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National News Week Observed in Texas and Shivers Victory
Governor Allan Shivers proclaims October 1–8 National News Week and National Newspaper Boy Day, praising the press and urging Texans to support carrier boys. He announces his third-term victory with a 91,956 vote margin, while Yarborough questions campaign costs. The Democratic convention views Shivers’ control as strong, with liberal opposition limited. upcoming races include Republican Ted Adams challenging Shivers and Dudley Dougherty seeking a State Senate seat if a special election occurs. Cattle markets brace for winter as ranchers shift stock. USDA notes insufficient rainfall. The Texas Veterans land program seeks final bond funding from National City Bank of New York at 2.097 percent.
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Texas Press Association
Austin
Tex
Texas
Allan Shivers
Shivers
State Democratic Executive Committee
Texas Election Bureau
Mineral Wells
Harris County
New New Executive Committee
Ted R. Adams
Crockett
Dudley T. Dougherty
Beeville
State Senate
John J. Bell
Cuero
Dougherty
Lyndon Johnson
Bell
U. S
House of Representatives
USDA
trans-Pecos
High Plains
Texas Veterans
National City Bank of New York
Veterans Land Board