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Texas governor fights highway suit and fallout over pardons
The Texas governor clashed with Attorney General over highway commission litigation seeking forfeiture of the American Road Company charter and $600,000 in alleged profits. Commissioners Lanham and Burkett resigned amid accusations of noncompetitive contracts. Ferguson comments suggest broader political strife as Amon Carter faces a sharp rebuke after a Fort Worth gathering.
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Texas
Lanham
Highway Commission
Miriam Ferguson
Road Company
Lamham
Texas Au Revoir
American Road Company
Burkett
Telegram
Telephone
Hoffman Construction Company
James E. Ferguson
Fergusons
Ferguson
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Amon Carter
College Station
State A. & M. College
University of Texas
Carter
A. & M. College
Dan Moody
Fort Worth