Impressive Highway Talks Mark Inaugural Program
The account notes a Texas Highway Commission session with two members present and 25 delegations from across the state seeking highway and bridge funding up to half a million dollars. It praises the commission for careful hearings, humane regard for applicants, and efficient, economical operation as valued by thousands of citizens.
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Highway Commission
John Woods
Harry Hines
Mr. Martin
Robt
Lee Bobbitt
Commission
Texas
Texas Highway Commission
Roosevelt vows to remove injustice in new administration
President Roosevelt dedicates himself to remove cancers of injustice and lift poor families from disaster. He champions social justice using new materials to build enduring public structures. He notes the 150th anniversary of the constitution and a moral climate shift toward lasting progress as Inauguration week closes.
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Washington
Roosevelt
America
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Garner
Friends
Texan Commission Picked Noted for Public Service
Mr. Bobbitt, the newly elected member of the commission, is described as one of the ablest men in Texas. His success in public affairs is credited to faithful service and a strong desire to perform assigned work in a worthy fashion.
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Bobbitt
Texas
Gibb Gilchrist Praised as Texas Highway Leader
Gibb Gilchrist, state highway engineer, is recognized as one of the ablest men in his profession nationwide and the highway system in Texas stands as a tribute to his ability.
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Gibb Gilchrist
Texas
Highway 78 Project Blacktopped Soon Says Commission
The commission quickly approved preparing plans and specifications for Highway 78 south of Bonham. Mr Woods cited Bailey residents faced long drives to pay taxes in bad weather, noting the need for a swift order. Mr McDougal and Mr Hines supported the motion, forecasting paving within a few months.
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Woods
McDougal
Bailey
Bonham
Hines
E. J. Amey Noted as Key Commission Secretary
E. J. Amey serves as executive secretary to the Commission with access to project information and a valuable service role. He manages data on various proposals and supports the commission’s work through organized presentations and oversight.
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E. J. Amey
Commission
Wiggington Serves as Bond of Courtesy for Commission Delegations
Mark Wiggington, who registers the delegations, is described as the Commission’s shock absorber. He greets each delegation with a smile and a firm handshake, and he spends long sessions at his desk learning every petitioner’s name. He praises them if approved and consoles them if denied.
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Mark Wiggington
Commission
Bonham
Mr Wiggington
Texas Politician Wigginson’s Austin Trip Amid Fog
A Texas political figure travel report describes Mrr. Wig- Finton en route to Austin from Waco by bus through dense fog. The piece notes remarks on Senator Will Pace of Tyler and Rep Broadfoot, with mentions of his secretary Reve Faxon and Clarence Jones. The writer, visiting the House and Senate, reflects on political prospects and a ticket exchange for Mark Wigginto of the Highway Commission.
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Austin
Waco
Clarence Jones
Peaker
Trentor
Lo Chas
Claude Jones
Bonham
Harrel
Paris
Visit Austin to Observe Legislature in Action
A citizen is urged to visit Austin during the legislative session to see how the law making body functions and gain practical understanding of state government. The note emphasizes hands on learning and civic engagement.
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Austin
Scouters Gather for Meal and Free Program in Bonham
Bonham scouts and nearby residents met at the Gem Cafe for a 6 PM meal and program led by vice-chairman Frank Wright in Rev Smith’s absence. Paris scouts Carter Anderson and Frank Fuller spoke on future Boy Scout work in Fannin County, noting 57 boys reach 12 annually and that Bonham has two troops totaling 33 active boys. The Lone Star Area totals 1127 boys in good standing across six counties in northern Texas and southern Oklahoma. Plans include leadership training, Anniversary Week Feb 7 to 16 with school and church programs and a Father and Son banquet.
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Bonham and
Gem Cafe
Frank Wright
RK Smith
Carter Anderson
Frank Fuller
Paris
Woo
P Bonham
Bonham
Gong
Lonham
Lone Star
Texas
Okiahoma
George Leatherwood
Ro Smith
M.-ter
Dick Higgins
Seceretary
Courc
Gé Jre
Boy Scouts
Ruggest
Bcouline
Cigarette Prices Advance Across Major Brands
New York manufacturers led a 1 percent price increase of 15 cents per thousand on popular cigarette brands. The new wholesale price is 6.25 per thousand after standard discounts. Liggett and Myers, R J Reynolds, Plnard, and American Tobacco took action with plans among the big four to follow.
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New York
Liggett & Myers Co
R. J Reynolds Co
Plannard Co
American Tobacco Co
Buick and Fisher Body Plants Shut Down Amid Auto Strike
The wide automaker strike closes the Buick plant at Flint with 15,600 workers and the Fisher Body Plant in Baltimore with 12,000. General Motors now lists over 186,000 workers out of work as executives and union leaders head to Washington to continue negotiations.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Buick
Flint
Fisher Body
Baltimore
Wits
General Motor
Fragmented Tacoma dispatch cobbles crime and war notes
The clumsy fragment mentions a Tacoma crime case with a missing person and police pursuit plus intermittent war era notes referencing Italy France Britain and Germany. It shows police commentary and vague references to suspects witnesses and investigations amidst broader wartime discourse.
