White-Appointed Judges Suitor or scheme in Texas
A reader letter questions the idea of appointing judges rather than electing them. The writer links Chief Justice Hill to former Governor John Hill and Mark White, arguing elections may better guard against backroom influence and self serving appointments. The letter critiques appointive systems as shifting power from voters to insiders.
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Mark White
State Board of Education
Justice Hill
John Hill
Edge reports from Austin on auto safety belt use
Rep Eldon Edge notes positive findings on auto safety belt use while facing strong criticism for his vote. He highlights varied views on whether government should mandate buckling up and urges continued attention to belt use.
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Eldon Edge
Austin
Open Letter to Our Graduating Daughter Jennifer
The editor salutes graduating seniors and their parents while urging belief in strong family ties. A safety belt study notes unbelted crash victims suffer more injuries and higher admission rates. several states show belt use reduces fatalities, though some oppose mandates.
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Wilson County News
Michigan
Texas
Judge Justice on School Reform and Vocational Training
State officials urged to study Judge William Wayne Justice's May 7 Austin American Statesman critique of education. He notes prior funding by scholastic census and ADA influenced by Gilmer Aikin reformers, warns against compulsion, supports vocational courses, and advocates consolidated area vocational schools to aid small districts.
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