Highlights From The State Capitol Sparks In Texas Politics
Highlights and sidelights from the state capitol discuss rivalries over delegation chairs, the favorite son candidacy of Senator Johnson, and key Texas Democratic figures including Mrs. H. H. Weinert. New lawmakers and election races loom as party factions maneuver before the next legislature convenes.
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Ry Vern Sanford
Texas Press Association
Austin
Tony
Texas
Lynton Johnson
Sam Rayburn
Ben Ramsey Natonal
Senator Johnson
Shivers
Johnson
H. H. Weinert
Seguin
Rayburn
Capitol
House
Senate
Warren McDonald
Gus J. Strauss
Sen. Way
Bowie
Bill Wood
Weatherford
Lubbockens
Local notes and visits surround Beau area families
TM Dewitt on duty with the E C. three weeks in Beau, surgery planned Wednesday. Harold Hell and Pledger visitors with Jewel Dutcher family. T Arit in Valley Hospital Wharton earlier week. Adkins spent weekend in Wichita Falls as Eve speaker at Evangelical United Church and attended Brethren conventions in El Campo. A J Miller and Mrs Miller arrived home from Kansas City trip. J Ly Rose and Brooks Helman of Austin visit H H Holman and Bob Holman Sunday.
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M ™ Dewitt
E. C
Beaushe
Harold Hell
Pledger
Jewel Dutcher
T. Arit
Valley Hospital
Wharton
Adkins
Wichita Falls
Evangelical United Hren
Eagle Women
Evangelical United Brethren Church
el Campo
A. J. Miller
Joe Anerson
Bertha Smith
Elizabeth Nau
B.D. Anderson
J. W. Adkins
Fr Higgins
Clara Anderson
G. W. Thomas
W. R. Corman
Oscar Herman
Guy Heflin
Kansas City
Fisk Sets Out Clear Positions for Senate Bid
Jack Fisk lays out blunt policy lines as he runs for the Senate, pledging forthright stance on segregation, States’ rights, and tax policy. He argues for local control of schools, strong water development, road upkeep, and farmer support, while opposing a state income tax and broad sales tax. He emphasizes economy in government and aims to keep resources focused on regional growth and job creation.
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Ower House
Fisk
Vital Ispuss
Texas
Honesty and Integrity Then and Now in a State Senate Bid
A candidate vows honesty beyond self praise and invites district voters to inquire about his past legislative service. He pledges frank discussion of issues, personal outreach, and sole focus on the district and state. He seeks support and promises to be the senator the district deserves.
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Hells Seats
Girl Scouts Troop Meeting Reports Dutch Song Readings
Girl Scout Troop No. 4 met on Monday April 28 in the cafetorium. After refreshments they opened the meeting and learned a Dutch song. Mrs. Wilcox read a story about Dutch people and the meeting closed with a good-bye song. Judy Pender reported.
Eagle Lake Fire Department community notes and meetings
Monroe Briscoe was sworn in by Chief Kretzschmar as a new member after a constitution and by-laws act. TM Rivers meeting set for El Campo on May 6. Eagle Lake plans a racing team and outlines a four zone fire alarm system to be implemented soon. Next Monday April 30 is an off night. next practice date to be announced.
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Monroe Briscoe
Kretzschmar
el Campo
Eagle Lake
District Meet Attended by Eagle Lake Home Demonstration Club
Eagle Lake members of the Women's Home Demonstrations Club attended a district meeting in Wharton last week including Mescham ps Lee Stahl A. W. Linke J. M. Pate and H. T. Neiswender.
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Eagle Lake
Women's Home Demonstrations Club
Wharton
Meschamps Lee Stahl
J. M. Pate
H. T. Neiswender
Five El Scouters Attend Coushatta District Meet
Five Eagle Scouters joined the Coushatta District meeting in Bellville Tuesday night. Attendees were W. E. Shaw Steve Gilstrap Rev Warren Beale Harrison Walker and D C Kolberg. Camp information Strake and El Rancho Cima was shared and leaders urged patrols to meet national standards and require life preservers in boating. Next Leaders Roundtable set for May 17 in Industry with sections for Cubs Scouts and Explorers led by Rev Barton Donald Kok.
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Eagle E
Coushatta
Bellville
W. E. Shaw
Steve Gilstrap
Warren Beale
Harrison Walker
Health and Safety
D. C. Kolberg
Strake
el Rancho Cima
Rev
Barton
Donald Kok
Cotton insect guide available from county agents
Eagle Lake Scouts W R Wyatt and Eagle Lake and Charles Marik Explorers visit with Mrs E McCaleb of San Mateo. The 1956 Guide for Controlling Cotton Insects L 218 is now available at county agent offices and Agricultural Informationfiggs College Station Texas. Get this tip on cotton insects by fighting before the bug robbers gain the upper hand.
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Legal County
Agricultural Information
Offiggs College Station
Texas
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