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Bonham Daily Favorite

Location

Bonham, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1939

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Roosevelt backs business appeasement policy gains support

President Roosevelt said his new policy favoring private business is progressing nicely and dismissed as unimportant the idea of raising the public debt limit to 50 billion dollars. He also called reports of renewed requests for 150 million to fund relief until July 1 as unfounded. Congress rejected the 150 million.

Washington Roosevelt Congress United States Supreme Court Lewis 8. Schwellenbach Washington State Seattle Senate

Steer Head Barred From Texas Auto Plates. Sales Tax Fight Grows

The longhorn steer motif was barred from Texas license plates with a move to replace it by a five point star. In Austin, opponents to a new sales tax show strength as a constitutional amendment faces committee votes and caucus planning.

Texas House United Press Austin Longhorrn Senate Tex House of Representatives Constitutional Amendments Committee Joe Skiles Denton John Mottman Gonzales Dewitt Hale Farmersyne Revenue and Taxation Committee

Final Passage Of Bill Aims To Save Funds In Texas

In Austin on March 8 the Texas House passed a Senate DIN to improve unemployment compensation. The bill shifts payments to bi weekly from weekly, cutting clerical work and saving about 150000 dollars annually. The measure moves to the governor for approval and had a 12 to 15 vote.

Austin Texas House Senate

Texas Senate Proposes Cotton Mill Laboratory and Textile Mill

In Austin on March 8 the Texas Senate proposed two 250000 appropriations to create a cotton laboratory and a textile mill. Sen. George Mofett of Chillicothe and Sen. Ben Gordon Burns of Huntsville introduced the bills. The textile mill would join the prison system and the cotton laboratory would be located by the state board of control.

Austin Texas Senate George Mofett Chuhcothe Ben Gordon Burns Huntsville State Board of Control

Bridge dedication set for Red River span on Highway 78

Highway officials including Warry Hines John Wood Julian Montgomery and possibly RL Bobbitt will attend the dedicatory service for the Red River bridge on Highway 78 north of Bouhtm. The program begins at 11 o clock March 15 with a noon luncheon at Yuba Okla hosted by the Bonham Chamber of Commerce selling 50 cent tickets.

Warry Hines John Wood RL. Bobbitt Julian Montgomery Red River Bridge Highway 78 Bouhtm W. & Newton Chamber of Commerce Newton Julian Montgomery Hines Robert Lee Bobbitt Bridge Yuba Oklo Bonham Chamber of Commerce Jis Bonham

Governor Phillips to Fight Dam in Courts

Oklahoma officials announce special state attorneys William O Coe and C Hatchett will sue to halt federal plans for the Denson Red River dam. The state to begin land acquisition for the lake. investigators will be paid 500 dollars monthly.

Phillips Oklahoma City Okla William O Coe Okla Loma City C. Hatchett Warant Denson Red River Cue Hatchett

Successor To Hitler Selected But Name Kept Secret

German Consul General in San Francisco announced Hitler has chosen a Reichsführer successor, but the name is not disclosed. The arrangement was described as definite though no official announcement has been made.

Hitler San Francisco Calif Mareh Wiedemann Adolf Hitler San Franciseco

Enthusiasm Builds for Road Bond Plan Across Communities

Meetings across towns advocate a $200 000 Works Progress Administration road bond to pave local routes. Citizens hear that each precinct would receive a quarter of funds and work would proceed this year and next. The Michigan budget director and local officials outlined the plan and its funding under WPA aid.

Pannia Sue Frank Wright Choire Moore Borhan O L Golder Goasyve Williams Leonard Speakine WPA

House Postpones Bill After Rep Broadfoot Puts Up Fight

In Austin Representative A Browndoot of Bonham leads opposition to a bill allowing Jumter cat onporate for the use of vee dato the cone Carve tier. The lengthy debate centers on contracting and leasing terms amid tensions with Rep. Broadfoot and other lawmakers.

House Broadfoot Austin Macht Bonham Pub Buscie

Roosevelt skirts plan for radio licenses says it is wrong

Fragmented text shows Roosevelt opposing a federal scheme for handline radio licenses. The garbled notes reference public debate, potential fear of overreach, and concerns about policy timing. The back page context hints at radio regulation and broader political reaction.

Hhiott Roosevelt

Rotary Changes Meet To Attend Bridge Program

The Bonham Rotary will meet Tuesday at the Methodist church luncheon, delaying from Wednesday. Guest speakers include J EF Christian of the Texas Unemployment Service who explains job placement work and the distinction from WPA relief programs. The program emphasizes bridge dedication plans and community fellowship as the group supports local employment efforts.

Rotary Bonham Rotary Red River Bridge J M Donaldson Winston Wilbank J EF Christian Texas Unemployment Service Office Unemployment Service Tex United States Winston Wilbunt Olio Ube Péatar

Hopkins Announces Action On Government Business Coop Plan

Washington March 8 Commerce Secretary Hopkins said he has begun to put his government business cooperation program into action. He cited tax adjustments aid to railroads settlement of the utilities dispute and labor peace while stressing the administration's recovery program remains unchanged. He dismissed the term business appeasement as not guiding policy.

Washington Commerce Hopkins

Great Interest Shown In Demonstration Of Home Orchard Plots

Demonstrations near Leonard Honey Grove Bonham Savoy Laduonia Randulph on March 1 2 and 3 drew wide turnout. Nurserymen showed how a half acre orchard can be planted for under $1000 and stressed drainage soil moisture and air circulation to prevent nematodes and disease. Readers learn practical steps for site selection planting spacing and weed control to establish productive home orchards.

Leonard Honey Grove Bonham Savoy Laduonia Randulph Gurnog Erchard Taj Beloy Eety

Senate confirms appointment of Walter Woodward

The Senate approved Gov Taunte’s nomination of former Senator Walter Woodward of Coleman to take office. The chamber also granted permission for a withdrawal of another nomination and related administrative actions with unclear local ties.

Senate Walter Woodward Gov O Taunte Coleman The Qjuniel

Clerk Gable Divorce and Plans to Remarry Lombard

Actor Clark Gable and actress Carole Lombard reportedly pursuing a divorce settlement followed by marriage plans. The news notes public figures and ongoing proceedings as reported in the press.

President Roseselt joint condemnation of NEC act sparks peace concern

President Roseselt joins IV condemning NEC tralppy act as disturber of peace. At Washington, March 4, the farm bureau federation head urged prudent measures in world markets. Navy plans hint at expansion amid reports Japan seeks parity on the high seas. See back page.

Rooses Elt Washington At Farm Bureau Federation William Naval Operettf Uek SuOon Tokkyo Japan Na Press Censer

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