Real Democratic Party Should Benefit From Wallace Third Party Bid
A. B. Brady of Robertson County Democratic Executive Committee argues Wallace's Third Party bid harms true Democrats. He recalls the 1928 Hoover era and its price drops, then praises Roosevelt and Truman, contending Wallace aided the Red camp and the nation faced economic hardship pre Roosevelt reforms.
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A. B. Brady
Robertson County
Democratic Executive Committee
Henry A. Wallace
Brady
Thomas Jefferson
Wallace
Herbert Hoover
House
Senate
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Harry S. Truman
Truman
Russia
Mr. Wallace
Shirley McLean Runs for Milam County Clerk Post
Shirley McLean announces Democratic primary candidacy for Milam County Clerk. He is 30, married with one child, Methodist, Yee High School graduate, and played on Cameron Yeemen teams. Army veteran wounded in action, member of American Legion VFW and Knights of Pythias. He plans to meet every Milam voter and seeks broad support.
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Shirley McLean
Mr. McLean
Methodist Church
Yee High School
Cameron
McLean
Southwest Pacific
One Hundred Sixty Third Infantry
Shirley
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Milam County
Milam County Registers 6640 Vehicles in 1946
Milam county vehicle registrations in 1946 totaled 6640 per a State Highway Department audit. The county earned gross fees of 83094 with 16567 paid to the state and 66527 net to Milam. Fees have long been split equally among four Commissioner Precincts, with Precinct 2 at Cameron leading in registrations.
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Milam County
State Highway Department
Coryell
Bell County
Camieron
Merchants Called To Meet Thursday On Trades Day Plan
Cameron merchants urged to attend a Thursday evening meeting at 7 30 in the District Courtroom to discuss a proposed Trades Day Program. A C Dacus of the National Trades Day Association outlined the plan and the initial attendees approved it. A second meeting was delayed by bad weather and further participation is urged.
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Cameron
Court House
C. Dacus
National Trades Day Association
27 Road Projects Are Announced by State Highway Commission
Austin January 27 Twenty seven construction and maintenance projects totaling 592240 were authorized. The largest plan calls for a 33 mile dustless two lane farm to market highway from the Tom Green county line to the McCulloch county line costing about 215300 with Concho county financing 75 percent and supplying right of way. Falls project allocates 5440 to strengthen base and place asphalt on U S 77 through Lott.
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Austin
State Highway Commission
Concho County
Tom Green
McCulloch
Highway Department
U. S. 77
Lott
Camp Hood Soldier Stabbed. Simple Assault Charged
A simple assault charge is filed against Mozelle Smith for stabbing Pvt. Cal Greer at Camp Hood. The victim, a Black soldier, was not seriously injured and was treated at Camp Hood. Smith remains jailed as authorities decide disposition of the case.
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Mozelle Smith
Pvt
Cal Greer
Camp Hood
World Day of Prayer Observed in Cameron
Under the Council of Church Women of Cameron first united service for World Day of Prayer will be at First Baptist Church Friday February 13 at 3 p m. Mrs Lee Lemons presides and Mrs John B Henderson leads devotion. Representing churches include First Methodist First Baptist First Christian Episcopal and First Presbyterian.
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Council of Church Women of Cameron
First Baptist Church
Lee Lemons
John B. Henderson
First Methodist
First Baptist
First Christian
Episcopal
First Presbyterian
Lemons
Hicks
J. L. Callaway, Jr
Stan
Cameron Fire Department gets $50 for May convention fund
R L Batte Sr recalls Cameron firemen as he sends a $50 check to the department for their May convention fund. Secretary John C Andres plans to print Batte’s letter praising the volunteers and naming early members and historic figures.
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R. L. Batte
Cameron Firemen
Battes
R. L. Batte, Sr
Cameron
John C. Andres
Mr. Batte
Ralph Michalka
Mayor Elect Thanks Voters in Cameron
Roy Griffith thanks Cameron voters for electing him mayor and expresses gratitude to supporters and reaffirmation of friendship to opponents. He emphasizes appreciation and hopes constituents do not regret their decision.
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Cameron
Roy Griffith
Griffith nominated for Cameron mayor in primary win
Roy Griffith, Cameron businessman and ex councilman, defeated long-time mayor Chas C Smith Sr by 147 votes. Griffith will assume office in April after a low turnout and rough weather. Grady Stidham, who withdrew, earned 354 votes. Jim McGoldrick won City Marshal by 31 over Joe Richter as 1201 votes were cast with notable Black voter participation.
