Pan Am Day Observed in Brownsville Dedication Highlighted
A Victoria Mexico delegation marked Pan American Day in Texas with a trip along the near‑completed highway to Matamoros across the Rio Grande. Brownsville’s ceremony featured a plaque dedication on the gateway bridge, sponsored by the Brownsville Historical Society and Matamoros civic groups.
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Associated Press
Brownsville
Victoria
Mexico
Texas
Fiew
Victoria toMatamoros
Rio Grande
Gateway Bridge
McMonagle Write-in Vote Stirred Bexar District Race
McMonagle figured in a write-in tally for Von Ormy No. 27 with 46 votes while incumbent C R Cento received 42. Voters listed several McMonagles including Shorty KY J KA Kenneth H and plain McMonagle. Officials will tabulate as registered amid possible election contest talks. Fascinating reading promotes The American Weekly in Sunday’s Life.
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McMonagle
Variely
Bexar County Commissioners Court
von Ormy Common School District
C. R. Cento
McMonagles
Shorty
J. KA
Kenneth
J. H
McEmonagle
John Kenneth McMonagle
Asst. Dist. Atty
Joe Brown
Mexico car bond required for 1948 autos entering
A new rule requires bonds on all 1948 model cars entering Mexico. Tourists must bond at 10 percent of car value with restrictions on sale. For six months, interest is 4 percent under 1000 pesos and 2 percent above, e.g. a 3000 peso car costs 66 pesos. Refund is possible if the car stays less than 90 days.
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Mexico
C. H. Rickard
Alamo Motor Club
Rickard
Latins urged to back Dewey in San Antonio rally
San Antonio Latin Americans were urged to back Gov. Thomas E. Dewey at a Patio Andaluz rally on Tuesday night. About 110 attendees heard praise for Dewey's fair employment record in New York as representatives including Jacob Rodriguez and Dr. O. E. Gutierrez spoke. Dallas organizer Hobart McDowell urged Latin participation in precinct work and a two party Texas. Speakers included George C. Hopkins, W. C. Briggs, Enoch Fletcher, Mrs. Eugene Blair, Gutierrez, Andrew Gatlin, and Stassen club chair.
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Thomas E. Dewey
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Commerce
Dewey
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Jacob Rodriguez
O. E. Gutierrez
Dallas
Hobart McDowell
Texas
George C. Hopkins
W. C. Briggs
Enoch Fletcher
Republican State Executive
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