Prospective Texas governors eye race after Shepperd exit
In Austin several candidates weigh a run for governor as John Ben Shepperd bows out. John C. White and Ralph Yarborough emerge as liberal figures while Reuben Senterfitt contemplates a bid. Cross filing and party realignment stir Texas politics ahead of a 1954 primary.
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Austin
Texas
John Ben Shepperd
John C. White
Tpa
White
Ralph Yarborough
Ace
Shepperd
Reuben Senterfitt
Senterfitt
San Saba
Shivers
Carlos Watson
Brownsville
Aurney
Republican State Secutive Committee
Allan Shivers
John Ben Shepperd Receives Honorary Law Degree
Los Angeles-based Chapman College awards an honorary Doctor of Laws to John Ben Shepperd, praising his Christian citizenship work and youth training. President Dr. George N. Reeves lauds his contributions to Christianity and American citizenship. In his address, Shepperd links education to character and self governance, stressing constitutional rights.
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Los Angeles
Texas
John Ben Shepped
Chapman College
California
Shepperd
George N. Reeves
United States
Local Family News and Visits Highlight Weekend
Mrs. James Kelley and her infant son of Austin visited Mrs. Anita Kelley and her son during the weekend. Pvt Colen Baett of El Paso spends a furlough visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Barrett.
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James Kelley
Austin
Anita ,Iv.iaan
Colen Baett
el Paso
Wlr
M.s. Charlie Barrett
Caution on Home Painting to Avoid Lead Poisoning
Doctors urge parents to use paints without lead chromate when children are present. Lead exposure from chewed furniture or plaster can cause poisoning, as NYC logged 15 cases this year, 11 of them children. Most toy and furniture makers ensure safety, but repainting with lead-based paint risks nullifying precautions.
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Ancient
Egypt
Athens
England
Texas
Intorm- Net
New York City
Winter Grain Mites Causing Damage in Texas Fields
College Station entomologist Neal Randolph reports winter grain mites are damaging oats wheat and barley across many Texas winter grain regions. Mites turn leaves silvery brown and stunt or kill plants. control uses parathion or Tepp and should begin before losses mount.
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College Station
Texas
Neal M. Randolph
Randolph
Local Visits Highlight Community At Harper Area
Mr and Mrs Martin Rode and their young daughter visited Mr and Mrs Hubert Rode. Carrie Calentine and V O Copple visited Iral Calentine in Harlington and Sammy McDonald in La Feria before returning home with Carrie Mae Calentine for several weeks. Carrie Mae Calentine left Wednesday with Mrs E B Eckerle. Jack Smith of Seguin and Mrs Ida Smith spent time with her son in Harper over the weekend.
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Mrs
Martin Rode
Hubert Rode
Carrie Calentine
V. O. Copple
Iral Calentine
Harlington
Sammy McDeonald
la Feia
Carrie Mae Calentine
E. B. Eckerle
Jack Smith
Seguin
Ida Smith
Harper Sundey
the Herald
Local families visit relatives across towns this week
Mr and Mrs Arthur Maurer and daughter Sarah visited his brother Henry Maurer and family Thursday and Friday. Mr and Mrs J F Wedekind of Hunt were visitors in Harper Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Lumpkins of Mason visited their son Elmo Lumpkins and family. Our Carvel Mills of Floresville visited Mr and Mrs Albert Black Monday night. Erato Hopf and friends from Austin spent Saturday at the Oliver Hopf ranch.
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Arthur Maurer
Sarah
Henry Maurer
J. F. Wedekind of
Hunt
Harper
Mrs. Lumpkins
Mason
Elmo Lumpkins
Carvel
Floresville
Albert Black
Erato Hopf
Hunter
Austin
Oliver Hopf Ranch
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Hilda Weinert
Wallace Savage
Dallas
Young Demo Group
Joe Kilgore
Edinburg
Young Democrats
St. Paul
International Fur and Leather Workers
Smith County
Hill
E. H. Thornton
The
Texas Highway Commission
County Judges and Commissioners Association
Thornton
Lloyd M. Bentsen Jr
McAllen
Texas Industrial Commission
Martin Harris
Everett L. Looney
L. N. D. Wells Jr
Texas Federation of Labor
Tha— Short Snorkys
J. E. Sturrock
Texas Water Conservation Association
Washington
Col
Homer Garrison Jr
Texas Department of Public Safety
Charles Tennyson
Texas State Teachers Association
Cloma Roberts
Near Houston
Roy Roberts
Creighton Stevens
Cotulla
Murry, Marshall
Elbert Stevens
Francis Fritz
Eddie Reed
Ruben Bode
Gon
Donnie
J. M. Stevens
Fredericksburg
Peter's Cafe
Dooley & Hoerster
Jimmy” Glosso
Ouu
Science
Floy Bode
Stadionm
WOOL
Mobil Gas
Mobil Oil
John Deere
Pluws Acrimator
Fairbanks Morse
Krauskopf Bros
Revericksburg
Distributors of
Robin Hood
Harper Community
Alex Mittendorf
Prop
Chas. W. Barrett
Felix T. Tybor
Palace Theatre
Bidg
Welge Lewis
T-Bones
Elmo Baethge
Gulf Service Station
Richard Roeder
Harper, Texas
Gulf Gas & Oils
Junction Warehouse Co
Conrad Holekamp
Junction
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