Texas Democrats drop civil rights bets from May primary
In Austin the Texas State Democratic Executive Committee ruled voters will not be asked to express opinions on civil rights, pari mutuel betting, mixed drinks, or border commuter issues on May 2. The only statewide referendum will be a GOP presidential straw poll while Democrats focus on electing leaders and unified support for Johnson. Dallas was chosen for the July 16 convention site after debates over the Dallas location.
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Austin
Texas
Democratic Executive Committee
John Connally
Johnson
Connally
J. Connally
Dallas
Eugene Locke
George Nokes
Waco
Maury Maverick
San Antonio
Adlai) Stevenson
United States
Democratic Party
Mouston
Frank Exwin
Locke
Seaborn Eastland
Houston
Erwin
William Roy Bean
Bean
Springtown
Texas-Mexico
Texas Legislators Make Redistricting Proposals
Washington reports Texas lawmakers suggest redistricting plans to the Legislative Council. Democrats dominate the Texas delegation, with hopes to keep districts intact or modestly expand, amid court decisions. several members name zones potentially added or merged.
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Texas
Washington
Texas Legislative Council
Congress
Ty House
San Angelo Native Sons Gain Military Fame Legacy
San Angelo’s Ira C. Eaker, early 20th century pilot and WWII Allied Air Force commander, leads a list of local natives achieving military prominence. Others include Maj. Gen. Alvin Luedecke, Rear Adm. Charles C. Kirkpatrick, and Wireless, with ties to Annapolis, Gulfport, and the U.S. Navy and Air Force across World War II and postwar years.
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San Angelo
Tex
Ira C. Eaker
Eaker
Allied Air Force
Air Star
West Texas
H. ‘St. Wireless
Wie Air Force
Alvin Luedecke
Air Force
Charles C. Kirkpatrick
U.S. Naval Academy
Y. Y.baker
Field Creek
Llano County
Eden
Air Corps
Hughes’ Aircraft So
Washington
Howard Hughes
Kirkpatrick
C. A. Kirkpatrick
Navy
Annapolis
Texas
Wireless
Roosevelt
Menard
Gulfport Military Academy
University of Texas
Carswell Air Force Base
Fort Worth
Luedecke
Eldorado
Eldorado High School
John Luedecke
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Red River
Robert
Paiman
Panola
Gregg
Rusk
Olin Teague
D. Bryan
Teague
Dallas County
Clark Thompson
Galveston
John Young
Corpus Christi
Tos
TGY
Kie
W. Texas
Post Office
Texas A&m
Randolph Field
China-Burma India
Karon Peo Brigraet Pict
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Atinsville
Baytown
Culpepper’s
Rockwood Furniture CO
Rembrandt Lamp Corp
Sandel Mfg. CO
Sealy Mattress CO
Shwayder Brothers Sanford Furniture CO
Simmons CO
Sprague & Carleton
Statesville Chair CO
the Stiffel CO
Storeline Corp
Syracuse Ornamental CO
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Tell City Chair CO
Thomasville Furniture Inc
Tomlinson Trend Mills Inc
Turner Mfg. CO
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Williamsburg Chair Factory
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Baytown's Great Furniture Store
East Pearce
Volkswagen
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Texas Motor Import
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