Speculation Over a Texas Special Session Moves toward Christmas
Governor Jester faces pressure from Lt. Gov. and House Speaker to call a special session. Sen. Taylor argues two weeks suffice to pass education reforms tied to Gilmer Aikin. Opponents cite Coke Stevenson’s precedent of no special sessions in recent years.
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Debate Over December Session To Improve Education
The piece argues for a December session tied to education reform, noting 175 Governor appointees awaiting confirmation and the potential influence of lame duck legislators. It weighs benefits of Gilmer-Aikin proposals, possible lobbying pressure, and the risk if education reforms fail before the 51st Legislature begins, concluding the public shows limited agitation.
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Quillen Money and Applause
Robert Quillen reflects on a boarding house run by a retired preacher family during an era of wealth. The narrator praises the service and food but faces accusations of sarcasm when offering compliments, arguing praise is essential to a craftsman's sense of value and fair compensation.
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Afghanistanism and the world press duty in 20th century
Jenkins Lloyd Jones of the Tulsa Tribune argues editors must bring faraway events home to readers. He defines Afghanistanism as propaganda by Russia and warns distant conflicts quickly become local danger, urging unified global responsibility and vigilance against totalitarian threats.
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The Horse in Portland CIO Convention Scene
Roy Hudson known as The Horse is reported as the Communist Party agent guiding pro Communist leaders at the CIO convention in Portland. The piece describes covert meetings, plans to preserve Communist influence, and CIO leaders’ caution about purging leftist elements while pursuing political strategy and wage goals.
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Miscellaneous Q and A items from historical notes
A collection of Q and A snippets covers unearned runs in baseball, re refining lubricating oil, space as a near vacuum and near absolute zero, overweight statistics for American women, Mount Everest ascent postponements, Chiang Kai-shek's marriages, wills of Martha and George Washington, divorce rates in Texas, and a veteran pension case paid under an act of Congress.
Favorite Hymns booklet offers 151 beloved songs
Today’s booklet provides 151 hymns with words and music including Onward Christian Soldiers and Nearer My God to Thee. Send 25 cents to the Austin American Information Bureau at 316 Eye Street N E Washington DC for the collection.
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Marshall Will Stay In Cabinet Indefinitely Amid War Ties
Washington believes General Marshall will remain in the Truman administration for an indefinite period after January 29. Truman emphasized the need for Marshall amid the international crisis, noting daylight in Europe is needed before any departure. In Macon, Georgia, locals oppose a Ku Klux Klan rally and consider an anti-masks ordinance to counter the march. Reverend Dan Poling urges a nationwide inauguration dinner to show unity and fund UNICEF aid. Senator Pepper jokes with Truman at Key West about their early morning routine. Navy planners warn Britain would lose bomber bases in 20 days if war with the USSR occurs and Russia now holds about 300 submarines after wartime gains.
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Broadway stars mingle in Gossip column snapshot
Winchell On Broadway delivers a rapid collage of figures from stage and screen. Notables like Col Obolensky Paula Bane Jack Dempsey Louis Calhern Joseph Martin and Bud Tenney appear amid nightclub chatter and holiday market notes.
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