Stevenson challenges Rayburn by opening vice presidency fight
Adlai Stevenson defied party unity at the Democratic convention by not selecting a running mate and inviting debate over the vice presidential nomination. He used the moment to shift focus to democratic processes versus Republican tactics and Eisenhower health, signaling leadership ahead of the 1956 campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Roberts
Associated Press
Adlai Stevenson
Sam Rayburn
Kefauver
Nixon
Harry Truman
Stevenson
B F Aaron Rites Scheduled At Olton
Funeral services for B F Aaron 82 of Denton formerly of Plainview are set for 3 p m Monday at Olton First Baptist Church with Rev FLOE of Olton officiating. Burial in Olton Cemetery. Survivors include a daughter Mrs C C Curry and a brother Bob of Duncan. Body to arrive at Hale County airport Plainview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainview
B. F. Aaron
Denton
Flainview
Olton First Baptist Church
Floe
Graham
Nazarene
Olton
Lemons Funeral Home
Aaron
Birmingham
Ala
Methodist Church
C. C. Curry
Bob
Duncan
Okla
Mattie Stone
Jack Cantrell
Hale County
Rayburn Toughens With The Years As Convention Leader
Sam Rayburn of Texas shows a tougher edge at Democratic conventions now age 74. He has presided over the House longer than any man and uses rules to control planks and votes. His restraint and decisive gaveling have shaped the 1952 and 1956 party alignments and he continues to lead with firm, practiced authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Arbogast
Chicago
Sam Rayburn
Texas
House of Representatives
Rayburn
Adlai Stevensson
Texas House
Congress
U.S. House
House
Gallup finds Independents split on GOP big business charge
George Gallup reports Democratic arguments tested show Independents split on the claim that the GOP is the party of big business. Other arguments about farmers, Eisenhower's presidency, and foreign policy receive varying levels of strong or weak support from Independents and Democrats alike. Republican voters largely deem these Democratic arguments weak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gallup
American Institute of Public Opinion
Princeton
N. J
America
Chicago
San Francisco
Institute
Special Institute
Republican Party
Big Business
Eisenhower
U.S
Post First Bale Premium Paid to Joe Moore of Graham
Joe Moore of the Graham community received the Post Chamber of Commerce first bale premium for 1956 plains cotton, weighing 550 pounds and ginned at Planter's Gin from a 1,940 pound seed cotton load. The bale, partly irrigated and partly dryland, was harvested two weeks earlier than 1953's first bale. The $50 premium mirrors the award for the first brakes cotton bale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
POST
Post Chamber of Commerce
Joe Moore
Hale
Graham
Moore
Tle
Chamber of Commerce
Texas A and M scientist to aid Venezuela plan
Dr. Ois Lewis, director of the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, will spend a month in Venezuela to help plan and organize a research program for the Venezuelan ministry of agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venezuela
Pool for First Bale in County Reaches $363
Contributions to the pool for growing the first 1956 bale of cotton in Lubbock County total $363. Idalou farmer Harlan Holt leads donations from Idalou merchants and local firms, with support from banks, Gins, garages, cafes, and several individuals including Bill Cox and Lorenzo Compress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan Holt
Idalou Farmer
Lubbock County
Bill Cox
Knutson Gin
Idalou
Lubbock
City Auto Parts
Holsum Baking Co
Cox-Langford Tractor & Implement Co
First National Bank
Idalou State Bank
J. W. Donley
Dr. W. M. Brown
Idalou Laundry
Dodds Foods
Hop's Shop
Newcent Grocery
Woods Barber Shop
Monroe DeBusk
Idalou Cleaners
Ingram's Cafe
Garden’s Insurance
Parkhill Cafe
Ford Automotive
St. Ward's
Mark's
Marvin Ward
S. F. Cone Grain Co
Wylie Oil Co
Higginbotham - Bartlett Lumber Co
M. B. Howard
Idalou Lions Club
Graves Welding
R. F. Cook
Turner Automotive
Weinke & Lambert Gin
Robert Stence
Idalou Garage
Virgil Isom
Troy Snodgrass
Bruce Isom
Bernice Keley
Thalon Variety & Dry Goods
West Texas Gin Co
United Compress, Ralls
Lorenzo Compress
Lorenzo
James Carroll Quits Post As Floydada agriculture Teacher
James Carroll resigns after three years as vocational agriculture teacher in Floydada public schools to take a similar role in Whiteface schools. Henry G. Barber remains head of Floydada's agricultural department. Wendell Daniel is named to fill the English vacancy created by Evelyn Reeder. Daniel is Floydada High School alum and Tex Tech graduate student. Reeder will return to Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floydada
James Carroll
Henry G. Barber
Wendell Daniel
Floydadan
Evelyn Reeder
Daniel
Air Force
University of Texas
Texas Tech
Reeder
Ohio
Two Enter Innocent Pleas In County Court At Law
Two men appeared before County Court-at-Law Judge Robert J. Allen on Saturday each entering innocent pleas. Herbert Lee Sanders posted a $750 bond on a two count misdemeanor involving illegal transportation of intoxicants and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Bill Kincaid posted a $500 bond after pleading innocent to driving with a suspended license. John Morgan O Neal Jr. pleaded guilty to carrying a pistol and was fined $100 plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert J. Allen
Herbert Lee Sanders
E. 13Th St
Bill Kincaid
E. Main
John Morgan O'Neal Jr
5Th St
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Rayburn Unity Drive
Adlai
Kenmore
SEARS
Durasite
Lowe
Onmky Lee
Ike
GOP
Valiant
Boreas
West Texas Hearing Center
Thomas. Bros
Bsterbrook
Meg
Yir
Yee
Ang
Triangle
Dictionary
Webster's Collegiate
Webster's New Practical Dictionary
Ales
Authorized Sales and Seavier Agency
Remington
County Mounts
CEC
Draughon's Business College
Lubbock, Texas
Texas Ave
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