Newspapers and the Campaign From A to Izzard
Wes reports on editor opinions and a nationwide Editor & Publisher survey showing Ike leading Stevenson in daily paper endorsements. The piece notes regional biases, the role of small papers, editorial divides, and a Dallas conference cancelation shaping a Texas ballot column with Ike Nixon. It ends with a youth slogan and reflections on public sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike
Eocnt
Deep South
Pro
Stevenson
Truman
Dimmitt Castro County Friona Palmer Dairy Show Fair
Local fair season highlights include the Castro County Fair in Dimmitt and the Friona Palmer County Fair Dairy Show featuring competing dairy exhibitors from the region.
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Dimmitt
Castro County Fair
Friona
Palmer County Fair
Dogs From All Over Country Compete in Show Here Today
The Panhandle Kennel Club hosts 294 dogs at the Fair Park Pavilion with a top prize of 100 dollars for best in show. Judges assess breeds from 8:30 AM, with ring schedules covering hounds, terriers, toy breeds, sporting dogs, and working breeds. proceeds support Boys Ranch and local children's homes.
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Mary Louise Broome
Panhandle Kennel Club
Fair Park Pavilion
Tri- State Fairgrounds
JL AM
Rudolph A. Engle
Peter J. Paterson
Engle
Worden
Viola Gibson
Boys Ranch
Patrol of
Avibk Temple 70
Daughters of the Nile
Daily News
Amarillo
Ralph Morrison
Panhandle
Plains Still Looking For More Moisture
Weather observers report shower activity across the High Plains with a cold front moving in from Arizona. Temperatures range from the 60s to 90s as moisture is expected to move into the region later, with several towns logging rainfall totals such as Borger .11, Claude .40, Lubbock .13, and Shamrock .31 inches.
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Arizona
Ivan Layton
Amarillo
Lubbock
Clayton
Hobart
Dathart
Guymon
Childress
Tucumcari
Roswell
Gage
Weather Bureau
Borger
Clarendon
Claude
Dalhart
Dimmitt
Central Texas Rivers Receding After Crest
Floodwaters in South Central Texas begin to drop after a high crest with up to 23 inches of rain. Five dead, two missing, hundreds evacuated. Reno towns like New Braunfels and Kerrville report receding Guadalupe and San Saba rivers. Rescue crews clear debris as utilities restore service and communications to the region.
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Associated Press
Texas
Austin
New Braunfels
Guadalupe River
Kerrville
Guadalupe
San Saba
Cherokee Creek
Missouri
Selms
Baseball Scores from National League and American League
Scores from multiple games include Pittsburgh over New York 9 to 8 with Garagiola Maglie and Wilhelm. Chicago over Brooklyn 11 to 7. St Louis 9 Philadelphia 2. Philadelphia 9 Cleveland 7. Washington 4 Chicago 1. Boston 8 Detroit 5 with several pitchers noted. most games scheduled.
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Pittsburgh
NEW York
Pollet
Garagiola
Maglie
Lanier
Wilhelm
Yvats
Chicago
Brooklyn
Rush
Hacker
Atwell
Loes
Wade
King
Moore
Lanvenih
Brance
Campanella
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Byrd
Murray
Garcia
Tebbetta
Washington
Masterson
Grasso
Dobson
Stobbs
Lollar
Johnson
Boston
Detroit
McDermott
Benton
Wilber
Trucks
Madison
Weather forecast for Amarillo and surrounding areas
Considerable cloudiness and mild conditions expected Friday with thundershowers late in the day. Highs near 84 in West Texas, and 75 to 85 in New Mexico. Amarillo area to see cloudy skies with scattered thundershowers and cooler night temperatures. sunrise 6 27 AM sunset probable.
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Amarillo
West Texas
New Mexico
Vest
Truman comments Ike isolationist Congress
President Truman said Eisenhower favors a Republican isolationist Congress that would not bring peace. He also said Eisenhower is mistaken in thinking desire for government change is top for voters, insisting the public mainly wants peace. He declined to comment on McCarthy victory or Shivers stance in relation to Eisenhower.
