Floresville native John Connally to nominate Lyndon Johnson
Floresville and Wilson County residents await a key political moment as John Connally prepares to nominate Lyndon B. Johnson for the Democratic presidential nomination at the national convention. Connally, Fort Worth attorney and Johnson’s former executive assistant, rises in Texas political circles and shares deep ties with Johnson. The event, broadcast to millions on radio and TV, marks a historic moment in the party’s history.
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Texas
United States
Lyndon B. Johnson
Lone Star
United State
Wilson ‘ County
Party of
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Connally
Fort Worth
B. Connally
Texas University
Johnson
United States Senate
Floresville County Judge Appears on Whats My Line
Wilson County Texas judge Merrill Connally, a Floresville peanut farmer, stumped the panel on Chicago TV’s Whats My Line and won a $50 prize. The appearance, tied to his role as a national Democratic Convention delegate, boosted Floresville and Wilson County visibility. Connally wore western attire and a string tie, presenting as a peanut farmer and water lily breeder in contrast to his official duties.
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Merrill Connally
Floresville
Chicago
M. L. Connally
Wilson County
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Wilton County
Dynamic Tenn Gov Indicts GOP on Ten Counts
Tennessee Governor Frank Clement assailed the Republican Party as privilege ridden and pledged a Democratic victory in November. In a keynote at the DemocraticNational Convention he accused the GOP of broken promises and attacked Nixon and other Republican leaders while defending Democratic leadership.
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Dynamic Tenn. Gov
Chicago
Frank “Clement
Tennessee
Clement
Eisenhower- LA
Nixon
Dsel Tess
Kling
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Republic
Snel Lities
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Chest X Ray Survey Sets New County Record
State Health Department and Wilson County TB Association completed a chest X ray survey with about 500 more examinees than 1955, totaling 23 407 Wilson Countians. Results will be mailed in coming weeks, with Floresville, Poth, and Stockdale sites contributing large totals and praise for local volunteers and coordinators.
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Wilson-County
Wilson
State Health
Department
Floresville
Poth
Stockdale
A. J. Porche
Wilson County TB Association
Red Cross Volunteers Form 800 Mile Line
During the past year volunteers who served with the Red Cross stood in a single marching line stretching about 800 miles, roughly the distance from New York City to Chicago, highlighting dedicated service by minors.
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Red Cross
New York City
Chicago
Wilson County Livestock Show Postponed for 1957
Wilson County Boys Livestock Show Committee postpones the 1957 show. Members of the committee cite weather and logistical concerns delaying plans and aim to reschedule at a later date. Local 4-H clubs and agricultural groups express disappointment but support delaying the event to ensure proper prep and safety.
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Wilson County Boys Livestock Show
Ses and
Agricul
Briscoe Named to National Democratic Convention Credentials Committee
The Texas delegation endorsed Uvalde Representative Dolph Briscoe to replace Sam Fore Jr. on the credentials committee for the national Democratic convention. Johnson’s earlier appointments to convention committees were approved. Delegation officers were elected, with Carlton Smith of Waco named honorary convention vice president and Helen Riley of Crane chosen as honorary secretary. The San Antonio and Corpus Christi delegates prepared for opening day, distributing credentials kits and instructions.
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Chicago
Texas
Uvalde
Dolph Briscoe
Lyndon B. Johnson
Briscoe
Sam Fore Jr
Floresville
Johnson
Laredo
IR Connally
Abilene
Waco
Vann Kennedy
Corpus Ehristi
Marietta Brooks
Austin
Enade
South
Adrian
Spears
San. Antonio
Ecil Burney
Corpus Christi
Chas
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Letter From Clinton Hayden on New York Visit
Clinton Hayden writes from New York state while visiting his wife’s relatives. He notes green scenery from East Texas to New York, corn near roasting ears in most fields, some fields a little hard, cotton in abundance, and light rain in the area.
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Clinton Hayden
New York State
East Texas
Resolution Signed By Twenty Two Newspaper Editors Endorsing Yarborough
A coalition of editors including Archer Fullingim and B A Tipton denounces Daniel in a Texas gubernatorial runoff. They accuse him of race baiting and mudslinging, urging apologies and voter conscience. The document cites East Texas tours, handbills, and party loyalties as central issues.
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Yarborough
Churches of
Archer Fullingim
Kountze News
B. A. Tipton
Dayton
Liberty County
J. Ho Kavanautzh
The
Round Rock Leader
R.E. Burns
East Texas Light
Teneha
B. M. Nelson
Castro County News
Dimmitt
Elton Miller
Seagoville Sun
White Rocker
Dallas
S.E. Barnett
Lindale News
Ernest ¥. _Joiner
Ralls Banner
Neil Harle
Grand Saline Sun
H. M. Baggarly
Sudan” Beacon
Adolph
Anton News
J.oey King
Cater Loraine
New Wilson Co Wildcat West Of Floresville
Fragmentary text references New Wilson County Wildcat location west of Floresville with scattered fragments including Bedford Cloud San Antonio and Kappelmats. Readable names suggest a local notice or sports note, but details are unclear.
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Antonio
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Farm Bureau President Praises Drought Relief Plan
Texas Farm Bureau President Kay Walter Hammond welcomes a new drought relief plan as a step forward. Officials in Austin and federal agencies agreed on increased subsidies for drought affected farmers, with higher grain certificate values and roughage subsidies. Eligibility hinges on regional drought severity and a Dallas meeting set to align loan programs for affected ranchers.
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Hammond
Texas’ ‘Farm Bureau
Kay Walter Hammond
Texas Farm Bureau
Austin
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Department of Agricu
Dallas
The
Loan Home Administration
Starnes calls Floresville players to report for football
Floresville High School head coach Ralph Starnes asks all prospective Tiger football players to report to the field house at Tiger Field on Friday August 24 at 8:00 a.m. All eligible prospects should attend the opening day without fail.
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Floresville High School
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Tiger Field
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