Supreme Court to rule on holding office versus running for Legislature
Texas Supreme Court will hear arguments over whether holders of paid political offices may run for the Legislature during their current terms. Abilene lawyer Truman P. Kirk fights to keep Tom Todd off the Democratic ballot as Todd resigns November 1 with 104th District Atty. Tom Todd's term ending December 31. Rep. Allen Glenn currently holds the post. The ruling will affect many local officeholders statewide.
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Austin
Texas Supreme Court
Truman P. Kirk
Abilene
Tom Todd
Todd
D. A
Allen Glenn
State Supreme Court
Lee Harvey Oswald
Whitewright seeks bids to extend waterworks system
The City of Whitewright invites sealed proposals for supervision labor materials and supplies for waterworks improvements and extensions. Bids due March 20 1964 at 1 30 PM at City Hall. Bonds prevailing wage requirements and public notice provisions apply. May reject bids or waive formalities. R R Summers Mayor.
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City of
Whitewright
Texas
Uran, Soules and Company, Inc
Waco
R. R. Summers
City
Dropout program and touring Texans highlight Texas news
TEA will launch five pilot programs for Cor pus Christi dropouts directing special courses part time work and counseling. Texas tourists Sen Walter Richter and Walter Meyer returned from Germany promoting Texas tourism. Treasury tax cut predicted to boost circulation and sales tax revenue and possibly alter 1965 Texas tax picture. Highway Commission approves 9.6 mile farm to market road to Natural Bridge Caverns serving Sanford Dam area.
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Texas Education Agency
Corpus Christi
Earl Martin
TEA
Texas
Germany
Walter Richter
Gonzales
Walter Meyer
San Antonio
Dusseldorf
Meyer
Richter
U. S. Treasury Department
Ture
Treasury Department
State Highway Commission
Burgeoing
Houston
Comal County
Canyon Dam
Natural Bridge
Herb Petry Jr
Carrizo Springs
Hal Woodward
Coleman
Jack Kultgen
Waco
Commission
Sanford Dam
Local political notes and state financials from Hutchinson area
U S Senator Ralph Yarborough opened Austin campaign HQ with Emer son Stone Jr of Jacksonville as statewide manager. Don Yarborough announced his gubernatorial bid and Bill McIntyre of Navasota named state operations manager. Governor Connally defended private committee meetings on education while denying government secrecy. State Comptroller Robert S Calvert reported 1963 spending of 2.3 billion with a net balance of 219.3 million.
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Robert S. Calvert
Fireproofing by APO-THPC in Commercial Laundries
Government scientists discover a method to fireproof clothing draperies and bedding in conventional laundry machines using APO-THPC. The treatment shields wool silk cotton rayon and blends, remains durable for fabric life, and reduces shrinkage rot wrinkles and mildew in hospital and commercial plant use.
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Chicago
Auto Mechanics Shortage Fuels Rebuilt Engine Boom
The era of aging American mechanics is widening the gap as youths skip garage work. Rebuilt engines, guaranteed for 100000 miles, cost 350 to 450 dollars installed. Evan Thomas Jr of Thomas Engine Corp says demand has risen at least 15 percent annually for a decade due to engine complexity and lack of skilled local mechanics.
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Evan Thomas, Jr
Thomas Engine Corp
Pasadena
Calif
Hens Take Aspirin Increase Eggs At University Study
Tucson researchers Bobby L. Reid and B. J. Hullett of the University of Arizona report White Leghorn hens laid about six percent more eggs last year after taking aspirin. They say the drug reduced stress from a hectic life.
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Tucson
Ariz
Bobby L. Reid
B. J. Hullett
University of Arizona
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