Certifying Johnson and Loyalties Split Texas Democratic Rally
Johnson wins the Texas Democratic nomination by 87 votes amid vote fraud claims from Stevenson's camp. Delegations break, pro Truman factions gain control as Stevenson allies fail to sway the committee. Thurmond substitute bid rejected. Tom Tyson elected permanent chairman at the Will Rogers Auditorium.
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Johnson
Austin
Stevenson
Truman
Barkley
Democratic Executive Committee
Wright Morrow
Houston
Texas National
Bryan Skelton
Temple
Morrow
John C. Calhoun
Corsicana
R. W. Calvert
Calvert
Harris
Dallas
Tarrant
Thurmond
Tom Tyson
Rio Grande Crest Near Mercedes Expected to Pass
A Rio Grande crest 27 feet above flood level was forecast to roll past Mercedes about 30 miles west of Brownsville. The crest should drop 17.7 feet before arrival, aiding relief efforts as one life is confirmed lost. Authorities continue to search for Alfredo Bermudez, 33, who drowned 13 miles from Brownsville, amid river adjustments blamed on Mexico cutting the levee.
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Mercedes
Brownsville
Mexico
Alfredo Bermudez
INNER-AID Promises Gas Relief and Refined Digestion
A local resident reports relief from severe gas and stomach distress after using INNER-AID, a twelve-herb blend said to cleanse bowels and improve digestion. Advertisers claim the mixture neutralizes stomach poisons, aids sleep, and eases constipation, with distribution through many drug stores.
The Story of Baseball and Its Growth in America
A concise history traces baseball from early mentions in America and England to Abner Doubleday's credited 1839 game. It covers Civil War spread, the first professional team the Cincinnati Red Stockings, 1869 records, 1872 ball specs, 1876 National League, 1901 American League, Landis as Commissioner, and 1893 pitching distance. Bert Levy Men's Wear in Amarillo is noted as a local sportswear retailer today.
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America
England
Hall of Fame
Cincinnati Red Stockings
Kenesaw Mountain Landis
Bert Levy
Amarillo
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M. C. Wisdom
Spot Agee
Frank Butler
W. W. Killough
Rremiuny
Phillips 66
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the Liquor Marts
Peene
Ene Famer
Horace Greely
Everlasting
G. G. Gregory & Associates
Houston, Texas
Fair
Tri- State Fair Park
Potter County Commissioners Court
Nour Au
By Bert Levy
Insurancey
Amarill
Amarillo Insurance Exchange
Askew & Brown
Rolla V. Cartwright
Finch
Gavin Holt
Oakes-Fyfe Agey
Ordway-Saunders Co
D. W. Owen White & Whitehead
Panhandle Ins
Harold S. Richey Ricks-Maguire Realty Co
Thomson-King Agey
Upshaw Insurance
Howard Williams Agey
Williams-Boyce Agey
Globe-News
Big
CASH
Tapestry
Owens Furniture CO
Taylor
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