Redistricting Bills Move Through Texas Legislature
In Austin on February 14 key bills faced subcommittee reviews as redistricting efforts stalled. Sen Searcy Bracewell proposed adding a district to Harris County while Sen William Fly urged a statewide redraw. both plans reflect long-standing district boundaries since 1933. The day also saw votes on a water conservation constitutional amendment and a $200 million water revolving fund proposal, plus changes to probation and juvenile offense statutes and a study on advertising state advantages abroad.
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Houston
Tlaris County
Wiliam Fly
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Senate Jurisprudence Committee
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Water Conservation Committee
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Joe Leo Hensiew
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Restriction on Pensions Passed
AUSTIN Feb 14 House passage of a bill restricting the application of the San Antonio fire and police pension system was achieved unanimously. The measure, sponsored by Sen Henry Gonwilex, aims to conserve pension funds for their intended purpose and now awaits the Governor's signature.
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Henry Gonwilex
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Medical Branch Hearing Delayed to Next Monday
Austin Feb 14 The hearing scheduled for Wednesday on the American College in San Antonio case was delayed to next Monday at 4 pm as officials reassess procedural details and coordinate with involved parties.
Preacher McNeal Indicted for Child Exposure
Grand jury charges Rev. D. C. McNeal, 48, of 18 Kansas, with a crime alleged at his home on August 1 1955. The complaint states a mother cared for her child at the McNeals home while she worked nights at a Fredericksburg lounge, with $20 weekly payment.
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D. C. McNeal
Kansas
Contract Probe Goes On
Washington February 14.Sen. McClellan said his subcommittee has not closed its investigation of large military contracts awarded to firms headed by Mrs Claire Wynn Ross and by her brother H D Wynn. The Senate investigations panel questioned Ross for four hours behind closed doors but did not disclose what was said. The probe focuses on contracts valued in the millions awarded by military services to the firms in Knoxville Tennessee.
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Knoxville
Vaccine Reported To Protect Against Encephalitis
Baltimora February 14 Johns Hopkins scientist Dr Winston H Price says a new vaccine protects man from several forms of encephalitis. The developer announced the breakthrough today detailing its potential to guard against multiple strains.
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Johns Hopkins
Winston H. Price
Texas city fire and police bills advance in study subcommittees
Austin lawmakers push civil service reform bills forging a day off policy and minimum wage in San Antonio and related cities. Proponents argue better pay and working conditions while opponents claim loss of local self-government. City officials from multiple cities join in the debate as firefighters and officers defend the measures.
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Long German Walkout Ends Strike Tension at Kiel Meet
Kiel Germany February 14 4 West Germany longest post strikes end after 16 weeks. Shipyard protests along the coast began Oct. 24 prompting a compromise proposal accepted by the State Employers Association. Lodge member Tre on Tongg since May 21 1908 marked a historic end to the labor action.
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