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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1947
Page
11
The 50th Texas Legislature adjourned after a 144 day session. Of 1,335 bills acted, 481 passed, 854 died or were defeated. Nine constitutional amendments were proposed, one for August 3 special election and eight for November 1948. About 219 million dollars was appropriated, a two year peak.
Twenty three years ago in The Standard the Legislature approved a constitutional amendment for a 60 million building program for Texas universities. UT 10m A&M 5m and 45m for 14 other colleges. Campaigns organized by Dudley Woodward and groups like the Texas Teachers Association and American Legion. Governor Jester vetoed limited items while several bills faced vetoes and constitutional questions. Also notes on paroling reforms and labor mediation, plus memorials and local items.
A Texas bill to legalize a unit plan for oil field development, backed by the oil industry to pool leases and reduce wells, failed at the last minutes of the session. Opponents argued it would relax anti trust laws to favor producers and harm landowners.
The Legislature passed a bill creating a five man Veterans Affairs Commission but did not fund the proposed $25 million land fund for veterans. All state payment plans for veterans' bonds were left without action, ending any concrete decision on the issue.
A proposed constitutional amendment to lift the $35 million ceiling on state old-age assistance and aid to the needy blind and dependent children was defeated in the Senate after last minute lobbying by welfare agencies. House had approved the measure. Supporters argued the ceiling is too low given rising claimant numbers and expect checks to shrink further.
Doss Cyclones defeated Mutual Lumber Co in a thrilling 5 to 3 game at Seipp Diamond on Friday night June 6. Levy Rosenbusch, recently injured, shows improvement and will remain in hospital for weeks. Several local residents visited Doss for the game and events including a piano recital at Fredericksburg High and a Nehr Neffendorf wedding in Fredericksburg.
Moritz Electrical Works at 710 W San Antonio Street lists new electric ranges for sale. The advertisement highlights affordable pricing and available stock for immediate pickup or delivery.
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