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Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1951

Page

2

Vote castout in Duval County reshapes Texas politics

The 1950 Texas political year featured Secretary of State John Ben Shepperd refusing to count Duval County votes in the 79th district judgeship race, aiding A J Vale and challenging Sam G Reams Jr. Other key shifts included John C White defeating long-time agriculture head J E McDonald, GOP gains with Edward T Dicker entering the Legislature, and leadership changes under Governor Allan Shivers shaping the party for 1952.

John Ben Shepperd Duval County A. J. Vale Sam G. Reams Jr Falfurrias South Texas George Parr Sheppherd Reams Vale J. E. McDonald John C. White Wichita Falls McDonald R. B. Creager Texas Ben Guil Creager Henry Zweifel Fort Worth Jack Porter Houston Zweifel Orville Bullington Edward T. Dicker Dallas Allan Shivers Shivers John C. Calhoun J. E. Wheat Wopdville Judd R. Stuart Strawn Wheat Stuart

Oldest and Largest Living Things Found in Yosemite

In Mariposa trees within Yosemite National Park California researchers deem these giants among the world’s oldest and largest living organisms.

Yosemite National Park California

Dorothy Robinson open stock bedroom group offers 18th century charm

The Dorothy Robinson collection features solid mahogany bedroom pieces with hand rubbed finishes and antique hardware. Drawers are deep and dust proof, and components are sized for both large and small rooms. See it and build your own suite at a budget friendly price. The American Radio Clock

Dorothy Robinson

House approves civil defense bill for nation wide mobilization

The House passed a 3.1 billion civil defense bill to set up a new Civil Defense Administration. Former Governor F Caldwell Jr will lead the effort with powers to plan and mobilize defenses against atomic and biological threats. The measure calls for a 50-50 federal state funding split and a 250 million revolving fund for self defense projects.

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