Long Road Ahead for Debt and Beer Era Hype
A reflective column piece traces debt troubles across cities from Amarillo to Chicago, predicting banker resistance and a beer era promotional campaign. It notes looming Prohibition-era advertising, gang activity in cities, and legal limits on claims of cures in ads. The author jokes about meeting Roosevelt and becoming postmaster, while the South Australian government bans medical cure claims in ads.
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New Deal urges public works and relief corps plan
The president advocates three unemployment relief options including immediate civilian conservation corps work, federal grants to states for relief, and a broad public works program. He seeks a federal relief administrator, notes funds from last year will last to May, and says 250,000 men could be employed by early summer without new funds.
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White House Luncheon Reflects New Economy Menu
Washington March 21 The Roosevelt luncheon at the White House cost seven and one half cents per person. Menu included hot stuffed eggs with tomato sauce mashed potatoes bread prune pudding and coffee. Mrs Roosevelt noted similar low cost meals would be served for immediate family only with more elaborate menus for guests.
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New Orleans Cotton Market Slides With Sparse Buying
Dull trading in New Orleans opens with weak prices across May July and October as hedging and stock declines weigh on cotton. Spindle and livestock figures from Washington to Kansas City accompany a broad market softening amid cautious turnover and subdued demand.
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Mussolini peace plan discussed in Rome with Daladier
In Rome Sunday Premier Mussolini outlined a peace plan breaching it was discussed. France reportedly favors the plan but seeks clear revision guidelines and equality for Poland and the Little Entente. Consultations with affected powers are demanded if frontiers change. Daladier and Boncour see Mussolini's gestures as calming war nerves and say France should consider them to safeguard the nation.
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Pioneer Taylor Doctor Dies At Abilene Home
Dr. Franklin E. Haynes a native Texan and Taylor County resident since the 1880s died at his Abilene home at age 70. Born in Sherman he was the son of Rev. A J and Malissa Haynes. He is survived by his wife Eleanor Carney Haynes and a son Franklin E Haynes Jr of Abilene, a sister Mrs J D Cullum of Dallas, and two brothers J R and CO P Haynes of Dallas.
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Liners Star Center Suspended by A A U
Kansas City officials announced the suspension of Bill Johnson a center who played for the Southern Kansas Stage Lines in the recent tournament. He is charged with playing with the Oklahoma City Boosters on Sunday and violating A A U rule prohibiting club changes within a year.
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Spread search for mad inmates who fled cells
Ma The search for fugitive madmen from the Eastern Oklahoma Hospital expanded across Northeastern Oklahoma and neighboring areas in Arkansas Missouri and Kansas. Four of the nine escapees remained at large. Four were arrested near Vinita. James Nugent was found dead along a railroad track from epileptic convulsions due to exposure.
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Duck Eggs For Sale By Reader From East Tenth
A reader offers duck eggs at 25 cents per setting for two hens. The ad comes from 1304 East Tenth Avenue. A 19 year old girl seeks work in housekeeping or cafe duties and asks for any leads. A second note mentions a reliable friend who is past middle age.
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Just Folks by Edgar A. Guest
A humorous verse about seasickness not from storm or waves but from a fellow passenger who calmly smoked a pipe. The narrator endures the voyage to the Gulf, then returns ashore where trees and soup restore his appetite, clarifying he was not seasick, only annoyed by the pipe smoker.
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Wages in Public Works and Armory Rent Debate
A legislative move requires the prevailing community wage in public works contracts with a 20 to 7 vote and minor amendments. Discussion covered funding for National Guard armory rents totaling 69 985 dollars for March to August 1932. Governor Ferguson signed measures penalizing election officers who bet on elections and repealing paid cotton gin inspectors.
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Attorney Authorized for Five Gulf Coast Counties
A notice states an attorney is authorized for Nueces Kleberg Kenedy Willacy and Cameron counties in a combined capacity to represent clients in legal matters across the Gulf Coast region.
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Beer's debate sparks laughter as Blanton takes floor
Representative Blanton speaks on the momentous question while Britten jokes about Texas. Cullen promises to limit his own time but aims to honor a prior pledge. The exchange unfolds amid a tense congressional conference report discussion.
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Local Official Urges Liquor Law Changes
Blanton argues for liquor reform while opposing provisions banning sales to youths under 14. He says the changes would open the town to outside influence and affect school children, framing the issue as a broader impact on youth.
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Los Angeles Girl Takes Cedar Leaf Poison Upon Fatal Game
Irene Mil, a 19 year old high school student, collapsed during a bridge game after declaring she had taken poison. Ernest Stone rushed her to a hospital where doctors reported she had taken cedar leaf tablets, a harmless remedy for toothaches, amid the fatal moment.
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