Red Thompson’s self made rise from boy to lawyer noted
Born and raised in Amarillo and across the Panhandle, Red Thompson funded his education from nine onward by selling newspapers and running small businesses. He owned a shop and an automobile garage before high school graduation, then studied at Virginia Military Institute, Eastman School of Business, and the University of Texas Law School while working various jobs. He later served as secretary and chauffeur to Judge R. R. Gaines and earned his law degree.
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Thompson Promises in Texas Governor Campaign Platform
In a Texas campaign launch on April 12 1938 Ernest O Thompson outlines a platform including state regulation of utilities lower rates for essentials and opposition to federal control He pledges social security funding full support for teachers retirement and aid to the aged and needy and promises budget discipline while opposing new taxes He backs organized labor and a job creation program while advocating higher farm prices and strong school funding He calls for soil conservation a land board for public lands and exclusive highway funding protection for Texas insurance investments humane treatment of the mentally ill and a broad crackdown on crime He also supports ongoing oil and gas regulation and rejects open saloon gambling centralized power and socialized medicine.
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Consumers' Champion Thompson in Amarillo Politician and Protector
Ernest O Thompson, famed as the Consumers' Champion, served as Amarillo mayor where he cut utility rates by nearly a million dollars a year. He later became a Texas railroad commissioner in 1932, expanding his reform efforts beyond utilities.
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Thompson lauded as leading Amarillo charity supporter
Ernest O. Thompson portrayed as a longtime pillar of Amarillo philanthropy. He helped found and back the Presbyterian Orphans Home and served as a director of the Berachah Home for Underprivileged Children in Arlington. He led Amarillo Rotary presidents, supported Central Presbyterian Church, and engaged in lodge and civic work including Masonic and Kiva Shrine memberships.
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Thompson Receives Recognition From Three Presidents
Ernest O Thompson, praised by three presidents for his war record and leadership, was chosen as an official mourner at the Unknown Soldier burial by Woodrow Wilson. He served as a delegate to the 1923 Brussels FICAC congress and reported to Coolidge at the White House. Roosevelt later named him to the World Petroleum Congress in Paris. Austin proposes operating state government for two years without new tax votes as Thompson campaigns for governor.
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Panhandle Strong for Ernest Thompson
Panhandle praises Ernest Thompson for lowering consumer gas rates across Texas. As railroad commissioner he protects gasoline and oil consumers, fights waste, and supports fair freight practices. His six year record includes rate reductions, conservation, and shipping improvements benefiting Texans.
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Red Thompson from Amarillo, Panhandle Hero
The Panhandle backs Ernest O Thompson known as Red a homegrown Amarillo lad who helped the aged and needy before becoming mayor and later railroad commissioner He led Texas reform for lower taxes municipal improvements and lower rates while fighting drought era freight costs and oil waste to aid farmers and ranchers We note his strong war record and enduring devotion to his mother and community, cementing broad support for his governorship bid.
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Thompson's Platform for Texas Governor Bid
Ernest Thompson declares a clear Democratic gubernatorial platform outlining his positions on state issues. The Houston Post notes the platform shows serious thought on solving Texas problems and invites every citizen to read it for a better understanding of current state challenges.
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