Youth Council Plan Withdrawn For Revisions
The Senate debate on Representative Pearce Johnson's youth development council bill stalled as Senator Ashley withdrew it for amendments after Lt. Gov. Shivers suggested removing salaried board members. Gov Beauford Jester's proposal aims to place reform school supervision under the council and extend youth conservation programs with executive officers at $7,000 yearly.
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Tuesday Hearing Set for Vets Bills
A Tuesday hearing will consider three major veterans measures in the Texas legislature. Proposals include state loan funds for veteran entrepreneurs, a veteran bonus, and a constitutional amendment enabling state credit to buy state land. Also under review is a bill exempting law graduates from bar examinations and a bill ensuring National Guard members receive regular pay from employers during training active service.
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Five New Flare Gas Trials Set Across Texas Fields
The state filed five more suits to end gas flaring in oil production with trial dates listed from May 12 to July 19 across fields including Tijerina-Canales, Slaughter, Fullerton, Magnet-Withers, and North Withers. Assistant AG C. K. Richards said hearings will be sought on seven additional cases, as the state seeks to enforce Railroad Commission flare orders after prior appellate wins.
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No Charges Filed In Prodding Veniceman
District Attorney Bob Long said no prosecution will be pursued against an Austin citizen who prodded a juror during the selection for J. R. Davis Sr. murder trial. He cited a Texas loophole that penalties apply only after jurors are empaneled. Juror C. A. Dye said a friend urged him to seek juror status, but Dye was not empaneled and Davis was later acquitted.
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Bob Long
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Solon Hopes for Drivers' Liability Bill Progress
Representative Jake Aynesworth of Waco said on Thursday he still hopes to pass the Senate approved drivers license bill. The measure, sponsored by Senator G. C. Morris of Greenville, sat on the unfinished House calendar amid a special noncontroversial bill agenda. It would require motorists to pay for property damage in crashes or lose their permits, aiming to force uninsured drivers to carry liability coverage.
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Waco
G. C. Morris
Greenville
House Panel Approves Blanket Pay Hike for County Employes
The Texas House committee on counties advanced a bill to grant a 25 percent pay rise for county officials and 35 percent for county employees. Rep. Cecil Storey warned he might floor-amend to prevent commissioners from raising their own salaries. The measure targets fee-based and salaried officials alike and ties increases to the 1948 maximum.
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Austin
Barber Examiners Funds Use Approved in Texas Legislature
The Texas House approved a bill by Rep. Pearce Johnson of Austin to authorize the State Board of Barber Examiners to use $15,000 of its own funds for operating expenses through August 31, the end of the biennium, with no new funds from outside sources.
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Austin
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Bill names Gilchrist head of cotton research project
The agriculture committee discussed a bill sponsored by Senator George Moffett to create a new cotton research institute aiding Texas growers. The plan would place Gibb Gilchrist, Texas A&M chancellor, in charge of studies at Texas A&M University the University of Texas and Texas Tech.
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