Tuition Hikes Featured in State College Plan
The Texas Commission on Higher Education proposes a 457.1 million dollar budget for upper level institutions in 1965-67, with 307.5 million for 22 state supported colleges and universities. Tuition could rise from 50 to 100 dollars per semester, a 23 percent faculty raise planned if approved. Gov. Connally also named chairman of the Southern Conference of chief executives after attending the Southern Governors Conference.
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Texas Commission On Higher Education
Texas Southern University
Law School
Connally
John Connally
Southern Governors’ Conference
San Antonio
Democratic Governors’ Caucus
Southern Conference of
Democratic Committee Chooses Watson to Lead 1968 Convention Bid
State Democratic Committee authorizes Chairman Marvin Watson of Daingerfield to bid for the 1968 Democratic Convention in Texas. He will appoint a committee to study possible host cities.
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State Democratic Committee
Marvin Watson
Daingerfield
Texas
Watson
Court of Criminal Appeals Orders New Trial Over Late Appeal
The Court of Criminal Appeals ordered a new trial for a murder conviction after defense counsel filed an appeal past the deadline. The court heard arguments that the defendant’s trial attorney lacked sufficient experience.
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Court of Criminal Appeals
Third Court of Civil Appeals
Austin
E. L. Parker
State Supreme Court
Concord Oil Company
San Antonio
Alco Oil and Gas
Illinois
Fetter
Protests Over Biology Textbooks At Local High School
Witnesses protested the adoption of three high school biology textbooks, arguing evolution is atheistic and unscientific. The State Textbook Committee reviewed eight opposed titles after a public hearing, focusing on three National Science Foundation books.
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National Science Foundation
Texas oil output for November at 28.4 percent of potential
The Texas Railroad Commission set November oil production at 28.4 percent of potential, a slight rise from October's 27.9 percent. October production stood at 2,860,000 barrels daily under the requested limit.
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Texas Railroad Commission
Statewide Mental Health Plan Approved by Citizens Committee
A statewide citizens committee approved a new mental health program after a steering panel recommended creating a single agency, the Texas Department of Mental Health, to oversee services. The move aims to streamline care and coordinate resources across the state.
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Texas Department of Mental Health
Texas plan aims to expand state managed mental health system
Hale County Judge C L Abernathy, chair of a 112 member planning committee, says the public and officials will be informed about recommendations to be submitted to Governor Connally and the 59th Legislature. The plan notes missing pieces in facilities financing and administration as it seeks to fund and run state financed mental health services and hospital facilities.
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Texas
Hale County
C. L. Abernathy
Connally
Parks official warns Texas may lose park land to expiring leases
Parks and Wildlife Commission Chairman Will Odom warned at the State Conservation Conference that Texas could lose up to a third of its park land in 80 years as leases expire. He urged a land acquisition program to protect acreage and praised the Gulf State Marine Commission for boosting the fishing industry and public access to sea resources.
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Parks and Wildlife Commission
Will Odom
Texas
Odom
Gulf State Marine Commission
State leaders urge joint effort for Texas water supply
Atty. Gen. Waggoner Carr told the Texas Water Conservation Association that all government units must work with private enterprise and individuals to assure a water supply adequate for Texas. Brig. Gen. R. H. Free of the Army Engineers called for an overall Texas water development program.
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Waggoner Carr
Texas Water Conservation Association
Texas
Brg
R. H. Free
U.S. Army Engineers
Texas livestock program curbs screwworm cases this year
The screwworm eradication program, started by Texas producers and adopted by state and federal authorities, reports only 102 cases in Texas this year. This contrasts with 3,000 by this time in 1963 and 50,000 in late 1962. State supervisor Dr. Seymour J. Smith says farmer reporting has more than doubled, improving the outlook.
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Texas
Seymour J. Smith
Mission
Texas August job gains and lower unemployment
Texas Employment Commission data show non farm employment rising from 3,322,200 in July to 3,325,600 in August. Unemployment seekers fell from 159,500 in July to 152,500 in August, down from 174,500 a year earlier in August 1963.
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Texas Employment Commission
Texas to Form Permanent Aging Commission Project
Governor's Committee on Aging chaired by State Senator Walter H Richter of Gonzales proposes to the next Legislature the creation of a permanent Texas Commission on Aging. The panel would coordinate state agencies with community groups addressing senior citizens' issues across the state.
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Walter H Richter
Gonzales
Texas Commission On Aging
Texas
Citrus crop up four and a half times in Texas season
USDA Crop and Live Stock reports that Texas 1964-65 citrus production will reach about 3.3 million boxes, far surpassing last season’s 740 thousand boxes. The estimate signals strong yields for grapefruit and oranges amid favorable weather and expansion efforts.
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Texas
USDA
Fruit crop forecast for coming season hits 3.4 million boxes
Stock Reporting Service estimates a 3,400,000 box fruit crop for the season with 2,400,000 boxes of grapefruit and 1,000,000 boxes of oranges. Widespread showers and heavy rains in the Falcon Reservoir watershed of the Lower Rio Grande Valley credited with ensuring proper fruit sizing.
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CLRS
Falcon Reservoir
Rio Grande Valley
Hearing delayed on Portland Savings and Loan application
State Savings and Loan Commissioner James O. Gerst postponed until December 15 the hearing on Portland Savings and Loan Association's application. Attorney General Waggoner Carr filed two more suits alleging slant-hole oil well activities in five Rusk County wells against H. L. Long and J. K. Maxwell of Kilgore.
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State Savings and Loan
James O. Gerst
Portland Savings and Loan As Association
Waggoner Carr
Rusk County
H. L. Long
J. K. Maxwell
Kilgore
Large Slot Machine Density Reported in Nevada
A census style figure shows about 22 slot machines per Nevada resident, highlighting the state’s heavy gambling infrastructure and gaming industry concentration amid ongoing regulatory debates.
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Nevada
Deer hunting tip from Winters Enterprise advice column
The column notes deer often circle to approach from behind after spotting a hunter. It suggests finding the point where tracks met and cutting across the circle without crossing the deer's tracks. Then hide and wait for the animal to appear, a method said to work nearly every time.
Cure Aggravating Habit
Some bird dogs refuse to relinquish birds after retrieval. Lift an ear flap and blow hard in the ear to make the dog drop the bird into your other hand. The method is described as an immediate mouth opening response to the pressure.
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