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Texas Year 1939 Highlights From State Icons and Legends
A survey of Texas in 1939 features the Aggies as national football leaders, Fort Worth Casa Manana stars, Gov. with notable media status, Dr. Rainey’s presidency at the State University, Elliott Roosevelt’s Texas radio network, Linda Darnell as the girl of the year, Walter D. Cline as Shrine potentate, Burris Jackson’s big Hillboro barbecue, and a top Texan book of the year.
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Texas
Texas Aggies
United States
Fort Worth Casa Manana
Bob Burns
Eddie Cantor
Kenny Baker
Frances Langford
New York
San Francisco
Dr. Rainey
Uni
Elliott Roosevelt
Linda Darnell
Walter D. Cline
Wichita Falls
Steenth
Burris Jackson
Hillsboro