Shivers Holds Firm as Texans Rally in Primary
Gov Allan Shivers advances to the nomination after a Texas primary showing. In lieutenant governor race, Pierce Brooks and Ben Sey were forced into a runoff. Official tallies list Abbey and Huachin for governor, and Arnold and Brooks among top lieutenant candidates with mixed results.
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Yubas
Gover
Allan Shivers
Surday
Avernor
Pierce Brooks
Cal
Winer
Bensey
San Augustine
Shivers
Laster
Beauford Wer
Case March
Arapaien
Abbey
Huatching
Lance
Marek Porter
Wren
Leutenant
Arnold
Brooks
Davis
Harris
Moeshen
Morris
Remsey Egidi
Reed
Smith
Womack
Texas
Zinan House
Whito
Samaybarn
May Wins With 2700 Vote Edge In County Primary
Hugh A. May secures a fifth term as county commissioner by a 2700 vote margin over three opponents in the Saturday primary. Constable Wyatte S. Busch wins re election in precinct No 3 with a 142 vote lead over two challengers. Final unofficial tallies place May at 9549 for Dacus 2751 States 2191 Smalley 1869. Busch 2445 Golden 2779 Humphreys 524. East Harris County supports Shivers Kern Tucker Christie with district results reflecting countywide outcomes.
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Hugh A. May
Wyatte S. Busch
May
C. L. Dacus
S. A
Tex
John Smalley
Kern
Dale Richardson
Bod Tucker
Democratic Committee
Tucker
East Harris County
Guy Rall
A. B. Christie
Rall
Christi
Hoover Bucks Casey in Run-Off August 26
In Harris County Texas two candidates advance to the August 26 run-off for county judge after partial results show Sam Hoover tied for first with Paul Maynard close behind. Bob Casey edges Maynard for second, with additional county posts including sheriff and constable noted in the tally.
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Hoover
Casey
Houston
Harris County
Sam Hoover
Pasadena
Paul Maynard
Bob Casey
W. J. Afilis
Thomas E. Lichenstein
Highlands Committeeman Runoff Set in Democratic Race
East Wales County reports three races for Democratic committeemen with a runoff required to decide the ultimate winner in Highlands. Mrs F P Noland leads Hunt for Precinct No 86 while Isréng has 212 votes. Other precincts show varied margins for local party posts and several candidates unopposed.
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Taere
East Wales
Highlands
Renoff
F. P. Noland
W. Hunt
Woland
Hunt
Isréng
Cs Ig
W. C .Bil Aiilican
City Hall
Pe McDonald
Wilkenfeld
A. + Woods
Pelion
Nat Pacers
Mexican Recreation Hall
Around Town notes and Barbecue Buzz in Brownwood
A lively Brownwood column highlights early travel for a big barbecue and notes on local figures. It mentions Clifford Bond Sr and Mesie, Milton Meyers travel chatter, and J B Crummy and Dr Duke in a vacation mood. Reports from Sam Paine bring Brooklyn tidbits and judges praised for political prowess. Jazz and automotive talk mix with local chatter about bands and Chicago trip plans.
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Bel Castleman
Brownwood
Clifford Sr. Bond
Milton Meyer
Colorado
J. B. Crummy
Duke
Bil Rogers
H. Perkins
Royston
Texas
Chicago
Sis Sons
George
Ays
Charles D. Massey
Jerry “Massey
Rosenzwig
Urre
Pop
War in Brief: Communist attack disrupts Taejon front
In Tokyo the war brief details a Taejon front breakout attempt by Communist forces as American units of the First Cavalry Division contest encirclement. Air bombardment, fighter attacks, and reinforcements are described as the war rages with potential cross- theater moves from Hong Kong, Malaya, and the Philippines considering aid.
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Tokyo
Taejon
First Cavalry Division
Korea
Fongdok
Seventh Fleet
No Excuse For Increased Grocery Prices Hoarders Also Rapped
Secretary of Agriculture Chariss F Brannan told the House Agriculture Committee that there is no excuse for higher bread costs or hoarding. He cited no justification for loaf price hikes and said farmers do not benefit from the increases. Brannan warned government stockpiles, including 292 million pounds of cheese, could pose problems if not liquidated.
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Secretary of Agriculture
Washington
Chariss F. Brannan
Brannan
House Agriculture Committee
Brannen
Mock War Ends in Tragedy as Airmen Die in Crash
In Murtle Beach South Carolina a transport C-46 carrying 34 airmen from multiple services crashed shortly after takeoff on a homeward flight. The victims include mostly teens, with 30 from the air guard and Tennessee air nation, and two dozen survivors reported. First Lieutenant Alexander L Smart of West Palm Beach piloted the doomed plane. The crash occurred twelve miles from the base as flames consumed most bodies. Local farmer William Singleton witnessed the scene, hearing the engines and seeing the silver gleam on the wings.
