Lawmaker Seeks Rescue for Game Powers Bill
Representative Raymond T. R. Tatum of Huntington said he hopes to revive the regulatory game and fish powers bill which would let the Game Commission set hunting and fishing rules, seasons, bag and possession limits. He noted low House attendance and promised support to move the measure forward. A similar bill stays in Senate committee as two other game and fish bills await action with backing from the Texas Wildlife Federation.
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School Leaders Discussing G-A Board Candidates
Austin area school leaders study potential candidates for the 21 elective seats on the Gilmer-Aikin state Board of Education. Elections will follow law passage with district-based representation. current trustees may resign if elected.
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Austin Lawmakers Fast Track Land Sale for New High School
Two Austin legislators Pearce Johnson and Johnnie Rogers secured a special floor order to allow the sale of a 25 acre Dallas highway tract to the city for 30 000 dollars to finance a new Austin High School. The vote stood 99 to 17 with two thirds required for the special order.
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Harris’ Name Boomed Anew
The state senate sparked fresh speculation Monday about Senator Fred Harris possibly seeking the lieutenant governorship. Harris remained noncommittal, though reports cited growing support aided by his active role in general legislative affairs this session. Harris, a former Baylor athlete and Navy hero of the Franklin carrier incident, has served four years in the senate and six in the house.
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LaGrange Man Named To Optometry Board
Dr. Albert H. Rebsch of LaGrange was appointed by Governor Beauford Jester to the State Board of Optometry Examiners to fill the unexpired term of Dr. N. Jay Rogers of Beaumont, ending August 11, 1953. Jester also named Earle P. Adams of Crockett to the Advisory Hospital Council, replacing Judge Meade Griffin who joined the Supreme Court.
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General Berry Given Official Promotion to Major General
The Texas adjutant general's office announced that Maj. Gen. K. L. Berry has been federally recognized in that grade by the National Guard Bureau. General Berry was appointed adjutant general May 6, 1947.
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Legislators impressed by East Texas school visit
A party of 32 legislators toured Stephen F. Austin State College in Nacogdoches over the weekend and voiced optimism about the campus growth and future. Representative James L. Norton Jr. guided the group and pursued a bill for dairy research forestry research soil analysis and related college projects.
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Oil Wells Completed in Texas Rise in Week
The Texas Railroad Commission reports 166 new oil well completions for the week with 16 being wildcats. Production capacity totals 2,040,073 barrels daily as of April 23, while 21 old wells ceased producing and 112,613 wells remain active. The year to date reaches 2,634 completions, up 544 from last year, and gas wells total 219, up 46.
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Senate approves city marshal selection bill for Smithville
The Senate and House pass a bill allowing Smithville class 3500 towns to choose their own city marshals. Sponsored by Sen Carlos Ashley and Rep Harry Whitworth, the act replaces an old law that required the marshal and secretary to be elected.
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Movie on Fine Arts Scheduled Tonight
A seven film program presented by the University Film Committee screens Shakespeare topics and other subjects in A Hall at 24th and Whitis Street Tuesday with showings at 4 and 7 p.m. Admission is free. Short subjects include Ceremonial Dances American Spoken Here Master Will Shakespeare Macbeth England-Background of Literature Scotland-Background of Literature and Two.
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