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Washington
Truman
Dwight Eisenhower
Congress
Eisenhower
Trueman
Jospeh McCarthy
Wisconsin
Allan Shivers
Texas
Wey
William FE
Jenner
Indiana
Ike's Name Placed on Texas Demo Ticket Amid Splinter Party Move
In Dallas a hastily formed Texas Democratic Party nominates Eisenhower Nixon and seeks ballot placement. Governor Shivers backs Stevenson, while officials note potential to pool or split votes between Democratic and Texas Democratic columns for the November 4 election.
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Ike
Texas
Republican Party of
Eisenhower
Richard Nixon
Truman
Adlai Stevenson
Roosevelt
State's Rights Party
Allen Wight
Dallas
Amarillo
Shivers
Stevenson
Vpon
Next Monday Ballot Filing Deadline for Ballot Changes
Secy of State Jack Ross announced a Monday deadline for ballot changes tied to printing schedules ahead of the November elections. The deadline covers all ballot changes including withdrawals from the GOP ballot for Democratic nominees carried on the Republican ticket.
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Secyror
Jack Ross
Associated Press
Ross
GOP
Aftermath of Grand Ave Crash Deepens Amarillo Family Grief
The June 30 Grand Avenue crash near Wellington killed Jasper Thomas, 22, and his brother Franklin, 360 minors of the farm area, deepening a family strain. Cecil Stokes and Newman Brown note uncertain futures and press for traffic dips or overpass to slow speeds near three crossings. The tragedy lingers as relatives seek prevention and closure.
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Grand Avenue
Fort Worth
Denver
Raymond Vo McGill
Wellington
Evelyn Ceoumley
Beverly
Dhremor
Frank Thomas
Tradt
Améillo
Thomas
Navy
Jasper
Franklin Thomas
Cecil Stokes
Fedway Corporation
Dap
Seconily
Newman Brown
Amarillo
Fort Worth & Denver Railroad
Ag Itia
Stokes
Politics blamed for Alice slaying by victim's father
Alice Texas story outlines motive as politics for the shooting death of Jake Floyd Jr 22 at the family home garage. Three men charged two arrested. officers with Rangers and county officials discuss case as examinations approach. Suspects include Nago Alaniz Alice attorney charged with murder and Mario Sapit San Antonio owner charged with assault with intent to murder two others unnamed in the trove of reports.
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Alice
Jake Floyd Sr
Floyd
Reams
Sam Reams
George Parr
Duval County
Long
Jake Jr
An Gqienlacaa Faile
Texas Rangers
Halsey Wright
Jim Mwintle County
Ime Nee van
Nago Alaniz
Mario Sapit
San Antonio
Meith
Wright
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From A
Izzard
Harry Truman
Democratic Party
U.S. News & World Report
U.S
Capabe
Eishower
Nixon
Prohibition
Constitution
Yee
Bill Askew
Jackson
William Henry Harrison
Taylor
Pierce
Grant
Hays
Garfield
Benjamin Harrison
Ralph B. Daniel
Herring Hotel
Wes
Robert Pringle
Bovina
Jimi White
Pringle
Chihuahua
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Blanco River
Katy
Amarillo Exchange Club
Gold Star Mothers
Don D. Harrington
Americam Business Club
den D. Harrington
Council
Roy Scout
American Legion Hall
Amarillo Chessa& O
BO BY
New Party
Wight
Mem
Colums
Progressive Party
Enhower
Jesus Democratic Lupety
Breed
State
Hilde Prather
Jasper Thomas
Micken
Whipian
Ging Lor, Co
Leowe
Rom the Daily News
Jap Thomas
Tragedy Avenue
Weam Wuuneys
Alfred Allee
Alaniz
Rayburn Norris
el Norris
Corpus Christi
Charlie Lyman
Sheriff's Office
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