Stevenson Aims to Curb Filibusters and Enforce FEPC
An unnamed authoritative source says if Adlai Stevenson is elected president he would curb Senate filibusters and push enforcement of fair employment practices nationwide. He favors Senate rule change to limit minority blocking and may use a federal enforcement mechanism if states fail to act.
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Springfield
Ill
Adlai Stevenson
Senate
Stevenson
Chicago
Truman
Formosa
Eisenhower
Roosevelt
Congress
Brannan Prepares Campaign Song For 1952 Bid
Agriculture Secretary Charles Brannan nears completion of a 1952 campaign song with the refrain dont let them take it away. Variations promise parity guarantees of not less than 90 percent, and a jab at Allan Klines opposition within the American Farm Bureau Federation. Brannan met with Adlai Stevenson and outlined plans for about 30 speeches while noting shifts since the Truman era and regional farm support dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Charles F. Brannan
Allan
All Wet
Brannan
Allan Kline
American Farm Bureau Federation
Kline
Denver
Colo
Springfield
Adlai E. Stevenson
Truman
Midwest
Stevenson
Illinois
Robert S. Kerr
Okla
Congress
86Th Congress
Area Newspapers And Men Honored At Press Meet
Permian Basin newspapers and newsmen won many prizes at the West Texas Press Assn meeting in Alpine. Marvin Hunter Jr. of Baird was elected president and won first prize for community service. Bill Collyns of Midland became vice-president, June Jones of Hamlin was secretary-treasurer succeeding Mrs. Maud Green. Wink Bulletin took first in general excellence for towns under 2,000. Stanton Reporter was second. Andrews County News placed second in the 2,000 to 4,000 bracket. Four papers earned awards in both classes.
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Permian Basin
West Texas Press Association
Marvin Hunter Jr
Baird
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Bill Collyns
Midland
June Jones
Hamlin
Maud Green
Kermit
Wink Bulletin
Stanton Reporter
Andrews County News
Chuck Wagon Gang Schedules Two Feeds This Weekend
The Odessa Chamber of Commerce group will feed 600 American Legion members wives and guests in Hobbs on Friday August 15. A barbecue for 900 Humble Pipeline Co employees and friends is set for Saturday August 16 at the County Barns here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chuck Wagon
Odessa Chamber of Commerce
Hobbs
The
American Legion
Friends
Humble Pipeline Co
Women's Show at State Fair Attracts Interest
DALLAS Aug. 9 The women's show of the State Fair of Texas draws broad Southwest interest. Mrs. Leah Jarrett, women's department manager, says premiums exceed 4000 dollars. The premium book lists seven divisions with 338 classes in needlework crafts arts antiques hobbies potted plants and foods. Premium lists and entry blanks available from the State Fair of Texas Dallas 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
Southwest
Leah Jarrett
Women’s Department
Faculty Members Added At Rice Institute
Nine new faculty members joined Rice Institute staff announced by President William V. Houston on Saturday. Notables include Dr R P A Sneeden of Oxford University as fellow in chemistry and English, Dr Wolmar Nyberg of Helsinki as Walter B Sharp fellow in biology, and Dr H Studer of Bern as fellow in chemistry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Rice Institute
William V. Houston
R. P. A. Sneeden
Oxford University
England
Rice
Wolmar Nyberg
Helsinki
Finland
Walter B. Sharp
H. Studer
Bern
Switzerland
GOP Oppose Patman in Texas Congressional Race
Rep. Wright Patman of Texarkana faces a Republican challenge from Robert Hoague of Linden for the First Congressional District. Hoague outlines an Eisenhower campaign, cites Patman Truman policy alignment as socialist, and seeks GOP convention backing in Mt Pleasant. Hoague, a WWII veteran and former Linden mayor, vows active campaigning with funds to support the bid.
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Linden
Wright Patman
Texarkana
Robert Hoague
Dist
W. J. Harris
Sulphur Springs
Mt. Pleasant
Heague
Texas
Hoague
Patman
Philosphy
Truman
Congress
Joe McCasland
Jefferson
McCasland
Eisenhower
Cambridge
Mass
University of New Hampshire
Durman
Marine Corps
Buena Mae Hill
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FEPC
J. L. Shipman
N. Lee
15Th St
Hollywood Beds
Western Mattress CO
DIAL
Odessa
Millinery Department
Tex
Odessa Drug Company “Warm Agency
BAND
Summer Band Parents Organization
Front Row
Jack Barbee
Allen Ledbetter
Back Row
A. D. Eady
W. W. Cobb
Choc Sanders
Jerry Debenport
Chuck Wagon Gang
Pat Harder
Detroit
Wisconsin
Milwaukee County
NEA
Davis-Fields CO
E. 3Rd Street
Leach and
Dewolfe
North Lee
WES
W Amplifiers
FOX Music CO
Iemne
Majestic
Dept
Majestic Sew-Vac Co
Houston St
Fort Worth
Singer
GOP
Crain Office Supply
N. Grant Dial
Clifford E. McGuire
Optometrists
North Grant
Pines
Ike
Aero Willys
Ote Willys
Willis Motor Co., Inc
Britain
Girls’ Naval Training College
Portsmouth
H.M.S. Foudroyant
Foudroyant
Shaw
Syle Ee
Afi Njo
Xemeiedis
Reed & Barton
Francis
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