Close Elections and the Power of a Single Vote
The article muses on how many precincts exist in Texas and how a small vote margin, such as Price Daniel's 3100 lead over Judge Yarborough, could be spread across voting boxes. It recalls several close races from 1948 to 1954, highlighting how one county or one box can decide an outcome.
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Free Wheelers and the Conservative Dilemma
New York columnist ED HUTTON defines a conservative as someone who believes people deserve to keep what they earn. He notes the Papa State as a centralized government and self describes as a Free Wheeler independent. The piece questions a party name for Free Wheelers and critiques both major parties for welfare state and federal aid.
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Norman Thomas
Left handedness tied to high achievement, teacher says
H M Wiley at Wheeler pushes to treat left handedness as a plague while Mrs Bess Foringer touts left handed records in Gregg shorthand and accounting. She notes 2 percent of her students are left handed and cites top performers who wrote upside down with 180 words a minute.
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Wheeler
Bess Foringer
Gregg
Texas Poll Shows Tight Race Between Eisenhower and Stevenson
A statewide Texas Poll finds voters nearly split between Eisenhower and Stevenson after nominations. Stevenson leads 44 percent to 42 percent with 14 percent undecided, creating a highly doubtful state. The study notes shifts since the Geneva summit and Kefauver's Minnesota primary outcome, with continuing need for campaign effort.
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Eisenhower
Stevenson
Levenson
Estes Kefauver
Minnesota
Eden Predicts Nasser Will Attack Israel
Prime Minister Eden warned in the House of Commons that Egypt's President Nasser would attack Israel next if he seizes control of the Suez Canal. He said Britain would aid Israel with arms if needed and pressed for UN action if Egypt violates rights. The Commons backed Eden’s Suez policy 319 to 248 amid Labor censure defeat.
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Amarillo Police Nab Suspects in $13,000 Evans Burglary
Two suspects were arrested in El Paso on a tip from Amarillo police relating to the August 13 burglary of Joe E. Evans home at 3904 Lynette. Wylie Wade, 19, and a 17-year-old girl were found with most stolen items including $5,700 in war bonds. Wade faces burglary charges. the girl is charged as an accessory after the fact. Detectives from Amarillo Randall County will transport them back. The Evans reported losses of jewelry, cash, and war bonds from the home once ransacked through a bedroom window during dinner.
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Wylie “Dub” Wade
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Wade
Amarillo
Randall County Criminal Dist. Atty. A. W. Lair
Weather forecast for Amarillo area fair and warm ahead
Forecast calls for continued fair weather in Amarillo Friday and Saturday with warm daytime temperatures. Cooler conditions expected Friday night with low around 62 degrees and higher weekend readings following.
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Amarillo
Climate proves it's the best in Amarillo heat year
Amarillo reached 99 degrees yesterday marking a new daily record for the date and topping the old 96 from 1940. Through 1956 the 100 degree threshold remains unmet, according to Chris Roach. He said the day’s high was matched on three prior occasions this year, twice in June and once in July.
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Amarillo
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Roach
Baseball scores from major leagues
American League Chicago beat Boston 4 to 3 in 10 innings while Detroit defeated Washington 7 to 2 Baltimore edged Cleveland 4 to 1 New York topped Kansas City 3 to 2 National League Milwaukee swept Philadelphia 3 to 2 St Louis defeated New York 5 to 0 Cincinnati beat Pittsburgh 5 to 4 Only games scheduled
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Clay school boycott spreads as teachers join walkout
In Clay Kentucky on September 13 the boycott expanded with about 600 students staying home for a second day over the admission of two Black pupils. Ten of 17 teachers did not report, two resigned, and Mayor Herman Z Clark vowed passive resistance. National Guardsmen patrolled the grounds while Gordon children were taught in regular classes.
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Teresa Gordon
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Housewarming Turns Hornets Into Unwanted Guests
Mr and Mrs John Melba burned out a nest of hornets on their front porch in Wa uk esha Wisconsin last night. The porch caught fire and the hornets found a new home with the Melbos, creating a comic yet odd domestic tale from the evening.
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John Melba
Melbos
Interior chief eyes Canadian River dam partnership
Secretary of the Interior Fred Seaton indicated willingness to send Bureau of Reclamation officials to Amarillo to explore a partnership program for a Canadian River dam. He noted Amarillo has not joined the project but stressed no approval yet, while discussing Texas politics with Republican National Committeeman Jack Porter.
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Daniel Denies Endorsement Trade For National Nominees
Price Daniel of Texas refutes claims of a backroom deal with Lyndon B. Johnson and Sam Rayburn to secure Daniel's flat endorsement in exchange for supporting Stevenson Kefauver. He demands clear positions on tidelands and school desegregation before backing national nominees. He warns of organized opposition by paid AFL CIO leaders.
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Price Daniel
Lyndon B. “Johnson
Sam Rayburn
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Stevenson
Tidelands
Texas
Averell Harriman
Jordan Police Station Raided Near Gharandal
Israeli reports claim the Jordan police station at Gharandal was blown up with heavy casualties. Arab sources quoted say the attack occurred last night near the Israeli Jordan demarcation line. Details place Gharandal between the Dead Sea and Red Sea, south of Hatseva where Druze deaths were reported earlier.
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Stevenson Launches Presidential Campaign with Broadside on Ike
Adlai Stevenson formally launched his bid for the presidency at a Harrisburg fundraising dinner, accusing Eisenhower of a part time presidency and blaming the President for allowing party leaders to sway policy. Nixon is cited as gaining the Republican readership while Ike rests at Gettysburg.
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