Daniel Calls For Changes In Election Laws
Texas Attorney General General Price Daniel urged reform to empower the attorney general to investigate and prosecute election irregularities. He cited the Duval County write-in controversy and called for a complete revision of outmoded election laws before the next election. He noted current laws rely on local action and leave contests and prosecutions to local officials. He urged attention to a bill defeated last session and urged its pursuit by the 52nd Legislature.
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State Employees Look Forward To Long Holiday
The Monday Christmas and New Year holidays give state departments a long period off. Many plan to close Friday noon December 22 and reopen Tuesday January 2, totaling 10 1 2 days off but 6 1 2 actual days off. Some departments will operate with skeleton staffs Christmas week while others like Public Safety continue limited duties on holidays. Department heads decide calendar details aside from Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
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Farmer Crushed to Death in Barn Wall Incident
Oklahoma farmer W. E. Glass, 37, was crushed to death near Wichita Falls when a large concrete slab toppled during barn razing. The fatal accident occurred Monday and is being investigated.
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State agencies authorized to maintain Washington lobbyist
Attorney General Price Daniel’s office informed Comptroller Robert Calvert that state departments may retain a Washington lobbyist and fund his salary and expenses. The Railroad Commission may use publication sale proceeds for postage and books, but must deposit them with the State Treasury alongside its $16,000 annual appropriation.
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Cooper and Wife Resolve Rift to Meet in New York
Hollywood star Gary Cooper said a misunderstanding with his wife is settled and he will join them and their 14 year old daughter Maria in New York after completing his current movie role in about 10 days.
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