Truman May Drop Out Of Campaign
President Truman may withdraw from the presidential race if Stevenson solidifies support. A Springfield meeting reportedly postponed final decisions on his campaigning, with plans leaning toward limited appearances only in eastern industrial centers and a Labor Day Milwaukee speech.
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Adlai E. Stevenson
Illinois
Labor Day
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James E. Murray
Montana
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Truman Farm Program
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Murray
Tom Dewey
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Dirksen
Chicago
Thomas E. Dewey
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Pecos Building Boom Nearing Total of 1951
Pecos building activity surpasses $1 million and nears 90 percent of 1950 total. Through August 15, permits total about $73 000 for an August 1952 year-to-date near $1 65 501 with 1951 reaching $1 173 318. Strong Construction to build a $59 000 auditorium for Pecos Church of Christ, aiming for 180 days.
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Strong Construction and Engineering Company
Pecos
Penwell Rodeo Draws Crowd for Calf-Roping and Bronco Busting
A large Penwell crowd cheered weekly rodeo winners led by Junior Hayes of Midland who won calf-roping with a 51.1 average on four calves. Bill Teagus of Crane took second with 2.3 on three calves. Six exhibition rides featured Lloyd White, with Midland securing first prize on the fire-spitting act Haaacoi.
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Bill Teagus
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Lloyd White
Mississippi Democrats Choose Eisenhower Ballot Strategy
Mississippi Democrats pledged eight electors to Stevenson and Sparkman at the state convention. A separate plan by Eisenhower supporters aims to place an independent electors slate on the ballot via a 400 voter petition. Sam Lumpkin leads the effort while Fielding Wright favored pledging to the Democratic nominees.
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Adlai Stevenson
Stevenson
Sam Lumpkin
Eisenhower
Ilinois
John Sparkman
Alabama
Hugh White
Fielding Wright
Ionvention
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