Subdivision Law Part Ruled Invalid by Attorney General
The Texas AG invalidated parts of a subdivision approval law for within city limits and five miles out. The ruling voids the requirement to locate plats with respect to the original survey, while extending the law to small cities was upheld. Beaumont officials asked for interpretation, and the older filing statute remains in effect for out of city developments.
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American Capitol
Price Daniel Monday
Texas
Beaumont
Jep S. Fuller
Jefferson County
Austin Firm Cited for Hiring Handicapped
Modern Signs of Austin was among four Texas firms cited by the American Legion for employing physically handicapped veterans. The awards were announced by state Legion commander Joe Spurlock during National Employ the Handicapped Week proclaimed by President Truman and Governor Shivers. Ralph M. Campbell led Modern Signs in commendable service for veterans. The duPont Company of Orange was named outstanding employer, with P. E. Duke of Duke Electrical in San Antonio and Charles Stuckey of KVKM Radio Monahans also honored.
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American Capitol
Modern Signs of
Austin
Texas
American Legion
Joe Spurlock
State Legion
National
Truman
Allan Shivers
Ralph M. Campbell
Modern Signs
duPont Company
Orange
P. E. Duke
Duke Electrical Company
San Antonio
Charles Stuckey
KVKM
Monahans
New Electrophrenic Respiration Seen For Bulbar Polio
Harvard researchers developed an electrophrenic respiration device to stimulate the phrenic nerve to aid breathing in bulbar poliomyelitis patients. Gen James S Simmons described the portable sized equipment, noting limited quantities until next year.
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Houston
Harvard School of Public Health
Boston
Mass
James S. Simmons
Gen. Simmons
Tech
Harvard Public Health School
National Foundation For
Stanley Sarnoff
Department of Physiology
James Whittenberger
Education Board Meets Saturday In Mineral Wells
The expiring State Board of Education meets in Mineral Wells for its next-to-final session to resolve issues on textbook adoptions under a new multiple-list law. Debates focus on extending or renewing contracts, with three policy viewpoints amid the shift to an elective board and a controversial bid process authorized by Chairman Chessher.
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Education Board
Raymond Brooks
Capitol
Austin American
State Board of Education
C. C. Chessher
Junction
Gilmer-Aikin
R. B. Cousins Jr
Austin
Chessher
Price Daniel
Shepperd Appointed to State Board of Education
Gladewater attorney John Ben Shepperd was named to the State Board of Education to fill the remainder of Jack Binion’s term. The current board dissolves November 23 as the new board elected November 8 takes office. Binion left to pursue a seat on the elective board.
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American Capitol
John Ben Shepperd
Gladewater
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Monday
State Board of Education
Jack Binion
Binion
Shepperd
Beauford Jester
Shivers Inspecting Fleemosynary Units During Texas Visit
Governor Allan Shivers continued his self imposed inspection tour of eleemosynary institutions in Texas. He attended Big Spring Centennial parade and inspected the Big Spring State Hospital before heading to Austin. En route he spoke at Fort Worth for the Independent Petroleum Association of America convention opening.
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American Capitol
Allan Shivers
Big Spring
Big Spring State Hospital
Austin
West Texas
Shivers
Fort Worth
Independent Petroleum Association of America
Black magic listed at Library of Congress in dousing studies
Tree expert Martin L. Davey Jr. reports more than 500 publications on the subject of witching or dousing sticks are cataloged at the Library of Congress, highlighting a notable concentration of material on the practice.
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Kent
Ohio
Library of Congress
Martin L. Davey Jr
Teacher College Bond Bids Slated Tomorrow
The Board of Regents of Texas State Teacher Colleges will open bids at 10 am tomorrow on $5,690,000 in building bonds. These bonds represent the teachers colleges share of the 5 cent ad valorem building tax, now in its second year, with competition expected. Funds will support San Marcos Huntsville Nacogdoches Commerce Canyon and Alpine colleges for future construction replacing former separate appropriations.
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American Capitol
Board of Regents of Texas State Teacher Colleges
Teacher Colleges
Texas Tech
Texas State College For Women
College of Arts and Industries
University of Texas Board
West Texas State College
el Paso
Teacher College Regents
Capitol
Harris Campaigns in Austin During Capitol Tour
Senator Fred Harris of Dallas, an early lieutenant governor hopeful, conducted a handshaking tour of the Capitol in Austin on Monday, meeting lawmakers and supporters.
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Fred Harris
Austin
Dallas
Capitol
BC Headache Powders and Tablets Ad Bring Fast Relief
An advertisement promotes BC Headache Powders and Tablets offering fast relief for headaches neuralgia and minor muscular aches. It claims the combination of multiple active ingredients provides greater effect than individual components and notes tablet and powder forms with the same formula. Two tablets equal one powder and prices are given as 10 cents and 2 cents.
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Cardui
Ady
van Ay
Binswanger & CO
Brazos St
Rotel
Studebaker
America
Husky
LEO M. Black Motors
Brazos
Kercheville Motor CO
BE. Hutcheson
San Marcos, Texas
Norcross Greeting Cards
Norcross Kittens
Nashua
Jaquard
Bnd
Mens Gabardine
Teacher College
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