Political conventions resemble a circus in structure and strategy
Austin July 21 A columnist compares national and precinct political gatherings to a circus noting the noise spectacle and money focus of the circus and the unseen business of conventions He explains the July 26 primaries and the drive by Loyal and Shivers Democrats to control precinct conventions shaping state policy and leadership.
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Austin
Texas
Senator Russell
Truman
Russell
Langs Spend Weekend in Harper Amid Local Visits
Mr and Mrs Arthur Lang of San Angelo spent the week end in Harper at their home. 000 Visitors in the Victor Wendel home. Sunday guests included Mr and Mrs Henry Frantzen and children of Luckenbach Mr and Mrs Arnold Wendel and son Waldemar Mr and Mrs Lorenz Wendel and daughter Magdalene and Mr and Mrs Milton Wendel and daughters of Kerrville. 600 Mr and Mrs Freeman Green and son E J Green and Mr and Mrs Shorty Hogan and Son Billy were visitors in the George Allen Gibson Monday evening. Julia Mae Wendel of Kerrville and Sharon Fritz of Fredericksburg are visiting their aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Lorenz Wendel and Magdalene for a few days.
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Victor Wendel
Henry Frantzen
Luckenbach
Arnold Wendel
Waldemar
Lorenz Wendel
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Milton Wendel
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Think Before You Vote editorial calls for careful judgment
A Donna News editorial urges readers to study candidates and ideals before voting. It warns against socialism and corruption, stresses internal moral renewal, and declines to endorse specific names while stressing citizen responsibility and informed, independent judgment in the upcoming election.
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United States
Abraham Lincoln
It's The Law on Home Buying and Title Issues
The column outlines major legal problems in purchasing a home including title status, abstract versus title insurance, contracts of sale and earnest money, and transferring ownership. It cautions readers to consult an attorney for facts and emphasizes careful consideration of zoning restrictions and financing terms.
Farmer’s dream clashes with work on easy country life
A dinner conversation in Balesville reveals a banker from the state capital plans to buy a farm and retire. The speaker notes that even a simple move to farm life requires hard work to run it properly, challenging the banker’s “take it easy” idea.
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Missus
Balesville
Shepperd Winds Up Campaign For Texas Attorney General
John Ben Shepperd, 36, Gregg County attorney, ends his campaign for Texas attorney general this week. He resigned as Secretary of State in 1950 to seek the post and has campaigned mainly by handshakes and talking with friends across East Texas and the state.
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John Ben Shepperd
Gregg County
Texas
Shepperd
Allan Shivers
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