Throughout most of its history, texas has been aone-party state, first controlled by the democratic party and now controlled by the republican party. when the democratic party dominated texas politics, republicans often participated in the democratic primary, voted for conservative democrats at the state level and for for president. as republicans gained power in the state, the texas democratic party become moreliberal and less influential politically. in addition, differences have emerged within the republican party as to what type of issues should be prioritized.

the hollywood film industry of 1950 was threatened on several different fronts. television broadcasting was rapidly becoming the dominant entertainment medium in the united states. the paramount anti-trust consent decree requiring separate ownership for production companies and theater chains had gone into effect on 1 january 1950. large numbers of young men and women were marrying, having children, and moving to the suburbs, which affected the viability of downtown first-run movie theaters. foreign revenues were endangered by protectionist tactics including quota systems, high taxes, and blocked funds. finally, the morality and patriotism of hollywood films and filmmakers were under attack from government, religious, and citizens' groups.

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