Harris County July Primary Ballot Features Incumbents and Challengers
Harris County candidates file for the July Democratic ballot amid low race interest. Incumbents in civil and criminal courts, district offices, tax office and sheriff race face challengers, with Roscoe Zierein and Rep. Albert Thomas winning by default. The list names George W Graves Edgar C Soule Albert Thomas Searcy Bracewell Charles Murphy and others across state and local posts. The article notes an early deadline and states a page-two continuation with further candidate details.
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Kiont
Harris County
Texas
Roscoe Zierein
Albert Thomas
Court of Civil Appeals
George W. Graves
Houston
Edgar’ C. Soule
Congress
Searcy Bracewell
Sun Spots Organizes Local Summer Teachers
Sun Spots members reorganized at a meeting electing Amar Janes and Ernest Dittman as vice presidents and D.C. Mangum as secretary. Summer teachers appointed for a special term, enrollment expected to shrink slightly. Trustees funded electric fans for classrooms costing 382 dollars, funded from fund money not tax. Various local notes include visitors, health updates, and social happenings around Cedar Bayou and nearby areas.
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Fue
Cedar Bayou Mant
Bnt
Siamar Janes Wwee
Ernest’ Dittman
Oars
D.C. Mangum
G. Gshe
Peak
Ofoane
Grim Choice As Brakes Fail On Gas Truck Runaway
Gas truck driver Simmons faced a deadly decision when brakes failed on a descent toward the Houston ship channel. With a long line of cars awaiting the ferry, he steered away from the water, tearing into a fish market section and a deep freeze locker before stopping against a large water tank. Simmons, unhurt, said the pin on the trailer brake had dropped.
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Houston Ship Channel
Simmons
Baytows
Chamber Plans Face Lifting at Baytown Office
The Baytown Chamber of Commerce will fund a remodeling costing about 2,750 to 2,000 dollars with funds on hand. The building committee led by Architect Lammers recommends the project. President Robert Strickland reported receipt of 3,387 dollars in funds.
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Baytown Chamber of Commerce
Ih Lust
Robert Strickland
J. Bryan Strickler
City Swelters As Mercury Reaches 90
Citizens endure a heat wave as temperatures push toward 90 degrees across the city. Officials warn residents to stay hydrated, seek shade, and limit outdoor activity during peak sun.
Baytown School Board Elects A R Stark President
A R Stark began his second year as Baytown school board president after being reelected along with Vice President Harry Hartman and Secretary James Hutson. Stark, a Baytown refinery employee, has served on the board six years and lives in Baytown.
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A. R. Stark
Baytown School Board
Stark
Harry Hartman
James Butson
A.R Stark
Barry Hartman
Hartman
Hutson
C. M. Gartman
Edward J. Sawberger Jr
Gartman
Sawberger
Baytown
Houston
University of Houston
Texas-A and AL. _ College
Girl Scout
Community Chest
Recreation Council
Price Daniel Club Meets Here Today
A Price Daniel for Senator club session is set for this evening in Baytown The Baytown Sun mess hall hosts organizer Fred Hartman and Daniel supporters The meeting aims to form a local Daniel group and discuss a potential July primary bid with Daniel visiting to meet candidates and supporters
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Price Daniel Club
A. Price
Damiel
Stub
Baytown Sun
Fred Hartman
Mayy
Daniel
Liberty
U. S. Senate
Texas Rangers Deployed to Duval for Citizen Protection
Gov Allan Shivers ordered Col Homer Garrigan Jr to dispatch Texas Rangers to Duval County in South Texas. The move follows a request from 79th District Judge Sam Reams of San Diego, a Parr foe and candidate for re election, over the George Parr political influence.
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Xustin
Texas Rangers
Jay
Duval County
Allan Shivers
Homer Garrigan, Jr
South
Texas
George Parr
Sam Reams
San Diego
Parr
Houston Cops Ready For Trouble At Conventions
Houston police chief TD Morrison sent 166 officers to cover Democratic and Republican Harris County conventions to deter potential trouble. Ninety six officers plus an assistant chief worked the Democrats’ gathering, amid reports of voter misconduct and threats. Texas Ranger support for Duval County was approved, with investigators and legal aid sought to pursue law violations. Reams urged governor Shivers to provide protection and convene the grand jury to scrutinize and prosecute violations, aiming for firm action once groundwork is laid.
