Daniel denies Texas secession claim on tidelands
Texas Attorney General Price Daniel rejected Louisiana Lt. Gov William Dodd's assertion that Texas lost its tidelands rights after the Civil War. Daniel argued Texas never seceded and that union restoration was nullified by Supreme Court rulings. He urged Dodd to review the war, and noted Congress heard both sides on tidelands with an administration bill debated.
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Council Weighs Rents and Lake Austin Park Sale
The Austin City Council will discuss lifting rent controls after a 10 member petition from the Austin Property Owners Association. It will also consider selling part of Lake Austin Park to private investors as Butlin Holiday Village officials discuss a $4,500,000 resort project.
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Renfro Drug Co promotes T-4-L athlete's foot cure
An advertisement touts T-4-L strong fungicide from Renfro Drug Co promising quick on contact kill of embedded germs and immediate feel of efficacy with a one hour 40 cent money back guarantee from any druggist.
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Woman Convicted On Rape Charge Must Serve Life
The Court of Criminal Appeals refused to disturb rape and related convictions. Ruth Thompson of El Paso County was affirmed for rape and life imprisonment tied to a 9 year old foster daughter. The court also denied rehearings for William R. Ray and Cleveland Stovall Jr. and upheld J. W. Morrow Jr. in a deputy sheriff killing case.
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Houston
Mexican Baptists Praised by Texas Leader at Conclave
Dr. J Howard Williams secretary of the Texas Baptist Convention addressed 300 Mexican Baptist Church representatives at the First Mexican Baptist Church during a four day conclave praising their work. He urged unity and personal accountability before God stressing liberty through faith and self thought among diverse groups.
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Housing Row Opens as Sabath and Cox Clash on House Floor
On June 22 in Washington the 83 year old Rep Sabath and 69 year old Rep Cox fought on the House floor over Truman housing legislation. Cox claimed Sabath lied as he sought 10 minutes of debate time. Delaney separated them. The struggle came amid a battle over a long term public housing program to clear slums and build 810000 units in six years, with party divisions and a possible late week passage.
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Rites Held for Centex Man Fatally Injured
Funeral services were held for W. R. McGuire Jr. at the First Baptist church Lampasas with Rev. R. H. Mathison officiating. Military burial followed at Oak Hill cemetery. McGuire served in the US Navy from 1943 to 1948 and died from injuries after being thrown from his truck to avoid a collision. Survivors include his parents and four sisters all of Lampasas.
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Lampasas
Firestone Aids USO Drive Planning and Economic Outlook
The speaker highlights consumer value in tires as prices stay near 1939 levels while service improves. He warns against postwar backlog fears and cites strong savings, liquid banks, and a growing consumer market. Braniff president presides over USO reactivation efforts in Texas led by Gov. Jester.
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Obituaries from Austin area mourn several residents
Obituaries note Homer C. Cunningham dying in a local hospital with survivors including wife Margaret and son Henry. Funeral services set for Thursday at Cook Funeral Home with burial at Memorial Park. Also memorials for infant Raymond H. Rowden Jr. and Mrs. Gertrude Metz Smith with services at Capital Memorial Park and Weed-Corley respectively. Kate A. Beavers dies at 71 with multiple survivors. services at Weed-Corley and burial in Memorial Park. Taylor notices honor Staff Sergeant Alvin Freitag killed in Germany in 1943 with funeral at Condra Home and burial at Taylor City Cemetery. Also Sallie C. Bean, 80, dies in Taylor. services at First Baptist Church with burial in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.
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Sinclair
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San Antonio
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Former Legislator Tom Harrington Dies in Normangee
Former Representative Tom Harrington 75 of Leon County died at his Normangee home on Wednesday. Funeral arrangements awaited arrival of his daughter Mrs Arch Devall who was en route from Germany where her husband Colonel Devall is stationed.
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Austin Weather Recap and Twin Rivers Readings
Thursday weather highlights include sunrise 5 30 a m and sunset 7 37 p m in Austin. Highs mostly near ninety with lows around fifty to sixty. rainfall total since January 1 stands at 18 28 inches with 1 14 inches excess. River stages and forecasts show little change for Colorado River and local lakes. city readings list Abilene Fort Worth Amarillo Galveston Houston and more with temperatures in the upper 80s to mid 90s.
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Harris Reelected President as Texas Labor Factions Scramble
The Texas Federation of Labor reappointed William J. Harris as president by acclamation at the 31st annual meeting in Beaumont. Delegates prepare Thursday votes for executive secretary amid contests between Harry Acreman and Paul Sparks. Dickson warned of Austin political chaos and urged clear stances on a sales tax and education board selection.
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Local Obituary Details Condense Family List
The obituary lists numerous relatives including Mrs. Bessie Lee of Manor Mrs Irene Kraus of Fort Worth Mrs Grace Wilson of Elgin Mrs Carolyn Simmons of Taylor and Mrs Frankie Harbour of Bell Garden California Seventeen survivors include three sons C A Bean Sr of Temple Cecil Bean of Maywood California and Leon Bean of Elgin plus three sisters Elis Jeffers of California Charles Allen of Bend Oregon and W Co Allen of Groesbeck indicating a large extended family network.
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Fort Worth
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Elgin
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Taylor
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Bell Garden
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Maywood
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California
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Bend
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Vernon Daily Record Editor Resigns After Six Years
Cliff Clines, editor of the Vernon Daily Record for six years, resigned Wednesday effective July 6, announced from Vernon.
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