Texas Primary Vote Totals In Flux As Officials Tally
A Texas Democratic primary produces shifting unofficial tallies with official results due Sept. 23 in Fort Worth. Officials note corrections alter counts, while Johnson cites 1941 precedent and plans to address citizens on a statewide radio network Monday.
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County Democratic committees tally shifting vote lead week
Report of county committees examining votes as Stevenson led early, Johnson surged ahead on Sunday, Stevenson regained the lead through the week, and Johnson overtook again Friday. The fluctuating tallies show a close contest with no final winner yet.
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Akin Denies Request for Texas Election Investigation
Paris News reports Senator A. M. Aiken Jr stating no inquiry has been requested by Lyndon Johnson or Coke Stevenson. The Dallas Morning News urged an inquiry to clear Texas’ name, noting doubts about the fairness of county returns and margins in the race for the U.S. Senate.
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Dixiecrats Take Charge in Dallas County Vote
In Dallas County the Dixiecrats won control of the Democratic Executive Committee by 53 to 23 replacing vice chair W. S. Bramsett with E. E. Turquette. J. A. Wynex was reelected secretary amid a challenge by Bil Cooper. Coke Stevenson led Johnson by 4,574 in county totals for the senatorial race, while official statewide figures shifted slightly from earlier Bureau counts.
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Editorial backs FBI probe into Texas senate race
Dallas News fronts Lyndon Johnson and Coke Stevenson dispute urging full FBI and state senate investigations. Calls for nonpartisan inquiry, grand jury aid, and full access to all evidence, asking for truth and fair treatment for Texas voters. Sources include Johnson statements and News editorial framing.
Texas Democrats press electors on Truman loyalty
Texas Democratic electors were asked to declare whether they would vote for Truman and Barkley or align with Dixiecrats. Robert Calvert and Gov. Jester lead loyalists urging pledges by Saturday, while Dixiecrats plan conventions in Dallas and Ft Worth to push Thurmond and Wright as presidential candidates.
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Bexar County Receives First Federal Aid for Hospital
Bexar county received a $341,405 federal grant for the construction of a 100 bed tuberculosis hospital. Austin officials presented the check via Dr. George W. Cox, with County Commissioner N L Reader and other local officials in attendance. The funds cover one third of construction costs under the 1946 federal hospital program.
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Speed-Up Set On Tax Courses At St Marys College
Income tax courses at St Marys University downtown are accelerated to complete by December 15 before the new tax season. Classes run four hours weekly with corporation income from 6 10 to 8 p m and personal income from 8 to 10 p m Mondays and Wednesdays. Registration is open next week at 312 College Ave.
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Indicted Official To Continue Probe In Peoria
State's Attorney Roy P. Hull indicted on bribery charges vows to press the vice and gambling probe. He says another grand jury will be convened Sept 3 as he seeks vindication. Also charged are Sheriff Earl Spainhower and chief investigator Charles Somogyi for omission and malfeasance. Spainhower faces perjury.
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Berlin arrests six American soldiers as talks progress
U S military police report six American soldiers were taken into custody in Berlin during the night. One was released while negotiations continued for the other five. The arrests come amid signs the four power talks may be nearing a final stage on trade and finance issues, with no decision yet on ending the city crisis. Four military governors met for a fifth day to seek a formula to end the East West cold war over Berlin.
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Cancer Fatal Infant Buried in St Louis
Larry Burns aged 20 months who died of cancer was buried in St Louis after his death on Wednesday. Strangers sent numerous flowers reflecting the boy's touching story and impact on the community.
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St Marys U Widens Scope and Expanded Classes
St Marys University announces expanded facilities to accommodate 2000 male students and 300 coed students. Registration for campus students starts Tuesday, with sessions split 9-11 am and 1-3 pm. Downtown night college and School of Law begin Sept 15 in fall term.
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Cuban Army Declares Curfew in Calbarien Uprising
In Calbarien Cuba the army imposes a curfew amid a rebellion against the government. Residents have long demanded a modern sewage system and funding for the city’s dusty streets.
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European Parliament ends as plans rise for United States of Europe
The four day European parliamentary congress concluded with predictions that an assembly could be convoked this winter to discuss establishing a United States of Europe, a long held dream of statesmen.
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Incorporation Proposal for Scenic Loop Playground Rejected
A Scenic Loop Playground incorporation vote near Helotes, 22 miles from San Antonio failed. Of 57 ballots, 39 opposed and 18 supported incorporation, according to attorney Herman Nami. A victory party followed at the Charles McCown home.
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World Council of Church ends with unity and peace stance
The first assembly of the world Council of Church concluded in Amsterdam with leaders praising unity efforts and rejecting a just war, communism, and laissez faire capitalism. It urged bold church action against terror cruelty and race discrimination and to oppose war as inevitable.
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