President urges Congress to extend reciprocal treaty program
President Roosevelt asked Congress to extend the three year reciprocal treaty policy as a tool for durable peace and balanced economic recovery. He argued discrimination is removed and equal treatment guaranteed in the future, appealing to the Ways and Means Committee. Secretary Hull noted gains from reduced duties on key agricultural and industrial goods and lower tariffs in return.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
House Ways and Means Committee
Hull
United States
New Cold Wave Triggers Snow and Near Zero Temps in Panhandle
A cold wave moved south bringing snow and near freezing temperatures to the Panhandle while South Texas saw overcast skies and rain in the north. Moderate southeast readings were expected to fall as the system progressed.
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Texas
Panhandle
Associated Press
Dallas drama training session draws Bonham and Edhune groups
Misses Bernice Robertson and Louise Davis of Bonham and Mr. Ray Edwards of Edhune traveled to Dallas to attend a course in dramatics tied to the Extension Service Leadership training. Representatives of 4-H boys and girls clubs from District 4 joined the meetings at the Jefferson Hotel.
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Bernice Robertson
Louise Davis
Bonham
Ray Edwards
Edhune
Dallas
Extension Service
District 4
Jefferson Hotel
Frozen Body Found in California Woman Believed Anita Botelho
Oakland police located the frozen body of a young woman on the roadside near Oakland. Believed to be Anita Botelho, the victim had died after a brutal assault while being transported to a hospital. Evidence indicated a severe struggle.
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Calif
Associated Press
Oakland
Anita Botelho
Bates Resigns as Federal Prisons Chief in Favor Club Director
Attorney General Cummings announced the resignation of Sanford Bates director of the federal bureau of prisons. Bates, an internationally known criminologist, becomes executive director of the Boys Club of America.
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Sanford Bates
Associated Press
Washington
Cummings
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Bates
Boys Club of America
Bonham Streets and Growth dominate local campaign talk
Citizens discuss a five year street program and funding proposals to pave Bonham streets. The piece notes Highway 78 paving, a bridge project over the Red River, housing for incoming workers, and WPA funding as a potential boost to local roads and farm-to-market access.
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Bonham
Buonham
Judge Cunningham Praises Gen Lee At Rotary Meeting
Judge H A Cunningham gave a biographical talk on Robert E Lee at a Wednesday Rotary gathering. He highlighted Lee’s religious principle, West Point days, and Civil War service, noting Lee’s refusal of a large insurance post and his long public service.
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Scott
Mexico City
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Parris
Fannin County
Capabe
M.olasson
Cargille
Rotran Waldo
Whitewright Club
Bonham Club
Cotton Market Opens With March at 1244 and 130 cati at 12.46
The March cotton contract opened at 1244 with the 130 cati price at 12.46, reflecting early market activity. The day’s brief pricing shows modest shifts in futures values as traders assess supply and demand signals.
Pope Pius Said To Be Worse, Reports From Vatican
Vatican reports say Pope Pius took another turn for the worse amid great anxiety in the pontifical court. The Associated Press notes the pope’s condition deteriorating as observers monitor events in Rome.
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Pope Pius
Pius
Pontifical Court
Southerners Rally Behind Roosevelt Leaders In Washington
In Washington on January 9, Vice President Garner leads four southern lawmakers in backing President Roosevelt’s New Deal agenda. Key figures include House leaders Sam Rayburn and William B. Bankhead, with support from Senators such as Jeff Davis and Andrew Jackson, as they mobilize to push administration legislation.
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Washington
John N Garner
Texas
Roosevelt
Leuteranits
Pern
Resito Garner
Fieulens
Stand Stenaker
Wiam B. Barkhene
Ficuse Teac
Sam Rayburn
Sre Garner
Bankhead
Robinson Estate
Arkansas
Payburn
Jeffery
Andrew Jikson
Tallulah
la Fehool
Alabama
Adminustrathon House
Peace Talks Dash Hopes as Nations Rally
Fragmented text reports nations huddling to discuss neutrality and sovereignty amid propaganda tensions. Mentions Spain Italy Germany Britain and a tension-filled council. Names and details are garbled, but the piece signals a stalled effort on a world stage.
Will Rogers Humorous Story About a Teacher
A humorous Will Rogers anecdote contrasts old-time school discipline with modern teachers. Henry is late to class and must provide a written excuse. He returns with a note saying he has a new pair of twins and promises it won’t happen again.
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Henry
Roosevelt Sees National Problems Most Important
President Roosevelt in his inaugural address outlined national injustices as families struggle amid poverty and rising costs. He warned that one third of the nation is poorly nourished and urged a plan to ensure education recreation and opportunity for every citizen. He stressed the country will not tolerate lawlessness and will pursue justice within its borders.
