Texas University Battle Over Governance and Governor Ferguson
The piece argues Governor Ferguson overstepped by targeting the University of Texas Board of Regents and faculty, seeks to seize control via veto threats and misused appropriations. It claims the 1912 constitutional provision already protects a first class public university free from political interference, and urges Texans to assess the dispute and defend academic independence.
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Ferguson
University of Texas
Regen Sry
Texas
Eos
Senate
Hoth
Senat
Supreme Cout
Peardt
Verguson
The
Universit
Regents
Dr. Battle
Insqie
Kerguson
University
University of the First
Cobelaxs
Board of Regents
Tom Po
Austin
Democratic Legislawra
Vany
What It Would Mean To Close The University
The text argues that closing the University would destroy an established Texas institution from 1839 to 1876, harming thousands of students, teachers, and families. It warns that removing the university would push educated Texans to migrate north, deprive many of education, and punish faculty, risking long term damage to Texas schools and reputation.
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Tex
Sons and Daughters of
Texas
Ferguson
Orlers
Closing the University in Texas during a national crisis
The piece argues Governor Ferguson should not veto University funding as Texas supports wartime training and research. It emphasizes UT Texas contributions to nursing training, engineering for fortifications, air power, Red Cross work, and defense labs. It cites charges against UT and defends the University. It calls for investigation and notes UT’s role in national service and education in wartime.
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University of ‘Texas
Han Hs Ag
Board of Hope
Board of Kerens
The
Unie
Ghent
Senate University
Hhe University
Senate
Gar Vinson
Buscain
Board of Regents
Navy Council of
Mies
Texas
Ferguhrough
France
Russia
Ferguson
Fergus
Sena
Invsesuer University
Nis
University and Citizens Committees Names List
The fragment lists university and citizens committees with members from Dallas Fort Worth El Paso Waco Galveston and other Texas cities. Names include D. Ardrey, W. Hogg, Jones, Grace Prather, Charle K. Lee, Marion Levy, Mab Gannon, Carl ton, Clara Driscoll Sevier, J. Kemp Wichita Falls H. B. Marsh Tyler N. B. Morris Palestine and others.
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Dallas
D. Ardrey
Will C. Hogg
Houston
W. D. Jones
Leavell
el Paso
Hobart Key
Marshall
Grace Prather
Waco
B. P. Bailey
Paris
Frank Ryburn
Amarillo
O. Terrell
San Antonio
Chas. K. Lee
Fort Worth
Marion Levy
Gaveston M. Gannon
Galveston
M. McMahon
Bonham
A Carlton
E. E. Bewley
Rawnie Aldrecg
Dudley K. Woodard
Austin
W.W. W. Woodson
Wico
Universit
Clara Driscoll Sevier
J. A. Kemp
Wichita Falls
H. B. Marsh
Tyler
N. B. Morris
Palestine
W. S. West
Btownsville
Chalmers W. Hutchinson
Rebecca J. F Tin. Fisher
Aue
Bethmann-Hollweg Holds Whip as Germany Faces Expansion Debate
Zurich July 1 Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg maintains control amid internal German disturbances. Reports say coalition minsters may form to steer war aims toward defense of freedom and territorial integrity, with opposition threatening a Reichstag vote on new credits. The scene foreshadows debates on pacific and expansionist goals as Catholic consents shape possible supports and universal suffrage moves loom in the fall. A separate note mentions a murder arrest involving a negro and clues tied to Austro dealers.
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Zurich
von Bethmann-wegsti
Germany
Bach
Reichstag
Ec —Eraverger
Virginia resists Prarivant reference to Declaration author
A fragment notes a reference to the author of the Declaration of Religious Freedom in Virginia. The passage mentions Br. University of Virginia and ties to religious liberty aims. Further readable details are sparse in the clipping.
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Averr
Virginia
University OF Virginia
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