Texas Joint Resolution Proposes Voting and Jury Amendments
Constitutional amendments propose to limit military voting to the voter's county of residence, repeal poll tax waivers for war service, and add female jurors. It also includes a third resolution to allow state agreements with the federal government for Social Security coverage for proprietary subdivision employees.
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Texas
United States Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Air Force
United States
Endorsement urged for Shivers and Dallas fair day vote
A reader urges continued Republican support for Allan Shivers in Texas while backing water conservation efforts and a long sports spat with Oklahoma. The note calls for voters to back Shivers at the Aug 28 election and mentions runoffs for county judge Love Kimbrough Arch Gainer, sheriff J P Williamson Luke Vogel, and tax assessor John Guice Wayne Spiller.
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Yarborough
Texas
Washington
Allan Shivers
Union
Dallas
Texas Longhorns
Oklahoma Sooners
McCulloch
Love Kimbrough
Arch Gainer
J. P. Williamson
Luke Vogel
John Guice
Wayne Spiller
Texas Amendment Ballot Text on Social Security Coverage
Voter instructions from a 1954 Texas ballot explain a constitutional amendment proposing state and federal agreements to obtain Social Security coverage for proprietary employees of political subdivisions. It details how voters should indicate support or opposition, including machine voting where applicable, and notes the Governor shall issue the proclamation for the amendment.
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HOUSE
SOINT
State of Texas
Senate
Texas Senate Joint Resolution on Legislative Salary and Per Diem
Senate Joint Resolution No 5 proposes amending Texas Constitution sections to fix governor and top official salaries by Legislature and set per diem for legislators at 25 dollars for 120 days, with submission to voters and gubernatorial proclamation. It details Governor salary determination and states attorney general term length and representation in Supreme Court cases.
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Brady Standard Announces Democratic Run-Off Primary
The Brady Standard announces political announcements authorized for the Democratic Run-Off Primary Election set for Saturday, August 28.
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Brady Standard
Texas Seeks Amendments on Building Fund and Salaries
Senate Joint Resolution No 19 proposes creating a State Building Commission and Fund, transferring Confederate pensions, funding memorials, and setting building use rules. It also fixes legislative per diem at 25 dollars for 120 days and requires voter approval in November 1954.
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State of Texas
State Building Commission
State Building Fund
Confederate Pension Fund
State OF
Texas
Refrigerator repair services for all makes offered
A local advertisement states they service domestic and commercial refrigerators of all makes with reliable service and quick response, inviting customers to call 2292 for assistance.
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Luke) Vogel
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