Solon Asks U S to Leave Guard Alone
Representative Doyle Willis of Fort Worth introduced a House concurrent resolution urging Congress not to federalize state National Guard units especially Texas. Willis warned such action would violate both U S and Texas law and infringe on states rights. The measure was sent to the state affairs committee.
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Savages Good Basketeteers
The Britannica asserts that the savages excel civilizations in basketry, claiming this art as their strongest.
Electrocution Victim Barton Sharp Funeral Today
Funeral services scheduled for Barton Sharp, 28, who died after an electrocution Wednesday on the Leon River Bridge between Temple and Belton. An iron lung used by Belton fire department failed to revive him.
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Building Bill Four Could Change House Floor Rules
House Bill Four creating two new state courts and Austin office buildings draws support. Speaker Durwood Manford proposes a rule change to allow co sponsors with written author permission, avoiding floor time for permission requests.
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Durwood Manford
Manford
Coin Machine Bill First Issue Passes House
The House approved its first real legislation of the fifth week's session, allowing coin machine companies to form corporations rather than operate as partnerships. Authored by William S. Fly of Victoria, the act permits corporations to own and lease phonographs, music machines, and coin vending devices for lawful purposes, while not legalizing slot machines or one ball marble tables. The bill marks the chamber's first act in the 51st session apart from the contingent expense measure.
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Lunacy Charge Trial Plan Filed
A bill proposed in the Texas House by Rep. John Cross Thwait of Dallas would allow lunacy defendants to have a jury trial as in civil cases. The plan responds to flawed procedures that send patients to state hospitals for 90 days of observation before a six man jury at Austin State Hospital decides their fate. Robert L. Sutherland of the Hogg Foundation urges a new humane commitment law as a top legislative priority.
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Hogg Foundation
University of Texas
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Bill seeks annual appropriations and sessions in Texas
A constitutional amendment would shift state appropriations to annual and require annual legislative sessions. Even-year sessions would be limited to 60 days and only address general appropriation bills. Pay for lawmakers remains the same as in odd-year sessions.
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Archer City
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Jester Speech Slated At Dirt Farmers Parley
Governor Beauford H. Jester will address the Texas Dirt Farmers Congress in the city on February 18 on Agriculture and State Progress. Lieutenant Governor Allan Shivers will welcome delegates. others include Speaker Durwood Manford Senator George Moffett of Chillicothe and Jim Cantrell of Princeton.
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Texas Dirt Farmers Congress
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Durwood Manford
George Moffett
Chillicothe
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Texas Rural Roads Association
Governor seeks funds for civil appeals court library
Governor Beauford Jester asked the 51st Legislature to consider emergency legislation to appropriate 3500 dollars for additional libraries and furniture for the Third Court of Civil Appeals. He cited a serious situation due to retiring judges removing personal libraries and furniture and the need to purchase essential materials.
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Third Court of Civil Appeals
Car Exhaust Ignites Leaking Gas Main
A natural gas main burst in a Salt Lake City suburb on Thursday flames rose 150 to 200 feet as a car exhaust ignited the fumes. Driver David L. Larsen reported smelling gas moments before the blast and described a strong push from the explosion. No injuries were reported.
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