Lobbying Shifts From Pros to Citizens in Legislature
The piece notes a major change in lobbying as Texans in Austin increasingly speak for themselves. Groups like Rural Roads, PTA, teachers, and women’s groups press public interest bills, while quasi official surveys and citizen commissions shape policy before sessions.
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Raymond Brooks
Austr
Texas
Austin
House
Senate
Rural Roads Association
Statehouse
Gilmer- Aikin
Gilmer-Aikin
Joint Educational Commission
Jester
H. Grady Chandler
Labor Lads Push for Repeal in Easter Washington
Labor unions wage a sustained Washington campaign to repeal the Taft Hartley act. AFL CIO delegations press Congress, using teller votes and live reporting to tally stance. Tobin and Gibson coordinate White House backing as unions seek about 20 votes to clinch a repeal majority.
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Washington
Bedlam
New York
Arthur Klein
America
Klein
Labor
AFL
CIO
Tobin
Truman
Johnny Gibson
Congress
Buffalo
Editor's Notebook VA School Job Goes to House
The VA education program for GI students faces budgetary and contract issues as lawmakers weigh using federal funds for college payments. Arguments stress keeping federal money for student costs without creating state excess, while VA funding could shift future contracts. Marvin Hall links Austin revenue bonds to fire insurance credits and city services, noting how improved utilities affect premiums and potential savings up to large sums.
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Appropriations Committee
Veterans Administration
A&m College
Marvin Hall
Austin
Hall
Questions and Answers Q Are the fingerprints of identical twins alike
Authorities who have studied the characteristics of twins report that the fingerprints of identical twins are similar but not so much alike as to baffle an expert. The weather question notes March winds are colder due to temperature humidity and sun shine. The term simple life traces to Charles Wagner and Theodore Roosevelt. Jerusalem of Jesus largely buried. some foundations traceable. Humans are about three quarters fluid. April Fool day origin linked to 18th century practices. Ember days are fasting and prayer days observed since 597 Britain and defined by 1009 and 1095 councils.
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Weather Bureau
Britain
Benham
Placentia
State Department
Lucius D. Clay
Germany
Berlin
Schumann
Washington
Clav
Russia
Clay
Robert Murphy
Murphy
Malik
Phillip Jessup
New York
Jessup
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Amateur Photography Guide by Wedderburn Offered
The booklet “Amateur Photography” by Alexander J. Wedderburn explains in plain language how to take expose develop print and mount photographs. It is an illustrated authoritative guide valuable for every camera owner. Send 25 cents to Austin American Information Bureau Washington DC.
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Alexander J. Wedderburn
Austin
American Information Bureau
Eye Street
N. E
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D. C
Senate Delays Peron's Medal to Gen Vaughan
In Washington Senator Ray Baldwin moves to block the Peron medal for Major General Harry Vaughan amid constitutional questions. Vaughan’s acceptance and reception of the medal sparked diplomatic contention as Britain’s awardees faced delays and State Department concerns.
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Senate
Peron
Vaughan
Ray Baldwin
Connecticut
Supreme Court
Truman
Harry Vaughan
Argentina
Baldwin
United States
Congress
Senate Armed Services Committee
State Department
Latin America
White House
South America
Broadway notes and foreign decorations stir Senate
Winchell On Broadway reports the State Department holds 100 plus foreign decorations for US citizens with 12 deemed non controversial sent to the Senate armed services committee for approval. Bald win objects to considering awards in dribbles pushing to settle policy first.
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State Department
Senate Armed Services Committee
Vaughan
Baldwin
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