Bonney Evangelists Close Bonham Revival at First Methodist
The Bonney Workers led by Rev. and Mrs. Gerald E. Bonney concluded a two week revival at Bonham's First Methodist Church. The event drew large crowds, featured Mrs Bonney as a premier speaker, and left lasting impressions. Free will offerings exceeded 300 dollars, with plate collections covering expenses and a separate 200 dollar song book purchase. The campaign was financed by voluntary gifts, reflecting strong local appreciation.
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Burdensome Taxes Killed By United House Vote
June 20 report from Austin notes Guy O Daniel filed approval of a vacancy bill to curb a land vacancy racket. In Washington the undistributed profits tax was repealed 458 to 1, removing it from tax laws. The bill moves to the Senate with a June 30 deadline to avoid revenue losses.
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Guy O'Daniel
Washington
Howe
George Holten Tinkham
Senate
Finance Committee
Nazis Plan Seize Danzig From Berlin Hints
June 20 Greenville report notes Nazi leaders predicting Danzig return to the Reich soon and suggesting British Japanese tensions in the Far East may accelerate the move. Goebbels speeches in Danzig cited as a firm promise, though no date set. Back page.
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East Texas and Arkansas hit by quake
A major quake rattled Little Rock and eastern Texas on Monday, with reports of shaking from Little Rock to the Louisiana line. Seismologist James McFlane of St Louis University noted a moderate to strong intensit y reading at 2 44 p m. In other news, about 607000 in bonus bills and coins circulated nationwide per a Secret Service official for Arkansas.
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Colorado River Rampage Takes Many Buses
Flood waters from two creeks inundated Colorado River area washing out a bridge and stranding transport. Texas & Pacific line marooned west of the city and U.S. 80 near Sterling City closed. At Snyder 200 residents rendered homeless and Ollie Morrow, 60, drowned after being swept from a bridge into Dry Creek. Rainfall in two days reached 5.05 inches.
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Germany Starts On Large Scale Troop Maneuvers In East
PORTSMOUTH N H June 20 Germany announced large scale troop maneuvers in East Germany and the United States broadcasted the plan. The report notes intensified military activity and strategic drills amid tensions in Europe. Lt Oliver Naquin testified on the Squalus dive noting the crew’s silent distress before the crisis deepened.
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Germany Begins Large Troop Maneuvers Along Polish Frontier
Berlin reports Germany has launched major troop maneuvers along its eastern fortifications near the Polish border. About 1,500,000 soldiers are to be mobilized by September. The move recalls the army’s expansion preceding the Czechoslovakia invasion.
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London youth acquitted of murder after confession
A 14 year old London boy charged with murder at the Old Bailey was acquitted. He had confessed to strangling a 4 year old girl, but counsel argued there was no evidence showing sufficient evil intent for a crime given his age.
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Woman of Industry Frances Wade Reveals a Lively Spirit
The interview portrays Frances Wade as a rare, engaging personality with warmth and insight. She criticizes gender barriers in business, champions hard work, and shares playful details about her tastes from reading to radio shows.
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British Subjects Face Japanese Indignities in China Crisis
Reports from Tientsin and Shanghai describe Japanese forces tightening the blockade on British and French concessions, torturing Chinese food vendors, and enforcing controls as foreign powers seek to clarify Britain’s stance on Japan’s aim to dominate North China. Embassy notes protest bombing of American properties and blockades in Kulangsu.
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Pallulah Bankhead Brings Protest on Relief Bill
Tallulah Bankhead daughter of Speaker William Bankhead leads a delegation of actors writers and producers to Washington urging a filibuster against a relief bill provision that would end federal theater projects including the Swing Mikado. Senator Jann Bankhead pledges to oppose the act.
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Alabama
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Vinal Death For Pappy's Hobby Horse Is Voted
The Texas House rejected a plan to suspend rules for another try on a sales tax constitutional amendment related to social security. A tabulating vote showed 4 ayes and 52 noes with a verification. Two-thirds were required to reconsider Senate Joint Resolution 12 after it failed earlier. Personal privilege speeches followed as Rep W R Chambers of May and Roy Baker of Sherman defended the measure while Rep John Bell Jr of Cuero and Wiley N Coleman of Madisonville spoke against it.
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Roosevelt presses neutrality law to avert July adjournment
President Roosevelt opposes July adjournment unless new neutrality legislation becomes law. House Speaker Bankhead said administration backed neutralization bill will be debated next week with plan to pass before week end, while Senate Leader Barkley cautioned remaining uncertainty about adjournment date and urged changes at this session.
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Enate
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Five Billion Pennies Misslaid by the Public Novel Rumor
Washington reports that officials estimate Americans misplaced five billion pennies since minting began as summer brings more outdoor activity. Census of loss suggests many coins drop into gutters or streets as children play, with a large share unaccounted for.
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