Solons Boosting Presidential Preference Primary Plan
Texas lawmakers led by Rep. Frank C. Oltorf push a presidential preference primary proposal. Oltorf says he has collected many signatures and expects the bill to enter the House hopper next week. He cites last year’s Democratic convention as justification and notes prior effort to call a special session.
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Harry S. Truman
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Inaugural Celebrations Parade Through Austin
The inaugural weekend featured multiple dances and balls across Austin venues. Governor and Mrs. Jester led a grand march at Gregory Gym, with Buddy Ryland’s orchestra. Events included the Union Building square dancing, Pan American Room at the Austin Hotel, and Driskill Ballroom celebrations with flags, costumes, and live music.
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Dr. Stewart MacCorkle
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John P. Keith
Victor A. Kormeier
Edwin W. Olle
George J. Stephens
Charles N. Zivley
Harry Akin
Austin
Woody Parker Orchestra
W. P. Watts
D. T. Harkrider
Weldon Watson
H. Morris Stevens
Driskill
Edwardo Martinez
Dorie Miller
Texas State University For
James Dorsey
George Madison
Legislators Pledge Temporary Page Job for Chili Funds
Fred Jones former 40th District representative from Lone Oak visited the 51st Legislature in Austin. John L. Crosthwait offered a resolution to hire him as a temporary page to cover meals during his snowbound stay. The chair referred the measure to a five member committee for study.
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Dallas
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House
Bevin Stalls Palestine Debate Over Jewish Refugees
The debate on Palestine stalls as Bevin faces questions on interned refugees in Cyprus. The men held during Britain's mandate were detained for attempting to enter the Holy Land without certificates. Britain argues no Arab consent was sought for their release. Churchill warns a debate will occur next week.
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Palestine Mandate
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Winston Churchill
Court Dismisses Theft Charge Against Model
Criminal District Judge Willis McGregor dismissed theft by bailee charges against Nadine Parker, a former Fort Worth model now living in Los Angeles. The case was centered on allegations while she worked as a model in Fort Worth.
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Willis McGregor
Nadine Parker
Los Angeles
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