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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1936

Page

6

Haralson Enlists in Marine Corps in Dallas

Peg ey Junior Haralson son of Mrs Esther Haralson Wellington Texas enlisted today at the United States Marine Corps office room 822 Alten Building 1790 Commerce Street Dallas He left with Private Bay Kilgore for San Diego where recruits train Training will last at least one month then he may be sent to sea duty foreign duty or a home shore post He will receive rifle and pistol training drills inspections and fire responsibilities and may enroll in Marine educational courses Enlistment age maximum raised to 28 during July and August Applications will get prompt attention

Dallas Texas Pegey Junior "Haralson Esther Haralson Wellington United States Marine Corps Alten Building Commerce Street Haralson Bay of Kilgore San Diego California Marine Corps Haralgon

District Leads In Refrigerator Sales Of Nation

The Childress District of the United Gas System placed sixth in a nationwide Refrigerator Selling Contest spanning April through June. The drive, sponsored by the American Gas Association Refrigeration Committee, offered a cash award and a gold Sword of Merit for top performers. District manager G L Taylor said the award honors high sales and recognition amid intense competition. He credited local salespeople for their energy in promoting gas refrigeration to households.

Childress United Gas System American Gas Association G. L. Taylor United States Taylor

Seattle garageman Charles Neal invents rapid wood splitter

Charles Neal of Seattle has created a wood splitting machine that can cut a log into kindling quickly. In a separate note, toy libraries have opened in Moscow enabling borrowable playthings like books for children.

Charles Neal Seattle Wash Moscow Russia

Texas proposes amendment to Article XVI on liquor sales

State constitutional change would strike Section 20 and set local option for liquor sales, creating a state dispensary system for distilled liquors with exclusive state sale rights. It outlines regulations on manufacture, sale, and possession, allows local votes, and appropriates funds for publication and election. Provisions cover medicinal use, alcohol content limits, and continuing bans where local option prohibits.

State of Texas State of Texas Justice

Texas Retirement Fund Amendment Proposed by Legislature

A joint resolution proposes amending Section 48a of Article III to authorize a state levy for a Teachers' Retirement Fund for public school and higher education employees. It sets state contribution limits, eligibility after twenty years, and bond investments, with a Nov 3, 1936 general election vote and ballot wording for or against the amendment.

State of Texas State of Texas United States Mmeet

Texas Proclamation and Election Funding Text

The Governor of Tekasia will issue a proclamation for the election and have it published as required by the Constitution for amendments. An appropriation of five thousand dollars is authorized to cover publication and election expenses from general state funds.

State Tekasia

Texas Workmen's Compensation Amendment Proposal Text

A joint resolution proposes amending the Texas Constitution to authorize the Legislature to provide for Workmen's Compensation Insurance for State employees and to pay related premiums, with provision that the state shall not be required to insure any employee. It directs publication, voter approval in November 1926, and a $5000 appropriation to cover publication costs. Signed by Stan ford and officials.

State of Texas State of Texas Stanford

Texas Amendment On Pardons Board Proposed In Constitution

A proposed constitutional amendment to Texas Section 11 of Article IV would create a three member Board of Pardons and Paroles for six year terms. The Governor, Chief Justice, and presiding Justice of the Court of Criminal Appeals would appoint members with Senate consent. The Governor, advised by the Board, could grant reprieves and pardons. with Legislature consent, reprieves and pardons in treason cases. the Governor could grant a single capital case reprieve up to 30 days. Legislature to regulate procedures and parole laws. An election and appropriation are proposed.

Ott State of Texas Supreme Court of Court of Criminal Appeals Senate Board of Pardons and Pas State of Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles Iaid Pordona Texan

Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles Proposed Amendment

The amendment creates a three member Board of Pardons and Paroles with residency and term rules, appointing powers shared by the Governor and high courts. It outlines Governor authority on reprieves and pardons with Board recommendation, and requires Legislature oversight and recording. Voters will decide at the November 1926 election.

Joint resolution fixes Texas constitutional salaries

J R No 14 outlines amending the Texas Constitution to set governor pay at 12000 dollars per year and the attorney general at 10000 dollars per year while also adjusting the salaries of the comptroller treasurer and land commissioner to 8000 dollars annually. The measure amends sections 6 22 and 28 of Article 4.

Texas constitutional amendment on salary figures for state officials

The document outlines proposed amendments to Articles of the Texas Constitution amending salaries for the Governor to Twelve Thousand dollars per year, the Attorney General to Ten Thousand, and the Comptroller, Treasurer, and General Land Office Commissioner to Six Thousand. It sets election procedures for November 1936, directs proclamation and publication, and appropriates five thousand dollars for expenses. It notes the Secretary of State salary at Six Thousand and details duties and terms for several offices.

Texas R. B. Stanford State of Texas Antium Secretary of State State of Supreme Court Texan Senate Uch General Land Office General Lands Office

Texas constitutional amendment on legislative apportionment limits

A proposed Texas constitutional amendment would add Section 26a to Article 4 and amend Section 26 of Article 3 to cap county representation at seven unless a county exceeds 700,000 in population per latest U.S. Census. It outlines how additional representatives are allocated and requires voter approval at the next General election in 1996 with specified ballot wording and a $10,000 appropriation for publication and implementation.

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