Hanna Withdraws Objection to Dallas School Board Measure
Representative Sam Hanna of Dallas halted his protest after demanding clarity on the new public school reform bill. The measure seeks a 21 member school board elected November 8 to vote on constitutional amendments, with Hanna warning the shakeup may backfire on supporters as districts report losses of schools and teachers.
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Sam Hanna
Dallas
Hanna
Durwood Menford
Deno A. Tufares
Wichita Falls
Manford
Tufares
House
Jester's Attendance Uncertain at Texas Bar Convention
Governor Beauford Jester may miss the State Bar of Texas meeting in Fort Worth as legislative session end moves threaten his Thursday speech. The 10th annual session draws judges and attorneys from Austin with Allen Crowley to become president and Everett Looney district director. Notable attendees include Sir Hartley Shawcross and Frank Holman among others. The program runs Thursday to Saturday.
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Beauford Jester
State Bar of Texas
Fort Worth
Austin
Allen Crowley
R. G. Storey
Dallas
Everett L. Looney
Harris Melasky
Taylor
Price Daniel
H. Grady Chandler
Hartley Shawcross
Great Britain
Frank E. Holman
Seat
Fire survey funding rushed through to aid state hospitals
The House revived and passed an $8,000 emergency transfer to the Fire Insurance Commission to continue a survey of fire hazards in state hospitals and institutions. Previously defeated for lack of votes, the measure now takes effect immediately after 101 votes, spurred by a fatal hospital fire in another state.
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Fire Insurance Commission
Twenty Four Fort Crockett Buildings Put Up For Sale
Twenty four buildings at Fort Crockett Galveston were offered for sale by the real estate division of the district US Army Engineers. Bids for removal and sale of frame mess halls and warehouses will be received at the division's Houston office until 2 pm July 19.
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Houston
Fort Crockett
Galveston
District of the US Army Engineers
Body of Denison Girl Recovered From Lake Texoma
The body of Sally Mae Scally 15 daughter of Mr and Mrs C F Scally of Denison was recovered from Lake Texoma late Sunday after a small boat swamped in a sudden squall Saturday Three other youths escaped they said
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Denison
Sally Mae Scally
C. F. Scally
Lake Texoma
University system rider targets faculty for communism advocacy
A Texas higher education conference rider would discharge any state college or university faculty member who advocates communism or other totalitarian doctrine. The measure mirrors an earlier student expulsions effort, which was blocked as legally ineffective, and would empower governing boards to dismiss offending faculty found guilty of promoting such theories.
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University of Texas
Higher Education Conference
Communist Party
Higher
Hampshire hogs import to the United States in 1825
The Hampshire breed of hogs was brought from England to the United States in 1825. This entry notes the import origin and year of arrival for the breed and highlights its early presence in American livestock.
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Hampshire
United States
England
Drivers Responsibility Backers Push Final House Effort
Senate approved drivers responsibility bill sponsors plan a last push in the House. Representative Harry Whitworth of Smithville and J. K. Rvynesworth of Waco have led the fight to protect traffic accident victims. The measure, modified to address objections, will be a pending House item Wednesday.
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Harry Whitworth
Smithville
Whitworth
J. K. Rvynesworth
Waco
Solons Talking Session May Not End This Week
Texas legislators faced a record length session as both chambers debated money bills. Conference reports were adopted. Lt Gov Shivers urged talks on pending bills and optimism clashed with heat as lawmakers warned of another two or three weeks in session.
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Solons
Austin American Capitol
Texas
Senate
Allan Shivers
House
Fort Worth Posts Big 1949 Wheat Arrival
Fort Worth on Monday reported the largest 1949 wheat crop arrival with 740 cars. Weekend receipts totaled 48 cars for CCC consignments not included in the main tally.
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Fort Worth
Commodity Credit Corporation
Texas Oil Allowable Up 9230 Barrels With 157 New Wells
The Railroad Commission reported a weekly increase of 9,230 barrels per day in Texas oil allowable driven by 157 new producing wells after deducting those discontinued. Some fields remain exempt from shutdown days due to operating conditions. Total exempt fields reached 272. actual production trails the monthly allowable by about 4,000,000 barrels.
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Texas
Austin American Capitol
Railroad Commission
Runaway Horse Smashes Fort Worth Parking Meter
A runaway horse and wagon collided with a parking meter in Fort Worth. The meter was smashed nearly to the ground and must be replaced. The horse was unhurt.
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Fort Worth
Finance Corp Declares 17th Consecutive Interest Payment
The Motor & Industrial Finance Corp announced on June 15 that it declares its seventeenth consecutive interest payment on its six percent debenture preference stock to be paid June 30. It will move to larger offices at 113 East 6th Street to better serve investors ahead of the September 30 payment.
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Motor & Industrial Finance Corp
East 6Th Street
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