Mountain Music Still Theme Song Of Campaign
Texas Democratic primary activity centers on Mountain Music as candidates employ varied stunts to draw crowds. Jerry Sader with a wagon and cowboy band, Ernest Thompson’s supporters in Marshall host a free dinner game, and Pierce Brooks promotes a float mocking the old age assistance commission. Campaigners tour Amarillo and multiple towns, with McCraw and Thompson scheduling brisk itineraries through Brady, Brenham, San Antonio, Dallas, and Amarillo while endorsing pension policies for the needy.
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Austin
Texas
Fiour
Ste O'Danie
Jerry Sader
Railroad Cam
Waisstoner
Marshall
Ernest Thompson
P. Pieres
Brooks
Neutennant
Dolks
Bimon Legree
Bigge Assistance Commission
James A. Ferguson
Belton
Clutr Pugn
Tom F. Hunter
Goverder
Karl Crowley
Washington
Ang
Tennessee
R Lemay
Browgit Ile
Education Department
J. A. Woods
Pierce Brooks
Amarillo
Ralph Yarborough
Ernesto
Thompson
Som
West
Burlington
Bryan
Brenham
Sealy
Brady
Brownwood
Temple
Testa County
Paris
Toursiag
Gainesville
Sherman
Dearances
Dallas
Wichita | Falls
raLy
Hunter
Tom Hunter
Pearance
Burnett
Lampasas
Goldthwaite
Bangs
Santa Anica
Coleman
Telps
Ballinger
Ron- Ora
Miles
San Angela
Sterling City
Big Spring
Merlin
Stanton
Germanie
Midland
Lamesa
O'Donnell
Political showmanship returns in Texas campaigns of 1938
The 1938 Texas campaign era rekindles old time spectacle with bands and stagecraft returning to rallies. Candidates MAyfield and O Daniel deploy films, music, and parades while voters see fewer traditional parades and more public stunts as street theater, with shifting backing from city leaders.
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Bryan Callaghan
Bexar
Bexar County
Lee Odaniel
Fort Worth
Texas
Col
Billie Mayfield
Houston
O'Daniel
Campaign ethics and crowd estimates in old politics
A reminiscence on campaign tactics, crowd sizes, and publishing bias. The piece recalls 1920s to 1930s election rallies with rented chairs, paid crowds, and the pressure on reporters to inflate turnout. It critiques the glare of publicity and the readiness of lawyers and candidates to manipulate perception.
Speculation Rises Over Weber Kil Day Rally
Speculation grows as John K Weber introduces Paul Kil day at the opening rally. Weber, foe of Mayor Quink, is tied to Wood and may seek the mayoralty in 1936. Observers tie Weber to Kilday’s camp or Quin faction, noting Weber’s past candidacy and possible votes. Courthouse mail and demand for beer rise in Beaxard County as campaign chatter intensifies.
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Lowyereere
John K. Weber
Paul
Weber
Quink
W. Wood
Qin
and. Wood
Kilday
Auditoria
J. J. Lawrences
Wood
Sgue
I &O
Quin
Conpress
Maverick
Waitroses
Bexard
Banks Press City Budget Fight Amid Loan Bank Pressure
Bankers Frost and Alania National banks press the mayor to cut the 1988 89 budget by 500000. City fathers and commissioners clash over reductions and veto threats. Rubiola, Wright, Breffler, and StefMer face disputed cuts while public sentiment and election timing loom.
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Alt Ihough
Cub Pen
Frost
Alania National Banks
Bushick
Quin
Fark
Rublala
Stelfer
Wright
Health Department
Smoyer
Rubiola
Akirminsh
Othes
Police Couimsh
Sioner Wright
Wer
Biruet
Breffler
StefMer
Lave
Jaycees Win Scout Plaque for Outstanding Boy Scout Work
James Graves longtime leader accepted the national award on behalf of the San Antonio Jaycees at the 1997 national convention in Oakland. The plaque honors the local group for organizing a seventh grade Scout demonstration and a Boy Scout circus at the Municipal Auditorium, with Graves as co chair.
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Chamber of Commerce
United States
The
Nations Organization
San Anonio
James Graves
Sydanory Fanspines
Ee Maetankwar Vlviemant
Eres Eonymilten
Gravesing
Theater Guild Play July 27 at Bunken Garden
The Bon Antonio Theater Guild presents an open air production titled Ldlote Deulxni by Robert Sherwood on July 27 at Bunken Garden Theater. Leading roles are to be played by Louise Sinittet and Volhey Wilson with a cast including Sidney Pearlman, Carl Bradfavil, Sodgewick Coppock, Jacl A uln ones, Writ Gurseh, Harbert Mito, Regina Cavity, Gladys Carlson, Tene Marjone Walle Gaol, deaine Keller, Milta Taylor, Gort, Fernand, Alege Miller and Tony Forres under the direction of d Rowjliingn Hamilton.
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Bon Antonio
Bummer Theater Guild
Ldlote Deulxni
Robert Sherwood
Bunken Garden Theater
Hite
Two Men Shot In Downtown Bus Fight At Night
In Clanton Alabama on July 2 a running gun battle on a crowded street left Lorenzo Smith shot twice in the back and seriously wounded. Hilton Prickett and Owens Williams were jailed on charges of attempted murder after the melee in which Williams fired, injuring Prickett slightly in the heel.
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Clanton
Ala
Hilton Prickett
Owens Willams
Chilton
Munner
Lorenzo Smith
Sherrif J. T. Hardy
Prickett
Smith
Wwil- Inns
Willams
Waverly Bank Robbery Suspects Flee After Gun Battle
Police cornered two robbery suspects Willard Davis aged 21 and Alva Sewards after a gun battle late tonight near Waverly. They are wanted for a bank theft earlier in the week and for other crimes in the area.
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Waverly
Ohit
Willard Davis
Alva Sewards
Amine Caid
New Mexico Post Actions Rendered as Odd Names
An item translates a set of action names from Spanien into quirky labels such as Fly Trap and Onion, with others including Eg Eih Head Ub Chicken and Mouse. The source notes these translations reflect unusual nomenclature for local procedures and events in New Mexico.
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Apm
New Mexico Post Actiees
Phares Out Tells His Side of Story
AUSTIN confirms former chief Phares of the We highway patrol resigned July 3 after a 2 page statement charging public safety is dominated by politics. He says he was appointed acting director without negotiation and later stripped of authority by the governor and others, leaving him relieved of all duties.
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Phares
Austin
INSI
L. G. Phares
We Highway
Wibo Wie
Policcs
Alvert Sierey Johnson
Tom Hickman
Rangers
Safety Commission
Hinkman
Hickman
J. W
Cormick
Ungovernable Temper Declares William Donegan's Death
Los Angeles dispatch reports Dorothy Denigan 41 is accused of murdering her husband William Donegan 50 after an 18 year marriage ended in estrangement. Denigan claims he attacked her during a heated row and she shot him in the home in front of their 10 year old son Arthur. The account notes the couple’s heated quarrel and alleged entry into his residence.
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Los Angiles
William
Donegan
Dorothy Denigan
Tovtay
County Fail
Service Station Robbed of Gas and Radio Stolen
Texave Service Station operator F. Metke reports 50 gallons of gasoline stolen from pumps broken nuts overnight on East Houstat street. M. E. Duke of 616 August street reports residence entered and a radio stolen.
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F. Metke
Texave
East Houstatt Street
Pic Hee
Mn M. £. Duke
August Street
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