Showdown Today Anti-Filibuster Forces Claim New GOP Votes
Senate anti filibuster leaders say 33 senators signed a petition to end the Dixie filibuster, opening the path to curbing stalling rules. Three GOP senators Flander Reed and Smith had already endorsed voting against halting the debate, with Lucas planning to file the cloture petition Thursday as the Senate closes a second night session.
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Washington
Senate
Lucas
Ill
Flander
Reed
Kans
Smith
McClellan
Barkley
Illinois
Dixie
D-Ark
Dixie Bloc
New Taxes May Follow Income Cut Warned by Jester
Comptroller Calvert trimmed state general revenue estimates for 1949 and 1950 by 22 million amid lower oil production. Governor Jester warned tougher finances could force new taxes, while House leaders discussed the McLellan gas tax and other options to cover shortfalls. He pledged to avoid dodging responsibility and promised suggestions for legislative consideration.
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Raymond Brooks
Austin American Capitol
R. S. Calvert
Beauford
Calvert
Texas
Joe Fleming
House Revenue and Taxation Committee
Jester
McLellan
Comptroller
Fleming
House
Senate
Austin seeks state land for new high school and stadium
The Legislature is asked to sell 25 acres of state land near the Dallas Highway to the Austin School System for a future high school and athletic stadium. Rep. Johnnie B. Rogers and Rep. Pearce Johnson cite rapid growth and need for school expansion under the Gubbels plan to add four high schools citywide. The site, once in dairy use, would also provide ample parking and possibly future grammar and junior senior facilities.
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Fred Williams
Austin American Capitol
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City
Austin
Johnnie B. Rogers
Denson Drive
Georgetown Road
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Pearce Johnson
T. N. Porter
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Austin School Board
State Board of Control
Austin State Hospital
Johnson
House stalls over basic science bill in five hour session
The House wrangled for five hours on the basic science bill before ad journment with a 69 to 68 adjournment vote. The measure would create a state board to regulate healing arts, backed by the Texas State Medical Association and opposed by chiropractors. Six amendments were adopted but eased only slightly, as tempers flared and debate continued.
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Senate
Texas State Medical Association
H. A
Salty) Hull
Fort Worth
Hull
Jack Ridgeway
San Antonio
Ridgeway
Manford
Chugging Along Ends When Wheel Stolen
Donald Fradfield's 1989 Ford lost a wheel after a passing wheel rolled ahead. He chased on foot, but a pickup stopped, a man seized the wheel, and fled. The incident occurred in Dallas on March 9.
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Dallas
Donald Fradfield
All Passengers Robbed In B and O Train Holdup
MARTINSBURG WEST VIRGINIA March 9 Two persons were shot and all passengers aboard the Ambassador Baltimore and Ohio train were robbed by four gunmen. A porter and a passenger were wounded as the crew was forced to stop and back up. The robbers fled on foot after tossing loot. State police joined in the search across three states.
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Martinsburg
W. V
Baltimore & Ohio
Cushwa
Maryland
West Virginia
Virginia
Cuba May Break With Russians
Havana reports Cuba preparing to sever diplomatic ties with the Soviet Union after the state ministry released notes to the Soviet embassy. The notes accuse Communists of stirring unrest in Western democracies and protest Moscow’s stance over European sympathy with Russia as Red Army troops invade their homeland.
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Cuba
Russia
Ministry of State
Stalin
Soviet Union
Europe
Red Army
Eating Champ Wins Bet But It Costs His Life
In Madrid on March 9 Santiago Gomez Parra bet friends he could eat more than them. He won by consuming a 10 pound meal but died from indigestion and related complications.
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Madrid
Spain
Santiago Gomez Parra
Acheson Signals Strong Warning In Atlantic Pact
Secretary of State Acheson described the Atlantic pact as carrying a tough warning that the United States would strike back if Western Europe is attacked. He noted the agreement is near final drafting with a possible signings around April 4 or 5 and that the text will be published next week.
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Acheson
United States
Europe
Treaty Project
Germany
Bevin
Schuman
Western
Hot Hare Sends Local Fire Crew on Brush Alarm
Frederick Maryland March 9 A flaming rabbit sparked a brush fire at James Franklin Taylor s farm east of town. Independent No 1 fire company responded and contained the blaze in about forty five minutes. The fire consumed an acre and a half of dry grass with no reported damage.
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Frederick, Md
No. 1 Fire Company
James Franklin Taylor
Ere
Taylor
Rites Officially Open City Arena in Travis County
Thousands of Austin and Travis County residents attended the dedication of the $200000 Coliseum and 10th annual Travis County Junior Livestock Show. Mayor Tom Miller praised the crowd while notes pointed to future events and regional growth. Betty Joyce Wieland and young exhibitors drew praise for poise in the calf show.
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Travis County
Tom Miller
Sam Rayburn
Walter E. Davis
Thomas H. Royder
Davis
Mrs. Royder
Royder
Tommie
Jackie
A&m
Austin Boy's Steer Wins Grand Champion at Show
Ed Willingham, 13, of the Austin 4H Club, won the grand champion steer title at the Central Texas livestock exhibition in Austin. The 840 pound Aberdeen Angus was bred by Dan Searight. The auction begins Thursday at 1 30 p m with bids expected from Lem Scarbrough Foundation and others. reserve champion was Harold Sandifer, 15, of Manor with an 849 pound Hereford.
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Tommie Haffelder
Pleasant Hill
Donnie
Tommie
Haffelder
Paul Normans
Holly
Ed Willingham
Lem Scarbrough Foundation
Settlement Club
Dalton Richardson
Harry Akin
Betty Joyce Wieland
Pflugerville
Dave Shanks
Austin American Agricultural Editor
Central Texas
Austin
Travis County
Dan Searight
Joe Dacy
C. G. Rogers
Sears, Roebuck and Company
Harold Sandifer
Manor
Herman Heep
Buda
Round Rock
George Spillman
Jimmie Starwator
Jack Hennig
Dwight Lind
Klebert Jacobson
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