Texas NG Fifth Largest State Militia
Washington reports the Texas National Guard as the nation’s fifth largest. As of August 1 the Texas Guard numbered 14,510 personnel with 12,872 in the Army branch and 1,638 in the air arm. Only New York Pennsylvania California and Illinois had more guardsmen. Other states listed include Arkansas Oklahoma Louisiana New Mexico.
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Washington
Texas National Guard
Texas Guard
New York
Pennsylvania
California
Illinois
Doctors Respected Saginaw Office Robbery Foiled
In Saginaw Michigan doctors were praised after a robbery attempt at the office of R J A Maurer was thwarted by the staff. A note left on the back door read sorry we didn't know this was a medical office. The place was left undisturbed.
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Saginaw. Mich
R. J. A. Maurer
Trials Without Jury Favored in Lunacy Cases
Texas Junior Chamber of Commerce endorses a constitutional amendment to allow nonjury lunacy trials. Jim Mahon, chair, announced the position after a meeting with F. M. Kirkpatrick Jr. of Baytown. The Jaycee Mental Health Committee will campaign for passage in the November special election.
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Dallas
Texas Junior Chamber of Commerce
Jim Mahon
Jaycee Mental Health Committee
F. M. Kirkpatrick Jr
Baytown
Mahon
Beaver Disrupts Lines in Baraga Area
Beavers chewed down three trees and a limb across telephone lines in Baraga Michigan halting all communications in the area. Emergency crews worked to restore service as residents reported outages and local officials urged patience.
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Baraga, Mich
Baraga
Dixiecrats Face First Official Axe At Session Today
The credentials committee plans a Thursday vote to bar States Righters from the Democratic National Committee for bolting the Truman ticket. Nine members with one Dixie voice, North Carolina editor Jonathan Daniels, will hear cases after an open session in which McGrath and Boyle back regular loyalty to the party. A Texas contest between Wright Morrow and Byron Skelton looms as a key battle in those efforts.
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Washington
States
Democratic National Committee
Truman
Democratic Credentials Committee
National Committee
Texas
Frank McHale
Indiana
Dixie
Jonathan Daniels
North Carolina
William M. Boyle Jr
J. Howard McGrath
Senate
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Boyie
Wright Morrow
Byron Skelton
Tempi
Two Years Needed To Balance Budget
Senator George of Georgia, chair of the Senate finance committee, said August 22 that it will take two years to balance the budget. He expects the government to be in the black in the 1951 fiscal year if spending is cut reasonably and taxes are adjusted to boost the economy, including income tax rate reductions and higher exemptions.
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Washington
George
D-Ga
Senate Finance Committee
Probers To Hear Vaughan Soon
Major General Harry H. Kayem is to testify Wednesday before the Senate committee probing five percenters activities. Vaughan, Truman's Army aide, is mentioned in the inquiry and will face many questions when he appears. Public hearings resume Tuesday with unnamed committee members noting Vaughans forthcoming appearance.
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Washington
Harry H. Kayem
Senate
Vaughan
Pv . Truman
McCarthy
R-Wis
Prize Ram Sells for $1600 at National Ram Sale
C N Nelson of Eagle Colorado paid top price at the opening session of the 34th annual national ram sale. Neilson offered $1600 for a yearling Suffolk stud consigned by H W Finch and Son of Soda Springs Idaho. Erwin E Marsh of the National Wool Growers Association said prices were generally below 16 levels early, though bidding remained brisk and competition keen as the sale continues through Tuesday.
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Salt Lake City
C. N. Nelson
Eagle
Colo
Neilson
Suffolk
H. W. Finch and Son
Soda Springs
Idaho
Erwin E. Marsh
National Wool Growers Association
Tues
Eye Specialist Surgical Mishap On Self in Milwaukee
Milwaukee Aug 22 The eye specialist Dr G W L Bard cut himself on a metal blind at his home and sewed a nasty gash above his eye with three stitches after using a mirror and fine instruments. He sought his own medical attention noting it would hurt a little.
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Milwaukee
G. W. L. Bard
Oleo Makers Raise Margarine Prices Two Cents a Pound
Leading margarine manufacturers increased prices by two cents per pound due to higher cottonseed oil costs. A Standard Brands spokesman cited new prices of 29 cents per pound for uncolored solid prints, 32 cents for uncolored plastic bags, and 39 cents for colored margarine.
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New York
Standard Brands
Legal bid call clouds Texas school board transition
Attorney General Price Daniel ruling limits the outgoing nine member board from acting after a new board is elected. Bids for textbook adoptions could be called and acted on at the November meeting, or not, depending on notice and calendar. The dispute centers on who may approve book contracts and per diem expenses under Gilmer Aikin changes and department budget cuts.
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Price Daniel
Ti-Membyr
Chessher
Daniel
Gilmer-Aikin
Joint Legislative Audit Committee
State Department of Education
T. M. Trimble
State heads approve base five day week plan effective Sept 1
State department heads agreed to shift to a basic five day work week starting September 1 with skeleton staff on Saturdays for emergencies. The plan, supported by Governor Allan Shivers, envisions some ongoing emergency coverage while many agencies move toward the five day schedule.
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Connter
Allan Shivers
Ckeiiton
Joe Fietcher
Fire Insurance Corumimesomer
Paul H. Brown
Board of Insurance Commissioners
RS Calvert
Hall H. Legen
Board of Control
Amarillo Prepares Thompson Fiesta Tribute
Amarillo hosts a Thompson Fiesta tribute honoring a longtime state official. Invitations go to many state officials for the event. The organizing committee includes Dr. B. M. Puckett, Lawrence R. Hagg, J. H. Dunn and Jay Taylor. Thompson of the Railroad Commission planned a 1932 campaign for a 1933 term start and served continuously except for a brief 1945 leave.
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B. M. Puckett
Lawrence R. Hagg
J. H. Dunn
Jay Taylor
Thompson
Railroad Commission
Leahy Named Interim Senator for McGrath Seat
Edward L. Leahy of Bristol was named by Gov. John O Pastore as interim US senator to fill the McGrath seat. Leahy’s appointment takes effect after Senate business. McGrath will be sworn in as US attorney general next day. Leahy says he will not seek the 1950 seat.
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Providence
Edward L. Leahy
Bristol
John O Pastore
J. Howard McGrath
Leahy
Senate
McGrath
Pastore
Qualifies For Top Job In Just Six Weeks
Miss Myatt promotes speedwriting courses in Austin area offering rapid training for better paying jobs. The ad quotes Frenki Mac and notes quick learning for girls, with Durham’s contact on Lavece Street and a phone number for information.
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Austin
Frank Mae Byatt
Durhams
Judge Bean Era Lights Pecos Law and Whiskey Frontier
The article paints Pecos as a riotous Texas gateway with Judge Bean, a six shooter, and a law book guiding rough justice. It notes Pecos police presence, liquor controls, and new federal sub stations including Immigration, US Marshal, and Game Commission staff.
Wharton Woman Battling Polio Receives Christmas Tree Gesture
In Wharton a 35-year-old polio patient Lele Ann Ransom is cheered by a Christmas tree sent to her home. Her illness has left her unable to use an arm fully, but doctors report progress as she works toward recovery with support from Mr. and Mrs. and the community.
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Wharton
Lele Ann Ransom
Mere
Wharton Country
Tusk Dated 200000 Years Found Near Marietta College
The third mammoth tusk uncovered within a year near Marietta was donated to Marietta College. The tusk measures eight feet in length and 20 inches around at the base, dug from a 20 foot depth, with an estimated age of about two hundred thousand years.
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Marietta
Marietta College
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