Texas faces potential election funding gap after ruling on filing fee laws
A Dallas court voided the latest back up filing fee statute used to finance Texas primaries, risking no state funding for May and June party elections. The February 7 filing deadline looms as Gov. Preston Smith and Secretary Bob Bullock seek a stay until the Supreme Court rules. A special legislative session may be required with voluntary contributions as a proposed stopgap.
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U. S. Supreme Court
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Texas
State
Preston Smith
Bob Bullock
Supreme Court
Homer Thornberry
Texas Railroad Commission delays February oil allowable
The Texas Railroad Commission postponed setting the February oil allowable pending further study. Major purchasers report inventories higher than demand while crude stocks sit at a four year low. seven of fourteen major crude oil purchasers requested a larger allocation.
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Texas Railroad Commission
Oil Allowable Factor for February Set by Officials
The document states two parties requested a small factor, while five urged maintaining the January rate at 67.5 percent of potential. The U S Bureau of Mines forecast February demand at 3.53 million barrels per day, down 10,000 from January.
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U. S. Bureau of Mines
Marijuana Penalty Drop Succeeds in Study
Two Texas task forces studying children and youth for a White House conference urge reducing the penalty for first offense possession of small amounts of marijuana from a felony to a misdemeanor. They delivered 264 recommendations to Gov. Preston Smith, including mandatory public school sex education, abortion law repeal, drug education from kindergarten, opposition to capital punishment, and state funding for low cost housing.
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White House
Preston Smith
Smith
Texans eligible for car sales tax refunds questioned by attorney general
Atty. Gen. Crawford C. Martin announced refunds for Texas residents on a portion of car sales taxes paid between August 16 and December 10. Those receiving federal excise tax refunds announced August 16 may also claim refunds of the state tax, calculated on the total car price averaged around $8. In a separate opinion, Martin ruled the Board of Pardons and Paroles can hire two deputy rule reviewing deputy compact administrators at $600 yearly.
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Crawford C. Martin
Martin
Board of Pardons and Paroles
Court upholds state marijuana laws despite challenge
The Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed state marijuana laws as constitutional. The Texas Supreme Court ruled the University of Texas at Austin used undue influence to persuade a 90-year-old retiree to leave property to the university, directing the home to an attorney who signed a $35,000 contract while other property would go to a nephew after the old man’s death. A February 16 hearing set in Houston addresses a barber’s suit over freon can warnings and a blast during recharging an auto air conditioner after a can exploded.
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State Supreme Court
University of Texas At Austin
Supreme Court
Houston
Appointments Announced to Architectural Examiners Board
Robert H. Norris III of Dallas named to the State Board of Architectural Examiners. Gov. Preston Smith reappoints W. R. Dede Matthews of Bryan to the same board. Thomas M. Maes II of Beaufort?
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Robert H. Norris III
Dallas
State Board of Architectural Examiners
Preston Smith
W. R. Dede Matthews
Bryan
Thomas M. Maes II
Beau
Lamar University regents gain Mont and Hayes
Mont and Lloyd L. Hayes of Port Arthur are named to Lamar University board of regents. A H Montague of Orangefield is reappointed. Frank M Horlock Jr. succeeds C Stanley Banks as chairman of the Texas Library and Historical Commission. Jack Dale of Houston chairs the committee planning the 1972 National Governors Conference in Houston.
Democrats face leadership dispute over Orr appointment
Roy Orr of DeSoto accepts Dallas County commissioner post triggering a party wrangle. Secretary of State Bob Bullock delays certificate until Orr resigns SDEC seat due to potential office conflict. Orr wavers on resignation while Gov. Smith asks William R. Anderson Jr. of Corpus Christi to seek the chairmanship, contingent on Orr leaving.
