Fireworks Pop At Demo Convention
The article describes a tumultuous Democratic convention in Texas with temporary chairman candidates Smith and Hall Timanus and a debate over Shivers and Stevenson. Governors and county factions clash over tidelands policy as Republican delegates in Houston’s Music Hall present a unified front while tensions linger from past gears.
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Retail Food Prices Hit New High Amid July Rise
Washington reports the retail food price index jumped 1.2 percent in the first two weeks of July reaching a new record high. Eggs surged 18 percent, dairy nearly two percent, lifting overall costs above prewar levels and signaling broad inflation pressures. Wholesale prices rose 1.0 percent week ending July 29 due to higher hogs pork rubber and animal feeds.
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Old Houston Building Sold To Two Oilmen
The bankrupt Merchants & Manufacturers building in Houston was sold for 2 015 008 to Fort Worth oilman Dan Danciger as terms were shifted to Dallas oilman Harold Fuerstenberg. An additional 2 037 500 bid by Dallas interests won process, with Judge TA Kennerly approving the compromise. Ownership transfers to H H Coffield of Dallas, while Danciger and Fuerstenberg hold minority options on M&M stock. Two youths faced malicious mischief charges for breaking windows at Laughlin Humble service station in Cedar Bayou.
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Army Padre Allows Damns to Ease War Strain
Tokyo Aug 2 Soldiers of the 25th Infantry division won permission from their chaplain to say damn to ease fear fatigue and shellfire. Padre Bartholomew cited Washingtons ban on vulgar speech but argued a real damn helps unload stress amid combat.
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Sun Spots Contd Flying Trip and Charade TV Meet
Baytown refinery engineer Dr Shaffer is to appear at an American Petroleum Institute research project meeting. Highlands Rotary directors plan a 7 30 pm business session at Frante Motor Co. La Porte Charade team eyes first place in a TV contest against Houston National Honor Society. Hull Quebec reports a fuel fire causing 500 dollar damage to a truck.
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Dreamline Heights rescue and church service notes
Weekend schedule fragment lists events at Assembly of God and First Baptist churches. Includes unnamed rescue, Sunday afternoon and evening programs, and morning and noon broadcasts. Contains multiple times and program titles with no clear narrative.
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Drouth Threatens Livestock Industry Across States
Reports from Kentucky Mississippi and Virginia indicate drought will reduce yields for cattle and crops. Tomato growers fear wilted vines cut canner crops while egg prices rise. The July food cost surge pushes overall retail food prices up 22 percent from two weeks earlier, the largest jump since wartime price freezes in 1951.
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Safe Driving Finals To Be On Television
State finals of the Jaycee road driving contest will be held in Houston or shown on television at 7 30 p m Monday. Robbie Muckleroy of Beytowth won fifth place. Odell Casey did not place. Edwin G Clarke, president of the sponsoring Bigtown Jaycees, aims to film the finals for school driving classes.
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Sam Davis thanks supporters in Harris County run-off pledge
District Attorney Sam Davis of Harris County issued a statement thanking Democratic primary voters for their support last Saturday. He noted he led the ticket in most precincts, with a 956 vote edge over opponent Scott in 23 boxes, and urged continued support in the upcoming runoff. Meanwhile, a tropical phenomenon is described as fish being lifted by a strong updraft in a whirling column of air.
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Livestock Prices at Fort Worth Market Today
Livestock report from Fort Worth dated August 2 notes cattle week over week declines with good steers and yearlings steady to lower, cows mixed, bulls thin, and stockers down slightly. Slaughter steers and heifers around 23.50, calves mostly 25 to 28, some up to 31 for heavy calves. mixed loads around 30.50 for 433 lb steers. The lunar note about Europe’s area appears as an inserted non-sequitur.
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Paul Andersen Thanks Voters For Support
Paul A Anderson, winner in the Democratic primary for Constable of Preainer three, issued a statement thanking voters for their large majority and pledging to do the job to the best of his ability. The text mentions the Irish potato as a mischaracterized fact and notes a South American origin.
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Henderson thanks Barris County voters in primary
Henderson, who led the race for state representative in position 7, thanked 44,443 Barris County citizens for backing him in the Democratic primary last Saturday. He called it his first political race and said he learned to represent people by meeting them.
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