State Capital Highlights: Poll Tax Debate and Reforms
A Texas legislative snapshot notes Gov Connally signing 27 laws before departure for a Day governor stint by Sen Martin Dies Jr. It details tax exemptions for banks, veteran tax credits, and a five year no hunting sign in Duval County. It also covers a large annexation bill, voter registration changes, and the poll tax repeal amendment stalled in committee.
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John B. Connally
Preston Smith
Martin Dies, Jr
Lufkin
Olen R. Petty
Levelland
Houston
Tom Bass
Amanda Canales
San Diego
Jerry Butler
Kenedy
Duval County
Legislature Nears Poll Tax Replacement Registration Fee Bill
Senate-passed bill by Sen. Tom Creighton of Mineral Wells calls for a 23 cent registration fee in place of the poll tax. The measure awaits further action as lawmakers debate its viability and potential impact on voters.
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Senate
Tom Creighton
Kill Athlete's Foot Germ in 3 Days at Smith Drug Co
Advertisement proclaims T-4 L cures athlete's foot in 3 days with immediate results. It claims infected skin sloughs off and healthy skin replaces it, offering a money back guarantee at Smith Drug Co with a six four time code.
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Smith Drug CO
Governor for a Day celebrates with Dies family in Capitol
Sen. Martin Dies Jr demands a simple Governor for a Day ceremony in the Capitol reception room. Hundreds from East Texas greet him with handshakes as kinfolk attend the Governor's Mansion luncheon. Relatives from Lufkin join those from across the region in the private event.
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Sen
Martin Dies, Jr
Capitol
LGN
Lufkin
East Texas
Dies
Illiteracy battle eyed as state education program proposed
Laredo Representative Honore Ligarde urged the House Appropriations committee to fund basic education for migrant workers and other adults through the Texas Education Agency. He called literacy a bargain that would transform illiterate adults into contributing taxpayers. The plan targets about 127,000 illiterate migrant farm workers and additional illiterate adults who would qualify for courses if adopted.
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Laredo
Honore Ligarde
House Appropriations Committee
Texas A and M Board Faces Coeducation Crisis
A Texas A and M board decision to admit women sparked a House turmoil with a resolution opposing the move and a companion bill to bar female entrance. Rep Will Smith of Beaumont introduced both measures to block coeducation.
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Texas A. & M
Rep
Will Smith
Beaumont
Voter Registrations Reach Over Two Million in January 1963
State comptroller Robert S. Calvert reports 2,020,183 registrations through January 31 1963 with 1,654,805 poll tax payments and 365,378 exemption certificates issued for use in voting.
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Robert S. Calvert
Elections by January 31 1964 Poll Tax Receipts
Elections through January 31 1964 show Loving County with 90 poll tax receipts and Harris County leading with 282,768. The data highlights county variation in participate measures during the period.
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Loving County
Harris County
Legislature’s mad rush to adjourn sparks water and crime concerns
Sen. Murray Watson of Mart says the 58th Legislature is rushing to adjourn by May 1 with House and Senate teamwork, but warns the fast pace overlooks vital problems including water pollution and traffic safety as concerns rise over crime and divorce.
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Murray Watson
Mart
House
Senate
Sen. Watson
Guard Commander Retires to Maj. Gen. Lloyd M. Bentsen Sr
The article notes the retirement of a guard commander and mentions Maj. Gen. Lloyd M. Bentsen Sr. of Mission as part of the transition. It highlights the change in leadership within the guard unit and references the veteran general’s association with Mission.
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Lloyd M. Bentsen Sr
Mission
Texas State Guard Reserve Corps Change in Leadership
On May 11 a change in leadership at the Reserve Corps of the Texas State Guard will occur with Brig. Gen. James A. Smith stepping down and Maj. Gen. John L. Thompson of Houston succeeding him.
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Der
Texas State Guard
John L. Thompson
Houston
Stamp sales surge as state collects over nine million
April stamp revenue for wine, liquor and cigarettes reached more than $9,000,000, up by $750,000 from April 1962. The gain reflects strong demand and ongoing tax collections for indulgence items statewide.
Water Safety Act Sunk After Third House Bid
Rep. Ben Atwell failed in a third attempt to push a water safety bill that would ban fees for using public impoundments.
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Ben Atwell
Texas business activity falls again in March
The seasonally adjusted index of Texas business activity declined for a second consecutive month, according to the Bureau of Business Research. March activity was seven percent below February and four percent below March 1962, with Beaumont, Tyler and Texarkana the only cities showing growth.
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Texas
Bureau of Business Research
Beaumont
Tyler
Texarkana
Notice of Bivegy 5 Bank stockholders meeting
A notice announces a stockholders meeting of the Bivegy 5 Bank to be held in a bank room in the coming year. Shareholders are urged to come prepared with necessary documents and to address the bank’s stock actions at the meeting.
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Bivegy 5 Bank
Local price shifts vary by city in February
Fragmentary report notes El Paso and Lay held steady in February while other cities saw price changes from two to sixteen percent, reflecting uneven regional trends.
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el Paso
Lay
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TEXA
Che Winters Hill
Thomas
Winters
Vern Sanford
Texas Press Association
Connally
Lion
Malcolm McGregor
Texas League of Women Voters
House- Senate
Abraham Kazen
Voters Registration
Dr. L. LaVarta Bellis
Jno. W. Norman
Winters, Texas
DR. Z. I. Hale
District and County Attorney’s Association
Alton Griffin
Lubbock
Ehouse Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
State Bar Association
San Angelo
Dorsey Hardeman
Southwestern States
Bedford and Underwood
Attorneys-At-Law
Winters State
Federal Deposit Insurance Ca
Corporation and Federal Reserve System
Sila
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