Lawmakers Solve Problems At Austin in Session Reports
In Austin Texas lawmakers push general educational appropriation bills and tax measures. The House passed a general education appropriation of 10.4 million dollars with a 1.4 million dollar cut while the Senate approved a gasoline tax substitution aimed at wholesale dealers and all gasoline. Debate covered Patman and Wood bills, fiscal reductions, and conference committee actions on judiciary and miscellaneous claims.
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Senate
Texas
Patman House
Benatora Fairchild
Stuart
Cousins
Patman
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Insurance Department
Thureday
Pope
R. M. Johnston
Houston
United States
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Quinn Ant
Pat Harrison
Mississippi
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Teer
Quaid
Bonham
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Rice
Greer
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Will Jameon
Moore
Logan
Stroder
Fugler
Beazley
Judiciary
Baldwin
Tuseday
Henderson
Carpenter
Turner
Price
Price House
Seagler
Stewart (Edwards
Groga
Neff Signs Eight Bills in Final Texas Session Actions
Governor Neff signed eight bills, vetoed seven, and left seven more laws in the books after the second called Texas legislative session. Key measures include the Thomas electrocution act replacing hanging, effective 90 days after adjournment, and the hiveaky act to curb stock and bond fraud. Also approved were a banking department creation, package limits, disabled veteran aid, and a state plant breed examiner board. The Burkett bill to add an eleventh court of civil appeals at Eastland was vetoed for already having too many courts.
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Austin
Tex
Neff Monday
Burkett
Eleventh Court of Civil Appeals
Eastland
Courts of
Texas Schools Need 6 Million for Two-Year Plan
Austin notes State Superintendent M N Marre urges a minimum 6 million dollar appropriation to bolster the public school fund for two years. He cites constitutional provisions on revenue from occupation and poll taxes and argues for a per capita funding of 13 dollars to sustain six months of school terms with sufficient salary levels for teachers.
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Austin
Tex
M. N. Marre
State Board of Education
Fungus Disease Threatens South Texas Melon Crop
The San Antonio agricultural department warns that anthracnose, a fungal disease, threatens South Texas melons. It causes curling leaves brown spots and misshapen fruit, and spreads via windborne spores. Fields previously infected should not be replanted with melons next year. Working in damp fields may spread the disease.
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San Antonio
Tex
Agricultural Department
San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
C. H. Alford
Oil Promoters Plead Guilty in Fort Worth Case
J. W. Hog Creek Caruth and L. G. Reynolds Jr. pleaded guilty to using the mails to defraud in promotion of oil companies, marking a second government victory in the campaign against fraudulent oil promoters in Fort Worth Texas.
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Fort Worth
Tex
J. W
Hog Creek) Caruth
L. G. Reynolds, Jr
Not a Bad Explanation
Donald watched me plant radishes lettuce and other garden seeds. Later his mother asked what I planted and he replied she planted a lot to eat seed.
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Donald
Chicago Tribune
Why Take Laxatives 12
Pills and salts give temporary relief but risk permanent injury says a medical authority. Najol offers a natural lubrication to keep waste moving and promote regular bowel movements without gripping. Used in reading hospitals and available from your druggist today.
Newark Post Office Distribution Record Cited by Postmaster General
The Newark New Jersey post office handles about 800000 pieces of mail daily. Postmaster General Harry S. New calls the record typical of national postal care and efficiency. The minimum distribution efficiency is 98 percent. London exports candles worth about 4000000 dollars annually.
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Newark
N. J
Harry
London
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