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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1935
Page
8
State lawmakers propose an amendment to Article IV authorizing courts with original criminal jurisdiction to suspend sentences and place defendants on probation with a reimposition option. A special August 1935 election is ordered to vote on the measure with official proclamations and appropriations for publication and election expenses.
Texas Legislature proposes adding Section 61 b to the state constitution to create up to fifteen dollars monthly old age aid for citizens over sixty five who meet residency and conduct rules, with eligibility limited by criminal and institutional status and allowing federal aid under federal conditions. The amendment would require a confirmation vote at the August 1935 election.
The document outlines H J R No 48 proposing an amendment to Article XVI Section 1 of the Texas Constitution. It authorizes legislature to propose amendments in special sessions under defined conditions and sets the August 24 1935 election to ratify. It details ballot wording and a $5000 appropriation for the act.
Proposes a constitutional amendment authorizing the Legislature to permit temporary commitment of mentally ill persons not charged with a crime for treatment or observation without trial by jury. Section 1 would revise Section 15 of Article 1 to preserve the right to trial by jury while allowing such noncriminal commitments.
A joint resolution proposes amending Article 16 to add Section 61, mandating salary pay for district and county officers in counties of 20 000 or more, with the Commissioners Court set to decide salary or fee basis for precinct officers and smaller counties. The measure directs legislation to implement the salary system and calls for a special election on August 24, 1935.
The proposed amendment would abolish the fee system for paying district and county officers in counties with 20 000 or more residents and allow the Commissioners Court to decide compensation for smaller counties. Supporters would vote yes to salary or fee options. Governor to issue proclamation. $5000 appropriation for publication and election costs.
The document proposes amending Article XVI Section 20 to ban open saloons and grant the Legislature power to regulate intoxicating liquors and establish a state monopoly on distilled spirits. It sets local option votes to permit or prohibit sales, preserves favorable limits for beverages under 3.2 percent, and outlines election procedures and proclamations. The measure includes transitional provisions for counties with prior prohibitions and requires a statewide vote.
A joint resolution proposes amending Texas Constitution to furnish state adopted textbooks free to every school age child everywhere in the state. It details funding via revenue from occupation and poll taxes, ad valorem taxes, and the permanent school fund with distributions to counties and school districts to maintain free schools.
Text outlines August 1936 Texas ballot language for a proposed amendment to repeal statewide prohibition and allow local option. Voters favoring the amendment would mark FOR the Amendment to the State Constitution. Governor to issue effective provisions and an appropriation of eight thousand dollars for necessary purposes.
The document outlines the August 1935 statewide vote on two constitutional amendments to provide free text books and free text decks to schoolchildren. Voters will mark their choice by crossing out FOR or AGAINST for each amendment. The Governor must arrange publication and conduct the election under state law. Funding of up to $10,000 is authorized for publication and election expenses.
A Texas health report shows suicides fell after a peak in 1932 with 705 cases in 1934, while fatal accidents rose linked to motor vehicle use. Homicide numbers climbed from 576 in 1930 to 1,016 in 1934, marking a sharp five year increase amid fewer personal crisis reports.
Mr Damon Smith manager Fitzsimons Land and Cattle Co authorizes all hunters on the right of way between pastures to discontinue trespassing for their safety and to protect railroad property and Fitzsimons Ranch property.
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