Abbey Campaigns with Hillbilly Band Plan for Texas
Wellington Abbey of Houston launches a chain supporter fundraising plan to run for Texas governor. He reports rapid early contributions, aims to barnstorm Texas with a hillbilly act, proposes pension tied work for seniors, and filed a $100 fee with state party leaders. Abbey, a 32-year-old ex Seabee, roots his bid in O'Daniel parallels. He broke his leg recently but remains committed.
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Kyle School Board Reelects Its Faculty
Kyle Independent School District trustees announced the re election of the entire Kyle faculty led by Superintendent James L. Childs. The returning staff includes Harriet Krause H W Cox C D Wallace Earl P Smith Weldon Moody Hattie Winn A M Hall Dan McQueen Ruby Wiegand Tom Mec Carty Eris Wimberley Charles Colgin Sarah Orta nio Mamie K Warren and Pauline Anderson.
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Peron Calls World to Walk Between Capitalism and Communism
Argentina's President Juan D. Peron urged a third position between capitalism and communism to avert war during the 84th session opening. He claimed the policy domesticates capital and quells worker exploitation and asserted Argentina will not seek a loan from the United States despite rumors.
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Justice Will Span Iran on Horseback Ride Across Iran Planned by Supreme Court Justice
Tehran reports that US Supreme Court Justice William Douglas plans a horseback journey across Iran this summer arriving in July for a vacation. He will ride from Azerbaijan in the north to the south with embassy attache Gerald Dooher accompanying him.
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Coxey's Army Leads 1894 Washington March
Jacob Coxey led Coxey's Army, a 20,000 strong unemployed march on Washington on April 4, 1894, drawing widespread attention as a major early protest movement. The record notes 25,000 school bands in context.
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Call of Wild Cow Tops Rebel Lassie in Rampage
In Andover Massachusetts Lassie a black Aberdeen Angus on a rampage for a week defies capture. Owner Arthur Tisbert tried doped hay to lure the cow back but Lassie bolted through fences into a bog before being restrained. She is due to calf in June and her erratic behavior includes crossing fences and resisting attempts to corral.
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County Tax Collector Launches 1949 Delinquent Tax Drive
Travis County Texas sends pink slip notices to hundreds of taxpayers listing due taxes plus penalties and interest. Timely payment is urged to avoid further charges. Public notices state 1950 renditions and homestead exemptions were due Sunday but will be accepted until tax rolls close in 30 to 60 days.
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More Electricity Power Use by American Manufacturers
The article notes electricity consumption by American manufacturers has increased fiftyfold since the century began, highlighting a dramatic rise in industrial energy use and productivity.
Suspicion of US Motives Stirs Arab Middle East Tensions
In Damascus and across the Arab Middle East suspicion of American aims rises as Arabs fear U S pressure to push peace with Israel and perceived U S economic incentives. Observers cite bomb incidents and frequent visits by American officials as fueling distrust and possible shifts toward Soviet ties. Arab leaders urge the United States to stop intervening on Israel's behalf to regain trust.
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Student Writes Epitaph Before Suicide in Chicago Loop
A University of Chicago graduate student from Bombay Nadir H Dastur 24 leapt under an elevated train after writing his own epitaph. Motorman Harry Favaro 40 could not stop the train in time. A tombstone style note found in his pocket explained his mental strife and decision to end his life.
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Joint Queens Named For SPJST Festival
Miss Elizabeth Winkler and Miss Julia Schultz will reign jointly at the SPJST May Fete in Taylor on Sunday. The event begins at 2 p.m. with coronations by last year's queens, followed by prizes for longevity marriage distance and a children’s prize. Coronation at 5 p.m. and dancing at 8:30 p.m. with the grand march.
Mystery Calls Alarm Figures In Sander Case
In Manchester New Hampshire on May 1 authorities tied hoax calls and letters to the Sander case. Dr Hermann N Sander Dr Benjamin P Burpee and officials report receiving threatening messages including a bomb warning. Police and investigation officials pledge scrutiny as the case drags on.
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Earl of Strathmore Fined for Drunken Driving in Scotland
In Perth Scotland on May 1 the Earl of Strathmore Timothy Patrick Bowes-Lyon 32, nephew of Queen Elizabeth, was fined 10 pounds and had his license suspended for a year after pleading innocent to a drunken driving charge. He was arrested last December following a jeep collision. Two policemen testified he was intoxicated and assisted to the patrol car. Dr David Miles testified for the defense that the earl was highly strung and upset by the accident. the earl did not testify.
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Pasadena Mayor Seeks Harris County Judge Post
Pasadena Texas May 1 Mayor Sam Hoover announces candidacy for Harris County judge challenging incumbent Glenn A Perry in a public statement he vows drastic policy changes Hoover is serving his second mayoral term and previously led the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce He also published the Baytown Beacon before World War II service
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Milk price cut by St. Louis dairy announced
St Louis Dairy Mondéay announced a one cent cut in the price of milk effective immediately. Home delivery price for creamery milk drops to 18 cents a quart and homogenized to 19 cents. The reduction follows a similar 1 cent cut on March 27.
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