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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1936
Page
4
Amy Lowell favored cigars and ordered 10 000 to secure a wartime supply that outlasted the war and her life. The article notes her unconventional stature among poets and a major 2 volume biography of John Keats. It also describes the Simplon tunnel progress from 1898 to 1921 and its ventilation features. Tomorrow: Alimony Before Marriage.
President Roosevelt in Baltimore on Monday night urged a shorter work week without wage cuts to spread employment and secure it. He outlined a three point program on hours, wages, and employment stability, urging joint effort by capital and labor and signaling possible socialistic type legislation if re elected.
Major General Johnson Hagood, previously in command of the Eighth Corps Area at San Antonio, is restored to duty with command of the Sixth Corps Area in Chicago. His removal stemmed from testimony before a Congressional committee alleging WPA funding was “stage money.” The restoration is seen as vindication by supporters who believed the punishment unjust.
An ordinance making it a misdemeanor to spit on sidewalks or in public buildings draws attention for health and decency. Report notes tobacco juice splashes in business districts, with observers urging police checks and mild persuasion to keep sidewalks cleaner and pedestrians safer.
Paris dispatch reports Britain seeks to back a federation of Arab states to counter Italian expansion around Lake Tana and the Red Sea. Arab leaders long for empire restructures, hoping small kingdoms and mandates unite under a Britain supervised framework. The plan could hinder Mussolini’s forces if supported without broader regional risks.
Bob Burns of Van Buren Arkansas climbs from local radio spots to national shows. He earns 1000 dollars weekly with Bing Crosby and has a 1400 dollar weekly movie contract, while maintaining his simple, country-boy image and modest living. The piece also notes media figures and literary tastes of the era in a broad nostalgia lens.
A retrospective item notes the Friley family funeral, local visits by Mrs Friley and others, Mayor Maloney receiving a Marlin buggy horse, and Mr C G Walker starting a deep well drilling rig with partner Bigelow to serve the community. It also mentions Democrat creed debate and Wilson’s Indianapolis address.
The Eagle Printing Co sells desk blotters sized 19 by 24 inches in red yellow or white. Quality is noted as good for office use and quick ordering is implied.
The piece argues France may push a plan to overhaul Europe peace machinery to win voter support. It notes possible regional accords within the League framework, Germany's stance on equality and colonies, and the value of equal economic opportunity plus an international police force to deter aggression and sustain peace.
A Detroit News summary reports on an International City Managers association committee proposing a formal training path for public service. It calls for liberal education, college graduates entering apprenticeships in multiple city departments, with at least a dozen apprentices annually and clear promotion tracks to build a skilled municipal workforce.
Noisy Nell recalls taking out three life insurance policies from a mutual company rated water tight at $13.20 per $1000 per year. She reports a notice that after April 1 this year the rate will nearly double, making mutual insurance seem no longer worthwhile.
J. L. Pletcher and June Husky of Wheelock were among the farmers and business visitors in Bryan for the day, engaging in shopping and meetings with local merchants.
The column reflects on advertising value in the Eagle with Coulter Hoppe ss noting five inquiries from a small ad. It salutes Judge A H Brittain and Judge W C Davis for hosting the Judicial Council in Bryan and comments on Texas University and A M College cooperation. It also mentions Mrs Kathrine Henderson now Mrs Carl Brumfield and other local arrivals and anecdotes across Bryan and nearby towns.
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