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Roy Griffith
Chas Smith Ode Essence Neees
Alderman
August Kunz Grady Stidham
Ess
Eusoares
Ris
von Potion
Emmett Streetman
Joe Bass
Eeb Ee
W. H. Stafford
Jim McGoldrick Oosse
Joe Richter Wees
Cameron
Chas. C. Smith, Sr
Griffith
Chas. C. Smith
August Kunz
Grady Stidham
Kunz
Jim McGoldrick
Joe Richter
Burkes Howard opens new farm equipment store in Cameron
The Burkes Howard Company to hold open house February 5 from 2 to 5 p m at its new prototype building on North Fannin Avenue and Highway 77. The store sells Farmall Tractors McCormick Deering equipment and International Trucks with a full service department and expert mechanics available for cars and trucks. Refreshments will be served and invitations sent to thousands of customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Row
Cameron
Burkes-Howard Company
North
Haley files for 65th district representative seat
Frank M Haley of Rockdale has filed to run for the Representative of the 65th district comprising Milam Lee and Burleson Counties. He plans to announce his views later in the campaign and invites input from voters as he prepares his platform. Haley owns dry goods stores across the district and seeks to serve local residents in the coming legislature.
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Frank M. Haley
Rockdale
Milam, Lee
Burleson
Haley
Milam County
Bills Boost Veterans Benefits In House Action
The house passed two veteran bills by large margins to aid education and job training. One raises college allowances for unmarried and married students with dependents, while the other expands combined allowances and salaries for on the job training. The measures await Senate agreement.
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Truman
Senate
House
House’ Veterans Affairs Committee
Rogers
R-Mass
Rules Committee
Rules
Allen
Fred L Jacksons Welcome Baby Son Frederick Lawrence Jr
Mr and Mrs Fred L Jackson announce the birth of a six and a half pound son at St Edwards Hospital on January 30 1948. He is named Frederick Lawrence Jr The mother Ann Kuhn is daughter of Will Kuhn Clarkson The father is the veteran Fred J Jackson who served in the U S Navy
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Fred L. Jackson
St. Edwards Hospital
Frederick Lawrence, Jr
Ann Kuhn
Will Kuhn
Clarkson
Jackson
Fred J. Jackson
U. S. Navy
Chester Rogers Makes Business Trip to Cameron
Chester Rogers of Rosebud traveled to Cameron recently on a business trip, according to local notices. He conducted meetings and completed a series of consultations with Cameron-based firms during the visit.
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Chester Rogers
Rosebud
Cameron
Change Hits Plains Country Wednesday
Forecast notes warmer air from the upper plains would bring rain across Texas with general rainfall but not enough relief from late winter drought. Expect cloudy skies over Cameron and Central Texas for 48 hours with turning cold Thursday night or Friday. The region had persistent cloud cover and drizzle from Sunday.
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New England
Atlantic Seaboard
Texas
Upper Plains
Cameron
Senator Kyle Vick Seeks Re election
Senator Kyle Vick will run again for the State Senate from the district including Milam McLennan Falls and Limestone counties. He plans a formal announcement later for publication in district newspapers and notes strong support from Milam county residents.
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Kyle Vick
Senate
Herald
Vick
Milam County
Senator Vick
Milam
McLennan
Falls
Limestone
Veteran Roy Vaughan Announces Candidacy for District Clerk
War veteran and Cameron businessman Roy Vaughan declared his bid for the District Clerk nomination in the upcoming primary. A World War II Army Air Corps pilot with six years of service, Vaughan returned to Milam County after discharge and announced his run as a lieutenant leading his campaign.
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Roy Vaughan
Cameron
Vaughan
Army Air Corps
Milam County
Scout Week Observed Celebrating Boy Scout Movement
Scout Week is marked to honor the Boy Scout movement. The article recalls the movement's 1908 start in England and Baden-Powell's early influence from the Mafeking siege in 1899. It notes a 1910 royal charter and mentions American supporters Beard and Thompson.
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Cameron
England
Mafeking
Robert S. S. Baden-Powell
Baden-Powell
United States
Daniel Carter Beard
Ernest Thompson
Milam County to Receive $654,742 in 1948 Welfare Aid
Milam County will receive $654,742 in 1948 welfare benefits with old age assistance totaling $574,128 the largest share. Dependent children and blind payments follow with $64,174 and $16,440 respectively. There are 1670 recipients on old age assistance 48 for blindness and 40 for dependent children.
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Milam County
Austin
Texas
Milam
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John T. Arnold
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Matt Bailey
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Roy
Jeff Jeter
Dick Batte
Will Crain
Mary Belle Batte
Lelia Lee Batte
Chas. Smith
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Fred L. Jacksons
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