Texas GOP turnout falls under 90,000 as amendments pass
Texas voters backed all constitutional amendments in a landslide while Republicans polled fewer than 90,000 of more than half a million ballots. Gov. Allan Shivers won a third term. Lyndon B. Johnson reelected to the Senate amid large margins for amendments and state offices.
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Texas Election Bureau
GOP
Allan Shivers
Ted Adams
Lyndon B. Johnson
Carlos Watson
Constitution Party
Fred T. Spangler
Confederate Pension Fund
Austin
TV sets hit new September record in production
New York reports a September output of 947 796 television sets by the Radio Electronics Television Manufacturers Association, surpassing the prior monthly mark of 921 086 from December 1952. First nine months total 4 733 000. ten month estimate 5 525 000 with retail sales 5 200 000. One U S railroad used over 3 000 000 tons of coal last year.
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New York
Radio- Electronics - Television Manufacturers Association
Drunk Drivers In Half of All Fatal Texas Crashes
Texas DPS data show drinking drivers involved in 49 percent of fatal highway crashes last year. J D Chastain urged lawmakers to define intoxication and require chemical tests or treat refusals as evidence. He described a three zone system and noted alcohol absorption varies by individual.
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Austin
Department of Public Safety
Texas Traffic Courts Conference
J. D. Chastain
Chastain
DPS
National Safety Council
Cotton Ahead of Earlier 1954 Harvest Forecast
The Agriculture Department projected a larger 1954 Texas cotton crop at 3,850,000 bales, up 275,000 from October but below 1953’s 4,350,000. National output was 13,206,000 bales, up 695,000 from October. Texas yield seen at 242 lb per acre with 2,519,821 bales ginned by Nov 1.
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Washington
Texas
Agriculture Department
Census Bureau
Early to Bed and Rise Proclaims Cash Gains
A brief editorial riffs on the adage early to bed and early to rise, claiming disciplined routines yield earnings. The quip frames a pragmatic reward for punctual habits and prudent planning.
First Baptist Church Leadership and Parish Roles
The item lists Rev. H. W. Winsfield as pastor and Jo Doris Cross as president of the church's leadership. It notes the church is under the First Baptist denomination with Buy as an element.
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First Baptist Church
H. W. Winsfield
Jo Doris Cross
Buy
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