King Plan aims to curb liquor in Texas Assembly
Texas lawmakers debate enforcement of Prohibition laws led by Rep. A H King of Throckmorton. The King Plan calls for repeal of the search and seizure law and stricter liquor prescription limits to reduce abuse, with funding from liquor permit fees to hire enforcers. He cautions constitutional hurdles and notes session insiders eye perks.
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A. H. King
Throckmorton
Texas
King
Rep. King
State Comptroller’s Department
Sam Houston Terrell
Rep
Anti evolution bill eyed in 41st Legislature
The piece notes a renewed push for an anti evolution bill in the 41st Legislature. It cites Tennessee’s existing law and Arkansas’ recent passage as context, suggesting the Arkansas law could trigger a statewide rewrite of dictionaries and encyclopedias.
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Tennessee
Arkansas
Lawmakers Debate Eugenic Bills and Marriage Notice Reform
Mount Pleasant Baptist minister Rev J W Harper plans to introduce a eugenic bill in the Texas House. Despite support from some lawmakers the measure faces slim chances amid competing legislation and a highly educated Legislature. Other topics include a proposed 10 day notice for marriage licenses and a gubernatorial bid by a state official, with a note on prize awards by automobile magnate W C Durant.
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J. W. Harper
Mount Pleasant
Texas House
Abilene Veteran Runs for Senate Journal Clerk
Allen A. Heathington of Abilene, an overseas veteran and former County Superintendent of Haskell County, campaigns for Jour ney Clerk of the Senate. He attended Cleremont-Ferrand University in France, taught school, earned law credentials at the University of Texas, and worked in the Capitol to fund his studies. The role involves keeping the Senate journal and related duties.
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Allen A. Heathington
Abilene
Senate
Heathington
Cleremont-Ferrand University
France
Haskell
University of Texas
Capitol
Comptroller's Department
Student Night At First Baptist Church Highlights College Members
Sunday program at the First Baptist church featured college students in charge with high school ushers and music. Recognition was given to students currently attending, recent graduates, and all who have ever attended college and the institutions they attended.
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First Baptist Church
Early college speakers spotlight faith and study themes
A program featured student speakers addressing topics from home ties aiding college life to influences felt in college on faith. Don Slocomb of Texas A and M spoke on Home Ties That Help in College Life, Billie Newton of State University discussed Influences I Have Felt in College That Have Affected My Faith, Bernice Reese of Baylor on How College Has Wider Spiritual Horizon, Mary Ellen Jeter of CIA on Do College Students Check Their Religion, W B Breazeale of Baylor on The Strongest Christian Character I Have Met at College and His Influence on Me, and James Markham spoke on Why I Want to go to College.
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Don Slocomb
Texas A. & M
Billie Newton
State University
Bernice Reese
Baylor University
Mary Ellen Jeter
W. B. Breazeale
James Markham
J G Davis Hosts Brother B F Davis and Family
J G Davis welcomed his brother B F Davis and his family as guests last week, sharing time and hospitality in a small family gathering.
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J. G. Davis
B. F. Davis
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