Shivers Opens Door to Fourth Term Run for Texas Governor
Gov. Allan Shivers said he is seriously considering a fourth term, signaling an unexpected return to the campaign. The move adds to a crowded field including Reuben Senterfitt and others weighing bids for the gubernatorial race. Shivers plans a definite announcement within two weeks, potentially reshaping candidate dynamics and party positioning.
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Allan Shivers
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John C. White
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Ben Ramsey
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Tongue on a Cold Rail Lands Fairbanks Teen in Frigid Fix
In Fairbanks Alaska Gary Montgomery a teen who bet 50 cents he could place his tongue on a bridge rail in sub zero cold froze his tongue to the metal. A friend fled for help and a passer by found aid after about 15 minutes. Hot water freed the tongue.
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Gary Montgomery
Gary
Farmer’s Dependents Prompt Funny Reply in Knoxville
An internal revenue agent asks a Knox County farmer to list all dependents. The farmer quips that he must ask his wife since he has not counted them recently. The note references Max Wolf as an early astronomy photographer from 1891.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Internal Revenue
Knox County
Governor vows to abolish any integrated Mississippi schools
Mississippi Governor J. P. Coleman says white public schools including colleges would be abolished immediately if forced to admit a Negro student. He claims the people would not support integration and that it is an inescapable fact impossible to place a Negro in a white school in Mississippi.
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Jackson
Miss
J. P. Coleman
Mississippi
Lost Collie Dog Missing With Collar Near Wallace Residence
Lost large collie with collar, missing about a week. Mrs. S. E. Wallace requests contact at FO 4-2434. Also ads for sharpening, life and hospitalization insurance, rug sale, flower shop, home service, gas appliances, and furniture sets from Bonham stores.
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S. E. Wallace
Card of Thanks from Mrs. Nannie Burks
Mrs. Nannie Burks thanks friends for cards gifts and visits during hospitalization and after returning home. Each gesture meant a lot to her.
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Nannie Burks
Politician Blames Press Over Segregation Debate
A political figure accused the press of worsening segregation tensions by ongoing agitation. He stated he would not discuss segregation further unless new developments justify it, and announced two bills to restrict Black inclusion. The measures would allow customer choice and require separate waiting rooms for Negro and white travelers on intra state travel.
Governor Proclaims April 22 29 as Youth Temperance Week
Governor Shivers designates April 22 to 29 as Youth Temperance Education Week in Texas. He urges Texans to consider the benefits of temperance education and the formation of temperate habits for themselves and their families.
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Austin
Shivers
Texas
The Best Possible Effort and Europe’s Elevation
A reflection on striving to the limit and honoring Abraham Lincoln as a standard, contrasted with a warning that many settle for less. The passage notes Europe’s average elevation of 980 feet as the continent’s low among seven, and states Mercury as the smallest planet in the solar system.
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Mercury
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