Vernon Record in Vernon, Texas

Policies Stated by Candidates for Legislature

Four candidates spoke on the Wichita Falls courthouse lawn to about 200 voters outlining their positions. Swanson advocated voter participation and tax fairness for oil interests while opposing open shop excesses. Johnson urged education reform and fair workmen’s compensation, plus oil regulation retention by the railroad commission. George pledged to cut state expenses and expand rural schools with a Vernon normal school, while Wyatt defended open shop moderation and broad American industry goals. Orba McCurdy closed with a pledge of a fair county judge’s office.