East Texas agriculture shifts with retiree leaders praise
REA Day honors Mr. Heald as he retires highlighting a shift in Cherokee County agriculture from crops to beef cattle dairies and poultry. He notes more part time farmers and confirms ongoing cooperation with agricultural agents. The event includes prizes and a free movie for attendees.
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East Texas
Heald
Cherokee County
REA
Soil Conservation District
East
West
Texas
Agricultural shift in Texas from crops to cattle and timber
Retiring led to 14 000 acres with crops shrinking. Peanuts, tomatoes, and corn saw acreage changes while yields rose for corn from 14 to 43 bushels. Cattle numbers moved eastward, reversing 50 years of pattern, signaling a future where cattle poultry timber and possibly sheep dominate farm income within a decade.
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Mr. Heald
Texas
Texas Democrats rally behind unified party at pivotal July meeting
The July 26 precinct conventions will decide control of the Texas Democratic Party as Lyndon Johnson, Price Daniel and National leaders warn that the DOT faction defies Rayburn and Johnson. Daniel pledges a vigorous fight to block minority rule amid East Texas loyalty strains.
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Rusk
Texas
Lyndon Johnson
Washington
Price Daniel
National Democratic Party
Byron Skelton
DOT
Rayburn
Johnson
NAACP
Labor
Democratic Party
Daniel
Huntsville Item
Henry Gonzalez
Gonzalez
Dallas
Austin
Yarborough
Supreme Court
J. Edwin Smith
Sarah T. Hughes
Randolph
Smith
Hughes
Lyndon B. Johnson
Sam Rayburn
Sam Wood
The
Austin American
Rayburn and Johnson
Byron R. Abernethy
Texas Tech
Abernethy
John
DOT Texas campaign splits from party leadership in Houston
In Houston the Texas Observer Campaign in the same building as the Observer headquarters raises subscriptions from Mrs. Randolph and Ronnie Dugger totaling $5 940 and $60 respectively. DOT named Chris Dixie of United States Steel Workers as its Texas finance chairman and ran a rival national fund drive. It promotes a liberal or second party role and has isolated itself from Speaker Sam Rayburn as Texas faces elections and conventions.
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Houston
Texas Observer Campaign
Secretary of State
Randolph
Ronnie Dugger
Observer
Dugger
DOT
Chris Dixie Houston
United States Steel Workers
Texas Finance
Texas
Austin
Wood
Sam Rayburn
NAACP
Democrats of
Democratic Executive Committee
Price Daniel
Byron Skelton
Democratic Party of Texas
Skelton
Lyndon Johnson
R. D. Randolph
Harris County
Texas Observer
Houston Labor Council
Crawford Street
Democratic National
Texas Farm Bureau
Custody Battle and Foreclosure Case in Jacksonville
A charging action alleges custody dispute involving Peggy Jane Lassake and others. The City of Jacksonville sues Arthur Clayton for foreclosing on delinquent taxes as part of the public action.
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Peggy Jane Lassake
City of
Jacksonville
Arthur Clayton
Red Sox Myth Punctured as Playoffs Loom in Little League
The Red Sox lose for the first time this season 13 to 1 to the Yankees, snapping an 8-0 run and reshaping the playoff picture. Yankees then beat the Giants 12 to 7 to set up final actions with Cardinals. Standings show Red Sox 8-1 in top position, Cardinals 6-2, Yankees 6-3, Braves 4-5, Giants 3-6, Indians 0-9.
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Red Sox
Yankees
Yanks
Giants
Cardinals
Braves
Pet
Indians
DOT aims to seize Texas Democratic Party control
Ultra liber al and splinter Democrats form DOT Democrats of Texas to wrest precinct county and state influence from Governor Price Daniel and party leaders. The group touts integration union shops and a state income tax while facing opposition from Johnson Rayburn and many unionists who fear forced integration and party disruption.
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Creekmore Fath
Austin
Washington
Harold Ickes
Jerry Holleman
Afl-Cio
Fred A. Schmidt
W. J. Durham
Dallas
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
NAACP
Bob Sanchez
McAllen
GI Forum
Organization of War Veterans
Minnie Fisher Cunningham
New Waverly
Lillian (Jud) Collier
Mumford
DOT
Randolph
Democratic Party
Price Daniel
Jim Lindsey
Harris
Tarrant
Jefferson
Texas
Wood
Labor
Texas Farmers’ Union
Position Of Republicans Clarified Here
Joseph E A Ross of the Republican State Executive Committee argues Republicans should refrain from voting in Democratic primaries. He urges a two party system in Texas and notes Texans vote Republican in national races. He states Cherokee County should elect Republicans to state and local offices.
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Joseph E. A. Ross
Republican State Executive Committee
Texas
Cherokee County
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Rusk High School
Rusk Chamber of Commerce
Ralph Tee
Cherokee County Abstract Co
Highway 69
Alto
Nicholson
Hunt
Swift Premium
DAC
Old Democratic Advisory Council
Electrical Workers Union
Pd. Pol. Adv
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T.M
Kenmore
Rusk, Texas
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