Editorials Pose Polls Favor Eisenhower in Narrow Race
The piece analyzes polls on the Eisenhower Stevenson contest. It cites Gallup’s early neck and neck view and a Publishers' Auxiliary poll showing Eisenhower leads in weeklies and dailies on questions of personal choice and editorial support. Regional figures favor Eisenhower in New York Ohio California and Pennsylvania. Urban votes remain crucial for Stevenson. Eisenhower seeks to win rural and smaller communities while Eisenhower aims to attract urban Democrats to the GOP.
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Gallup
Mr. Truman
Dewey
Publishers’ Auxiliary
Auxiliary
Eisenhower
Stevenson
New York
Ohio
California
Pennsylvania
Presidential Preferential Primary Bill Advancing in Texas
Senator Jimmy Phillips of Angleton will sponsor a state Senate bill to establish official statewide presidential primaries. The plan, to be introduced when the legislature convenes, would hold a June primary on presidential election years to select party nominees and eliminate the current convention system.
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Standard
Texas
Jimmy Phillips
Angleton
Senate
Phillips
Fredericksburg Past Chronicles 1929 Memories
Local chronicle recounts October 1929 events in Fredericksburg. Notables include mayoral spouses vacationing in Mexico, a fractured leg at Hayden School, Oswald Heimann relocating the Fredericksburg Battery Factory, and weddings in San Antonio. Funeral notices honor Wm Jordan and Mrs Albert Kott among community shifts, with county events like the 42nd annual Saengerfest set for October 19 20.
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Alfred Schmidt
Mexico
Clifton Burrer
Hayden School
Gordon Ottens
San Antonio
Draughon
Business College
Ogspober
Billings
Harry Dechert
Bertha Palmer
G. L. Teague
Dean Teague
Phillips
Bandera
Wm. F. Jordan
Pecan Creek
Albert Kott
Mary Jane McDougall
42 Party Recap At Rocky and Post Oak
The entertainment week end featured 42 games with 42 players. Miss Dorthy Lindig won first prize for ladies followed by Mrs. Otto Uecker and Mrs. Emil Ludwig. In the men’s prizes Emil Ludwig took first, Felix Sultemeier second, and Monroe Schaeferkoeter boobie. Refreshets were served and a next gathering at Pleasant Hill on Oct 17 was planned. Pleasant Hill attendees also won prizes at Post Oak's 42 party where Louis Lindig and Mrs. R. R. Rech led prize lists. Sam Crumley and S. S. Mauldin, from Lampasas, were guests and prize winners.
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Rocky Schoolhouse
Dorthy Lindig
Otto Uecker
Emil Ludwig
Felix Sultemeier
Monroe Schaeferkoeter
Pleasant Hill
Post Oak
Louis Lindig
R. R. Rech
Sam Crumley
Lampasas
S. S. Mauldin
Tent in The Greatest Show on Earth costs $100000
A colorful tent used by The Greatest Show on Earth carries a price tag of 100000 dollars. The note highlights the striking colors and the substantial cost of the setup.
Pedernales Philosopher Advises Ike and Stevenson on Kerr Route
The Pedernales Philosopher on Kerr Route offers free political advice to Gen. Eisenhower and, if Stevenson wins, to Adlai Stevenson. He notes the campaign chatter, likens Congress to a non rank-conscious body, and hints he will share more counsel after the election. He ends by asking the editor how readers can obtain advice.
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Eisenhower
Stevenson
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Pedernales
Johnson Grass
Kerr Rou
Congress
Gen. Eisenhower
Army
Willow City social notes mention Lee family gathering
Mrs. M. M. Lee and Patsy join Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Lee and Ira, plus H. Mogford and Ben Mogford and H. J Borddler of Fredericksburg in a family gathering. Mrs. Lee continues her routine at home. The item notes readers to use classifieds for ads.
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Amalia Riley
Alfred Riley
Battle of the buses ends in town compromise
Our town reaches a friendly settlement with Balesville after signs reading SHOP IN BALESVILLE are replaced with SHOP HERE IN TOWN. Windy Taylor pushed for barricades while Judge Cunningham mediates a meeting at Andy's Garden Tavern, where the Balesville Chamber of Commerce and locals agree to coexist and share the bus route.
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Balesville
Windy Taylor
Judge Cunningham
Texas delegates and ballot measures in July convention
The piece discusses representation for party delegates at the national convention in July. It notes that presidential candidates can file by petition with the secretary of state in Austin at least 60 days before June voting, with a $500 fee, and that on the ballot will be delegates and candidates for delegate. Delegates must file 60 days ahead, pay $50, and indicate favored presidential aspirant while pledging to vote on ballots according to the most votes in Texas or the majority of the Texas delegation. The Phillips bill is seen as a potential basis for a presidential primary law, and readers are urged to inform Rep. Reuben Senterfitt and Sen. Carlos Ashley.
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Texas
Phillips
Gillespians
Reuben Senterfitt
San Saba
Carlos Ashley
Llano
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