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Lubbock County Leader Backs White in State Agriculture Race
L. C. Ellis retired chairman urges West Texans to unite for John White of Wichita County in the Aug 26 runoff for state commissioner of agriculture. He cites White’s farming leadership, McDonald’s 20 years in office amid federal indictment, and White’s pledge to Democratic candidates. Others, including Ben Ramsey’s illness and campaign moves by Pierce Brooks and J. E. McDonald, appear in coverage. Meade F. Griffin and Fagan Dickson campaign for Supreme Court seats amid Texas political activity.
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Dave Cheavens
Associated Press
John White
L. C. Ellis
Democratic
Wichita County
White
Texas Tech
Ells
Wilbarser County
Hardin College
Agriculture Department
Midwestern University
State Department of Agriculture
Texas
P. E. McDonald
McDonald
Ellis
Ollie F. Moore
Lubbock County
Democratic Executive Committee
McDonald See
McDonal
Herman Jones
Austin
Stair
Ben Ramsey
Ranney
Seton Hospital
Merle
Pierce Brooks
Dallas
Fort Worth
Houston
Meade F. Griffin
Supreme Court
New York
Fagan Dickson
Waco
Fort Worth-Dallas