Formby, Marshall 1975-09-19
Mr. Formby discusses his Senate career, military involvement in World War II, and his interest in radio.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name:Marshall Formby
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: September 19, 1975
Location: Plainview, Texas
Interviewer: Byron Price
Length: 45 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Election (1940),
Campaign style,
Freshmen members,
Sessions,
Committees,
Agriculture,
Finance,
Penitentiary,
Raising old age pension,
Lobbying,
Communication,
Strong personalities in Senate,
Allan Shivers,
Doc Lanning,
John Lee Smith,
Liberalism vs. conservatism,
Food stamps,
Employment opportunities,
Military service (World War II),
Atomic bomb memory,
University of Texas (1947),
Radio station,
Ownership and management,
Clint Formby as partner,
Texas Association of Broadcasters,
Baylor Law School,
Texas Highway Commission
Tape 1, Side 2:
Blank
Range Dates: 1940-1947
Bulk Dates: 1940-1947
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