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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1935
Page
4
Governor Benjamin B. Moeur of Arizona urges citizens to reflect on their role in public life and the nation. He questions burdens on government, personal responsibility, and the need for widespread dedication to public service amid economic hardship.
Residents receive near identical circulars advocating or opposing the August 24 ballot. The seventh amendment would fund free textbooks for all Texas schoolchildren, public or private, and let the Legislature set fund apportionment. The piece warns this undermines church state separation, risks expanding state support to private schools, and could trigger uncertain funding methods.
A proposed Texas constitutional amendment to be voted on August 24 would let a district court judge suspend a sentence after conviction under certain conditions and reimpose it if needed. Support comes from Texas prison head Lee Simmons who argues probation could be tailored by the trial judge after reviewing facts from officials, family and acquaintances.
Col Theodore Roosevelt on his return from hunting in South America says Brazilian businessmen view AAA as Santa Claus for diverting much of US cotton farmers business. A Saturday Evening Post writer cites extensive investigation of Brazil’s conditions and trade sentiment.
The New Orleans cotton exchange warns that US price pegging above world values drives Brazil to rapidly develop cotton industry. American exports fell by 2 723 000 bales last year while 6 million bales remain in government stock. The exchange asks what the government will do next to stop loss of cotton business.
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The author argues that parole should be overseen by the district judge with home county checks to reduce violations. Suspension of sentence during good behavior could serve a constructive purpose, especially for first offenses, avoiding unnecessary prison terms and allowing discretionary future escalation.
Government estimates put the 1955 cotton crop at over 11 million bales. The ginner tax, averaging about 30 dollars per bale, could total 30 to 35 million. A restraining order in Houston delays collection while a July 19 suit seeks to block it, pending bond posting. If sustained, ginners may operate as if the Bankhead Act and bale tagging were in effect but the case may reach the Supreme Court. Some urge holding tax proceeds in suspense in the South pending ruling to preserve purchasing power and aid recovery if the act fails.
Oomintyre New York reports Gelett Burgess returning to Paris after nine years, famed for the purple Cow and coinages like bromide and huzzle cop. Profiles follow of William MacHarg, Fireside Bill, Ambrose Bierce’s cartoon flair, and a London joke about the Prince of Wales.
A columnist recalls Richard Carle type comedians with a cadaverous stage presence and a winsome partner. Ralph Hertz, a Viennese light comic, imitates Fred Astaire. Peter B Kyne shifts to Hollywood punch-the-clock life before returning to novels. Greenwich Village adopts cafeteria culture with self-serve dining amid stylish crowds.
J Allen Myers and son Frank Myers returned from the Dallas state republican convention. Myers served on the platform committee. Frank elected to the state republican executive committee. Repairs on the Brazos county courthouse begun with concrete foundations designed by Prof. F E Giesecke. Pat Wallace oversees construction. Prof. Giesecke also drafted plans for roof and superstructure. Prof. P S Tilson in Houston reports a cactus leaf fibre may boost Texas industries, with pulp from cactus for paper and residue yielding alcohol and glue. The Henequine cactus grows in Southwest Texas near the border. Mrs Dr Boliver J Lloyd, guest at Reliance, departs for Asheville to join husband.
A devotional note cites Luke 4 18 describing the Spirit anointing Jesus to preach to the poor heal the brokenhearted proclaim release to prisoners restore sight to the blind and freedom to the oppressed in a hopeful message.
In Austin the Senate secretary Bob Barker hosts chatter on the aging pension amendment due August 24. Senators debate funding from the Federal government while recalling past campaign gifts and office pranks. Charley Lockhart’s office displays a gourd dipper and a bat from East Texas memories, linking politics to lighthearted to intense moments.
Phil Kennamer, son of Federal Judge Franklin F. Kennamer, began flying lessons at a Tulsa airport. Friends say he expects reversal of his manslaughter conviction in the John Gorrell case and plans to fly professionally after possible freedom, with intentions to travel to South America. No comments were offered by Kennamer or his lawyers. He was convicted in Pawnee last February and sentenced to 25 years. appeal to the Criminal Court of Appeals is pending.
Austin dispatch reports Governor James V. Allred, wielding clemency power, declines death for Hugh McCann. He weighs mental state and juror petitions, emphasizes the pardon board's role, and backs a constitutional amendment to limit executive clemency to board-recommended cases.
Commerce business leaders and admirers honored former Texas A and M grid stars J W Rollins and J W Sykes as they joined Homer Norton’s coaching staff at Fast Texas State Teachers College. A farewell banquet featured gold wrist watches presented to Rollins and Sykes, with Lion R H Berry of Paris also in attendance.
Mrs James Leatherwood a 17 year old resident east of Austin died from a .22 caliber rifle bullet to the forehead police said the shot entered between the eyes in a rural area near Austin.
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