Local Public Works Seek Funds From Congressional Grant
Bryan and Brazos county officials push to secure a share of a large federal public works appropriation. A Fort Worth conference outlined feasible projects including an auditorium garbage incinerator market house abbatoir airport and street paving, with county plans for auxiliary offices and a county assembly room if grants terms favor. Officials urge proactive preparation to act quickly once terms are public.
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Congress
Bryan
Brazos County
Fort Worth
N. A. Stewart
R. G. Williams
Washington Avenue
County Rural Library
Commissioners Court
Pine Trees as a Crop in East Texas Piney Woods
The East Texas pine region shows rising interest in reforestation and a potential revival of the lumber industry. Forester Silcox notes second growth pine, especially loblolly, could supply pulp wood and contribute to a cellulose era, with fire prevention aiding protection of lands. Walter Wipprecht’s seedlings prove pine can thrive in this area, suggesting idle lands with poor farming suitability could be planted for future harvests.
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East Texas
Piney Woods
Lone Star
United States Forest Service
Angelina
Trinity
Houston
E. O. Leicke
Texas A. & M. College
East
Texas
Silcox
Walter Wipprecht
America
Nebraska 4 H boy wins national championship for 1934 records
A Nebraska 4-H club boy is named national champion for keeping the best farm business records in 1934. The story notes better records lead to stronger finances and cautions that farming remains a gamble with too much guesswork.
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Nebraska
Rain Falls Over West Texas Yet Soil Conservation Remains Key
Rain was reported across a wide arid West Texas region last week. The article cautions against overoptimism and stresses the need for terracing and careful planting to prevent future soil erosion and waste.
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West Texas
Austria Eyes Military Expansion Against Nazi Threat
Austria engages with Mussolini to expand defenses and counter German rearma ment. Il Duce may back Von Starhemberg's bulwark proposal to deter Nazi aggression in the old Hapsburg realm.
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Austria
Il Duce
von Starhemberg
Hapsburgs
Chamber speaker links old virtues to recovery drive
An Etex chamber of commerce convention speaker stated Monday that old fashioned virtues would bring recovery. He cited work as a key example, noting a large portion of Americans are averse to it.
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Etex Chamber,of Commerce
Jack At's Thinkers in America On Punishing Criminals
A satirical take contends that swift punishment would deprive criminals of a chance to escape. It argues that mercy or delay is preferable to harsh immediate penalties, reflecting a critique of punitive zeal.
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America
Keskidee Bird Sings in Trinidad Court Scene
The editor notes a Keskidee bird in a Port of Spain court perched above the witness stand. The bird sang through the proceedings, softening tense arguments and drawing smiles from the judge who lamented the court’s lack of power to sentence. The bird’s performance continued, with some saying it grew merrier after the remark.
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Trinidad Guardian
Port of Spain
Keskidees
Trinidad
Hall of Justice
Keskidee
Domestic allotment plan debate shapes agricultural policy
The Star-Telegram editorial traces the domestic allotment plan from its early ties to export debentures through shifts under AAA and new support in Congress led by Representative Martin Dies. It argues the plan would subsidize farmers via direct Treasury payments, raise economic parity, affect cotton, trade, and tariff policy, and reflect ongoing national protectionist impulses.
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Coolidge
Hoover
Bankhead
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Martin Dies
Texas
Congress
AAA
Dies
Department of Cotton
United States
Treasury
Star-Telegram
Absurd Charge as Treason By Huey P. Long
The text questions treason charges against Huey P. Long, noting he is not a legislator and that indictments would be questionable. It discusses how the Louisiana legislature would view responsibility for actions allegedly linked to his leadership and casts doubt on accountability.
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Huey
Louisiana
Fuehrer
Ansell
Huey Refuses Louisiana Legislature Libel Suit Answer
The passage notes Huey refuses to answer to the General for libel and vows not to respond to any Louisiana legislature. It contrasts with Federal courts requiring Huey to face libel questions, highlighting a clash over immunity.
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United States
Huey
Louisiana
Dallas News
Pecos Reports Record School Census Registration
Pecos shows steady growth with a record 1013 public school age children registered in the latest census, up 880 from the previous year.
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Pecos
Long, Long, Longer, Longest in Louisiana Conflict
The article details Huey Long pushing a national spotlight focused clash with the Federal government. Louisiana measures seek to bar federal representatives and divert relief funds, while Congress counters with funding cuts. The piece notes a humorous yet tense confrontation between state power and federal authority.
Norman Foster’s Comeback Hopes Dim on Broadway Night
Rialto notes the fading star Norman Foster once risen in stage and screen. He faced partial eclipse, later marred by injuries and casting, with Broadway at 4 a.m. described as desolate and ghostly. The piece contrasts old glory with a dire, decaying city mood and ends with a joke about Los Angeles firemen.
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New York
The
Rialto
Norman Foster
Hollywood
Texas Legislature Faces Slow Pace Yet Passes Many Bills
In its first 90 days the Texas legislature passed 82 bills final while 960 House and 574 Senate measures were filed. Officials note many are local bills, and suggest a new rules committee to prioritize major legislation and curb filibusters as the session strives to finish stronger than the prior one.
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Austin
Criics
Texas
House
Senate
Congressional Rules Group
Night party mishap sparks ring lost in coat room
A Morton Downey party ends with a missing ring after a maid gathers items in the coat room. Mrs Downey finds a diamond ring later and calls the hostess. A drunken hunt for the owner begins as the ring vanishes amidst the evening’s bustle.
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Morton
Schwab Runner Up in Gilbert Miller Contest
Charles M. Schwab, runner up to Gilbert Miller, quit counting after 100. The stew magnate docked for the second time but remains vigorous at 70. He spends much time at Loretta and his Riverside Drive palace, frequenting vaudeville at matinees.
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Charles M. Schwab
Gilbert Miller
Atlantic
Higgs Opens Campaign for County Clerk in 1910
From Bryan Daily Eagle files April 22 1910 Will S Higgs announces for county clerk subject to the Democratic primary. Lamar Beathae seeks reelection as county attorney. Comet watcher J B Stevenson reports Halley’s comet visibility plans. Cash Scamardo buy J H Mawhinney dry goods firm. Potatoes note: W Wilcox supplied a sack of Irish potatoes.
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Bryan Daily Eagle and Pilot
Will S. Higgs
the Eagle
J. B. Stevenson
Halley
Eagle
Lamar Bethea
Eagle Printing Company
W. ©. Wilcox
Wilcox
Mexican vice consul named in Eagle Pass
Eagle Pass April 23 Henito Rodriguez has assumed duties as Mexican vice consul succeeding P Bringas Almada who left for Mexico City a month ago Rodriguez has served in the Mexican consular department for 15 years including assignments in San Antonio and El Paso
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Eagle Pass
Henito Rodriguez
P. Bringas Almada
Mexico City
Mr. Rodriguez
San Antonio
el Paso
Yellow second sheets price pack of 600 Eagle Printing Co
A classified brief notes yellow second sheets sold in packs of 600 at 60 cents per pack from Eagle Printing Company.
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Eagle Printing Company
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