Middle of the Road Is Cozy This Year
James Marlow discusses a 1952 election mood, noting Eisenhower and Stevenson as middle of the road candidates. He argues voters seek measured change in crises, cites 1932 and 1948 as references, and predicts debates on expenses corruption and foreign policy with no drastic platform shift.
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James Marlow
Washington
Gen. Eisenhower
Gov. Stevenson
Stevenson
Truman
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Roosevelt
Gulf Freeway Opens Between Galveston and Houston
The 28 million dollar Gulf Freeway linking Galveston and Houston will be formally dedicated and opened Saturday. The 50 mile four lane toll free route cuts driving time between Houston and Galveston by about half to 56 minutes. Governor Shivers and E H Thornton Jr will speak at 4 p m dedication with auto caravans and a reception, fireworks and Miss Texas contest on the pier to follow. The project spans 16 years of planning and six years of construction begun after Ross S Sterling led the highway commission in 1930.
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Galveston
Gulf
Houston
South
Allan Shivers
E. H. Thornton Jr
State Highway Commission
Dickinson
Galveston County
Pleasure Pier
Ross S. Sterling
Fails to Report Expenses Boosts Income Tax Rise
Galveston SS official warns of self employed workers under Social Security coverage possibly omitting business expenses to raise net earnings above 600 dollars. Sam F Ward Jr. notes some overstate income to gain higher annual benefits at retirement.
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Galveston
Social Security Service
Sam F. Ward Jr
Galveston SS
Ward
Long In One Place El Dorado Pioneer Lucy Lill
Lucy Alice Lill died at 82 after living on the Kansas homestead since age seven. She came from Athens Illinois with parents, married, raised nine children, and stayed on the farm until death.
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EL Dorado, Kan
Lucy Alice Lill
Athens
Ill
Necklace as payment for Chamber Commerce promotion
A worker recounts being paid with a necklace from a diamond shop after being hired by the Chamber of Commerce to boost interest. The ad tone promises customers will return once they see the quality merchandise and low prices.
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Chamber of Commerce
Dallas Housewife Becomes Texas Mystery Writer
A Dallas housewife using a typewriter and spare time has joined Texas authors. Carroll Estes, Mrs. Joe E. Estes, writes her first published murder mystery titled Eaves Dropping on Death. The work is described as light reading.
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Dallas
Texas
Carroll Estes
Carroll
Joe E. Estes
Odessa Woman’s Story Sells to Arcadia House
A Dallas lawyer’s wife and mother of two, Susen Estes, with garden club ties, wrote a story that Arcadia House of New York bought for $2.50. Her arrival in Dallas signals a crime twist as the murderer’s signature is revealed.
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Odessa
Dallas
Carl
Carol
Susen
Confederate currency policy at sale and acceptance limits
Money must be presented at time of sale and will be accepted on purchase price of merchandise, with exceptions for a few restricted lines. Confederate money not accepted on sales before Thursday July 31 and cannot be used for existing accounts. Not valid after August 2, 1852. Only one Confederate bill accepted per item.
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Mda Mover
Moong
N. Belmonte
Sro
Lester’s
Vatu
Las
Ichmond
Acre
Richmond
Gaul
POL. On
N. Grant
Lester
Toon
Pepe Iyo
THE
Diamond Shop
N. ‘Grant
Imore Stories
Ineestigate
Glenwood
Dimmitt, Texas
Northside
Christ
6Th and
Jackson Sts
Odessa, Texas
OLD Line Legal Reserve CO
George Tillinghast
W. 15Th St
N. A. Hensley
Optometrist
North Grant
Elgin
Dorlin
Ghosn
Diamond Elgin
Crea
Gorgeous
Bulova
Peifocals
Enses Ground
Remington
Rogers “Daffodil
Camfield
Sunbeam Electric Iron
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