Pixiecrats Seek Fun Political Convention in Austin
In Austin the Pixiecrats recruit members for a national convention on October 12. They promise a playful, nonpersonal critique of politicians with a democratic, clublike structure. Wick Fowler sparked the movement which has gained national attention and comic relief appeal.
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Austin
Dewey
Truman
Wallace
Thurmond
Columbus
America
Capitol
Beauford H. Jester
Wick Fowler
Dallas News
Gardener Smith Chides Mistress Over Familiar Prompt
William Smith, a gardener in a large house, is approached by his mistress who asks in playful terms how her sweet William is doing. He replies with a quick retort that she should call him Bill, causing a surprised moment in the garden.
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William Smith
Smith
William
Bill
Veterans Answers on VA Loans and Discharge Benefits
A 1948 public notice outlines VA loan limits for pleasure purchases and beneficiary changes for National Service Life Insurance. It also explains prosthetic arm selection under VA contracts and discusses eligibility tied to yellow and blue Army Navy discharges.
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Veterans Administration
Army
Navy
Mexican Oakies Seek U.S. Jobs
Reports from Monterrey indicate a growing oakie movement as workers abandon farms for Monterrey industry seeking wages five times higher. Rumor says many plan to cross into the United States seeking wealth and better opportunities.
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Mexico City
Monterrey
Mexica
States
Cancer Moves Up In Texas Death Rankings
Texas health officials report cancer rose from fifth to second as a cause of death over 20 years, with heart disease still leading. The 10 top killers last year include heart disease, cancer, accidents, apoplexy, nephritis, pneumonia and influenza, tuberculosis, premature birth, dysentery, and diabetes. Accidents jumped from eighth to third. tuberculosis fell to seventh.
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Austin
Texas
State Health Department
Taj Mahal creator Shah Jahan and a 1948 divorce case
Fragmentary court notice records Gene P Thompson suing Gladys Elsie Thompson for divorce on grounds of cruelty in Grayson County Texas. The filing Marches for custody of their minor child, with citation deadline November 8 1948 and court date July 21 1948 in district court.
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State of
Texas
George Tulloch
Adam Tulloch
John Tulloch
Sherman
Grayson County
Jessie Winchester
A. D
County Court
Court House
Isabel W. Tulloch
Jean C. Tulloch
Calvin Buchanan
J. C. Buchanan
Marguerite Berry
State of Texas
Gladys Elsie Thompson
District Court of
Gene P. Thompson
S. V. Earnest
Fishermen's Banter and Reflections at Sea
Two fishermen debate delaying departure as they chase catches. A husband and wife exchange wry thoughts on nature and human significance, revealing humorous and philosophical contrasts in a quiet domestic scene.
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P. H. Connelly
Lester Haile
Paul Caylor
Viva Phillips
F. B. Rascoe
E. B. Pritchett
Whitewright, Texas
Parliament Party
Bertie
Kirkpatrick Pharmacy
Chiropractic
Jack W. Reynolds
Old Chamber of Commerce Bldg
Bonham, Tex
U.S
Shah Jehan
Taj Mahal
India
Alpacas
Davis
Houston
Joe Marsh
United States Brewers Foundation
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