Responsibilities of Citizens Enumerated in a 1950s column
A column outlines a 10 point set of citizen duties aligned with rights in the U S Constitution. It covers loyalty to the Constitution, informed participation, defending rights, voting, free thought and worship, press freedom, jury rights, political involvement, education, property rights, parental instruction, and self reliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
American Citizenship Committee of the
State Barway
Freedon Foundation
United States
Farm Safety Week urged by President in national campaign
National Safety Council data show 14,500 farm deaths and 1.25 million injuries last year. President Truman proclaims National Safety Week July 20 to 26 to stress home safety programs. Texas A&M Extension Service urges practical steps to reduce hazards and fatigue, promoting year round safety in households and farms.
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Truman
National Safety Council
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Democrats Confused Over Precinct Convention Votes
In Austin, July 14, a writer notes many Democrats are puzzled this year about whether to attend the July 26 Democratic precinct convention while considering supporting the Republican presidential nominee.
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Austin
Tex
Political views in Texas and upcoming July primaries
A columnist reflects on the state party system, noting the upcoming July primary in Texas and the possibility of voting in Democratic primaries and then the Republican presidential nominating process. He predicts independence in general elections, mentions Eisenhower’s GOP nomination, and urges Texans to participate in July conventions and August discussions. Also reports visits by local residents to relatives and a Catholic Life Insurance Union convention in Shiner.
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Chicago
Texas
Eisenhower
GOP
Felix Rischner
Shiner
Catholic Life Insurance Union
Catholic State League of Texas
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H. D. Goldman
Harry D. Goldman
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E. B. Eckerle
Fred Nabers
Burton Brown and Son
Kebley
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Joe Lindel
R. H. Kinkle
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Gus. Mahler
Esso
Humble
Humble Oil & Refining CO
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Ree
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Massey-Harriss
PAPE
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Maselas
I Go
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Delton Thornton
Liverston
Gordon and Victor Harpers
Billy Delz
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Raymond Cottle
Ellis Lang
Lillian Lang
William E. Staley
Edwin Lang
Tnavian
Aifuin
John Deere
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Mountain Top
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Texas Valley Boys
Felix T. Tybor
Optometrist Palace Theatre
Chas. W. Barrett
Graham Smedley
Supreme Court Texas
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