Platform views shape platform drafting in party convention
The platform drafters will use Dr. Glenn Frank’s parity program report and House subcommittee studies on farm relief and New Deal spending as basis. Frank’s review largely backs administration foreign policy but recent debates over national emergency policies surface. Landon and Knox push defense and foreign policy stances while Republicans fear using Congress to ready for international trouble.
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Migrant Farm Workers Face Low Incomes and Seasonal Jobs
The study notes many migrants were farmers or tenants, with some sharecroppers or industrial workers turned to farming. Families travel between south and north with harvests, many rely on seasonal work, and most adult members labor in fields with children employed too. Average yearly family income around $500.
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Commissioners Approve WPA Sessions on Labor Quotas
Commissioner Willian wer indicated Magar area of NYA authorized miter installed east of county home. County to pay light bills. WPA engineers held all day session with county officials. Labor quota reductions hinder road projects and were debated with visiting engineers. School election returns canvassed and approved. Auditor Wright bills approved and paid. The most widely distributed big game animal is the
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Dodgers Grab First Behind Rally In NL Battle
Brooklyn Dodgers move into first place in the National League after a 8-7 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Babe Phelps tripled in the eighth to drive in the deciding run as Brooklyn tops Pittsburgh and gains a +.001 edge over idle Cincinnati Reds.
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Economy Pump Softball Clash At Risser Field Tonight
The Economy Auto Store team meets Southwest Pump company in a league game at Risser Field under favorable weather and field conditions. The Pumpers have one loss this season, a 7-0 setback to Elkins.
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Ladonia Lumberman J. J. Anglin Dies of Heart Ailment
Ladonia resident J. J. Anglin, long in the lumber business, died Monday in a Dallas hospital from a heart ailment. Funeral services precede burial at 4 pm in Ladonia. He had worked five years with Temple Lumber Co and earlier with Clem Lumber Co. survived by his wife.
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Red Cross Contributions Report
Mits Lillie Lane donates 1.00 to Red Cross. A brief civic note records charitable giving and local support for disaster relief efforts.
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Albino Robin Observed by Seattle Ornithologists
A rare albino robin with pink eyes was observed in Seattle after it fell from a nest. Ornithologists noted its white feathers and unusual coloration as it drew attention among researchers.
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Former Texas League stars shine in Sunday debuts
Rogers Hornsby named manager of the Oklahoma City Indians and Dizzy Dean led Tulsa to a 5 4 victory over Fort Worth as both made notable returns to the Texas League. Bill Southerland joined St. Louis Cardinals staff but NL pennant race showed Giants beating the Cardinals. Lawson Little tied for the British Open lead with Gene Sarazen after a 70. Rice standout Freddie Wolcott set two world records and an American record in the Princeton Invitational Track Meet.
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City of Bonham Weed Notice for Property Owners
Bonham Texas warns owners and occupants to keep sidewalks streets and all premises free of weeds grass and trash within city limits. Vacant lots owners or managers must maintain cleanliness and prevent weeds and litter, under police chief Jack Biggerstalt.
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Longhorn Shuttle Relay Sets New Marks At Texas Meet
Boyce Gatewood of Texas sw currents past Wolcott to smash the shuttle relay record as the Longhorn hurdler helps Texas post a brilliant time. In baseball, the New York Yankees rally with three homers off Al Evans to beat Cleveland 4 3. The pennant race narrows as Brooklyn Cincinnati Chicago and New York edge toward the top amid lively Sunday action.
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Pollet’s Streak Ends as Klaerner Bests Young Lefty
In Houston on June 11 Howard Lefty Pollet saw his season long win streak of 12 end after a 2-1 loss to Hugo Klaerner of Shreveport. Pollet allowed eight hits while Klaerner gave up seven in a tight pitcher’s duel. In San Antonio Virgil Trucks pitched a 4-1 win for Beaumont over the Missions, ending Beaumont’s skid.
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Shelton Joins Cage School Staff at North Texas
Bob Shelton of Stephen F. Austin State Teachers College is added to the coach clinic faculty for the Texas High School Coaches Association event at North Texas State Teachers College June 24 28. The lineup includes Hank Tha of Oklahoma A and M James W St Clair Buster Brannon Jack Sisco Gus Miller and Mike Jowers.
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Texas Wesleyan Rams
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Mayor Hrdlica Sets Fishing Records With Big Catches
Mayor Joel B. Hrdlicka headlines as a standout angler this year, hauling in six and seven pound bass. His seven pounder was landed on May 9, followed by a six and a half pound catch this Sunday, while others boast smaller prizes.
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High School Five Champions Feature Clinic Preview
A special feature of the clinic will be motion pictures of the National Intercollegiate Cage Tournament held this year in Kansas City. The item highlights a local high school team achieving top status in 1940.
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Fishermen Report Fair Start To General Season
In Austin Texas on June 11 reports to the Game Department indicate fishing has been fair since the May 1 season opener. Bad weather and heavy winds hindered sport, leading to only modest catches during the first month.
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Rotary Total For Red Cross Relief Fund Reaches 245
An additional 54 dollars was added to the Rotary Club fund for the American Red Cross relief effort, bringing the total to 245 dollars. County chairman A. G. McRae announced the updated contributors include Larry Denton J M Wiggins J B Catron Roy Owen Mrs A B Sisson and Mrs Joe Lowrey among others.
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J. M. Wiggins
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Roy Owen
A. B. Sisson
Joe Lowrey
Economy Faces Pumpers and Elkins in Summer Softball Schedule
The schedule lists matchups from June 11 to August 12 featuring teams Economy Pumpers Elkins Bailey Bailey Filkins and Rumpers in a series of league games with dates and pairings across June July and August.
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FDRPI Edges War Spread Evident in Pacific Negotiations
The article notes the spread of conflict and FDRPI to seek ways through Pacific negotiations. It highlights a perceived unwillingness to pursue solutions meeting what it deems legitimate aspirations.
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