Lubbock Avalanche-Journal from Lubbock, Texas • Page 2

Page 2. Sec. I Lubbock, (Tex.) Avalanche-Journal, Aug. IS, 194S First lest Of Strength Set For Leaders Of Loyalist Democrats By O. B.

LLOYD, Uniled Press Staff Writer AUSTIN, Aug. ot the liberal faction of the Loyalist Democrats meet hers tomorrow, flexing their organization muscles in their first test of pre-convention strength. The session has been called by Mayor Tom Miller of Austin. It's announced purpose was to forestall control by the Dixiecrau 01 the state Democratic convention Sept. 14 at Fort Worth.

included in the group are the pro-Truman leaders who fought Gov, BeaUiOrd Jester the most at the earlier Brownwood convention. DixiecralE Common Enemy However, today they are united the Jester faction on ths common plank of party loyalty. The Dixiecrats are the common enemy. The meeting was first planned as a secret session, but, as word leaked, the call was later issued to all "Loyal Democrats." Indications were though, that a private session would be held prior to the public meeting at the Driskill hotel. Leaders declined to make a -forecast on the anticipated attendance.

A similar meeting, with the situation reversed, was held in 1944. A total of 75 Democrats attended. That session was called in an effort to wrest control of the September convention from the party regulars. Today, the same that time the Roosevelt are attempting to thwart the Dix- iecrats in their fight for power. Although the call went from Miller to all "Good Democrats," the attendance was expected to draw largely on the more liberal faction of the state organization, Out of the meeting, these leaders hoped to gain an indication of how much strength they might poll on the convention floor at Worth, Jt will be their leverage in pre- convention compromise and demands of the Jester forces.

An unofficial poll, made by one of the leaders in the Sunday meet- Ing, claimed a survey of 100 counties showed the Loyalists leading with some 800 convention votes to 600 potential for the Dixiecrats, The spot check covered some of the most heavily populated of the state's 254 counties, and accounted for some 1,400 of the 2,130 votes that will be cast at the convention. Almost certain to rank high on the scheduled discussion was who the group will offer for the strate- gically important post of convention chairman. So far, no names have been mentioned. But it was generally agreed, that to forestall a Dixie- crat coup, the Jester faction and the liberal forces will compromise on a candidate. Rumors that the meeting would be used as a stage to launch an ouster of Wright Morrow, Democratic national committeeman, were discounted.

Morrow, a former party regular, it was pointed out, has taken a pledge to support the party. Further, it is considered questionable what a dissident faction of the state organization could do to unseat him. The Houston attorney is a national officer. The only part played by the state organization is a token recommendation by the convention to the national organization. Actually, a recommendation is all that could be withdrawn.

However, at least three resolutions have been passed by county conventions, each of them calling for Morrow's replacement. The governor has expressed confidence that Morrow will actively campaign for the Truman- Barkley ticket. On the other hand, Morrow has openly chided the governor for his opposition to a Dixiecrat call for a referendum at the Aug. 23 primary. It appeared that the Morrow issue, perhaps temporarily dormant, was far from dead.

As one party official and close adviser to the governor put it: "Risht now, the Morrow question is the No. 1 embarrassment of the Jester administration." 'Elderly Couple Ends Horseback Trip Across Old Oregon. Trail INDEPENDENCE, Aug 14 OJ.PJ—The Rev. John W. Beard, 65.

and his wife, 63, rode their horses to the exact starting point of the old Oregon trail here and plains, backward over the century-old trail to the Northwest. They entered Independence this morning as the honored day, ending their horse- a parade which included mem- back trip over the route of Mar- bers of the local Saddle dub, civic dignitaries and clubs. They cus Whitman. Standing at the starting point of the trail at the northwest corner of the Independence square, the Rev. Beard, retired Presbyterian minister, said that "this is the end of a dream I've had since childhood." 'It was a marvelous trail," the tanned and healthy minister said.

was probably the greatest trail man ever covered. We enjoyed every minute of it. It really ended too soon for us." Couple Are Honored The Beards left Portland last April 1 on the trek over moun- were welcoomed by Mayor T. Sermon and presidents of local historical groups. At noon they were guests at a luncheon and tonight they were guests at a street square dance.

They were presented an autographed picture of President Truman. He signed it especiaDy for the Beards when he was here to vote two weeks ago. Before Columbus, American Indians smoked cigarettes rolled in corn shucks, crude cigars and pipes. Funeral Rifes For Prominent Flatonia Woman To Be Held FLATONIA, Aug. 34.

services will be held here tomorrow at 10:30 a. m- for Mrs. E. A. Arnim, 78, widow of the E.

A. Arnim for whom the Arnim oilfield in Fayette county was named. Mrs. Arnim, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs.

James Marburger, had resided in Flatonia all her life. She died at her home here at 10:30 p. m. last night. For a number of years, Mrs.

Arnim selected three or four Texas children in financial need and sent them through high school and later to the University of Texas. Survivors include two sons, E. A. Arnim, former Fayette I county judge, and James Douglas Arnim, both ot Flatonia. Half-Caste Is I DARWIN, Aug.

14 iff) Betty i Fisher, 17, a half-caste aborigine, has left a tropic mission island for the footlights of a Melbourne i state. I Betty is a singer. Two years ago she entered an Australia-wide amateur contest, sang "Ma Curly Headed Baby," and won. That have started an average Australian girl on a radio I star's career. But Betty was only 115, and in the care of mission i authorities.

They ruled she must i return to the mission north of Darwin and complete her edui-a- jtion. For two years she studied and earned 32 cents a week pocket money. Betty had a daughter. She I came into the news again, and I stage offers were renewed. She (will take her daughter, Shirley, I with her when she goes to sing in 1 Melbourne.

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You incur no obligation in sending for this instructive book. It may be the means of saving you years of untold misery. For writing promptly, the Clinic will send their newly combined book entitled, Health, Life's Greatest Blessiing." Address your letter to The Ball Clinic, Dept. 2311, Excelsior Springs, Missouri, but be sure to write General Walker Will Speak At 36th Division Reunion DALLAS, Aug. 14.

Lt. Gen. Fred L. Walker, who commanded the 36th division when it hit the beach at Salerno, will be the principal speaker when the 3Sth holds its annual reunion here Sept, 1112. The general's acceptance of an invitation to speak at the reunion was announced today.

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