GOP Langing In Congressional Contests, Latest Survey Shows
Gallup polling reveals Republicans at 49.1 percent outside the South versus Democrats 45.6 percent, with 5.3 percent for other. The North big cities emerge as the main battleground, while the South remains stable. Republicans need 47 more seats to control the House in November.
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Bishop W C Martin to Speak in Lubbock Area
Dallas bishop W C Martin will visit Lubbock next week to speak at multiple events. He will dedicate the Levelland parsonage, open the Wolfforth church, and lead Cooper church dedication. A district laymen’s banquet at Wilton hotel funds a lay speakers group for circuits with few services.
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Free-For-All High Court Race Gathers Contenders
Texas political scene heats as Fréd L. Hawkins declines re election at 83 leaving the Court of Criminal Appeals open. W A Morrison Cameron and G H Nelson Lubbock already in the race with Rep Cecil Storey Longview announcing. Prospects include W E Meyeres Fort Worth and David Wuntch Tyler. William McCraw Dallas also mentioned. Hawkins retires Jan 1 after nearly 30 years and three opponents.
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Lubbock
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Fort Worth
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Tyler
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Dallas
Chicago Classified Directory Sets Record for Size and TV Listings Lead
The Reuben H. Donnelley Corp introduces the new Chicago telephone directory, claiming it is the largest printed in the United States and noting that television listings surpass radio listings for the first time, with 918 TV entries versus 520 radio entries.
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Avalanche-Jot Agreement Announced in 79th Court Case
The compensation action of Austin Alexander against United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company was settled Saturday just before argument before a 99th court jury. Alexander alleged total and permanent injuries from an irrigation pipe incident on November 9, 1948 while employed by Western Irrigation Company. Settlement terms were not disclosed pending judgment motion.
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Pedestrian Deaths Rise After Sunset in Winter Months
A study finds that 31 percent of pedestrian fatalities happen within three hours after sunset in winter. The analysis highlights reduced visibility and increased risk after dusk across cold-season hours.
Bank of America to issue 29 million in common stock
Los Angeles April 15 The Bank of America largest bank in world announces plans for a 29 million dollar common stock issue. Officials say the extra capital will fuel expansion as the bank already runs 527 California branches and offices in major world cities outside Russian dictated nations.
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