16 May 1935
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1935
Page
1
Chicago session of railroad labor board executives pushes for a six hour work day and reduced train lengths with a twelve hour cap on continuous service. They argue these laws would cut accident risk, create jobs, and improve public service while aiding roads to recover patronage from truck lines.
The Texas Senate passed a resolution asking Secretary Ickes to deny or confirm approval of a Colliers magazine article that attacks the Senate and the Texas Railroad Commission. It alleged sixteen unnamed senators were paid $500 to defeat a hot oil bill, a claim the piece says was false as the bill passed by one dissenting vote. The column criticizes sensational journalism and questions censorship in news reporting.
Farmers bring in cotton and coils for feed while bolls stay dry and valued at $250 per hundred. Roads, a new commissioner, postmaster election, school funding, and local visits mark a bustling Grayson County week with town residents and travelers sharing news and prayers for those ill.
Reporters flood the little New Jersey courthouse as Hauptmann faces trial. The proceedings broadcast widely as the defendant remains restricted from commenting before the trial begins.
Rev. R. R. Akin and wife with daughter Helen Jo return from visits in Denison McKinney De r ant and Dallas. Lamasco folks attend services Sunday night. Marlon Miova and children spent Christmas day with J. P. McVay. Several new families move in and others relocate. Willie Hudson visits Ranger Texas relatives. Grace Roberts visiting sister in Wichita Falls. Rain described as welcome for ground work. stock water prospects for 1935. H. M. Curtis Jr and Quintine back from Ola homa trip. Mrs. Russel’s children visited in past two weeks.
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