Don’t Scrap or Amend Texas Constitution, Editor Board Says
The Dallas News editorial argues against scrapping the 1876 Texas Constitution and urges careful amendment instead. It notes repeated amendments have swollen the document and many reforms can be achieved without scrapping, preserving sound provisions like the permanent school fund and pay-as-you-go while improving clarity.
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Dallas
Texas
Senate State Affairs Committee
Dorsey Hardeman
San Angelo
Sen. Hardeman
Bruce Reagan
Corpus Christi
Hardeman
Dallas-Fort Worth
Houston
Sen
Revising Texas Constitution is Needed, Editor argues
Sam Logan urges readers to distinguish Texas State Constitution from the U.S. one and says Texas has 163 amendments, 15 added last year. He notes 1876 origins, post Civil War resentment, and argues the document fails modern needs despite promoting tourism and limiting carpetbaggers.
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Texas
United States
Texas Constitutional
Duffau Homecoming Weekend Set With Meal And Events
The Duffau Homecoming will be held on Saturday June 10 with an evening meal at 7 p.m. Sandwiches and cold drinks will be available all day as a cordial invitation goes out to interested residents to attend.
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Hico News Review
Drowning in Bosque River Claims 8-Year-Old Linda Bates
Linda Lou Bates eight year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Bates drowned in the Bosque River near the north by pass bridge. She waded with her 11 year old brother Terry Lee and neighbor John Scarborough eight when she slipped into deep water. In another item pecan growers plan Johnson County association and a potential county pecan show and bake show. Beef Cattle Short Course set at Oglesby High School June 12 through 15 with guest W W Bill Holtapple. Glen Rose Scholarship Fund receives $1000 from West Texas foundation led by Red Roden and Boyd Laughlin of Midland to fund valedictorian and five $150 scholarships plus three $50 awards from $150 in $1 contributions. Valley Mills Riding Club posted at Heart O Texas Horse Show on Saturday June 3. Cutting horse event at Bend Texas June 10 with headquarters and entries closing at noon. Show starts 1 pm with Youth and Novice Cutting and NCHA Open Cuttings.
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Linda Lou Bates
Richard Bates
Bosque River
North By-Pass Bridge
Terry Lee
John Scarborough
Glen Rose
Charles Gibbs
Glen Rose Reporter
West Texas Foundation
Bill
Red’’ Roden
Boyd Laughlin
Midland
Glen Rose High School
Valley Mills Riding Club
Heart O’ Texas
Bend
Texas
NCHA
National Cutting Horse Association
Congressional budget control and secrecy criticized by Bob Poage
In a Washington Views column Congressman Bob Poage criticizes the Appropriations Committee for secret processes and overbearing rules. He warns that many funds are set without public votes and that agencies face nonbinding but controlling directives. He cites dog and cat licensing and fiscal vetoes as examples.
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House
Departments of State, Justice and Commerce
Agriculture Department
Appropriations Committee
Congress
A Glance at Past Events From The Clifton Record
A look back twenty years to June 6 1947 notes A G Gilliam receiving a plaque among top Goodrich dealers in Waco. Local ladies hosted Public Service Co employees for Ora Belle Hampe and Calvert Helms with a Can Shower invitation. Polly Pigtails Club held two May gatherings hosted by Joyce Forson Janice Forson Elizabeth Dietiker.
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A. G. Gilliam
Goodrich
Waco
Cecil Coston
W. D. Nuckols
Clint Hennig
Community Public Service Co
Ora Belle Hampe
Calvert Helms
Polly Pigtails Club
Joyce
Janice Forson
Elizabeth Dietiker
Wisdom in Handling Matters and Trust in the Lord
A biblical adage notes that wise handling of affairs leads to good outcomes and true happiness comes to those who trust in the Lord. The verse from Proverbs 16 20 emphasizes prudence, faith, and blessing.
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Bosque County
Sam D. Logan, Jr
Ruth Reierson
Evelyn Harvey
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Coryell
Hamilton Counties
Whitney Messenger
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Whitney High School
Lions Club
Jodie Cross
the West News
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Texas Department of Public Safety
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Hillsboro
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Lucille Coffey
Frank Schmeling
Bond’s Alley
Straley Alsup
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Athens
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East Main
Blackwell, Oklo
Stephenville
Empire-Tribune
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Johnson County
Crawford Sun
Oglesby High School
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Washington
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