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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1951

Page

5

Bill Would Fine Early Election Returns Tattlers

The Texas Election Laws Commission discussed a draft bill that would fine $1000 for releasing election results before polls close. The proposal targets leaks from River Oaks Houston and other precincts, with penalties aimed at insiders and media reporting. Dean Abner McCall and Baylor faculty weighed First Amendment concerns, while lawmakers suggested limiting penalties to election judges and polling place workers who unlawfully reveal returns.

Texas River Oaks Houston Cagle The Commission Abner McCall Baylor Stump Kyle Vick Waco Vick Legislative Bose Dean McCall Travis County

Want a Furlough Just Get a Lion

Fort Ord California January 25 194? Private Floyd O Humeston gained a furlough by bringing a circus lion named Fagan to camp The lion formerly from Venice California zoo returned to animals after Humeston was told to report back in 14 days without the animal Humeston called the lion gentle as a kitten but the Army still declined reuniting man and beast

Fort Ord Calif Ifantry Floyd O. Humeston Fagan Venice Humeston

Coal fuels most Oak Ridge atomic element work

Nearly all energy used in producing atomic elements at Oak Ridge Tennessee derived from coal as the main power source, highlighting coal's role in wartime materials production.

Oak Ridge, Tenn

Arkansas Hospital Chief Accepts Texas Medical Directorship

Dr. George W. Jackson, head of the Arkansas State Hospital, will become medical director for Texas State Hospitals and Special Schools. His salary rises to 20000 dollars yearly as he oversees seven mental hospitals four tuberculosis facilities two schools for the mentally retarded and institutions for the deaf and blind. Governor Sid McMath said Arkansas gains wider recognition from Jackson’s move and notes the state program made notable progress under his leadership.

Texas State Hospitals and Special Schools Jackson Texas Sid McMath Arkansas McMath American College of Surgeons

Salary hike sought for Jefferson County judge

Representative Edgar Berlin of Port Neches has introduced a bill in the House to raise the salary of Jefferson County Judge Hightower. Berlin says the current salary is 65 hundred dollars and seeks 8 thousand. The entire pay comes from court funds, not state money, and other county officials in Jefferson County have recently received 2 thousand dollar raises.

Capitol Edgar ” Berlin Port Neches House L. Hightower Sausenerre At Jefferson County L. Berlin Hightower

Headache Relief Tablet Claims Fast Comfort

An advertisement for Tquid Capudine promises headache and neuralgia relief in minutes. It highlights carefully selected ingredients and a 30c size, urging readers to follow directions to avoid overuse.

Crash helmet origin in late 18th century English hats

A historical note explains that noblemen wore a tall hat as a crash helmet to guard against street violence. The modern helmet evolved from this early headgear, linking past headwear to today’s protective gear.

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