Texas primary race shapes up with Yarborough and McLendon
In Texas the first presidential primary features Sen. Yarborough and McLendon amid GOP and Democratic contests. Key figures include Reps. Patman and Thompson endorsing Yarborough, while Bush and Cox campaign for Senate on the eve of voting. Voters in Dallas Fort Worth and Houston expect live TV events and demonstrations with machines in Travis County and statewide returns.
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Sen
Yarborough
Eee
Democratic Party
GOP
Goldwater
Mclendon
Austin
Texas
U.S
Wright Patman
Texarkana
Dallas
Connally
Travis County
Trevis County
Capitol
Don Yarborough
Houston
Waco
Aus UN
Fort Worth
Beaumont-Port Arthur
Argus Gop
Turner Jack Crichton
George Bush
U.S. Senate
Robert Morris
Senate
Longview
Jack Cox
Ave
Cox
Milton Davis
First Days With Former Teacher Reunion Brings Grads Together
Avalanche-Journal recalls a 12 year reunion at the home of Mack and Shar Ann Wilson for 1952 53 Carroll Thompson Elementary pupils and their first grade teacher Mrs. R A Metcalfe. Former students remember her as strict yet memorable and recount school days with humor.
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R. A. Metcalfe
Carroll Thompson
Mack J. Wilson
32Nd St
Hie Ihe Wilson
Shar- Ann
IAV
McDonald
Metcalfe
Texas Tech
Mace Donald
Wind Storm Rips Temple Area Causing Severe Damage
A powerful wind and hail storm struck Temple and nearby areas with debris damaging the railroad passenger depot, police station, and Kings Daughters Hospital. One doctor was blown into traffic while patients and children were treated for injuries. Dozens of homes and schools reported damage as residents described the chaos and emergency crews patrolled to prevent looting. In Frio County, a separate violent storm caused about 500000 in damage to homes, cars, and crops.
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Theie Railroad
Temple
Kings Daughters Hospital
Thomas Denton
Jack Bowen
Temple Daily Telegram
Bill Hayes
Caldas
Fort Worth
Wichita Falls
Kilene
Denton
Paris
Emerson Elementary School
Gald
Stude
Campaign row ends in handshake as fields remain unstated
Umea campaign workers Tidmore and Rogers spar over debates and key issues but agree on industry growth and fair taxation. They dismiss rehashing public statements and prepare to let Tuesday’s vote decide the programs they have planned, ending with a cordial handshake.
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Tidmore
Rogers
Richt
Revers
Tragedy on Farm as Letterman Found Near Creek
Gray discovered Letterman on the farm after tracing torn tracks to the dry creek edge. The tractor stalled and emergency crews arrived as a doctor quickly tended him. Letterman was placed on a stretcher and transported by ambulance to a Big Spring hospital where efforts continued.
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Letterman
Gray
Imi
Herman
Phisician
Veans
Big Spring
One Dead In Lisbon May Day Disorders
A civilian was killed by gunfire during May Day street demonstrations in Lisbon Friday night. Two others were wounded. Police in steel helmets and rifles dispersed several international labor day protests in the downtown area as shots were fired into the air. The dead man remained unidentified at Sao Joao Hospital.
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Lisbon
Sao Jeno Hospital
Paul’s Baptist Parsonage Lunch Sale Today
Efficient lunches will be sold today by Paul’s Baptist at the parsonage located at 2416 Shied Street. Proceeds support church programs and community aid.
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Paul's Baptist the Parsonage
Woman Zambrum Dies Amid Hospitalized Kin in Lorenzo
Mrs. Zambrum a former Lorenzo teacher is daughter of Mrs. Ida Hendrick who is hospitalized at Methodist Hospital. Funeral services are pending with Capper Funeral Home in Ralls. Josephine Cloud of Lorenzo relates to the family.
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Zwabrum
Lorenzo
Ida Hendrick
Methodist Hospital
Josephine Cloud
Zambrum
Horie
Ralls
Train Car Crash Kills Post Couple in Arizona
Casa Grande Arizona special report states rancher Thomas Carson James 70 and his wife May died when their car collided with a Southern Pacific freight at a grade crossing about one mile east of Casa Grande. Their daughter Mrs J D Bankston of Lubbock said the couple were visiting relatives. James, once a farmer, lived on a small ranch east of Post and was a Garza County pioneer with surviving brother and three sisters. Funeral plans not yet fixed as relatives expect services in Post.
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Mrs. Metcalfe
Sharron Wilson
Lubbock
Casa Grande
Ariz
Southern Pacific
Thomas Carson James
May
Beutic
James
J.D. Bankston
Clovis Hwy
Bankston
Jjames
Casa Grande Ares
Post
James Fami Ly
Garza County
Jamies
US Ship Explosion Sparks Communist Suspicions
The US escort carrier Card, built in 1942 and now chartered to the Military Transport Service with a civilian crew, was rocked by an explosion that damaged its steel superstructure and scattered debris on the wharf. Captain Langeland blamed Communist adversaries, while crew injuries included Durwood Finley with a broken hip and shoulder amid storm and debris in Temple.
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Langeland
U.S. Miliary Transport Service
Saigon
Manila
Primary races draw attention in county and state contests
The article notes strong interest in the upcoming primary elections with both parties eyeing county and state races. It highlights candidate entries for state representative Place 2, district judge, county judge, two county commissioner posts, tax assessor collector, and justice of the peace. Lt Gov Preston Smith is expected to win the Democratic nomination for a second term, while Carr Nat’s opponent is Atty Gert Waggoner Carr who drew no primary challenger.
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Lubbock
Preston Smith
Carr Nat
Atty. Gert
Waggoner Carr
Bill Davis
Davison
Davis
Adams
Mie
Aus- Mie
Rod Shaw
Iity
Corporation Court
Wilson Kermickel
Nita Gibson
Russell S. Mardin
Aura Mae Edmisson
Arch Lamb
Wayne D. Richardson
Farmers
Lewis Kerr
Jimmy L. Holmes
CPA
Bank Robbery Turmoil Followed by Severe Storm Damage
A bank robbery ended with bandits fleeing as a severe storm battered a downtown area. Trees were toppled, homes damaged, six people hospitalized, and about 300 telephones knocked out. Fires, floods, and power outages stretched fire and police response for hours. Authorities tracked suspects via tire tracks and debris, then halted them near a vehicle hidden in a lane.
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Fie
William’ Brazel
Killeen
Temple
Belton
Calloway
Sheriff's Deputies
Clint Peeples
Highway Patrol
Bob Russel
EF. W. Ferrell
Unclear FBI Comment Sparks Political Rumors and Elections
An FBI probe prompt and a Justice Department denial fuel rumors of arrests. Pecos employer Keeton leaves work after a call claiming his absence. officials warn against late Friday misinformation as race, court contests, and local official bids unfold in Austin and surrounding counties.
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Justice Department
Frank Harper
Keeton
Pecos
Harper
el Paso
McLendon
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