Court to hear Negroes plea on Texas park access
A Texas group seeks a federal court order admitting Black citizens to state parks. Hearing before Judge Ben H. Rice Jr. set for Sept 5 on preliminary motions, with motions to clarify the petition and define relief. The suit names State Parks Board Chair J Sandefer Jr. and members, cites Big Bend and state parks.
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State Parks Board
Ben H. Rice Jr
T. R. Register
J. ¥. Sandefer Jr
Gordon K. Shearer
Parks Board
E. Jacobson
Big Bend National Park
National Park
Big Bend Park
Too Much Water in Clippers Makes Them Uncomfortable
The Encyclopaedia Britannica notes that clipper ships, while fast and seaworthy, carried too much water on board, making them uncomfortable for crew and passengers.
Board Told Repay State for Wives' Expenses
State Auditor C. H. Cawness reported the State Board of Examiners in Optometry exceeded meeting time limits by six days per member and paid $69 more than authorized. Audit cites wives’ attendance at a July Dallas meeting but notes misallocated expenses. Recommends refund of non state items and review of accounts.
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State Board of Examiners In Optometry
C. H. Cawness
Cawness
Dallas
Uhe
Hart Resignation Clears Way for 25 Month Court Appointment
Article explains Justice James P. Hart plans to resign in November to allow a 25 month interim appointment by Governor Allan Shivers to the Texas Supreme Court. If the resignation occurred earlier, party committees would nominate for next election, with historical precedent cited from 1925 and state law on vacancies after primaries.
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Price Daniel
Republic
Texas
International Law Association
Copenhagen
Denmark
Iate
Imuet
Daniel
James P. Hart
Texas Sr Court
University of Texas
Allan Shivers
Justice Hart
W. Gregory Mathher
Miriam A. Ferguson
C. V. Terrell
Railroad Commission
L. Staples
Hatcher
Dorothy Parker Plans To Remarry Ex Husband
Dorothy Parker intends to remarry her former husband, screenwriter Alan Campbell, after their 1947 divorce. Campbell disclosed the plans from Los Angeles noting Parker said yes during a New York call. The ceremony is set for Thursday at their Bel Air home.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Dorothy Parker
Alan Campbell
New York
Campbell
Bel Air
Air Guardsmen Begin Summer Flying Camp
Air Nations Guardsmen from Texas Oklahoma Louisiana and Arkansas began a two week summer training program near Matagorda Island off the Texas coast. Units and personnel numbers were not released. Training includes gun practice and flight readiness.
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Air Nations
Texas
Oklahoma
Louisiana
Arkansas
Matagorda Island
Westinghouse Raises Prices on 1951 TV and Radio Line
Westinghouse Television and Radio Division announced price increases on eight 1951 television models ranging from ten to more than thirty dollars and increases of one to thirty dollars on five radio models.
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Westinghouse
Sunbury
Westinghouse Television and Radio Division
Camel 30 Day Mildness Test Ad Invite
Camels are promoted as the mildest cigarette with a 30 day test. Smokers are urged to smoke Camels daily for a month to judge mildness and flavor using a personal “T Zone” proving ground. The ads claim Camels offer consistent quality beyond a single puff.
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Miss Piazza
Howard Pollet
St. Louis Cardinals
Harry Southwell
Dunior
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