Manford Hints Rules Change in Texas House
Speaker Durwood Manford signaled possible major reforms to House rules as factions flutter over a new speakership race. He said several rules are under consideration to clarify and speed up deliberations. Rival candidates like Joe Kilgore and Doyle Willis dispute harmony and pledge division risks, while Kilgore asserts separate aims for speaker and legislative programs.
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Durwood Manford
Texas
Manford
House
Doyle Willis
Fort Worth
Ord
Joe Kilgore
Men
Willis
Reuben Senterfitt
San Saba
Max Smith
San Marcos
Kilgore
Burdine
Senate
80Th Congress
Truman
Representatives
Burnet Livestock Show Winners Highlight Local Event
Gina Shifflett of Marble Falls won the grand championship with a 1,000 pound Hereford steer at Burnet County Livestock Show. Johnnie Tannehill earned reserve in the steer division. Bill Holly won grand lamb with Robert Ebeling reserve. Duroc Jersey John Hoover claimed swine grand, Kert Goode Poland China reserve. Fifteen steers and hogs showed. none sold at show, all to be exhibited in Houston.
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Helen Norvell
Burnet
Gina Shifflett
Marble Falls
Burnet County
Johnnie Tannehill
Bertram
Bill Holly
Robert Ebeling
John Hoover
Poland
Kert Goode
Barrows
Houston
Ann Shifflett
Tommy Glimp
Tannehill
Monte Ross
Fort Worth
Hoover
Vick Seeks Law to Stop Price Cutting in Texas Cigarettes
Texas lawmakers debate a bill by Senator Kyle Vick to ban price cutting below cost by retailers and wholesalers. The measure aims to curb unfair cigarette sales and protect state tax revenue, with fines up to 200 dollars and license forfeiture for violations.
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Texas
Kyle Vick
Waco
Senate
House
George H. Shappard
Vick
Keith Kelly
Fort Worth
Texan Serves Briefly as President by Clock and Law
The Austin American notes that on a Thursday four presidents appeared by schedule and timing. Truman served until 12 23 p.m. Rayburn presided 12 23 to 12 29 p.m. Barkley took oath at 12 23 p.m. and Truman resumed until noon. UT professor Burdine explains the technical point.
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Blayne Salyer
Harry S. Truman
Sam Rayburn
Alben Barkley
Truman
Supreme Court
Rayburh
Another Cold Wave on Way
A cold front was forecast to sweep through Texas bringing snow sleet and rain with bitter cold in the Panhandle and South Plains. Amarillo and Lubbock were to see near zero temperatures and strong north winds while Dallas Fort Worth would see rain turning to sleet then snow by Saturday.
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Associated Press
Texas
Amarillo
Panhandle
Lubbock
South Plains
US Weather Bureau
Dallas-Fort Worth
East Texas
Plains
Weather Bureau
el Paso
Texarkana
San Antonio
Childress
Abilene
Truman’s Inaugural Call for Aid to Poor Nations
President Truman in his inaugural address urges the United States and allies to share know-how to raise living standards in the world’s free peoples. He denounces communism, pledges UN support, economic recovery aid, military backing for freedom, and a bold program to aid the needy.
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United States
United Nations
JUDGE SIMPSON RESIGNS CALVERT NAMED COMPTROLLER
Governor Beauford H. Jester named Robert S. Calvert as comptroller to replace the late George H. Sheppard and appointed two top judiciary members. Jester filled a Supreme Court vacancy by appointing R. H. Harvey and named Elmer Lincoln to the Sixth Court of Civil Appeals. Simpson resigned from the Supreme Court to return to private practice. Sheppard died Tuesday night.
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Associated Press
Beauford H. Jester
Robert S. Calvert
George H. Sheppard
Jester
State Supreme Court
Gordon Simpson
Lincoln
Calvert
Sheppard
In Memoriam Georgie Gallup Honored by Indiana Senate
The Indiana Senate with a Republican majority paused for a memory of Dr. George Gallup. Sen Harold Handley of Laporte led the tribute as the chamber prepared to hear Truman’s inaugural broadcast. Gallup’s poll had signaled a Dewey victory in last November’s election.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Senate
George Gallup
Truman
Harold Handley
Laporte
Gallup
Thomas E. Dewey
Reds May Call Judges to Stand in Communist Trial
A defense attorney for 11 high US Communists sought to call New York federal judges and possibly the trial judge to testify. The plan targets jury selection methods as defense accusations of a biased system unfold during the trial of the Communist National Committee members.
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New York
George W. Crockett
Detroit
Harold R. Medina
John F. X. McGahey
Streamlined Texas Legislature Plans Unveiled In House
Lieutenant Governor Allan Shivers urged a seven point program to revamp Texas government with a full time annual legislature, year round pay, a legislative council, and four year terms. Senator Charles R. Jones proposed a 10 senator 15 member council to oversee interim work and end mid session committees. Others pushed annual sessions and new state office and courts buildings connected to the Capitol.
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Fred Williams
Austin American Capitol
Legislative Council
Texas
House
Senate
Allan Shivers
Shivers
Charles R. Jones
Bonham
Jones
Representatve
W. R. Chambers
May
R. B. Spacek
Fayetteville
Capitol
Harry Whitworth
Smithville
Whitworth
Chiang Kai-Shek drafts farewell address amid exile talk
A high official source says Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek will leave Nanking Sunday and is drafting his farewell address to ease peace talks with the Communists. Bodyguards head to Foochow as preparations for possible exile to Formosa begin. Chiang may resign formally but aims to avoid appearing to flee.
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Nanking
Chiang Kai-Shek
Chiang
Foochow
Amoy
Truman Pledges Fight on Communism in Inaugural Address
President Truman vows a finish fight on communism as he launches a new campaign for world peace. He hints that compromise with the Soviet Union is unlikely and calls for a broad program to raise living standards and counter communist influence through aid and economic strength.
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Washington
Truman
Russia
Soviet Union
Greece
Turkey
Mediterranean
State Marshall
Western
Europe
Armed Forces Aiding Local Polio Drive
The Army and Air Force cooperate in Operation Polio with Major H. E. Robinette leading canvassers from Austin and local stations to support the March of Dimes drive. Collection points are set and officers will transfer funds to Charles L. Sandahl, the executive chairman for the past three years.
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Army
Air Force
H. E. Robinette
Austin
March of Dimes Committee
Charles L. Sand
Texans Attend Truman Inauguration In Formal Texas Style
About 200 Texans gathered in Washington for Harry S. Truman’s 32nd presidential inauguration, noting the ceremony’s formalities dampening their rallying spirit. Many wore Stetsons while dignitaries in top hats observed the event, with Lyndon Johnson and Tom Connally nearby and Homer Thornberry new to Congress. Local Texas figures Allen Shivers and his wife sat in the gubernatorial section as journalists and stars mingled among the crowd.
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Elizabeth Carpenter
Austin American
Washington
Harry S. Truman
United States
Tom Miller
Austin
Sam Rayburn
Tom Clark
Texas
Truman
Senatorial Gallery
Tom Connally
Lyndon B. Johnson
House of Representatives
Homer Thornberry
State of Texas
Allan Shivers
Wright Morrow
H. H. Weinert
Jimmie Phillips
Joan Blondell
Marion Storm
Judd Collier
Mumford
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Salty) Hull
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University of Texas
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Missouri
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