Governor Shivers Tightens Grip on Texas Democrats
At Mineral Wells on September 12 the Texas Democratic convention backed Governor Allan Shivers by voice vote for a pro Shivers state executive committee and platform. The body approved a loyalty pledge, rejected broader tax plans, and endorsed middle of the road party harmony with several liberal and conservative seats shaped to favor Shivers. J E. Wheat became executive chairman, Mrs. Claude Hudspeth vice chair, Judd Stuart secretary. The convention also set a policy against a general sales tax and backed a state law to register Communists with severe penalties. Wardlow Lane named temporary Senate leader and acting lieutenant governor as proceedings closed.
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Mineral Wells
Allan Shivers
Shivers
Guy Beater
J E. Wheat
Woodville
John C. Calhoun
Claude Hudspeth
San Antonio
Texas
Gilbert Adams
Beaumont
Case March
March
Brazos River
Federal Power Commission
Leroy Jeff
Harris County
Sam Davis
Davis
Harmony
Tarrant
Dallas
Brazoria
Wardlow Lane
Center
Travis Liberal Long Appointed Committeeman During Caucus
Stuart Long of Austin was elected Democratic committeeman and Alma Lee Holman of Taylor as committeewoman for the Austin district by unanimous vote. Travis county cast the largest liberal bloc in the State Democratic convention roll call with 37 votes, opposing the Harris county group led by Wright Morrow. Cofer led the Travis faction against the Shivers conservatives, whose side won 1,620 to 440 on the test roll call.
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Raymond Brooks
Mineral Wells
Stuart Long
Austin
Alma Lee Holman
Taylor
Travis County
Houston
Wright Morrow
John D. Cofer
Travis
Harris County
Allan Shivers
Cofer
Texas
Shivers
Long
Holman
A. Caswell Ellis
Ellis
Marion Storm
James A. Steele
Burnet
J. C. Griffith
Lampasas
Bill Jamison
San Saba
R J. Bartosh
Herman Jones
Bastrop County
Caldwell
Gillespie
Hays
Milam
Washington
Williamson
Kerr
Lee
Liano County
Big Dam Closed To Public Tours
Bonneville Dam in Portland Oregon was closed to the public at midnight for military security. Col Donald S Burns district Army Corps engineer said visitors are barred from the reservation area including locks dam powerhouse and salmon ladders with no further explanation.
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Portland
Ore
Bonneville Dam
Columba River
Donald S. Burns
District Army Corps
Vacation Ends as Austinites Return to Classes
The city sees a record number of students back to school with younger pupils spending day one reacquainting themselves with writing. Taylorites plan for a multi day rodeo opening in a new arena this Thursday. A Houston girl suggests using Geiger counters to track distracted children, though not advised as standard practice.
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Houston
Hershey Expects 500000 Drafts by July 1
Major General Lewis B. Hershey said as many as 500000 men may be inducted into the armed services before July 1. He testified to the Senate appropriations committee that a conservative estimate range is 370000 to 500000, with costs and deferments affecting totals.
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Washington
Lewis B. Hershey
Selective Service
Armed Services
Senate Appropriations Committee
Hershey
House
Congress
Gen. Hershey
Senate Approves Broad Control Bill Over Reds
The Senate passed a drastic control bill authorizing immediate registration of all Communists and allowing confinement in camps during war or insurrection. It includes penalties up to 10 years in prison and $10,000 fines for conspiracies to establish a foreign dictated regime, with Hoover claiming readiness to round up top Communists.
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Washington
Senate
Truman
House
White House
Congress
Justice Department
FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
America
Communist Party
First Cavalry Presses Assault Near Taegu in Korea
United Nations forces report the First Cavalry Division opened a Wednesday assault on Hill eight miles north of Taegu after a Tuesday night hill seizure at heavy cost. The Lindong area saw withdrawal as South Korean troops push east of Yongchon while the ROK line expands east of Taegu.
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Tokyo
UPI
US First
Taegu
Jack MacBeth
Macbeth
Pohang
United Nations
8Th Army
Stan Swinton
Nam
Naktong
Eighth Army
Lindong
Yongchon
ROK
Republic of Korea
East Austin Hit Run Drivers Sought After Fatal Crash
Police continue search in East Austin for drivers of two cars involved in a deadly crash that killed Felix Rosas, 55. Charges filed include failure to stop and render aid against Alfred Marrero, 18, and Emmit Clark, 28, in separate incidents.
