Freight Rates Slashed to Aid Drouth Areas
The Texas Railroad Commission ordered emergency freight-rate reductions on feed for farmers and ranchers in 49 Southwest Texas counties after a San Antonio hearing. The Texas Livestock Marketing Association filed the relief petition, backed by local bankers and businessmen. The relief covers from Hays and Caldwell to the Mexican border and Matagorda along the coast.
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Texas House weighs daily 11 am prayer pause
A Texas House committee will study a proposal for a daily 11 a.m. prayer pause as the chamber already opens sessions with prayer. The measure would establish a routine moment of divine guidance amid perilous times.
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Sixty Four Shivers Appointees Face Senate Scrutiny
Governor Allan Shivers sent 64 appointments to the Senate for confirmation on Thursday. The picks, announced since the last legislative session, fill vacancies on state boards branch pilots and judges awaiting Senate approval.
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Spring Meeting Of Interstate Oil Called by Shivers
Governor Allan Shivers on April 26 28 called the spring meeting of the Interstate Oil Compact in Santa Fe New Mexico. It was his first act as chairman since the Houston meeting. Attendees should reserve hotel rooms by writing to the Compact Commission office in Oklahoma City.
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Daniel Tells of Virtue of Texas Stand in Tidelands Controversy
Attorney General Price Daniel reaffirmed Texas claims to tidelands despite the Supreme Court ruling that divested Texas of the marginal sea. He spoke before the Texas City Chamber of Commerce, recalling a century of possession and noting President Polk’s approval of Texas title. He cited court actions that barred Texas evidence in the U S Texas case and questioned the confiscation of 2 608 000 acres for the public school fund.
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Nurses Lobby for Bill To License Profession
Practical and technical nurses pushed a licensing bill at the Capitol. Representative Zivley of Temple said he would introduce the measure, backed by the State Medical Association and hospital groups. The bill would create a state board of auxiliary nurse examiners to license practical, technical, and vocational nurses lacking RN qualifications. Applicants would need 18 years of age and two years of high school. licenses start at $10 with $1 renewals.
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Mother Knows Best Says Holder After Hadacol Cure
Mrs. R. H. Holder of Montgomery Alabama credits Hadacol for her recovery from nervousness weight loss and lack of appetite. She reports better energy a restored appetite regained weight and relief from aches after taking multiple bottles urged by her mother who used Hadacol herself. Cept. 1950 LeBlanc Corporation.
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