Padre Island Seashore Project Aims Attract Texas Tourists
Texas Padre Island National Seashore moves toward reality after congressional approval and state funding talks. The plan would convert 81 miles of Padre Island into a protected seashore, keeping it pristine for future generations as Senate and House near final approval.
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Texas’ Padre Island National Seashore
Congress
U.S
Laguna Madre
Senate
House
Padre Island
New law assigns burning state assets to university marine agencies
A proposed statute directs that upon reaching the burning state the assets may be transferred to marine research agencies of the University of Texas or Texas A and M. The measure outlines the transfer path and oversight for academic ocean science work.
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University of Texas
Texas A. & M
Texas Legislature Nixes Tax Cut and Voter Proposals
Senators kill a constitutional amendment to abolish the property tax cash stream for state buildings and Rangers pensions. The House defeats a city residency requirement for employees and a two thirds needed vote for 18 year olds voting. Berry drops horse race betting in Bexar County and a prepaid funeral sale bill is killed on a point of order.
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Senate
Texas Rangers
House
Howard Green
Fort Worth
Red” Berry
San Antonio
Berry
Bexar County
Speed limit proposal heads to governor for signature
The plan to set open highway speeds at 70 miles per hour moves to Gov. John Connally for signature. Rep. Forrest Harding of San Angelo sponsored the measure, which sets a 70 mph top rate but authorizes the State Highway Department to lower limits where unsafe.
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John Connally
Forrest Harding
San Angelo
State Highway Department
Law moves to cut license fee for light ammonia tanks and trailers
House approves exemption from license plate fees for anhydrous ammonia tanks under 4 000 pounds on wheels and for cotton seed trailers with similar relief extending to stock trailers. Senate action pending. Home Town Treatment program to treat mentally ill at home counties seeks governor signature with sponsor leaders Rep Malcolm McGregor and Sen Don Kennard. A El Paso test showed strong medical and financial results and statewide authorization planned. A 25 Texans study group to be named by Governor Connally will oversee the program.
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House
Senate
Connally
Malcolm McGregor
el Paso
Don Kennard
Fort Worth
State Education System Examined Beyond High School
A lengthy review outlines the state's education system beyond high school. A bill to empower the governor to appoint a panel was sent to his desk. The group is mandated to report to the next Legislature in 1965.
Land dispute over Laguna Madre acreage in Cameron County
A House resolution by Rep. Eligio de la Garza seeks to allow J W Luttes and Shell Oil Company to sue the state to establish title to 1812 acres in Laguna Madre Cameron County. The measure sits in the State Affairs subcommittee pending action.
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Laguna Madre
Cameron County
House
Eligio
Kika) de la Garza
McAllen
J.W. Luttes
Shell Oil Company
Water Plan Aims to Solve Alice’s Drought With New Reservoir
The city of Alice in Jim Wells County plans a reservoir on Chilupin Creek and extra supply from Lake Corpus Christi to address water shortages. The project was approved by the Texas Water Commission. Wells will be kept in use after the Chiltipin Lake Corpus Christi program finishes.
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Alice
Jim Wells County
Lake Corpus Christi
Texas Water Commission
C. R. Marks
SLICK OPERATORS IN LIQUOR ON TEXAS BORDER
Rep. John E. Blaine targets an illicit liquor scheme along the Texas border. His bill would raise state and federal tax receipts by requiring bonded exporters and a $750 annual license, and cut bootlegging by forcing liquor traffic to move by common carrier.
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Texas
John E. Blaine
el Paso
House
Liquor Control Board
Blaine
Candy Barr Paroled After Board Recommendation
Governor Connally approved the Board of Pardons Paroles recommendation to release Juanita Dale Phillips known as Candy Barr who has been serving a narcotics violation sentence.
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Candy Barr
Connally
Board of Pardons Paroles
Juanita Dale Phillips
Texas House Debates Oil Tax Changes and Public Health Measures
Governor Connally urged Congress to reject Kennedy oil tax changes while Atty. Gen. Carr to send an assistant to assist Jim Wells County grand jury in last November’s general election probe. Counties like Hardin Jasper Stonewall and Tyler move toward hospital districts under new constitutional authority. Rep. Wilson seeks to outlaw professional boxing. a Senate panel killed a sex race creed origin discrimination bill by 12 to 4. Flying while intoxicated would be illegal pending Connally signature. Texans running crop dusting seek a state licensing agency amid broad resistance to new state bodies. Higher teacher retirement benefits look possible under a bill awaiting the Governor’s signature, though Rep. Jamison opposed final passage.
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Connally
Congress
Kennedy
Waggoner Carr
Jim Wells
Grand Jury
Hardin
Jasper
Stonewall
Tyler
Charles Wilson
Trinity
Texas
Senate
Stanford Smith
San Antonio
George Hinson
Mineola
Alonzo Jamison
Denton
Department Invites Game Warden Applications
The Game and Fish Commission seeks 21 to 40 year old high school graduates for limited Game Warden posts. Applicants must contact the Personnel Officer in Austin to obtain forms and will be instructed on written and oral exams to be held in San Angelo on May 6 and Lubbock on May 8.
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Commission
Game and Fish Commission
Austin
Texas
Game and Fish Warden
San Angelo
Lubbock
Girl Scout Troop 10 Meets at Presbyterian Church
The Intermediate Girl Scout 10 met Monday at the Presbyterian Church and worked on leather projects. Leader Mrs. Spill demonstrated rope end whipping for day camp prep. Sheilah Kraatz served nibbles to Gwen Hoppe, Sue Hoppe, Mary Lou Wilkerson, Jolinda Hall, Cynthia Pounds, Sally Spill, and Senior Program Aide Beth Spill, with leaders Mrs. J. C. Wilkerson and Mrs. Walter Spill.
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Presbyterian Church
Spill
Sheilah Kraatz
Gwen
Sue Hoppe
Mary Lou Wilkerson
Jolinda Hall
Cynthia Pounds
Sally Spill
Beth Spill
J. C. Wilkerson
Walter Spill
Indiana Slogan Crossroad of America Motto
The slogan of Indiana is quoted as Crossroad of America indicating the state’s self image and branding. The phrase emphasizes Indiana as a hub linking regions and routes across the country.
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Indiana
Crossroad of
Lost Purpose in Benefit Improvements for Retired Teachers
The note discusses how benefit improvements for retirees lost their original purpose during a period of low teacher salaries. It highlights the mismatch between pension boosts and prior salary levels, signaling ongoing concerns about retirement security for educators.
Oak Creek Lake Fishery Sees 56 Percent Catchable Game Fish
Fishery crews surveyed Oak Creek Reservoir near Blackwell Texas and found 56 percent of fish present are catchable size game fish. Region 1 Director Henry B Burkett notes immediate improvement after selective rough fish treatment in 1962 which released thousands of game fish now reaching catchable size.
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Oak Creek Reservoir
Blackwell
Texas
Henry B. Burkett
Region 1
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