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Roy Orr
DeSoto
Dallas
Bob Bullock
Orr
SDEC
Gov. Smith
William R. Anderson Jr
Corpus Christi
Anderson
Retroactive Pay Approved for State Workers and Teachers
State employees and school teachers will receive retroactive pay for the September 1 to November 13 period in mid February. The increases were approved by the 62nd legislature but blocked by the presidential wage price freeze. Comptroller Calvert said retroactive payrolls won’t be accepted until February under the pay board review period.
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Federal Pay Board
Robert S. Calvert
Hog cholera attack planned in South Texas
State and federal animal health officers plan a task force of inspectors to destroy hog cholera in hogs. Texas Animal Health Commission drafted strict quarantines affecting 54 counties to curb movement of breeder and feeder hogs. Dr. E S Cox of USDA APHIS says success could mean the virus eliminated in the United States. the virus is not known to exist outside South Texas.
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E. S. Cox
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U. S
Cox
Texas districts to get 574000 for career education research
Harlandale San Antonio Ft Worth and Houston school districts will receive 574186 dollars to fund extensive research and development projects in career education. Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission figures show beer consumption equaled 21.47 gallons per person in Texas last year. Randy Pendleton of Andrews resigns as director of the office of state federal relations to run for state comptroller. The Texas Building and Construction Trades Council withholds endorsement of political candidates angering former Sen Ralph W Yarborough who is a senate candidate.
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San Antonio
Ft. Worth
Houston
Texas
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
R. G
Randy) Pendleton
Andrews
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Washington
Texas Building and Construction Trades Council
Ralph W. Yarborough
Senate
WSCS Meeting At Church Tuesday
A 9:30 a.m. Tuesday WSCS gathering at the First United Methodist Church featured opening prayer led by Mrs. Carl Baldwin. Gattis Neely reported Call to Prayer and Self-Denial contributions while F. R. Anderson announced upcoming district meeting dates. Ralph Arnold led the program on Freedom for Expression of Faith. M. L. Dobbins discussed Magazine Response topics on changes.
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First United Methodist Church
Carl Baldwin
Gattis Neely
F. R. Anderson
Ralph Arnold
M. L. Dobbins
Fourteen Women To Receive Nurse Aide Certificates
Fourteen local women will receive Nurse Aide certificates at City Hall Friday night after completing 70 hours of classroom work. Mayor Wade White will present the certificates sponsored by the local CEO office, followed by a reception for graduates and their families.
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Wade White
Ruby Norman
Mamie Little
Ethel Bishop
Edna Lee Kirkham
Mary L. Bishop
Martha Felty
Janie Wearden
Shirley Crouch
Lillian Hendricks
Dorothy Wilson
Dorene Kozelsky
Lucia Garza
Andrea DeLa Rosa
Diane Wade
Dorcas Sunday School Class Meets at Home
Members of the Dorcas Sunday School Class of the First Baptist Church gathered at the home of Mrs. A. D. Collins with Mrs. Myrtle Wilbanks as co hostess. Mrs. A. D. Smith presided and roll call echoed Scripture verses.
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First Baptist Church
A. D. Collins
Myrtle Wilbanks
A. D. Smith
Buck Smith
C. T. Hart
Grover Davis
Clifton Davis
del Gardner
Ella Phipps
Lloyd Roberson
W. A. White
Rube Whitley
R. D. Collins
Dale Sewing Club Meets At Mrs Baldwin Home
Members of the Dale Sewing Club met Tuesday afternoon in the home of Mrs. Carl Baldwin. Present were Mesdames Jack Whittenberg, Quincy Traylor, Herman Spill, I. W. Rogers, Raymond Knight, Verge Fisher, Clarence Hambright, Reese Jones, Leland Hoppe and Carl Baldwin. The club will meet with Mrs. I. W. Rogers Feb. 8.
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Dale Sewing Club
Carl Baldwin
Jack Whittenberg
Quincy Traylor
Herman Spill
I. W. Rogers
Raymond Knight
Verge Fisher
Clarence Hambright
Reese Jones
Leland Hoppe
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