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Houston -Upi
Harris County
Morrison
Duval
Reams
Tu-Tes
Duval County
Garrison
Texas Rangers
Duvale County
Alfred Allee
Ranger
Carsize Springs
Grand Jury
Shivers
Grand Prinss
Sheriffs Department
Price Daniel
Third candidate list swells Texas Senate race
A Wichita Falls attorney EB W Napier joined Price Daniel and Lindley Beckworth as contenders for the U S Senate. The Democratic executive committee listed 23 hopefuls for state offices with late filings by Be ckworth Laird Hamburger Dickinson Nimitz Perry Giles Pat and others.
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Democratic Executive Committee
Yestern
Witchita Falls
EB. W. G Napier
U. S. Senate
Price Daniel
U.S
Lindley. Beckworth
Gladewater
Court of Civil Appeals
Fort Worth
Frank P. Culver Jr
Texas Supreme Court
Rep
Beckworth
Joe Laird
College Station
Texas A and M
Railroad Commission
Phil Hamburger
Houston
U.S. Senate
Daniel, Beckworth
Napier
Allan Shivers
Ralph Yarborough
Austins
Allene M. Taylor
San Antonio
John Lee Smith
Lubbock
Texas
Martin Dies
House Un-American Activities Committee
Roy Selman
Crockett Farmer
Hamburger
Charles M. Dickinson
Edwin O. Nimitz
Orange
Herb C. Perry
Carrizo Spring
Ben Ramsey
Frank Morales
Austin
John Ben Shepperd
Longview
Olin Culberson
Laird
Oan
Texas- A and M
Bascom Giles
Guy Pat
Sea Senate
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Gambling Tax Ruled illegal by U S District Court
In Philadelphia Judge George A. Welsh ruled the 30 federal gambling tax and bookmaker registration provisions unconstitutional. He struck down the stamp fee and self incrimination elements while upholding the 10 percent tax but declared the law discriminatory for targeting bookies and numbers operators alone. The ruling, affecting 16 defendants including Joseph Kahriger, is expected to be appealed to the Supreme Court.
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Philadelphia
George A. Welsh
U. S. ‘Supreme Court
Welsh
Internal Revenue Bureau
Joseph Kahriger
Kahriger
Pennsylvania
Field House Contract Awarded for Memorial Stadium Project
The Cox and Stipes Construction Co will build a 4850 square foot field house at the west end of Memorial Stadium to relieve overcrowded gymnasium conditions. It includes two dressing rooms two showers a trainer’s room and overhead storage with completion hoped for the fall football season. Base bids ranged up to 42 925 with Cox and Stipes at 35 437 plus 934 for double tile walls.
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Cox and Stipes Construction Co
Memorial Stadium
Cox and Stipes
Peck
Luquitre
Dalpes
Mexwell
Brown
Dent
Robert EB. Lee High School
Taft Delegates Also Walkout On Harris Republican Meeting
Harris County Democrats led by Robert Eckhardt walked out of the county convention as Shivers loyalists claimed a 46 61/4 to 36 17/9 vote victory in precinct meetings. Eckhardt shouted and left, followed by about half the delegates. the remainder chose Bill Blanstone Uren as chairman. Republican walkout led by Gael G Stearns followed, amid party faction tensions across Texas as Loyalists and conservatives clashed over presidential delegation plans.
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Harris County
Robert Eckhardt
Houston
Bob Tucker
Eckhardt
Bill, Blanston
Ure
Sen
Roberts
Austin
Travis County
Allan Shivers
House of Representatives
Emmett Shelton
Shelton
House
Senate
Capitol
John Cofer
J. M. Patterson Jr
Fagan
Dickson
Loyal Democrats
Nesists
Texas
Hall
San Antonio
Robert A. ‘Taft
Ohio
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Nso
Allan‘ Shivers
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