Parking Woes As 181 lawmakers seek 120 spaces
Texas House debate centers on ministerial parking as Representative Paul S. Wilson of Geneva argues 181 legislators compete for 120 Capitol spots. He laments needing a block away or a meter near Congress Avenue and notes 35 spaces are reserved for secretaries. Colleagues tease and propose altering the system.
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Geneva
Wilson
Congress Avenue
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Dallas
C. S. McLellan
Eagle Lake
Justice of Peace Pushes Salary Basis Plan
Justice of the Peace J. W. Sheppard in Corsicana proposes shifting to salaries for justices of the peace. He told State Senator James Taylor and Representative George Nokes that other peace officers are on salaries and suggests raising trial fees from four to eight dollars to fund the salaries.
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Justice of the Peace
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Feather Processing Plant Destroyed by Fire in Brownwood
A fire of undetermined origin destroyed the Texas Feather Processing Company plant in Brownwood early Wednesday. Loss included 40,000 pounds of feathers. The plant was operated by James C. Mitcham and the two story sheet metal building owned by William C. Carpenter.
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Texas Feather Processing Company
James C. Mitcham
William C. Carpenter
Texas Moves to End Jury Trials in Lunacy Cases
The Texas House committee heard support for a bill to convert lunacy proceedings to civil actions and drop mandatory jury trials, except when requested by the patient. Proponents, including Rep John L Crosthwait and Dallas leaders, cite reducing hardship for the mentally ill. University Law Prof Percy Williams and former Dallas Judge Al Templin testified in favor of civil procedures and home hearings where appropriate.
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Dallas
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Travis County
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Committee Advances Statewide Civil Service Vote
The House constitutional amendments committee on Wednesday approved a resolution for a statewide vote to authorize counties to create civil service systems for all appointive officials and employees. Current terms limit participation in such a system.
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House Constitutional Amendments Committee
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