Loyal Democrats Repudiate Loyalists in Texas County Meeting
In Ector County Texas the Shivers forces dubbed the Loyal Democrats won the county convention. They voted to send an instructed delegation to the state meeting in San Antonio May 27, with Rev H G McDonnell as convention chairman.
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ECTOR
Eclor County
Crockett
Ray Parker
Pete Fernandes
H. G. McDonnell
Ector County
Mineral
Eisenhower
Chicago Courts Gop
Frank Spanks Lne
Tremor
Democratic Party
Fran
Stauldin
Zeeeifel Fort Worth
Tex- Begh
Teeves
Chater
Apt County Assawst
Allan Shivers
Texas
Chiease
Crockett Auditorium
Shivers
Smouthly
H. G.cDonnell
Helia
Herd
San Antonio
Berer
Cotten Weddell
John D. Mitenell
Cecil Hardwick
A. C. Rumbaueh
J. 3. Willis
Buckx Mann
Houston Crump
Thomas J. Pitts
Reed McFarland
Brooks Herman
Paul Moss
J. B. Dolian
John D. Mitenel
Moiechell
Althaneh
Bexar County
Shivers Antie
Lua Villita
Conention
Chicare
Freeport
Pampa
Lenaview
Ilasheil
Berger
Mon- Duress
Capyen
Tyior
Wiarton
Vienita Falls
Bolt
Sen Angelo
Tellerson County
Beaumont
Kefauver Loses to Russell in Florida Primary
Florida returns show Richard Russell leading Estes Kefauver with 231,888 votes to 242,457. Taft builds Ohio delegate lead as he claims a landslide victory with 401 delegates, while Kefauver concedes limited gains amid Republican consolidations. Shivers supporters gain in Texas and influence state delegation alignments for the national convention.
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Washington
Estes Kefauver
Richard B. Russell
Florida
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Russell
Kefauver
Taft
United Press
Dwicht
D. Esenhower
Refauver
Florda
Nea Comereerete Spescard T
Holland
George A. Smathers
Piorida Oeruller Warren
Vandenberg warns on Soviet air force growth
General Vandenberg told senators that the Soviet Union continues to expand its combat air forces while the United States maintains air superiority. He said the nation must rely on long range bombers and atomic weapons to deter aggression even as the defense budget rises. The hearing was adjusted as the Air Force chief underwent exploratory surgery for abdominal pain.
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Senate Appropriations
Defense Department
Aero Force
Doctors Hospital
Bos
Stank
Nuthen FL Twining
Vaanden- Derg
Vancenpera
Soviet Union
Ike Quoted As States Righter in Private Talks
Paris May 7 Dwight D Eisenhower discussed Missouri river flood control a national farm program and foreign affairs with two U S visitors He favored flood control with state control and supported farm program authority at the state level He conferred with former Gov George T Mickelson and with John Foster Dulles the potential secretary of state The sessions aimed to tailor a farm program to farmers needs within the national framework
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Paris
Dwight A Wisenhower
United States
Ieenhower
Missouri
Eisenhower
George T. Mickelson
South Dakota
John Foster Dulles
Lessites
Mickelson
Dmicielson
Feinsinger Defends Labor Board In Steel Dispute
Washington May 7 JP Chairman Nathan P Feinsinger told the House Labor committee that the labor board has not violated labor law and urged exoneration amid charges it mishandled the steel dispute. He warned against hasty action risking the board role and noted ongoing cases in oil, iron ore, and aluminum sectors.
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Washington
Nathan P. Feinsinger
Feinsinger
House Labor Committee
Charies E. Wilson
Defense
Onnases Wilson
Feasurer
Wilson
Defense Mobilzer
Fedin
Inger
U S Truce Proposal Declared Final as Talks Stall
United States officials call the armistice package for Korea fair and final with UN backing though talks at Panmunjom end in deadlock. Foster says no ultimatum, open to discussing details. Acheson endorses Ridgway proposals as fair and reasonable amid renewed fears of resumed fighting.
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Washington
United States
T‘o
Korea
Secoretary of
William C. Foster
United Nations
Foster
China
State Acheson
Gen. Ridgway
Acheson
U.N
Red
Panmunjom
Jury Fails To Indict Boy Con
Milam County grand jury refuses to indict Herbert Fletcher, believed to be 15, over a filling station robbery. Att’y W K McClain says a letter to the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles notes the no bill due to youth. Fletcher, serving 10 years for robbery in Freestone and Williamson Counties, may seek pardon.
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Milam County
Grand Jury
Herbert Fletcher
Iowa
W.K. McClain
Georgetown
Associated Press
Herbert
Monona County
McClain
Texas Board of Fardons and Paroles
Grand
Tex
William Herbert Adams
Edna Fletcher
Onawa
Pardon Board
Freestone
Williamson
Mother's Day Declared in Texas and Nation
Governor Shivers designates next Sunday May 11 as Mother's Day in Texas and nationwide urging Texans to honor mothers with tribute and public observance.
