Texas Demos Proposal to Bind Delegates Defeated
Texas Democratic delegates rejected binding delegate proposals as GOP attacks on presidential powers dominated the reflective opening of the state convention. Speaker Heck urged defending the separation of powers, arguing the executive branch cannot usurp legislative prerogatives. Governor Bricker addressed tomorrow as Dewey allies push for a fourth-term focus and party rebuilding with a $5,110,000 campaign plan.
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Heck
New York State Assembly
Washington
Dewey
Mrant
Political Action Committee
Bricker
Oswald D. Heck
Nce New York
State Assembly
Texas
Texas Colonel Given Medals For Exploits
Colorado Springs May 23 The Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal were awarded to Lieutenant Colonel Hew T. Wireless a Texas native whose 1941 sky battle against 18 Japanese planes drew praise from President Roosevelt. Wireless, stationed at Second Air Force, piloted a damaged bomber back to base after a heavy engagement and his crew suffered severe injuries. He also took part in the first mass bomber movements from Hamilton Field and Albuquerque, later being cited for bravery and skill during the Pacific war. The piece also notes Bricker’s call for action against communists seeking a fourth term and mentions a convention address schedule.
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Cols
Menard
Texas
Hew. T. Wireless
Roosevelt
Wherless
Second Air Force
Pacific Air
Wireless
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Hamilton Field
Calif
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Clark Field
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Texas Democrats vote to kill binding delegates at state convention
At Austin the Texas Democratic convention opened with Dan Moody elected temporary chairman 940 to 774 over Allred. Rebels aligned with Roosevelt plan to seize control, while Allred and Wirtz urged an uninstructed delegation and a rump convention possibility looms in Gregory gymnasium. Also Ohio Democrats urged President Roosevelt to seek a fourth term.
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Austin
Texas
Dan Moody
James V. Allred
Shelby McNeel Austin
State Executive Committee
James Allred
Moody
Alvin J. Wirtz
Chicago
Gregory Gymnasium
George Butler
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Germany
Allied
Wirta
Tte
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San Antonio
Ine
Butler
Roosevelt
Allred
Wirtz
Driskill Hotel
Lyndon Johnson
Tom Miller
Aussitt
Jesse Jones
Tom Dewsy
New York
Miller
Dallas
Oiitfy
Rayburn Boomen
Sam Rayburn
Wirla
Houston
U. S
Earl Mayfield
Woodville Rogers
Senate
Tanner Freeman
Columbus
Ohio
State Central and Executive Committees
Levin
Flying Jeeps to Evacuate Wounded
A company announcement said aircraft will use old-type L-5s, the Stinson L-5B Jeep, for evacuating wounded from Burma jungle areas. Planes land in jungle clearings and fly to evacuate casualties, improving mobility for medical evacuation missions.
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Calif
Fmal
INS
Alrcrat Corporation
Burma
Onion Probe Set By WFA Sparks Local Debate
Dennis M. Poe area supervisor for the War Food Administration says onion pricing in the San Antonio area is unfair. Producers threaten to plow under acreage while brokers and commission houses are blamed. Farm paid about 31.60 per 100 pounds, truck-delivered up to 2 dollars per 100 pounds. retailers pay about 6.88 per 100 pounds and consumers face a 10 cent per pound ceiling. WPA regional office to conduct an inquiry and consider a possible support price for producers.
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San Antonio
Dennis M. Poe
War Food Administration
Poe
WPA
Negro Boys Arrested Over Cigarettes Stolen From Station
Two African American youths were arrested after 73 cigarette packs were recovered following a burglary at a flying station on West Poplar Street. Leroy Promgoole, operator at 4111 North Smith Street, reported the break-in to city police Tuesday.
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Leroy Promgoole
North Smith Street
Longview Attorney Seeks State Office
Longview criminal district attorney Exisman 35 filed his Democratic primary ballot application for attorney general. He is serving his third term as district attorney for the 124th judicial district in Texas.
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Austin
Fred Erls- Tat
Crumulidl
Longview
Exisman
124Th Judicial District
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