Portrait of the politician as a young man -- Turmoil and transition : Shivers and the Texas political scene, 1938-45 -- "That all depends upon God and Allan Shivers," 1945-49 -- Ascent and election in his own right, 1949-50 -- Maneuvers, intrigues, and party leadership, 1951-52 -- Vote Texan, vote Ike, 1952 -- Self-perpetuation and a third term, 1953-54 -- Scandals and decline, 1955 -- Last fights and departure, 1956-57. |