Prayer in School—A Nation’s Christian Foundations challenged
Congressman Omar Burleson comments on the lame duck session and federal decisions. He discusses New Jersey Supreme Court rulings on voluntary prayer in schools and ponders potential limits on opening prayers, nation’s pledge, and inscriptions like In God We Trust. He defends Christian heritage and voluntary worship.
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Washington
D. C
Supreme Court
State Supreme Court of
New Jersey
United States Senate
New Jersey Supreme Court
High Court
Senate
House of Representatives
Diety
Freshman Texas lawmakers face grim welfare forecast at orientation
About 30 legislative newcomers heard warnings of upcoming welfare cuts in AFDC and medical assistance unless an emergency appropriation is made. Welfare Commissioner Hackney and state officials outlined budget ceilings, anticipated reductions, and the need for continued public support during the 1971 session.
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Austin
Texas
Legislative Halls
Burton Hackney
Hackney
Gus Mutscher
University of Texas
Court Appointments Due in Texas High Courts
Governor Preston Smith faces two vacancies in Texas top courts. Judge Clyde E. Smith of Woodville will resign from the State Supreme Court on December 31, seeking constitutional reform to address caseloads. Soon after, Judge John F. Onion Jr. of the Court of Criminal Appeals will move to preside over the Appeals Court, creating another opening.
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State Supreme Court
Federal Court
Texas
Wichita Falls Court
High Court
Abilene
Dallas
Denton County
Getty Oil Company
Gaines County
Garland
Court of Criminal Appeals
San Angelo
Preston Smith
Clyde E. Smith
Woodville
Smith
John F. Onion Jr
San Antonio
Appeals Court
Attorney General Rules on Net Dry Local Option Votes
The attorney general ruled that residents calling for a local option net dry election in a subdivision not having one in a year are not required to make a deposit with the county clerk and any such deposit collected should be refunded.
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Crawford C. Martin
School food programs urged in Texas by Governor Smith
Governor Smith notified 1,182 school superintendents that all Texas pupils should have full access to food programs. He highlighted National School Lunch Act services and equipment becoming mandatory on January 1, 1971, and said hungry children are vulnerable to malnutrition affecting growth learning and intellect.
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Smith
Texas
Governor names district judge and mental health administrator
Marvin F. London of Montague is named district judge for the 97th district replacing resigned Louis T. Holland. Governor Smith also appoints Dr. David Wade of Austin as administrator of Interstate Compact on Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
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Marvin F. London
Montague
97Th Judicial District
Louis T. Holland
Smith
David Wade
Austin
Department of
Mental Health and
Mental Retardation
Interstate Compact
Sadler Endorses Pants Suits for Women Officials
Outgoing Land Commissioner Jerry Sadler endorsed pants suits as acceptable office attire for women. He criticized skirts and long sideburns while noting fashion costs this year.
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Jerry Sadler
Texas education fund tops $1 billion in 1970 plan
The Winters Enterprise reports the state school foundation program will exceed one billion dollars, rising by 233.7 million from the prior year. Also noted is the migrant task force first meeting set for November 23 and a review of 29 action grant applications totaling 1.1 million by the Criminal Justice Council. Texans’ personal income rose three percent in September per UT Bureau of Business Research.
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Marttin
Banking Corporation
Texarkana
Texas Aeronautics Commission
Arkansas
Texas Tourist Development Board
Harrison County Commissioners Court
South Dakota
Secretary of State
Governor’s
Criminal Justice Council
University of Texas Bureau of Business Research
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Dial
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C. W. Wade
Elm Creek
Johnston Truck
Cross Plains
J. D. Lowell
North Church
Curtis Head Music Co
North 6Th St
Florence Fowler
North Trinity
Herman Vinson
Tuscola
Ralph Burns
Wingate Highway
Howard Poindexter
East Wood St
Itc
Billy Joe Emmert
South Church
J. D. Vinson
Sammy Terrell
North Humphrey
Robert Holder
Spec Robinson
Ted Meyer Or
Manuel Esquivel JR
Ballinger Monument Company
Singer
Registry Service
Bahiman Jewelers
W. J. Yates Trailer Park
Bath
State St
Floyd Sims
Lazier
Noleta Rice
N. Rogers
Buford Owens
Abilene Reporter News
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Smith Drug Co
Gibson
Expert Service
Swatchsue Electric CO
General Insurance
London
Omar Burleson
House
Scrap Iron, Cables, Metals
Ballinger Salvage Company
Luther Black
J. O. Casey
Whitey Earl Thompson
Wright Feed & Supply
Ballinger
Victor J. Merfeld
Wright Reed & Supply
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The
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Attorney General Rules
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Winters
Jno. W. Norman
Winters, Texas
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Jose de la Cruz
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T. A. McMillan
Wesley’s
Joe Kozelsky
Cabinet Shop
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del Monte
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