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Mertle Beach
Ai Guard
Tennessee Air Nation
Ar Force
Florida
Alexander ¥ L Smart
Wrest Palm Beach
Baytown Still Needs Judge Post As Two Apply
Baytown remains without a corporation judge after E. E. Hunter was discharged by the City Council. The city attorney explained his duties and recommended changes as Chandler, Dr. George Chandler, W. Buelow, BEL Campbell, and W. C. Williams have been appointed by council to fill roles and consider next steps.
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Baytown
Hunter
E. E. Hunter
ponds.Chandler
Dr. George
Chandler
W. Buelow
Bel. Campbell
W. c. Williams
City council mulls judgeship and bond rules
Mayor Ward and Councilman Williams discussed court needs. Two applicants for the judgeship are O. S. McCullough and Tom Murray, with Millard Carter possible. The committee will study applications and report to the council to appoint a judge soon.
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J. A. Ward
Chandler
Wiliams
Ao. S. McCullough
Tom Murray
Millard Carter
George
Close Races Marked West Chambers County Balloting
Photo finishes dominated the West Chambers County voting with Herbert H. McCollum facing a runoff against C. A. Porter on August 26 after falling short of the votes needed to overcome four opponents. McCollum carried Mont Belvieu 201 Cedar Bayou 62 Cove 3d Winfree 12 and Porter 54 at Mont Belvieu 39 at Cedar Bayou 20 at Cove and 35 at Wis e free. Charles Gagliano won the constable race as Amos Griffin proved formidable, while Fred Chitty was renominated justice of the peace without opposition. Floyd edged Everett Cain for county judge by 1195 to 1065, and in West Chambers Williams defeated Cain 318 to 279.
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Chambers County
Herbert H. McCollum
C. A. Porter
McCollun
McCollum
Po Rosoce Tilton
Barberas
M. W. Epperson
Mont Belview
Cedar Bayou
Cove
Winfree
Porter
Mont- Belvieu
Wise
Charles Gagliano
West Chambers County
Amos Griffin
Fred Chitty
Gagliano
Griffin
Floyd
Everett Cain
Williams
Cain
Officials Ask Ban on Mobilization Roundups
Washington dispatch reports the Army Department gently requested that no state or national roundup stories of mobilization be compiled or published by newspapers press associations or media outlets to avoid nationwide mobilization coverage.
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Washington
Army Department
Avdy
Dean May Be Alive Hidden Behind Enemy Lines
US Army intelligence suggests Major General William F. Dean may be alive and hidden behind enemy lines after Taejon retreat. Reports from North Korean radio claim heavy enemy advances and high American losses, while South Korean and other sources place Dean near Taejon with units escaping under fire.
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WTTH
First Cavalry
William’ Dean
Dean
Red
Korea
Wiliam F. Dean
Taejon
24Th
24Th Division
Alge Soutt
1St Regiment
Leutenant
General Dean
Yanks Fight To Save Big Rail Center
General Douglas MacArthur reports desperate U S efforts to defend Yongdong, a pivotal rail hub 243 miles southeast of Taejon, as Communist offensives press from the southwest. American infantry and armor clash with advancing enemy forces threatening the center.
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Big Rail Center
Taeson
Douglas MacArthur
Yongdong
Tae
Kongdong
Economic Controls Bill Aims to Back Korean War Needs
Washington reports outline an administration push for sweeping economic controls during the Korean emergency. The defense production measure would allow limits on supplies, takeover of plants, and curb on installment buying and home credit. Taft proposes tax hikes and new excess profits tax to fund the looming program on a pay as you go basis. Secretary Acheson was summoned as foreign relations debate continues, with FBI reports on State Department danger concerns drawing Republican lines.
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Washington
Upp
Truman
W.stuart Symington
National Security Resources Board
Senate
House Banking Committees
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
United States
China
Acheson
New Jersey
Sal Assurances
Baytown Guard Unit Ready as Recruit Drive Starts
Company E of the Texas National Guard began a nine week recruiting drive to bolster strength before summer camp on August 20. The unit, now about 70 members, is authorized 160 officers and men and is described as equipped and ready for field training. A display of the companys firepower and equipment will be set up at the armory on West Main to attract new recruits.
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Texas National Guard
Yancey
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J.S
REDS
Hivers
Busch
Constable
Jed
Sist Fexas
Maynard
J. E Winfree, Jr
Charles Murphy
I. M. Heflin
Thomas Aa. Lambright
Heflin
Lambright
William A.bill} Miller
W.M
Si) Elliott
Jeff Woodruff
Roy A. Marsh, Jr
Sheriff C. V
Buster) Kern
En Porte
Marvin G. Lake
Ter's
Humphreys
Lichenstein
Hong Kong
Malaya
Manila
Quirino
Philippines
HI Nabor
Vonléter
Carp
N. Korea
Jasone Mwa
Ametian
Koretle
FBI
State Department
Wisconsin
Texas State Guard
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