Plan to Build Industries Behind Prison Walls
NRA plans to ask Congress to lend 50 million dollars to states to develop varied industries behind prison walls as an alternative to limited manufacturing. Protests from cotton garment and shoemaking sectors cite unfair prison competition. Other agencies seek about 20 million for War Navy Public Health and Veterans work in 23 states plus Alaska Hawaii and DC. total requests near 100 million in a week. Public Health seeks 2.48 million to seal abandoned coal mines. War Department requests funds for army posts and rivers and harbors improvements. Not yet advanced, the relief program may still move 140.9 million in fund allocations.
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Railroads Week and Big Racing At Amarillo Fair Grounds
The column notes Rail Road Week June 10 to 15 with plans for speeches shows and public events across Amarillo. It also covers the Tri-State Fair racing starting May 25 with 250 thoroughbreds and special Memorial Day races plus related rail and economic news from the region.
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Fleetfoot
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Tri-State Fair
McCraw appoints three new aides in oil enforcement
Texas Attorney General William McCraw announced three new aides Victor Bouldin Leonard King and Joe Sharp to the oil and gas enforcement unit. Bouldin and Sharp shift from county posts and King will assist highway matters as the department gains staff funded by a higher oil tax.
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Hale County
Bouldin
Palo Pinto County
King
Childress County
Railroads and Prosperity Intertwined, Economies Rise
The text argues that billion dollar payrolls fueled trade, commerce, and industry, creating jobs and pay rolls as they expanded. It contends that railroad prosperity and national prosperity are one and the same, making the connection clear to readers.
Board set to meet in Austin May 27 reports due
W. M. Massie chairman of the Texas planning board announced the next board meeting will be held in Austin on May 27. Reports will be presented by Vice Chairman Hull Youngblood and consultant Terrell Bartlett.
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W. M. Massie
The
Texas Planning Board Today
Hull Youngblood
Terrell Bartlett
Three Bills Signed by Allred In Texas Action
Governor Allred signed three measures: a bill by Rep. Harold Hankamer revising the El Paso Fireman and Policeman Pension Fund law. He also approved a bill clarifying legislative intent to validate bonds for Cameron County Water Control and Improvement District No. 19 and another to correct a defective caption in a law taxing fish dealers.
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Allred
Harold Hankamer
el Paso
Cameron County
Washington Talks on Work Relief Programs with Officials
A delegation has been in Washington conferring with federal officials on work relief programs. The discussions focus on funding, administration, and implementation guidance for local employment initiatives.
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