Non-Negro Applicants Denied Entry by Texas Southern
Texas Southern University directors vote 5 to 1 to deny admission to six non Negro students. Dissenting member George L. Allen of Dallas. Applications involved Navy officer Lt. Thomas Brunson Jr and several men from Dallas, San Francisco, and Houston. One applicant, Salomon, later said he withdrew after learning the school was Negro.
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Texas Southern University
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George L. Allen
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University of Dress
Thomas C. Brun- Houston
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South Dallas
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San Francisco
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Albert F. Kreszycki
William A. McAnear
Jen Martin
Alko Awata
Tokyo
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Texas farm income drops three per cent in 1955 first seven months
Texas farm income fell three per cent in the first seven months of 1955 compared with the same period in 1954, according to the University of Texas Hall of Business Research. The report notes declines across most money crops and commodities including cotton, wheat, and oats.
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University of Texas Hall of Business Research
Phillips Pushes Presidential Primary Plan in Texas
Sen Jimmy Phillips urged renewed passage of a Texas presidential primary measure while addressing Corsicana Rotary Club. He noted his 1950 bill won Senate approval but stalled in the House, arguing a primary would end party factionalism and boost voter participation akin to statewide nominee selection reforms. He referenced Texas grain sorghum and farm income trends, with crops growing and rainfall aiding yields.
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Corsicana Rotary
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House
Democratic Party
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Yale
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VA Seeks Work For Aging Vets In Planned Living Program
Washington reports the Veterans Administration launches a program to employ aging veterans in their home communities. The plan assigns veterans to VA homes and hospitals and then to regular federal aid jobs if eligible. It aims to keep veterans productive with reduced hospitalization and tailored placements based on physical and mental capacity.
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Mang
Time Stops NEM Port Roof Clock
In a reported failure a roof clock at NEM Port ceased functioning as funds to repair were unavailable at the start of the new fiscal year. The event raises concerns about maintenance budgeting and long term infrastructure support.
12 Million Bale Cotton Crop Seen in U S This Year
The Agriculture Department estimates a 12.875 million bale U S cotton crop for the year, up from last month, with yields averaging about 374 pounds per acre. The report notes carryover stocks exceed 21 million bales and consumption will cover about two years. Regional figures are listed for Missouri Oklahoma New Mexico and Texas along with a special extra long staple crop of 43,790 bales from four states.
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Washington
Agricultne Department
Crop Reporting Board
Missouri
Oklahoma
Texas
New Moxic
Arizona
California
Army Told To Revise Charges Against Officer
Fort Meade case shows Col Curtis L Williams upholding a defense claim that eight charges were improperly considered. He ordered the Army to revamp the charges and retake time for review. The directive followed a martial law context and involved unspecified overhauls in the case file.
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Fort Meade
Midootipom
Karen
Curtis L. Williams
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