Baytown Fights To Approve Freeway Bond Funds For 217 Million
Harris County seeks 15 million to buy rights of way for a Baytown Pasadena Gulf Freeway link and to spur a 17 million state allocation. State Highway Commission warns Harris must act or lose funds while Dallas County vies for the money. Supporters press for a decisive vote amid a tense county showdown.
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Candidate Wilson Runs On Basis Of His Qualification
Wilson campaigns on his proven record as Dallas district attorney and former assistant attorney general, arguing he is the best qualified lawyer to be Texas attorney general. He cites enforcement of the law without fear or favor and a broad service record across state offices.
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Daniel Praised For Work To Raise Old Age Benefits
Senator Price Daniel of Texas gained praise from Elmer Lee Todd of the Texas United Pension Association for sponsoring a successful congressional amendment that adds 3 to old age pension checks starting Oct 1. The piece notes Daniel’s push for a state cost of living increase and urges voters to turnout, highlighting support shifts and Daniel’s pledge to pursue reforms and drought relief.
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Clark Seeks Baker Backing In Baytown Campaign
James A. Clark announced to Baytown residents that he has secured potential support from Roland A. Baker, a former primary third place candidate with local vote share. Clark pledges a hard line on state governance, crime penalties, and mental health reform, stressing his accessibility and service to all citizens. He noted his ties to legal groups, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Baptist Church, with his family residing at 6280 Leighton Road in Houston.
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Harris County Polio Cases Dip. Vaccination Urged
Harris County reports 168 polio cases through August 15 1956 down from 209 for the same period in 1955 yet an alarming rise in paralytic cases 103 this year vs 65 non paralytic 123 last year Health chief Speed notes limited vaccine coverage and urges everyone to take the Salk shots before the polio season ends
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Veteran Judge Johnson Promotes Full-Time Bench in 80th District
Judge Byron Johnson running against Judge Roy Campbell in Harris County runoff for the 80th District Court. He cites 25 years in Houston practice with a focus on civil matters and argues for a full-time working judge to handle growth in litigation. He notes retirement benefits and court expenses totaling substantial sums and calls for equal burden sharing to justify courthouse costs. Scientists say the average person moves 8 to 60 times during a night’s sleep.
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