Texas Solons Refuse 10 Quit Now Burton Franks Death Penalty
A Fortieth District Court jury found Burton Franks guilty of murder with malice aforethought and sentenced him to death for the May 16 holdup and shooting at the Maypearl State Bank. The defense plans a new trial while courtroom turmoil followed the verdict. Franks’ mother resisted officers during removal, triggering a chaotic scene and minor injuries.
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Texas House Backs Cotton Research Labor Subsidy Plan
The Texas House approved a resolution urging Congress to create a state cotton research laboratory in Texas and subsidize cotton bagging on bales. Rep Joe Wehite of Texarkana and RL Fuehse of Brenham said 100 400 bale capacity could be used annually if bagging replaces jute.
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Texas House Rejects June 10 Adjournment Vote
Austin June 1 The Texas House rejected a plan to adjourn the long session on June 10 by 93 to 45. Rep A Hull of Fort Worth, sponsor of the revolt, said neither chamber would compromise on financing old age pensions and social security, leaving the stalemate intact.
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Hundreds flock to lakes for fishing as season opens
Washington reports opening of fishing season draws crowds to Lake Fannin and Lake Davey Crorkett with hundreds of sportsmen from towns like Greenville and Bonham. Officials note strong bite in certain waters and suggest reserved spots for groups and Boy Scouts camping near Lake Fannin.
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Ohio oil town near repeat of New London disaster
Gen Moseley told the Dies committee he advised Houston citizens to protect water and power plants amid safety concerns as a large explosion injured teachers and workers in an Ohio oil town. The blast, possibly caused by gas, sent several to hospitals with fractures burns and other injuries while residents awaited updates.
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Townsend Plan Fails In Lower Town Council
In Hinsington on June 1 the Townsend plan for monthly payments of 200 to the aged was defeated 302 to 97. Townsend, author of the plan, was present as the vote was announced. Governor O Daniel is mentioned in connection with a separate appeal procedure veto overruling. A movie star has secured a divorce after weeks with no contact from her husband.
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Texas Plumes Blooming Vibrantly at State Park
Colorful Texas plumes fill the State Park landscape with tall stately flowers thriving among green foliage. Transplanted during park development, they create a striking hillside display alongside bluebonnets, adding vivid color to the grounds.
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Roosevelt nominates Herbert Easton for Treasury post
President Roosevelt nominates Herbert Easton to serve as assistant secretary of the treasury to succeed Morgenthau. Easton, a veteran government staffer, previously held roles shaping treasury policy and has roots in Burda.
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Mrs. A W Pratt Dies Suddenly in Paris
Mrs. A W Pratt wife of Wawitinaga Pratt of Pratt Cate died suddenly in Paris Thursday around 2 30 p m according to a phone message to W & Newtons. Her husband and Mrs Hancock left for Paris. funeral plans and body details were not disclosed.
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Petition Circulated To Close At Five After Lith Incident
Large snake caused chaos at Jungle Camp as workers trapped in its grip struggled to free themselves. Theodore Reed and others were treated for bites on the face and arms. the python remained at the camp quarters.
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Tope Reorganizes Retail Merchants in Pearly Tall
A group of merchants met to reorganize, discussing new business plans and shared efforts. The meeting touched on resisting closures and coordinating efforts to sustain local trade as nearby towns face store losses and shifting customer patterns.
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Farth Shocks Pelt to Viany Oklahoma Towns
Fractured readable text mentions a central part of state and a man burned when a tractor caught fire. Some names and places are garbled, but the fragment hints at a disaster event affecting multiple towns with injuries. Further details are unreadable in the damaged source.
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WPA Doplar Cores Channel Trade For Local Dealer
A garbled report notes WPA DOPLAR cores flowing into local dealer channels. Text fragments reference government figures on Public Works Administration spending, Roosevelt era policy, and allocations for clothing housing transportation medical care and operations, indicating broader economic effects.
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Senator seeks probe of lobby backing sales tax amendment
Senator Joe Hill of Henderson filed a resolution for a senatorial investigation into expenditures of a lobby he says works to defeat statutory taxes and promote a constitutional sales tax amendment. He accuses representatives of various interests of spending vast sums on entertainment and related expenses.
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Henderson
Wandering Jews Ordered From Cuba On St Louis
In Havana on June 1 President Prera ordered the German liner St Louis to depart Cuba immediately with 917 wandering Jewish refugees permitted to enter Cuba. The ship’s passengers faced the prospect of returning to Germany after seeking refuge. A separate paragraph describes a breakfast scene with Mr and Mrs with a small deer dog on their porch, amid barking dogs.
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