Coke Stevenson bows out with tears at Jester inaugural
At the Texas inauguration in Austin, Coke Stevenson, longtime former governor, tears up after the ceremony as Governor Jester is sworn in. The event features Will Rogers Range Riders and a packed crowd, with Stevenson stepping aside from a long public career. Barbara Ann is lost and later reunited with her father amid the parade, as Amarillo’s horsemen and supporters travel to the capitol.
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Jester Takes First Step Down Peoples Path at M
Chief Justice James P. Alexander administered the oath as Allan Shivers became governor of Texas in a ceremony on the capitol grounds. Shivers urged a nine‑point program including education, veterans’ housing, and law orderly solutions. His mother, Mrs. George T. Jester, watched as he pledged to govern with a progressive and solvent program.
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Poll Tax Sales Top 3,500 Mark
Poll tax sales yesterday pushed the total to 3,531 receipts since October first. The day’s sales reached 476 receipts as a 1947 election qualification period of one week and three days remains.
Crane's Fine Papers Exclusive at Rus Sell Stationery Co
Crane's Fine Papers are exclusive at Rus Sell Stationery Co located at 611 Taylor. The announcement notes limited availability and urges swift purchase.
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Alice Devine Kidnapping Ends In Sacramento Breakout
Alice Dean Devine, 17, a Lodi high school athlete and grape festival beauty queen, escaped kidnappers after being held overnight near Sacramento. FBI agents guarded her as she waited at a rendezvous for ransom, then she was returned to her family in Lodi. The kidnapper demanded $10,000 by 8 o'clock, with payment arranged at a Sacramento bar.
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Skeleton discovery in Blanco Canyon cave near Floydada
Archaeologists Frank and Charles Parks assist Hale and Floyd County officers in examining bones found by two 14 year old boys in a cave along the Blanco Canyon south of Floydada. A skull with mixed bone sizes suggests two skeletons possibly including a man. Dr A D Wofford notes juvenile features and Panhandle stain on teeth while bones show no flesh.
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Marshall Makes Quick Exit From Political Stage
Gen George C Marshall, once speculated as a 1948 Democratic nominee, declares he could never be drafted for political office and takes the oath as Secretary of State. He vows to focus on Russia Germany atomic energy and world peace without congressional political entanglements.
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Death is near for Al Capone rally to consciousness
Dr Kenneth Phillips announced Capone had regained consciousness after a stroke and that danger was past for the night. The former Chicago gang leader showed a sudden rally at his Palm Island villa as Catholic rites had already begun.
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Students Hange Herman Talmadge in Effigy at Capitol
In Atlanta more than 1200 college students formed an effigy of Herman Talmadge on the Georgia Capitol grounds. They shouted approval as he suggested settling the governorship controversy via a Democratic white primary election. A dummy resembling Talmadge was placed on the statue site.
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Talmadge Rejects Mob Tactics as Georgia Political Battle Rages
Crowds cheer Watson as Talmadge declines to speak to demonstrators but accepts a delegation and pro Talmadge students. They march to the statehouse where banners denounce Nazism amid calls for a democratic white primary to decide the governorship. Thompson challenges a 1948 contest while seeking to be acting governor.
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Laraine Day Marries Leo Durocher After Mexican Divorce
Screen actress Laraine Day and Brooklyn Dodgers manager Leo Durocher wed in El Paso after Day obtained a Juarez divorce from Ray Hendricks. Justice of the Peace Charles Windberg Jr. performed the ceremony. License clerk Henry Garcia confirmed the Mexican divorce and license details.
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Weather Report for Amarillo and West Texas
The Amarillo region is fair and warmer today with similar trends across West Texas. Temperatures rose to the upper forties by late morning and afternoon, with mild overnight lows and a sunny to partly cloudy sky forecast.
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Dr. Parcells Returns to Practice After Absence
Dr. R. P. Parcells resumes work today after four months away due to an intestinal disorder and subsequent surgeries in Chicago. His associate Dr. Larry Garre has covered the practice during his absence and will stay on. The physician also serves on the local school board.
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