Legislature trims two year dept appropriation to $49 million
Austin May 12 The house cut its two year departmental appropriation bill from 56? million to 49 million and passed it last night 324 to ? Clearing the way to take up the 58 million money bill for state supported colleges today. Three big strokes accounted for most of the cuts wiping out the veterans affairs commission 439 728 for next two years and slashing maintenance funds for the state health department by 622 000. The house also abolished the state aeronautics commission. The only major money bill awaiting house action beside higher education is for state supported junior colleges. None has been finally passed by the senate.
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Union seeks wage boost protection for GM workers
A spokesman said a United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers union has asked General Motors Corp to assure 35,000 hourly workers they will retain the 1bcent wage boost won last year despite a sliding pay scale in the wage agreement. The U E R M W contract with GM expires May 29. An attentive listener pays to call a Light Want Ad taker.
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Garden expert advises novices at Texas Garden Club meet
Mrs Inez Adrian Hamilton national flower lecturer told San Antonio residents the area offers ideal weather for all flowers and shrubs. She urged soil preparation with sand and peat, suggested buying plants in growth for quick results, and named blooms suitable for warm weather like zinnias petunias and snapdragons. She warned about sick roses and advised copper rose dust, plus planning layouts before planting.
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Hershey Warns of Renewed Draft Possibility
INDIANAPOLIS May 12 Maj. Gen. Lewis B Hershey director of selective service said it may be necessary to resume the draft in late summer or fall. He added the future of the draft depends on the overall war situation and success of current operations.
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Youngsters Get Radio Club Inauguration Saturday
A youth radio club for boys and girls aged 2 to 16 will be launched Saturday at 12 a.m. on Radio Station WOAT. Rey Vanderpool of Fore host Dairyland plant states the program aims to foster wholesome principles and cooperation among children. The event features club talent and student participants, with a presentation planned for the mother.
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Houston Kin at Fort Sam Houston in Army Provost Duty
Sam Houston, grandson of the renowned figure, serves in the provost marshal section at Fort Sam Houston. A Houston resident, he has held multiple posts there. His son, sharing the name, attends Allen Academy and aims for West Point next year.
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Randolph AFB appoints first lieutenant as information officer
First Lt. 3. R. Chambers has been appointed information and education officer at Randolph AFB. He succeeds Capt. E. A. Winklarek, who is ordered to Craig AFB, Alabama, for training in air ROTC duties.
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