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Newspaper
Bowie News
Location
Bowie, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1939
Page
2
The piece argues against foreign domination while urging tolerance for a domestic religious group facing a Supreme Court appeal over whether their children may attend schools financed without government debt. It emphasizes self-reliance, debt-free status, and moral independence.
A survey notes more young people stay on farms as cities lose employment appeal. The auto eases access to rural areas and Uncle Sam backs farm youth by purchasing butter and eggs to 35000 daily, smoothing prices and aiding needy families via state relief agencies.
A reflective piece urges thrift and waste avoidance across society. It cites gambling, food waste, and discarded soap as examples while urging readers to adopt practical savings habits and value of resourcefulness. It closes with a call to mend wasteful practices and save responsibly.
A string of wry reflections on politics, modern life, and social norms. The piece notes looser political bolts, changes in daily routines around Bowie, shifts from homemaking to taxi fare meals, and humorous takes on Mussolini and German forecasts. It blends humor with cultural commentary and old fashioned thrift.
The Senate pressed a plan for a $50,000,000 sales tax constitutional amendment, challenged by the House which passed an omnibus tax bill to fund social security. Debate centers on pensions, oil and gas taxes, and a 1 percent sales tax. Governors and lobbyists weigh in as the future of old-age aid and pension eligibility looms, with potential special sessions and shifting political fortunes in Texas.
The proposal would repay counties only part of the state designated highway bonds, leaving the lateral road bond issues to be resolved by each county. The plan targets alleviating immediate county debt while deferring broader road bond concerns.
Mrs. Bill Sullivan and children Elex and Marion Griffin visited relatives in Tolar. Mr. and Mrs. Ramond Holt of Longview spent time with the Shockley family. Mrs. C Noble hosted extended visits with mother Noble and Mrs. Elmer Morton in Dallas. John Garfield stars in Blackwell's Island at the Ritz Theatre Tuesday June 6. E W Daley Sr can gain free admission by presenting this issue at the box office.
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