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Austin
Felix Rosas
Attayae Street
Alfred Marrero
Hidalgo Street
Emmit Clark
Hargrave Street
Marrero
Justice of the Peace
Travis Blakelee
Joe Sogova
Santa Maria
Santa Rita
Prouse
Marian Santa Anna
East Third Street
Taft Harris
Avenue D
Clark
Blass Gonzales
East 12Th Street
Gonzales
East Seventh Street
Wichita Falls Hit by Winds and Rain Knocking Out Power
A heavy rain and windstorm struck Wichita Falls causing a 25 minute downtown power outage. Holliday Creek rose rapidly with sections flooded as two inches of rain fell by 10 20 PM. Winds reached 55 mph and some families evacuated.
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Wichita Falls
Holliday Creek
Temperatures Signal Extended Summer in Austin Area
The Austin area faced rising heat as temperatures reached the lower 90s on Tuesday with Wednesday forecast to hit 96 degrees. Partly cloudy skies were expected with hotter conditions continuing.
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Austin
Weather Bureau
Attlee Announces New British Division to Germany
Prime Minister Clement Attlee stated Britain will dispatch one more full division to Germany to bolster Western Europe against communism. He warned about restricting strategic war materials to the Soviet bloc and outlined a three-year rearmament plan totaling 9.52 billion dollars with higher prices and fewer luxuries for all.
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London
Clement Attlee
Britain
Germany
Western
Europe
Attlee
Soviet Union
Truman
National Guard
Report Studied Plan To Separate City And Schools Denied
School Board President W I Kocurek said on Tuesday there is no intent to separate the school system from the city at this time. He noted the advisory committee’s report was for information and that only a temporary financial relief plan through higher assessments was being considered.
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W. I Kocurek
City Hell
Austin
City Board of Education
Kocurek
Koeurek
Education Board
Elaso
Texas
Russia vetoes inquiry on U S air attacks in Manchuria
In a United Nations Security Council vote Russia blocked an on the spot inquiry into China’s charges of American air attacks on Manchurian territory. The decision left India and Yugoslavia abstaining and China not participating as Russia cast the veto.
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China
Russia
Jacob A. Malik
Formosa
Prominent Sloan Rancher J R Ellis Dies at 47
J R Bob Ellis a Sloan Texas rancher died at his son in law John Arbelger’s Sloan home aged 47. He lifelong Sloan resident and Presbyterian church member with six sons and 15 grandchildren. Final rites set for Wednesday at Sloan Presbyterian Church with Rev B B Greer. Burial in Sloan. He survived by six sons sister Mrs Sallie McCracken of San Saba.
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San Saba
ANS
J. R
Bob) Eilis
Sloan
John W. Arbelger
Ellis
Sloan Presbyterian Church
B. B
Greer
James Ellis
Barstow
Joe Ellis
Wade Ellis
Ward Ellis
Raymond Ellis
Robert Ellis
Sallie McCracken
Henry W. Elis
Tobey Takes Lead In Senator's Race
Sen. Charles W. Tobey overtook his younger opponent Wesley Powell early Wednesday in a bid for a third term Republican nomination. Powell had led until midnight by a few hundred to over 2,000 votes. as industrial precincts reported, Tobey surged ahead. In 260 of 297 precincts the count stood Tobey 30,475 Powell 30,375.
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Charles W. Tobey
Wesley Powell
Powell
Tobey
Marshall to Take Defense Post if Legal Hurdles Clear
President Truman dismissed Louis Johnson and named General George C. Marshall to succeed him as secretary of defense. Debate centered on whether a career military officer may hold a civilian post and if Congress must pass a special act. Johnson praised Marshall, while critics questioned the choice. Senate action was expected promptly.
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Washington
Truman
Louis A. Johnson
George C. Marshall
Defense
Leesburg
Capitol Hill
Marshall
Tydings
Senate Armed Services Committee
Wherry
Nebraska
Capehart
Indiana
Acheson
Johnson
James V. Forrestal
United States
Jonnson
Senate Appropriations Committee
Acheron
Mr. Truman
Senate
Railroad Stocks Reach 19 Year High on Tuesday
Railroad stocks surged to a 19 year high with gains near four dollars a share as the market moved higher on widespread buying. Other favored issues included steels autos and oils while about 75 stocks traded at peak prices for the year or longer lifting the market as measured by the AP average.
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New York
Associated Press
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