Two proposed constitutional amendments on county civil service and pensions
The ballot includes Amendment No 1 to authorize the Legislature to create county civil service systems by local vote in counties with 75 000 or more residents. A second amendment would establish a statewide retirement and disability pension system for appointive county officials and employees, subject to local approval, with administration by the state retirement body.
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the Coun
Austin
West Germany's Future Pondered
The United States Britain and France are exploring letting West Germany join specialized international agencies and possibly the United Nations. A working party agreed Sept 15 to study the issue, with the goal of early and extensive participation by West Germany in international bodies.
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Washington
State Department
United States
Britain
France
Lincoln White
Webb
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West Germany
United Nations
Old man jailed for liquor sale in wet area
County Attorney Perry Jones argues pensions are too small. An aged pensioner faced in County Court-at-Law for selling liquor without a license and pleaded guilty, receiving one day in jail. Jones suggested the man sought extra change.
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Perry Jones
Jones
Gl Shot Fatally In Houston Home
A 38 year old soldier on leave from Albuquerque was found fatally shot in a Houston home. Sergeant Leo Miller was discovered in a bedroom with a single bullet wound to the temple. He had planned to return to New Mexico after the weekend visit. Police awaiting an inquest by Justice Tom Maes.
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Houston
Albuquerque
N. M
Leo Miller
Evelyn Miller
Police Fire Appeal Over Sick Leave And Longevity Pay
The City of Austin and police and fire department members appealed a trial court ruling on sick leave accrual dates and longevity payments. Oral arguments were waived, case submitted by written briefs. dispute centers on start dates for sick leave and whether longevity should be added to salaries or minimum schedule.
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City of Austin
Third Court of Civil Appeals
Bob Burns
126Th District Court
Jack Roberts
Roberts
Blind Girl Slugged By Heartless Thief For Purse of $60
In St Paul Minnesota a thief targeting two blind girls from the local home for the blind demanded if they could see then struck Miss Ethel Bode and robbed her of $60. Miss Marcella Carlson fled after colliding with a tree but both escaped with only minor injuries.
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ST. Paul
Minn
Ethel Bode
Marcella Carlson
Senate shelves bill to speed middle price homes
The Senate on Wednesday night shelved a bill to spur construction of moderately priced homes, postponing action until next year. A quick resolution to extend the federal home loan insurance program was approved by voice vote, while the House had already passed a broader measure.
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Senate
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Senate Banking Committee
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