Long speaks on radio as crowd cheers cotton debate
In Austin a crowd of farmers gathers at Wooldridge Park for a cotton law rally. Huey Long and Texas Governor Sterling spar over cotton legislation with Long defending a 1932 cotton holiday. Sterling counters on distribution and oil issues, denying Long’s pajamas claim.
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Washington
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Cotton Farmers Rally As Lawmakers Debate Plan
A large crowd at the capitol cheered as supporters urged the Long plan for 15 cent cotton in three weeks. Georgia agricultural commissioner Tallmadge backed the plan, while critics warned of reckless action and potential conflict with railroads and cotton interests. Farmers pressed lawmakers during sessions as a cotton shirted band played outside.
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Georgia
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Mississippi
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Capitol
Pigeon Lovers Aid Birds In Trafalgar Square
London pigeon catchers faced crowds feeding and shielding birds as officials tried to trap hundreds causing damage. Seed and bread were tossed to dissuade traps while fans of pigeons protected their favorites. Only 13 birds were captured.
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City of London
Trafalgar Square
Guiding Your Child Before School Starts
Mrs Agnes Lyne advises parents to take their child for a doctor’s exam before school begins to tailor health based routines for winter. The article emphasizes collaboration with doctors and teachers to prevent illness and boost confidence, addressing past struggles with school.
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Agnes Lyne
Nation's census of schools shows rise over decade
The 1930 census reports 26,849,639 students aged 5 to 20 in school, 69.9 percent, up from 21,873,976 or 64.3 percent ten years earlier. Older students rose most in the 21 and over group, while youths 15 and older still declined overall. Girls and boys were nearly evenly represented among enrollees. Urban areas show 72.3 percent in school. rural farm districts show lower figures.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Oldest London motor driver license owner claims record
John Portwine says he owns the oldest surviving London license. He bought his first car in 1901, a steamer, started by a spirit lamp heating a tube to vaporize gasoline. He recalls stopping every 20 miles for water as the gas heated the steam engine.
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John Portwine
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