Judicial Reform Bill Passes in Texas After Long Filibuster
In Austin, after 13 hours of debate, the Texas Senate approved a judicial reform bill on a voice vote at 3:30 a.m. It introduces 102 possible civil verdicts based on fault, replaces contributory negligence with comparative negligence, and directs the Texas Supreme Court to simplify special issue rules. Senator Henry Grover led the filibuster against the measure.
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Democratic senators urge firm withdrawal date from Vietnam
In a nationwide broadcast, six Democratic senators led by Lawrence F. O’Brien demand Nixon set a firm timetable for total U.S. troop withdrawal, while stressing prisoners must not be abandoned if talks fail. Senator Henry Jackson alone opposed a mandated deadline.
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Fewer Migrant Jobs Forecast Across States
Several states report a drop in migrant labor opportunities for 1971 due to mechanization and economic downturn. Texas Employment Commission urges workers to check in advance to learn where jobs exist, wages, and living conditions before leaving Texas. Local TEC office listed in Pecos at 1008 West Third Street.
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School Menu Highlights Include Chili Dogs and Fries
Menu lists chili dogs French fries combination salad fruit and ice cream and milk. The note adds a quip about people with refrigerators stocked with cold mashed turnips not being bothered by drop in guests often.
Public figures call for term limits and memoir translations
Former Secretary of State Dean Rusk urges eight year limits for top officials including FBI and CIA leaders. Albert Speer says Hebrew translation of his memoirs funds a youth group, Action Sign of Atonement, with projects in several countries. Edgar D Mitchell dons suit to diagnose moon mission glove issue. NASCAR to require left side window screens for all cars from May 1 1971 across all divisions.
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Liquor Option Elections Slated May 18
The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission will issue mixed drink licenses after the May 18 local option vote. Chairman Tom Gordon said paperwork will be ready by canvass day and applications will be processed promptly once counties certify adoption. Issuance may begin two to three weeks after the election, depending on application volume and eligibility checks.
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