President Truman rallies Chicago in Democratic Jubilee
President Truman addressed about 400000 in Chicago’s Loop to support the Democratic program promising health education security and recreation while denouncing obstructionists and GOP critics. He praised the party and mocked Republican shadowing plans as he cited a Stevenson poem to end the rally.
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Chicago
Truman
Stadium
Lake Front
Loop
West Side Stadium
Harry
Victor A. Johnston
GOP
New Virus Disease Invades Texas Sweet Potato Fields
A new virus called internal cork has been found in Texas sweet potatoes, first in Morris County last year. Dr. A A Dunlap of Texas A&M warns of rapid spread. inspectors will intensify checks during storage and planting. Research at College Station tests variety resistance with cooperation from horticulture and entomology departments. county agent J D Moore offers pamphlets at the Post Office.
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Texas
Morris County
A. A. Dunlap
Department of
Texas A&m College
College Station
Sweet Potato Investigation Laboratory
Last Day To File For Legislative Posts In Texas
May 15 is the final date to file for Representative to the Legislature for the July Primary. It also closes filings for Congress state senator district judge and court of appeals places. The deadline was set in 1946 to standardize filings. June 17 is the deadline for county and precinct offices.
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Congress
Court of Appeals
Mexican Leaders Thank People Here For Their Cooperation
Victor Bermudez secretary of the Mexican patriotic committee expresses sincere thanks on behalf of the organization for cooperation in the Cinco de Mayo celebration. The event was well attended by Mexican colony members and whites from across the territory, with leaders of the patriotic organizations praised for staging the notable celebration.
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Victor Bermudez
Mexican Patriotic Committee
Bermudez
Sam Hohenstein Spends Days in Austin on Business
Sam Hohenstein spent several days in Austin on business during the past week, engaging in meetings and related professional activities. The trip focused on planning and networking.
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Sam Hohenstein
Austin
Heavy May Rain Drenches Milam County Farms
Heavy morning downpour drenched Milam county farm lands with winds accompanying the showers. By noon more than an inch had fallen and totals may reach around two inches for the period. Crops and pastures benefited as stock water was replenished.
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Milam County
Hearne Tea Honored Mrs. Mable Brown at City Club House
Mr. and Mrs. Niley Smith Sr and Mr. and Mrs. Gene Blake attended a tea at the Municipal Club House in Hearne. Mrs. Mable Brown, State Grand Examiner at Large of the Order of the Eastern Star, was honored. Invitations were sent to Grand Chapter officers and members for State Chapters.
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Niley Smith
Gene Blake
Municipal Club
Hearne
Mable Brown
Brown
Order of the Eastern Star
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Hearne Tea
Servel
Cameron
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