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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1940
Page
10
A proposed constitutional amendment Section 20b adds that appointive municipal offices under Civil Service follow Civil Service duration rules, not two year limits. Election set for November 1949 with for against ballots and a $5000 appropriation for publication and election expenses.
A joint resolution proposes amending Article V to allow direct appeal to the Texas Supreme Court from injunction orders on constitutional questions or administrative orders. It calls for voter submission at the November 1940 general election and assigns $10 000 for publication and election expenses.
The fragment references a Frederick based publishing entity and a topic labeled Aacing Machine Ribpons. Readable details are limited but imply a local industry note or brief about a publication or project tied to a Frederick area organization.
A joint resolution proposes adding Section 9A to Article 8 of the Texas Constitution. It would allow Red River County to levy up to 25 cents per $100 valuation for up to 15 years to refund outstanding General Fund warrants by issuing bonds. Election details require a countywide vote and a $5,000 deposit with the State Treasurer to cover expenses.
The page lists numerous results from a large fair or show. Winners and placings span ram and ewe classes, Rambouillet types, graded sheep, hogs, and cattle, with consignors including Brown & Price, H Lohman & Son, and Wimberly firms. Fruit vegetables and home products prizes are noted with multiple exhibitors from Blanco, Fredericksburg, Kerrville, and surrounding towns.
The proposal would amend Section 26 of Article IV to require the Secretary of State to appoint Notaries Public by county. It provides for a special election on November 5, 1940, funding of $10,000 for publication and election costs, and directs the Governor to issue required proclamations.
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