Governor seeks tougher crimes changes after Texas killings
Gov. John Connally and Atty. Gen. Waggoner Carr urge legislation for compulsory life sentences for murder cases involving insanity and tougher penalties for violence and sex crimes. Carr to testify in January. blue ribbon committee to draft broader reforms. They oppose strict gun control. The piece also notes rising water accident deaths this summer and prior safety law effects.
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Texas Draft Calls Rise as October Quota Set
State Selective Service Director Col Morris S Schwartz says October’s draft call in Texas reaches 2,671, the largest since May 1953 when Korea ended, up from 1,890 in September and 3,823 at Korea’s end. The national call totals 46,200.
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Attorney General Rules on Judicial Assignments and Tuition
The state Supreme Court chief justice may assign retired appellate court judges to civil appeals in case of vacancy or disqualification, per Attorney General Carr. Assignments end when regular judges return. Carr also ruled that alien employees of Texas colleges and their families are eligible for resident tuition rates in all state higher education institutions.
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Pink Bollworm program deadline extended to September 30
Cameron Willacy and southern Hidalgo and Starr Counties receive a 30 day extension to harvest crops under the Pink Bollworm Control Program. State Agriculture Commissioner John C White cites late and slow harvest and compares crop gains with last year noting weather delays. An election law committee led by Sen Tom Creighton plans hearings September 29 and October 13 with one ballot measure likely in November.
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Constitutional amendment eyed for annual voter registration
AFL-CIO opposes the amendment and seeks permanent voter registration. Committee recommendations to come after the November 8 election. Interstate Safety: Texas Highway Commission launches a 3.2 million plan to replace conventional sign supports and illumination bases with breakaway units on older interstate sections to reduce collision hazards.
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Safety Code Gets Rush By Wardens
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department continues the major educational phase of the water safety program and will issue tickets with safety literature. Field personnel and district offices have distributed thousands of educational materials to water sports enthusiasts across the state.
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Water safety rules urged after wildlife park visit
The Winters Enterprise notes strong support for water safety measures but reports many visitors have not complied with the safety code creating a lethal hazard. Field men say the most common violation is failing to equip boats with proper life preservers for each occupant. The Garden of the Gods is in Colorado.
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