Highlights From Your State Capitol in 1965 Session
A compilation of Capitol notes shows Gov. Connally’s Committee of 25 on higher education includes Texans such as Dr Abner McCall and graduates from Waco Odessa. State studies project follows the 58th session with 59th prep. Women win a small victory against an equal rights amendment proposal. Atty Gen Carr reports Bond Division set an all time record. Cotton deadline extended to June 1 due to dry coastal weather. Judges pay under legislative study. New law allows 640 acre prospect permits at 25 cents an acre for up to five years.
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Austin
Tex
John Connally
Abner McCall
Waco
Odessa
Army of Women’s Clubs
Hermine Tabolowsky
Dallas
Bill Moore
Bryan
NEW AG
Waggoner Carr
Agriculture
John C. White
Big Bend
Nickel Power Tops A Fort Worth Trial In Theft Case
A Fort Worth trial hinges on a shoplifting claim by Lila Jo Bentley of a $58 suit. If the item was advertised at $49.95 the theft could fall under a $50 threshold, risking only a two year county jail sentence while a higher value would bring ten years. The piece notes the nickel’s long history and relevance to the case.
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America
Fort Worth
Lila
Bentley
Lila Jo
Eight Et Forty Elects Officers At Legion Meeting
At the regular meeting on June 3 at the American Legion Home new officers for the year were elected. Names include Ruth Venable Eva Mills Matilda Small Nelma Dillon Gwen Merka Velma Cole and Nelma Dillon. Delegates to the State Convention in Austin are Eula Bilbrow and Matilda Small. Alternates Ruth Venable and Lucile Olson. A tacky party with watermelon cutting is planned for July 1 at the Legion Home.
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American Legion
Ruth Venable
le Petit Chapeau
Eva Mills
le Demi Petit Chapeau Premiere
Matilda Small
le Demi Petit Chapeau Deuxieme
Nelma Dillon
L’aumonier
Gwen Merka
le Secretaire-Cassiere
Velma Cole
L’archiviste
Pouvoir
Austin
Eula Bilbrow
Lucile Olson
Legion Home
Librarian James H. Rogers Named Acting University Librarian
Baylor University Library staff member James H. Rogers was named acting university librarian this week by Dean of Instruction George M. Smith. Roscoe Rouse resigned earlier this year and leaves this month to become director of libraries at the State University of New York.
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James H. Rogers
Baylor University Library
George M Smith
Roscoe Rouse
State University of New York
Karem to Parade In Houston Today
About 300 Karem Temple Shriners and their ladies attend the Texas Shrine Association Annual All-State Shrine Ceremonial in Houston from June 6 to 8 with Karem headquarters at the Ben Milam Hotel. The Karem Band Motor Patrol and Arab Patrol competed for trophies Friday afternoon. The Karem Clowns and Director's Staff sought first place awards. A gigantic parade is planned Saturday morning through downtown Houston and astronaut Gordon Cooper may ride in the procession.
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Texas Shrine Association
Houston
Karem
Ben Milam Hotel
Karem Band
Motor Patrol
Gordon Cooper
World War I Veterans Monthly Meeting Set Sunday
The World War I Veterans will hold their regular monthly meeting Sunday June 9 at 2 30 p m in the County Court House attendees are asked to use the Washington Ave entrance.
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County Court House
Washington Ave
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Foster
Bill Co
Waco Citizen
Texas
Centralized Printing Inc
Franklin
Vern Sanford
Prom
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Superior
Tenth Street
LABOR
Stramar
Sis Exchange
Motors
Lebor
Harp Auto
By Julia
Treqieres
Otarion
Electronics, Inc
Cele
Mustang
Wocean Dolles Highway
En Wieeins Road
Waco Livestock Commission
Forrest
Waco-Pl
OUR. College
IBM
WM. L. Baine
North Elgrin
Monza
Hecter
Stearley
Oakley Brothers
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