Cold Wave to Hit Texas Hardest This Winter
A harsh cold wave is forecast to slam Texas more than any other region this season. Readying utilities and schools for freezing conditions, meteorologists warn of record lows and potential travel disruptions across the state.
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Texas
Auto Crash Victim Dies. Another Injured in Amarillo Area
A late night automobile collision near Yorum left Alfred Smith, 26, of Amarillo dead from injuries while another passenger remained in critical condition. The crash occurred on a track near El Reno. Officials reported the deceased and the injured were airlifted to a local hospital for treatment.
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Associated Prete
el Reno
Amari Dil
Alfred Smit
Amarillo
Denison Hi Jackets Triumph Over Honey Grove in Close Clash
Denison High defeated Honey Grove High 37 to 22 as center Conntser led with 37 points and the Jackets relied on offense from Irwin Fa Harn and Fred Taylor. Durant Okw Lions contributed key moments as Denison claimed a second consecutive win in a tough season tilt.
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Honey Grove
Honey Grove High Choo Hn
Durant Okw
Batarda
Mdestyr IL
Conntser
Aig
Mora
Parrisn
Nis Wham
Denison Uneup
F Irwin
Fa Harn
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Fred ‘Taylor
New Orleans meeting probes capital needs of cotton co op
Delegates at the fifteenth annual convention of the American Cotton Co operative Association in New Orleans wrestle with raising operating capital to expand sales. E F Creekmore says current loans and reserves fall short for a goal of 2,000,000 bales, urging member investment. critics cite past missteps in allied ventures and reforms in regionalorganization.
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American Cottonn Co-operative Association
Orleaiaas
E .F. Creekmore
Old Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association
Richard Wischkaemner
Shamrock
Texas
Naso« Clation
Texas Cotton Cops
H. H. William
A & M College
Wishkaemper
Thrift Plan in Bonham Schools Proves Successful
Bonham Public Schools report a one year thrift plan showing 200 plus pupils saved a total of 51832 dollars before Christmas. Withdrawals are allowed only at Christmas with end of term payouts aiding habit formation. program aims to teach saving discipline and character values among students.
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Bonham
Bonham Publo Behon
Riftle
Funda 2Tel
Desitearacter
Weather forecast outlook for Texas with rain and cold
For 24 hours the region stays cloudy with rain in East Texas and possible southeast rain in West Texas. Temperatures range from a high near 58 to a low around 36. A cold wave moves in from the northwest tonight or Thursday with colder conditions across the north and west.
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East
Texas
South
Wonight
West
Senate Approves Allred Appointments in Texas
In Austin on January 19 the Senate approved twenty five appointments made by Governor James V Allred since the previous session. Names include O King as state auditor Edward Clark as secretary of state Marvin Hall as state fire insurance commissioner and others to the Texas Highway Commission the Court of Civil Appeals the medical and dental exam boards and more with effective dates in February.
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Austin
James V. Allred
Texas Regignature
O. King
Dallas
Mavis
Colorado River
Edward Clark
San Augustine
Howard Martin
Wichita Falls
Robert Lee Bobbitt
San Antonio
Texas Highway Commission
D. K Martin
Botate Board of Midiieal Examiners
J. D Elington
Nacogdetes
Jack Younger
A °Lo
State Box of
Dental Examiners
Floods and Cold Bring Suffering and Death Across U.S.
Undated Associated Press report notes train swollen streams flood lowland homes in the Midwest and Midwest states. Snowstorms and subzero weather bring danger as two people die in North Dakota amid forecasts of more rain and cold.
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U.S
Associated Press
Middlewest
119
Indiana
Misenourt
Wlindis
Secons
North Dakota
Ex-Con Sought After Body Found in Monroe Case
Police pursue Alcide Benoit an ex convict in the slaying of Richards Him mond a Michigan state policeman whose body was discovered handcuffed to a mail box hours after Benoit was arrested in Indiana Ohio authorities reported the suspect fled into wooded areas in Michigan as searches continue.
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Associated Press
Monroe
Mich
Alcide Benoit
Convicc
Richards Himmond
Benoit
Indiana
Ohio
Michigan
Court minutes unsigned voiding convictions in 1802 case
Memphis Jan 19 court minutes for Aug 6 to Sept 16 1802 were not signed by Judge J J Dubose. Criminal Court Clerk Mike Cohen found the unsigned minutes nullifies all convictions from that period.
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Memphis
J. J. Dubose
Criminal Court
Mike Cohen
Dubose
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