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Austin
Texas
Nation
Shivers
Clark arrives to lead UN and U.S. Far East forces
General Mark W. Clark arrived in Tokyo to assume command of United Nations and U.S. forces in the Far East. General Ridgway will depart on Monday to succeed General Dwight D. Eisenhower as NATO commander in Europe.
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Tokyo
Mark W. Clark
Matthew B. Ridgway
United Nations
U.S
Far East
Ridgway
Dwight D. Eisenhower
NATO
Europe
Truman Plans Whistle Stop Tour Against Budget Cutters
President Truman, approaching 68, teased a whistle stop campaign against budget cutters and the real estate lobby. Speaking to the National Housing Conference at the Hotel Statler, he urged action to defend the national defense program and public housing while attacking opponents who threaten world peace and housing initiatives.
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Washington
Truman
Stalin
Gram
Statler
Foul ball incident at Odessa Oilers game injures deputy
Deputy Clyde Ray reports being struck in the eye by a foul ball last night at a Roswell Odessa Oilers game. He says the ball bounced off concrete, hit a rail, and hit his eye. His 10-year-old daughter Patsy corroborates his story.
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Clyde Ray
Ray
Onix
Patsy
Tidelands Bill Nearing Passage
A tidelands bill restoring submerged lands to Texas and other coastal states won key committee agreement and moves toward final approval. It shifts control of a three mile belt seaward from low tide, with Texas and Florida coast extending to 10 1 2 miles, while federal control starts at the edge of the continental shelf. Revenue shares and leases from beyond the three mile limit remain debated as Congress reconciles the House and Senate versions.
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Texas
House
Senate
Truman
Florida
Conference
Supreme Cour
H Land
Russil Long
Louisiana
Rp. J. Frank Wilson
Dallas
Commi
Take It Easy On Water Says Odessa Officials
City officials urge residents to conserve water as demand hits seven and a half million gallons daily while capacity tops eight million. Odessa expects district water by June 1 and warns restrictions may follow if use remains high.
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A. L. Wright
Wright
Police Investigate Slugging of Black Woman by Four White Boys
Detectives investigate a report from a young Black woman that four white youths picked her up in a car at S Dixie and E Murphy, drove to Jeter Addition, struck her with a club, and egged her. she jumped from the vehicle as another boy attempted to report the incident. No arrests were made.
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S. Dixie
E. Murphy
Jeter Addition
J. W. Smith Files For Commissioner In Precinct 2
J W Smith of 1821 E Eighth filed for Ector County Commissioner Precinct 2. Party chairman Thomas J Pitts announced the late filing, noting Smith is Frost Baking Co route supervisor and barely met the deadline on Monday.
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J. W. Smith
E. Eighth
Ector County
Thomas J. Pitts
Smith
The
Frost Baking Co
Pitts
Prisoner Issue Halts Korean Armistice Talks
UN and Communist negotiators settled two of three truce deadlocks at Panmunjom but the prisoner repatriation demand blocks a cease fire. Gen Ridgway warned there can be no armistice unless POWs renouncing communism are not forcibly returned. The Communists want 132,000 POWs sent back, while the UN would release only 70,000 who have declared they will not resist.
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Panmunjom
United Nations
Red
Matthew B. Ridgway
Reds
Korea
Russia
Patrolmen Save Odessan With Home Made Tourniquet
Patrolmen R. B. Richardson and Clarence Wilkinson saved Roy Davis after he was stabbed at E Second and N Texas. They applied a tourniquet from his shirt until an ambulance arrived. Davis 36 was hospitalized in non critical condition. The alleged attacker, William Curley Kelley, 43, was charged with aggravated assault with bond set at $1000.
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Odessa
Roy Davis
S. Tom Green
E. Second
N. Texas
William Curley Kelley
Porter
Myrtle
Kelley
Davis
R. B. Richardson
Clarence Wilkinson
Medical Center Hospital
Justice of Peace
Newman
Oil Strike Near Odessa Holds Steady As Talks Continue
Oil strike action in Odessa remained largely unchanged as 90 000 refinery workers entered week two. Government fuel order limits to 65 percent of March supplies affects travel but not federal planes or sports charters. WSB hearing set for May 13 to review bargaining amid talks of Taft Hartley injunction and possible mediation.
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Odessa
Odessa-Midland Air Terminal
American Airlines, Inc
C. R. Smith
Petroleum Administration For Defense
Smith
Permian Basin
Associated Press
WSB
Nathan P. Feinsinger
Washington
D.C
Truman
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
O. A. Knight
Denver
Presi
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