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Newspaper
Brady Standard
Location
Brady, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1954
Page
7
The Brady Standard lists cash in advance rates for political announcements in the Democratic primary and runoff elections. Fees vary by office including Congress 20, District 12.50, Commissioner 12.50, Justice of Peace 12.50, Constable 10, paid at the office with no refunds after publication. Withdrawal notices cost 15 cents per line.
Texas Attorney General John Ben Shepperd files for re election to a second term subject to the Democratic primary. He pledges continued action against crime communism and corruption and notes prior wins in port security state finances and anti trust efforts.
Brady gains a bonded warehouse under Texas law after H P Roddie leased the Frisecoe freight depot. The facility will store wool and other goods with insurance on contents and aims to secure the best market in the state. A busy period follows with community events, dam and filtration plant work, and local gatherings.
McLendon warns major league clubs could earn up to 75000 per game from TV, causing minors to fold as majors seek TV revenue over minor league holdings. He predicts majors will source players from high schools and colleges, using Dallas as an example of non independent ownership issues.
The club, though pennant winner and independent, still operated at a financial loss. Baseball faces its darkest hour as profits lag despite on field success.
Harley Woodress from Oklahoma City arrived last Thursday to stay a few days with relatives in Brady. He has three cousins in Brady: Mrs. Laura Russell, Mrs. L. Y. Callisham, and Mrs. J. A. Puckett. He plans to visit Milersview before returning home.
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