Senator Houston Taken by Death
Texas senator James Hamilton Houston died at Baltimore during stomach surgery after an appointment by Gov. O Daniel to succeed the late Morris Sheppard. He had served briefly in the Senate since June 2 and left behind two daughters Ariadne and Margar ite. Houston was born in 1854 at Independence Texas and had roles as U S marshal and Rough Rider organizer.
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Austin
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Lone Star Republic
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Congress
Tennessee
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San Jacinto
Santa Ana
Texas Legislature Extends to Record 164 Days
The current Texas Legislature session reached 164 days the longest in state history, starting January 14. Both houses adjourned until Monday with a possibility of ending the session next week as expectations grew.
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Austin
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Sinc
Joseph A. Cox Taken by Death
Joseph Allen Cox 67 owner of Panhandle Transfer Company died suddenly at his home 417 North Taylor Amarillo after three months ill health. A longtime Amarillo resident he earlier worked with McKnight Transfer and served as city commissioner. Survived by wife Liddie, daughter Jewell Bailey and two grandchildren. Body at Griggs Funeral Home pending funeral Saturday.
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Roosevelt Heads to Hyde Park for Library Dedication
President Roosevelt departed Washington for Hyde Park New York to dedicate a $350 000 library on Monday.
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Tucumcari Conchas Lake Opening Faces Shoreline Shortage
Tucumcari plans a two day celebration for the opening of Conchas Lake but only about 9000 feet of shoreline will be public. The restriction stems from a long running dispute between the Bell Ranch and Tucumcari interests.
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Victory Cries Fill Texas Air Ahead of Election
This Associated Press report notes intense campaign activity as candidates in Texas push for final hours before the election. Officials anticipate a high turnout, possibly over a million, with many exemption voters expected to cast ballots for Morris Sheppard’s successor amid poll tax changes. Governor W. Lee O'Daniel campaigns in Bowie on the day’s extendable last push.
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Texas
Election Party At Globe News Saturday
The Amarillo Electric Company and Globe News plan an election party Saturday evening with returns broadcast from the Texas Election Bureau. Sixth Avenue near the Globe News Building will be roped off and chairs set on the courthouse lawn as returns arrive.
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Son John Goes to Sea at Navy Supply School Opening
Ensign John Roosevelt, the President's youngest son, joined the navy today in Cambridge Massachusetts as he marched with 425 classmates to Harvard business school for the opening of the navy supply corps school. Typewriters for rent offered for civil service exams by Russell Stationery Co.
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French Syria Defense Weakened as Vichy Generals Disagree
British and Free French pressure continues after Damascus occupation as Vichy forces withdraw and dissent grows among Syria's Vichy leadership. In Merjayoun and other towns, airstrikes and ground fighting cause civilian casualties and widespread destruction.
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Violent Red Defense Stalls Mighty Nazi Force
Preliminary Texas opinion poll shows Lyndon Johnson leading over W Lee O Daniel and Gerald C Mann with Dies fading. The survey places Johnson at 29.9 percent, O Daniel 26.8, Mann 25.6, Dies 17.0, others 0.7, margin of error small and likely to shift with full results. The report notes Red Army gains and German setbacks in Europe, with Finland joining against Russia and Britain pursuing air raids on the German coast.
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Dixie Dice's Army Show Is Tonight at Municipal Auditorium
Dixie Dice stages the fifth annual You're in the Army Now at 8:30 p m tonight in the Municipal Auditorium. A cast of 100 recruits, led by a strict sergeant, faces a comic mix up with chorus girls during a 15 mile hike. Sponsored by Hanson Post American Legion, the production will be taken to Camp Bowie Brownwood to entertain soldiers as part of the defense program.
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