.
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Central Texas Senator Sees GOP School Reform Steady Progress
Georgetown Representative William R. Stump says Burnet and Williamson County residents back current legislative aid for roads schools and power development. He notes a division over final school reform shape but expects a satisfactory outcome with the Lower Colorado River Authority expansion bringing jobs and faster funding via a $15 million annual continuing appropriation to support new road projects including one east of Burnet.
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TMA Chapter To Meet Tonight
The Central Texas chapter of the Texas Manufacturers Association will meet in Austin Tuesday to discuss state and national legislation. The event opens with a cocktail party at 7 p.m. at the Austin Hotel, followed by dinner at 7:30 p.m. Principal speakers include C. C. Welhausen and Ed. C. Burris with W. D. Johnson presiding.
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Rotarians Hear UT Professor on Private Enterprise
Dr. William R. Spriegel of the University of Texas will address the Austin Rotary Club on Tuesday. The business professor from the School of Business Administration will discuss Is Private Enterprise Going to Survive?
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University of Texas
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School of Business Administration
Warned Drivers With 48 Plates on 1949 Licenses
Texas Highway Patrol Chief warns enforcement will begin soon for motorists with 1948 plates to display 1949 tags. Motorists may pay at the County Tax Collector's office. no penalty if unused since midnight April 1, otherwise 20 percent late fee applies.
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W. J. Elliott
Texas Highway Patrol
Oil Well Completions Up In First Quarter
The Railroad Commission reported that oil well completions for the first quarter of 1949 rose 475 from last year, with 2,122 total for the year after 200 new wells last week. Sixteen gas wells brought the year total to 198, up 36, and 37 completions were dry. Daily crude allowable as of April 2 stood at 2,017,397 barrels, 231,912 under the prior week.
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Railroad Commission
Board To Get Report On School Sites Soon
A survey of 11 Austin school sites, completed by a committee from the Austin Real Estate Board, will likely be presented to the April Austin School Board meeting. The report, prepared for possible changes in land values purchased recently, will not be made public until its presentation.
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Austin Real Estate Board
Keen Noses in Trailing
Bloodhounds have been noted for following scents more than four days old. The report highlights their tracking ability and potential for use in search operations.
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