Shivers OKs Butler Invite For Democratic Governors Meet
Gov. Shivers will attend a May 4-5 meeting with National Democratic leaders after a letter from Party Chairman Paul Butler. The Texas governor, allied with Eisenhower in 1952, plans a formal acceptance and aims to boost state national ties and policy coordination ahead of 1956.
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Water Bond Bill Delayed for Public Hearing
A Texas House bill to allow San Antonio to refund water bonds is postponed two weeks for a public hearing. Rep. Stanley Barks Jr. and Rep. Banks push notice and access time, noting the measure would statewide apply while addressing local refunding needs.
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Georgetown Man Accuses Giles Of Veterans Land Scheme
A Georgetown real estate agent testified that former Land Commissioner Giles approved signing veterans for state land loans without their intent or ability to pay. Testimony tied the plan to Jackson and McClain, with checks totaling 3500 cited as payments for services to a veteran program.
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Redistricting Fails for Third Time in Texas Assembly
In Austin on March 22 the Texas House again blocked a constitutional amendment mandating district court redistricting, voting 95 to 13 short of the needed 100. Rep. Bell of San Antonio vows to drop the effort as Gov. Shivers faces opposition over tax measures and gas and cigarette tax proposals draw sharp criticism at a late-night news conference.
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WAC History Book Defends Women in Uniform
The army released a defense of women in uniform amid a slander campaign during World War II. The 800 page volume, part of the official history, notes enemy propaganda spread false claims of mass pregnancies and mass redeployments. It cites a German broadcast alleging 20 Wacs shipped home and a false figure ballooning to 250,000. The peak WAC strength in April 1945 neared 100,000.
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Annexation Faces Dump Woes on Solons
Texas lawmakers hear arguments on Rep Pool of Dallas bill to create an urban development board to decide annexations and city incorporations. Opponents warn the panel could halt growth while supporters say court appeal would safeguard due process. Houston city attorney Will Sears says it would kill annexation.
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Truck Tax Bill Stirs Texas Legislature Row
In Austin on March 22 representatives from rail and trucking groups clashed as the House Revenue and Taxation Committee examined a bill to impose a ten mile tax on trucks over 13,000 pounds. The plan would base the levy on total weight and miles driven, with farm and government vehicles exempt. The hearing ran until midnight before the measure moved to subcommittee.
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Change in Election Bill Shifts Texas Primary Dates
In Austin on March 22 Rep Marshall Bell sponsored an amendment to the Texas election code to move the first primary to the fourth Saturday in May and the second to the fourth Saturday in June. The change advances both primaries by 60 days and is tied to House Bill 392 by Rep Dewey Bryan, which makes about 40 changes in the code. Light ads note ordering is easy via CAG-1231.
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