House OKs higher bodily injury insurance with tied vote
The Texas House passed a bill by Rep. Bob Fairchild raising driver financial responsibility from 5000/10000 to double those amounts. Supporters say costs rise about 5 per driver annually and protect licenses. critics warn more uninsured motorists. Senate passage was by voice vote. Speaker Byron Tunnell broke the tie 68-67.
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Bob Fairchild
Center
Fairchild
Byron Tunnell
Senate
Eligio de la Garza
McAllen
Winters FFA Team Wins State and Area Judging Honors
The Winters Future Farmers of America judging team placed sixth in the state contest among 8 percent of top teams from over 1 000 groups. They also finished fourth in the area judging and sixth at Texas Tech, winning the sheep division. Team members shown include Kenneth Adams Jimmy Simpson Kenneth Durst advisor J W Aley Ronald Colburn who ranked in the state top ten judges.
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Winters Ffa
Texas Tech
Kenneth
Politicians clash over judicial districts and police pay raises
Lawmakers debate a judicial redistricting board to reallocate district courts after failed bills. Rep. Ben Barnes touts police longevity pay while opposing opponents kill measures. Gov Connally signs laws expanding state support for colleges, monuments, annexation, speed limits, and weekly newspapers. Texas-Oklahoma race to finish highway links targets June 1964 completion.
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San Angelo
Pan American
A & M College
Texas A & M University
Texas
Oklahoma
Wichita Falls
Olkdahoma City
Red River
Oklahoma City
House Republicans name 8 member delegation leader
In the waning days of the session Rep Horace B Houston of Dallas was announced as House minority leader with eight member delegation. Houston previously served as a Democrat. He voted for extending the Veterans Land Program while his followers opposed it. State Board of Education named a committee to study Snyder s request for a junior college. Appointees were Penrose B Metcalfe Herbert O Willborn and Paul Mathews. committee meets May 31 in San Angelo. A junior college election was authorized for Travis County voters amid UT enrollment concerns.
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Fenat
HOUSE
Horace B. Houston
Dallas
Houston
Byron Tunnell
State Board of Education
Snyder
Penrose B. Metcalfe
San Angelo
Herbert O. Wiilborn
Amarillo
Paul Mathews
Greenville
Travis County
University of Texas
Policemen Pensions Bill Advances From Senate
Senate Bill 444 sponsored by Sen. William Moore of Bryan moves toward passage. The measure would apply to policemen in 150 towns with populations under 250000, expanding pension eligibility.
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William Moore
Bryan
Department motto guides impartial road service
Greer said his department’s motto is Total road service to all the people. He added the highway administrator must not be guilty of favoritism for one region over another.
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Greer
Back in the Game Former sports writer Wilbur Evans returns to sports
Wilbur Evans, former information director for the Southwest Conference and ex press liaison for Governor Connally, will resume athletics work on June 1 as press agent for the Dallas Cowboys. He ends a six month stint backing the governor and rejoins professional sports.
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Wilbur Evans
Connally
Evans
Dallas Cowboys
Texas School Bus Driver of the Year Winners Named
The Texas Education Agency will announce the statewide winner of the School Bus Driver of the Year on June 7. Regional honorees include Elmer J. Ashby Henderson James A. Skinner Corrigan Billy Ray Richardson Calallen William F. Moore Rankin Herbert Hines Rule and Roy Arthur Brooks Alto.
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Texas Education Agency
Elmer J. Ashby
Henderson
James A. Skinner
Corrigan
Billy Ray Richardson
Calallen
William F. Moore
Rankin
Herbert Hines
Rule
Roy Arthur Brooks
Alto
Connally Appoints John W Hancock to LCRA Post
Governor Connally selects El Campo resident John W Hancock for a leadership role in the LCRA. Hancock will assume duties appointed by the governor, marking a notable appointment in Texas public service.
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Connally
John W. Hancock
el Campo
Texas Leads In State Road Building Drive Says Greer
Texas has led all states in road building progress since 154. Highway engineers from other states and 19 Latin American countries heard State Highway Department Engineer D C Greer in Washington DC about Texas pay as you go plan as a key to a network of 65000 cities. Some delays stem from Selectines and sales.
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Texas
State Highway Department
D. C. Greer
Washington, D. C
Greer
Winters Country Club Hosts Ladies Golf Association Meeting
The Ladies Golf Association met at Winters Country Club for a day of play after a noon salad luncheon. Mrs. Jack Harrison presented a sterling trophy inscribed Champion of Patience to Mrs. E T Patterson for beginner golfers’ devotion. Awards also went to Mrs. John E. McAdoo for Blind Bogey and to Mrs. B E Baldwin and Mrs. Jack Harrison for low putts.
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Ladies Golf Association
Winters Country Club
Jack Harrison
Winters Duffers
Association
John E. McAdoo
B. E. Baldwin
George Browning
Six Year Term Sought for Lower Colorado River Authority Director
A candidate seeks a six year term on the Lower Colorado River Authority board. He sues R. D. Wright of Wharton. Hancock is the nephew of Curtis Hancock of Dallas, a member of Texas first Highway Commission.
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Colorado River Authority
R. D. Wright
Wharton
Hancock
Curtis Hancock
Dallas
Texas’ First Highway Commission
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