Secret vote parity talks begin as conferees meet
The first meeting of House and Senate conferees on the secret ballot bill is set for Thursday. Rep W O Reed of Dallas chairs the House group and Sen Keith Kelly of Fort Worth leads the Senate side. Reed said the erroneous Senate amendment to the wrong section will be corrected and no major differences remain. The bill originally allowed a voter to keep a numbered stub. the Senate version requires the voter to sign the back of the stub and place it in a separate box. Some members discussed sealing the stub box before handing it to the district clerk, but that step was deemed unnecessary since stubs could only be compared during election hours in public view. Currently the box is sealed in advance by the district clerk and cannot be opened after an election except by court order.
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Low Water Bridge Cost Tallies Reach $128 043
The low water bridge across the Colorado River near Tom Miller Dam is on track for summer completion and has cost the city and county $128,043.82. City Manager Guston Morgan and County Auditor J A Berger released a May 10 statement noting city payments of $46,469.86 and $17,552 due. Financing is split 50 50.
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Home's Audit Draws Praise
State Auditor Cavness praised Corsicana State Orphans Home for sound accounting and proper use of state cars in a 16 month audit through Jan 1. He noted two criticisms: mail handling by staff and inadequate records for pay patients, while most children have guardians unable to cover support costs.
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American Legion Chief Brown Plans Texas Visit
National American Legion commander Perry Brown will tour Texas this week visiting two Legion meetings in the Lower Rio Grande Valley and Dallas. State commander William McCraw announced the trip. Brown will address Valley post members and, with former national commander Alvin M. Owsley, present a Henry D. Lindsley plaque to Dallas. Senator Rogers Kelley of Edinburg was set to attend the Valley event and introduce Brown.
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Giles Slams Officials For Seeking Tidelands Compromise
Giles accuses state officials of eager to compromise with federal government over tidelands after Supreme Court allowed a federal suit against Texas and Louisiana. He says such talk betrays school children's legal heritage and warns it could cost Texas. Lieutenant Governor Shivers is cited as endorsing compromise in Washington.
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Austin Milk Use Hits 13 510 Gallons
Austin saw a new milk consumption peak with 13 510 gallons used daily over the past month as H E Hargis reports. The average daily consumption between April 15 and May 15 ran about 13 510 gallons while production stood near 14 000 gallons.
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Senate Blocks Burnet Municipal Telephone Move
The Texas Senate rejected a motion to suspend rules and advance Burnet's bid to operate its own telephone exchange. Proponents argued the town would gain modernized service and bond authority to update a worn system, while opponents framed it as an opening for municipal ownership.
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County Crowded Courthouse Spurs Space Search
Travis County Commission considers expanding use of the courthouse as a housing problem grows. Plans discussed include creating space for a county law library and other services as every corner is occupied. Charles Caldwell proposes moving welfare offices elsewhere if a suitable site is found.
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