Democrats Favor Senate Site For Texas Convention
Texas Democrats in Austin won a procedural victory as the executive committee moved to hold the state convention in the senate chamber. A sub committee faced protests over its authority and a proxy dispute delayed rulings, with clear splits between county delegations over whether the Chicago convention delegation should be instructed or uninstructed, leaving a keynote speaker uncertain.
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George A. Butler
Executive Committee
A. B Culbertson
Fort Worth
M. Ward Bailey
ReSsian
Butler
Chamber
House of Representatives
Chicago
Roosevelt
Texas Democratic convention plans and leadership talk
The executive committee discussed forming a temporary organization and credentialing delegates while weighing a return to convention nominations to bypass a Supreme Court ruling. Chairman prospects included Dan Moody as temporary chairman, though Moody might not accept without being drafted. Senate chamber caucuses and showdown over instructed vs uninstructed delegations were anticipated as pro and anti Roosevelt camps massed at downtown headquarters.
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Moody
Supreme Court
Senate
Convention
Strangements Committee
Thesenate
State Capitol
Anne
Woman governor race platform cited by Cunningham
AUSTIN May 22 AUSTIN May 22 Candidate Fisher Cunningham announced her single plank for governor mobilizing the state’s entire war effort and its servicemen and servicewomen. She said Dobie’s campaign would rally behind her bid, and suggested Dobie would not run. She attacked Nazi propaganda and warned against Washington interference, citing her long work with Texas extension and AAA and noting she led a Roosevelt instructed delegation at the state Democratic convention. Others listed as potential opponents include Ferguson Min ton Porter and Stevenson backers.
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Fisher Cunningham
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Texas
New Waverly
Walker County
Extension Service Magazine
AAA
Palieles
State Suffrage Association
Goveernor
Mirlanv A. Forgt- 800
Stevenson
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Howe
W. J. Min
Ton
Sherman
Gene
Porter
Mexico City's Power Output To Grow 10 Percent
Mexico's production of electric power will rise by ten percent this year over 1943, announced Primo Villa Miche), member of the U S Mexico Commission for Economic Cooperation. The increase aligns with the 1944 minimum industrialization program to meet rising manufacturing activity under wartime conditions.
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Mexico
Tc. Primo Villa Miche
U. S. Mexico
Swedish Firms Face Blacklisting Probe In Washington
Washington dispatch reports the state department has disclosed that a considerable number of Swedish firms are under investigation for blacklisting. Action against these firms is expected within five days.
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State Department
Political Roundup Delegate Naming In Home Stretch
Delegates are being chosen this week as Dewey of New York sets pace for the GOP and Roosevelt advances for the Democrats. Six states hold conventions with Texas Republicans naming 133 delegates led by Dewey and Bricker, while Maryland and Georgia also vote. Florida contests its governor race with a runoff, and North Carolina selects a Democratic senatorial nominee.
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Lex Green
North Dakota
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House of Representatives
Oregon
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Philp of Dallas Heads Texas GOP Chairman Election
John W. Philp of Dallas was unanimously elected chairman of the Republican state executive committee to succeed the late Hugh Exum of Amarillo. Philp, long time secretary treasurer, led the committee as Ralph Gurrie of Dallas was named temporary chairman and Carl G. Sterrng of Houston as permanent chairman for the state convention opening tomorrow. Helen Ackertheusen of Dallas was named temporary and permanent secretary, succeeding Philp.
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Dallas
Hugh Exum
Amarillo
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Ralph Gurrie
Carl G. Sterrng
Helen Ackertheusen
Supreme Court Rules Ballot Box Stuffing a Federal Offense
The Supreme Court, in a 6 to 3 decision, held that general federal criminal law covers ballot box stuffing in federal elections. It reversed a Kentucky district judge who had dismissed indictments against eight Harlan County election officials for casting fraudulent ballots for Senator Albert B Chandler in 1948.
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Kentucky
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Columbus First Europe Visit to Africa Across the South
A fragmented weather focused item notes the historical voyage of Christopher Columbus as the first European to reach parts of the New World in 1498 during his third voyage, referencing early maritime exploration and geographic aim.
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Mayors, delegates head to state conventions in Austin and Houston
Bexar county will send five delegates to the Democratic state convention in Austin led by Mayor Mauermann with $5 delegates. In contrast, Mark McLean, Joe Sheldon, and Mike Nolte depart for the Republican state convention in Houston with $1 accredited delegates. County officials anticipate debates over Roosevelt and the anti New Dealers, with nit rule expected to constrain dissent. Meanwhile military actions progress in Italy as Allied forces advance toward Rome, capturing Monte Passignano and other positions, while RAF bombers target Adriatic ports and the Italian navy. Generals plan defensive positions along Route 6 and Ceprano-Frosinone corridor as air and ground operations continue. Lieutenant General Browne is named commander of the 30th Armored Field Artillery at Camp Chaffee.
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Bexar County
Austin
Mark McLean
Joe Sheldon
Mike Nolte
Houston
Arthur Biard
Pell Biard
Light Man
Roosevelt
Congress
Hoosevelt
National Party
Biard
Dallas
Fort Worth
J. €. Granberg
Progressive Democrats
Bob Glore
Jos W. Bricker
Ohio
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McLean
Bricker
Tom Dewey
Nolte
Wendell Willkie
Dewes
Itching First Application Reevaluated for Eczema Ringworm
A dubious remedy claim touts first application for eczema and ringworm with vague terms like the nature healing and money back guarantees. The text references a product named BLUE STAR pine MENT and stresses repeated use if needed.
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Gun explodes near General Clark in Fifth Army area
An improvised booby trap set on an abandoned German artillery piece exploded within 25 feet of the jeep carrying Lt. Gen. Mark W. Clark during a front inspection. One soldier was critically wounded and several others injured as the blast disrupted the near-front tour. In Washington, Roosevelt plans a naval medical checkup this week to assess lingering winter illnesses.
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Piles Relieved At Home by Dr Johnson Clinic
An advertisement claims rectal specialist Dr O A Johnson offers mild painless pile treatment after 2 years in practice. It promotes The Dr O A Johnson Rectal Clinic in Kansas City Missouri and invites sufferers to request free information and details on the method and medicines used.
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