Lamar College Becomes Four Year Technological Institute
Governor Beauford Jester signed a $1 million appropriation making Lamar College at Beaumont a four year technological college. The bill had backing from Lieutenant Governor Allan Shivers but faced opposition over precedent for other junior colleges. Jester said Lamar Tech will provide petro chemical training and urged a legislative study of higher education.
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Senators Move to End Poll Tax Abolish Voting Tax Passes Senate
The Senate approves a constitutional amendment ending the poll tax with a 25-4 vote and adopts House changes. A separate $1 registration fee proposal advances 16-13, funded 75 cents to the school fund and 25 cents to counties, to take effect if the poll tax is abolished.
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Shivers Proposes Three Cures for State Budget Jam
Lt. Gov. Allan Shivers unveils one year appropriations, a $40 million building bond, and deficit financing or a 10 percent cut as remedies to Texas budget deadlock. He backs a constitutional amendment to fund hospitals courts colleges and office buildings and favors taxing only if needed.
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Eleven North Texans Die As Storms Pound State
Northern Texas towns report eleven storm fatalities as a weather system from Waco to Austin causes flooding and wind damage. Dozens rescued, power and transport disrupted, with estimates of half a million to three quarters of a million dollars in property losses.
Raidin' Constable Talks Sheriff Actions Raid Harris County
Sheriff Co. V Kern and Constable Dale Richardson spoke on gambling raids in Harris County. Deputies raided a plush club finding it airing wire service and horse race results. The raid follows a war on bookies begun last Saturday with raids on a private telephone system.
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New York Firm Wins Texas University Bond Awards
Phelps, Fenn & Company of New York won bids on a $1 million UT building program and $5 million Texas A&M construction. The average rate was 1.64635 percent, with $12 million of $15 million sold by 3 p.m. Funds fund Galveston Medical Branch and multiple campus projects including pharmacy, classroom buildings, a law school, and student housing.
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Governor Seeks Ruling on Rent Decontrol Bill
Governor Beauford Jester asked Attorney General Price Daniel to rule on the legality of a statewide rent decontrol measure awaiting action. The request followed pressure from a local rent panel and a statewide widowed property owners group, amid federal opposition and potential county hearings on decontrol.
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Camp Hood Soldier Evacuated for Polio
Private Rob B. Page of Battery B, 155th Field Artillery from Seguin was evacuated by plane to Brooks General Hospital in San Antonio after contracting polio while on duty with the 36th Infantry Division at North Camp Hood. Division leaders noted no outbreak at the camp and health overall was excellent.
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Air Force Identifies Guard Crash Victim
LAS VEGAS Nev June 14 The pilot of a National Guard F 380 jet died in a flaming crash near Glendale Nev Monday he is identified by Air Force base officials as Lieutenant Norman L Brackston.
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Heavy Turnout Urged For Community Chest Meeting
Neville Johnston of the Community Chest urged Austin residents to attend a Wednesday night meeting at 7 in the City Council room. Voting rights go to 1949 contributors. The proposal seeks board enlargement, a smaller executive committee, a full-time PR and fund-raiser, and broadening donor base to raise 16 000 to 20 000 more contributors.
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German parliamentary election set for August 14
West Germany will hold its first federal parliament election on August 14 after ministers from 11 states agreed in a seven hour session. The date follows an order from the Western military governors directing an election law on voting procedures, under the constitution approved at Bonn last month.
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Thunderstorm Lashes City Knocking Down Power Lines
A fierce storm struck Austin and Central Texas Tuesday night, with heavy rain and lightning knocking out electricity in parts of the city. The Weather Bureau traced the event to a weak cold front. repairs were swift as crews tackled downed wires and burned transformers while police kept crossings clear and no injuries were reported.
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Grand Jury Finds Open Gambling Persistent in Travis County
The Travis County grand jury told Judge Jack Roberts that open gambling houses remain despite improvements since the April 12 report. Foreman North Millican noted ongoing enforcement work, a new investigator was hired, and funds from confiscated equipment will be redirected to the county treasury. The panel met 17 days, returned 71 indictments on felonies, and praised District Attorney Bob Long and staff.
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Navy Student Pilot Killed in Gulf Crash
A Navy student pilot from Cabaniss Field died when his Corsair F4U fighter sank after a crash landing 20 miles east of Baffin Bay in the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday.
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Israelis and Trans-Jordan troops leave disputed neutral zone
UN spokesman says all Israeli and Trans-Jordan forces evacuated the neutral zone around Government House on Tuesday. Not more than 50 men from each side remained involved. The move ends a June 6 Israeli push into the area amid Arab protests at Lausanne peace talks.
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Massey Team Wins $400 in Central Texas Square Dance Contest
Barbara Massey led her nine member squad to first place on the Paramount stage in a six night event from June 6 to June 10. The McGuffin group took second with 17 jewel wrist watches as prizes.
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Berlin rail strike widens after don’t trust Russia vote
Western Berlin railway workers vote 12 626 to 2 085 to keep the 25 day strike. Brigadier General Howley says Soviet press campaign spurred fear of reprisals, while Kvashnin remains earnest but is blamed for later changes.
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