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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1949
Page
4
In Austin on November 7 a new statewide ballot system debuted to protect voter secrecy. The ballot features a detachable stub in the upper right corner that voters detach sign and deposit separately, with matching numbers on stub and ballot. The system, authorized by the last Legislature, marks its first statewide use.
Voters in a five county area face a heavy turnout as the Senate race between ex representatives George O. Nokes Jr and Phil Willis determines the seat vacated by James E. Taylor. Regional races in Nokes and Willis home counties, plus Panhandle and El Paso County House contests, also on ballot. Gillespie County expects historic turnout in amendment vote and State Board of Education race amid heated debate on the 1947 optional road law. Nueces County in Diocese election sees heavy absentee voting over liquor issue with 479 absentees vs 415 last year. dry factions rally as City Manager denies parade permissions.
The Flower Arrangement Group Two will meet Thursday at 2 30 PM with Mrs. Cecil Cabaniss at 4101 Brad wood. Members will display and judge several floral arrangements at the meeting.
An advertising notice touts Black-Draught as a family laxative used for four generations. It claims prompt relief from constipation and associated symptoms like headache and upset stomach, urging readers to buy at their nearest drug store.
The American Capitol Staff notes a calendar misprint where Nov 8 was marked election day eight months before Texas Legislature set the statewide election. The calendar followed the usual rule for the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November and caused a red faced error.
A list of Board of Education candidates by district will appear on the ballot for the Tuesday election. District 1 includes Leon Coker and Grover Sellers. District 2 W W Bennett and A D Moore. District 3 Thomas B Ramey. District 4 Roy G Baker and Paul Mathews. District 5 William C Graves and Dr J F Kimball. District 6 Jack R Hawkins and George E Adams. District 7 Mrs T G Tilford Emerson Stone and Helen N Anderson. District 8 Jack Binion Virgil E Arnold Roy J Beard Tom Edmonds. District 9 Mrs Joe A Wessendorff and George Duncan. District 10 Paul Bolton Eugene Clyde Weafer and Dr P E Womack. District 11 Leslie Huff. District 12 Cecil A Morgan and Dr W B Garrison. District 13 W J Stone and R B Anderson. District 14 Neal B Marriott and Miller Harwood. District 15 Paul G Greenwood and Lewis H Moore. District 16 A H Dennison and Herman Heinie Rosch. District 17 E J Woodward. District 18 John N Harnly and A R Givins. District 19 J M Rankin and E H Boulter. District 20 Arthur H Nentwich and W W Jackson.
Democrat William O'Dwyer led New York City's mayoral field with Newbold Morris backed by Republican Liberal Fusion. The contest also features Vito Marcantonio ALP candidate and a high registration level, while other cities Boston Pittsburgh Detroit Cleveland hold close mayoral races.
Co representative J. Blake Timmons of Amarillo objected to the ruling that liquor stores may remain open during Tuesday's election. He urged Liquor Administrator Coke Stevenson Jr. to seek a ruling from Attorney General Price Daniel's department. Stevenson said Timmons overlooked a Liquor Control Act amendment defining which elections are covered by the closing law.
The goat is a ruminant animal closely related to the sheep. Both share similar digestive systems and grazing habits, with goats often more adaptable to varied terrains and browsed plants.
An advertisement promotes BC in tablet or powder form claiming the same fast relief for simple headaches neuralgic pains and minor muscular aches. It notes two BC tablets equal one BC powder and lists prices 10¢ and 25¢ with directions for use.
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