Hale Claims Pledges For Speaker Of House
Rep. DeWitt Hale explains he has 76 pledges to become interim speaker when the Texas special session starts Tuesday. Hale says Rayford Price has 57 pledges and notes 10 undecided lean toward Hale. Death of Rep. Will L Smith reduces House to 149 members. The fight signals a quick session but may also become political.
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Strike Called in Ireland Cripples NI Services
Protestant extremists strike paralyzes Northern Ireland under direct rule. Communications transport and power are disrupted with looming food and water shortages. IRA regional command announces a four week truce in civilian targets but headquarters rapidly counters.
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International Drug Abuse Session Held
U S Attorney General designate Richard Kleindienst arrived in Mexico City for antidrug talks with Canadian and Mexican attorneys general. He refused to discuss the Senate investigation, called the marijuana report controversial, and asserted that legalization could not win five votes in Congress.
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Texas special session turns political as impeachment threat looms
Governor Preston Smith and Lt. Gov. debated a quick session to fund the May 6 primary and regulate highway billboards. A lawmaker pledged to file impeachment proceedings against Smith, signaling a contentious turn despite aims for a concise meeting.
Statewide Free Tuition Bill for Veterans at Colleges
A bill proposes waiving tuition for all veterans attending state supported colleges within the state. The measure aims to reduce higher education costs for former service members and increase VA education benefit access. Leaders push for passage this session to support veterans’ education.
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