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Washiington
Roosevelt
Milionere Caily Ves
Polite “Golf
Tee
Americur
Texas Club Hosts Tea After Inaugural Parade
Washington January 20 Texas club members and Texans in the capital joined a post parade tea hosted by the Texas Club of Washington. About 300 guests attended including many Texans, with Texas congressmen and Karl Crow of Fort Worth at the tables. The event recalled 1932 cooperation between Texas and California and featured Texas officials in dress uniforms adding a formal military note.
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Washington
Vital Francos
Wilves
Texas
Congress
Karl A. Crow
Fort Worth
Tessas Club
California
Joonsevelt
Rain No Terror For Roosevelt Jan 20 Inauguration
Washington reports the president reassured the crowd and supporters that rain would not deter the oath ceremony. Officials cited the long wait by thousands of spectators who endured the weather for hours to witness the inauguration.
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Washington
Jenecevel
Ohio River at Highest Point Since 1913 Flood Hits Cincinnati
Widespread flood from midcontinent rains swelled rivers driving about 20 000 from homes. The Ohio rose toward its 1913 peak as Coast Guard Red Cross American Legion and army units aided refugees. Cincinnati suffered about one million dollars in property damage while floods spread across Pennsylvania West Virginia Ohio Kentucky Indiana Illinois Tennessee Missouri and Arkansas.
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Coast Guard
Red Crone
American Legion
Army
Cincinnati
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Otto
Maryland
Kentucky
Indiana
Ilinois
Tennessee
Missouri
Arkansas
Barrier to Strike Bargain Is Occupation, Perkins Says
Secretary Perkins said the occupation of the Fisher Body plants at Flint by sit-down strikers is the principal barrier to negotiations over a nationwide auto workers walkout. She aimed to bring General Motors and union officials to better terms.
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Associated Press
Washington
Ecretary
Legislature Adjourns Until Monday Jan 25
The legislature adjourned today in Austin until Monday Jan 25 to allow Speaker Calvert time to finish committees. The House could not proceed on the legislative unit. The Senate referred the resolution to ratify child labor amendments to the constitutional amendments committee after a sharp debate.
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Associated Press
Austin
Calvert
House
Senate
Bellamy Found Dead at Home in Dallas Case
W. S. Bellamy prominent Dallas area school principal was found shot to death at his Irving home. Justice of the peace returned a verdict of death by own action. Sugar, pineapples, oranges, grapefruit, tobacco and coffee are cited among Puerto Rico’s principal exports.
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W. S. Bellamy
Associated Prera Dallas
Bellamy Mallas
Bia Irving
Justice of Peace
Puerto Rico
Weather forecast for Texas and nearby regions
24 hour temperature max 62 min 34. Southeast Texas sees rain with freezing rain in interior. northwest may see sleet or snow. Tonight and Friday cloudier with rain in the south and cooler in the west and south. West Texas cloudy with rain or snow. Panhandle colder. Friday night partly cloudy and colder in the south.
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Texas
Panhandte
Garden Club Elects Officers for Year at January Meeting
The Garden Club met Wednesday at Miss May Carleton’s home to elect officers for the year. Mrs Kalgar Womack was re elected president with vice presidents Mrs EB White Mrs Rush Catron Mrs McGlasson and Miss May Carleton. Secretary Mrs True An agains treasurer Mrs W J Young program committee Mesdames D Br Penn and B P Weaks publicity committee Mrs BR Inglish and Miss Norma McDougal. Dues set at 60 cents. Papers on Flowers of the Month Plant Names and their Meanings Beds were presented. Next meeting will be February 17 at Mr Fannin Johnson’s home. Members to bring packages of flower verd to exchange.
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Garden Club
May Carleton
Kalgar Womack
EB. F. White
Rush Catron
McGlasson
May Carreton
True Anagains
W. J. Young
Meiames
D. Br. Penn
B. P. Weaks
Fannin Johnson
Much Colder Weather Sparks Widespread Disruptions
A northern cold front swept Texans early this morning with temperatures plunging from the C range to well below. Amarillo reports sleet and frost while Bonham area cattle movements halted as weather disruptions affect area highways and freight lines. Bruce Berg of Royal, Nebraska, aged 82, is noted in a brief local item.
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Bonham
Ness
County Auditor Announces 1936 Disbursement Details
Frank Wright presents a statement of county fund disbursements for 1936 outlining receipts, transfers to the salary fund, and reduced Read District bonds and County Home rates. He notes anticipated publication of the full statement and highlights improved finances and lower expenses.
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Frank Wright
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