Texas Democrats head into convention as rift persists
National party candidates decided. Texas Democrats brace for the state convention. Liberal-Loyalist fears over seating fights persist as Conserv Conservatives control credentials. Lyndon Johnson signals support toLiberals. Sheffield sentenced to 10 years in veterans land case amid broader recovery hopes.
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Austin
Texas
Navarro County
Jim Sewell
Raymond Buck
Fort Worth
Executive Committee
George Sandlin
U. S
Lyndon Johnson
Chicago
Sheffield
B. R. Sheffield
Brady
Bascom Giles
Lubbock
D. S. Meredith
The Stork Is Coming And Other Quick Jokes
A collection of light humor anecdotes about families and neighbors. A mother worries as a stork joke circulates while an actor jokes about tranquility pills. A boy feigns measles to dodge school and a resident sports shorts prompts a neighborly quip. A daughter jokes about a wife’s money and a worker’s pay dispute ends in a quiet correction.
Customer disputes as shop prices creep past a dollar
A dialogue notes a customer and Sam arguing about pricing and a repeated error. The exchange centers on a one dollar overcharge and whether repeated mistakes merit a complaint. The tone mirrors casual retail banter of the era.
Banker warns of trial for trusted employee
A banker accuses a former staffer, Mr. Smithers, of crimes and says he will be tried if caught. The exchange highlights suspicion and the firm’s seriousness in pursuing alleged wrongdoing.
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Smithers
Texas playboy cross river in 1957 limousine with parade of friends
A Texas oil billionaire in a luxury 1957 limousine with a five piece orchestra crosses the George Washington Bridge to New York. A bridge guard collects fifty cents toll, sparking a humorous exchange about payment as the party prepares to board the S S Constitution for Europe. Separately, notice cites Cit ation by Publication No 11222 in Grayson County Texas for the estate of Louis Mitchell with final account and discharge hearing set for September 10, 1956 in Sherman.
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New York City
Hudson River
George Washington Bridge
Texas
Pardner
State OF Texas
Louis Mitchell
Grayson County
Geneva Mitchell
A. D
Sherman
Swell Time Aboard Prompted Farewell Mockery
A humorous scene shows three travelers boarding a vessel with one lagging behind on the platform. A bystander jokes about missing the journey while a stay at home friend laments not going along. A village hall lecture scene contrasts science jargon with a witty exchange.
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Frens
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Vern Sanford
Texas Press Association
New Drouth
County Farmers Home Administration
FHA
South
State Board of Water Engineers
Karnes City
Cibolo Creek
R. M. Dixon
U. S. Trust
U. S. Trust and Guaranty Co
J. D. Wheeer
Preferred Depositors Assn
PDA
Waco
State Health Department
Merit System Council
Littlefield Building
Texas Employment Commission
Cambodia
Walker
Highway 78
Blue Ridge
Whitewright, Texas
Col
George Apple
Nat
First National Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Dallas
Fairgrounds
Monorail, Inc
Houston
Goodby
Junior
Sam
Europe
J. C. Buchanan
Whitewright
Stephens & Bryant
Insurance & Real Estate
Americas
Chevrolet
America
Chevy
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