Veto of Gas Bill Shakes Texas Politics and 1960 Race
President Eisenhower vetoes the natural gas bill, provoking strong reaction in Texas. key figures include Senator Price Daniel Governor Allan Shivers and Attorney General John Ben Shepperd, while debates shift to attracting industry and potential campaigns for governor or U.S. Senate. Insurance probes expand with solvency tests and new scrutiny of State Treasurer Jesse James. Water rights clash in the Guadalupe region as San Antonio seeks Canyon Dam allocations.
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Austin
Texas
Eisenhower
Lone Star
Ike
U. S
Price Daniel
Allan Shivers
John Ben Shepperd
State Railroad Commission
Jack Porter
Republican Party
Porter
Lufkin Daily News
Cuero Daily Record
Veterans
Cuero Record
Shepperd
Veterans’ Land
Ramsey
San Augustine
A. B. Shoemake
US Trust and Guaranty Company
Garland Smith
Texas Union County Mutual of San Antonio
San Antonio
Canyon
New Braunfels
Guadalupe River
State Board of Water Engineers
Medina River Baptist Conference Attendees at Ingram
The Medina River Baptist Associational Worker's Conference gathered at Ingram on February 17 with Mr. and Mrs. Mayhugh, Mr. and Mrs. Bierschwabe, Mr. Mangold, and Rev and Mrs. Brown and child present. Lonnie and Martha Mayhugh and Rev. D W Brown represented the Harper Baptist Youth Fellowship in the zone 2 nominating committee meeting held February 12, with Miss Edith Ebebracht of Harper among those nominated.
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B. J. Mayhugh
R. G. Bierschwabe
J. C. Mangold
Darwin W. Brown
Medina River Baptist Associational Worker's
Ingram
Lonnie
Martha Mayhugh
D. W. Brown
Harper Baptist Youth Fellowship
Baptist Youth Fellowship
Harper
Fredericksburg
Johnson City
Edith Ebebracht
Subscribe to the Herald for a yearly price
A local newspaper advertises subscriptions at a rate of 1.50 dollars per year, inviting readers to sign up for yearlong delivery. The notice emphasizes affordability and ongoing access to the Herald.
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Herald
Eisenhower veto shocks Texas political scene in 1952 race
The president vetoed the natural gas bill amid Texas 1952 backers and state righters, citing pressure and influence concerns. The move unsettled Texas officials and candidates, fueling debate on Texas sovereignty, state pricing, and the path for Governor Allan Shivers and Senator Price Daniel in the upcoming campaign.
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Eisenhower
Tex
Texas
Senate
Senator Case
Price Daniel
Allan Shivers
Shivers
Adlai Stevenson
Stevenson
Jack Porter
Porter
Tidelands
Washington
Congress
Sen
Daniel
Gov
Franklin D. Roosevelt
South
Why Soil Conservation Is Important to Everyone
A strong call urging soil conservation as essential for all Americans. It argues soil underpins food, industry, and national well being, condemns wasteful practices, and warns that loss of land has fueled wars. It stresses action to conserve soil to preserve America’s future.
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America
Lockjaw Germs May Be Picked Up Anywhere
Community notes list several medical visits and hospitalizations in Noxville and nearby towns. Mrs. Whitworth and Mrs. Stapp were at Fredericksburg Hospital for checkups while others are described as stroke patients and residents of Rocksprings and Kerrville. Social visits include extended family from San Antonio and Beaumont with winds and dust affecting the area.
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Walter Whitworth
Dillard Stapp
Fredericksburg Hospital
Whitworth
Worth Whitworth
Little Son
Austin
Walton Whitworth
W. H. Whitworth
Junction
Peterson Memorial Hospital
Harper
Johnny Akel
Beaumont
Walter Parker
Joe
Jess Parker
Tetanus Immunization Notes For Public Health
Dr Henry A Holle outlines tetanus risk from soil and wounds and explains toxoid immunization as active protection. He reserves antitoxin for suspected cases, notes temporary protection and possible reactions, and promotes concurrent immunization with diphtheria and whooping cough vaccines. A Youth Fellowship Meeting follows the evening service at the Baptist Church inviting all youths.
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Henry A. Holle
The
Baptist Church
Essay wins second in Upper Llanos Soil District contest
Junction High School students entered the state level Save the Soil and Save Texas Awards Program. Tommy Porter won seven dollars prize money for the essay.
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Llanos
Eisenhower Veto of Gas Bill Prompted by Campaign Gift
The veto halted a gas bill tied to a $2,500 campaign contribution to a South Dakota senator. President Eisenhower cited the gift and potential improper influence, not the bill’s merits, forecasting continued gas shortages and higher prices.
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Eisenhower
Supreme Court
South Dakota
Senate
WMS Meeting At First Baptist Kerrville Attended By Mrs Mayhugh Brown
Mrs B J Mayhugh and Mrs Darwin W Brown attended the WMS all day meeting at First Baptist Church in Kerrville on Tuesday. Mrs BE Head taught the book The Tribes Go Up Lands Law and discussed political expediency and campaign influence on lawmakers amid unanswered questions about a Case campaign contribution.
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B. J. Mayhugh
Darwin W. Brown
WMS
First Baptist Church
Kerrville, Tuesany
BE. D. Head
Mr Raven Meadows And Mrs J D Stevens Spent Friday
Mr Raven Meadows of Mountain Home spent Friday with Mrs J D Stevens. The two were seen visiting at a local residence, with no further details released.
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Mr.Raven Meadows
Mountain Home
J. D. Stevens
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