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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1931
Page
4
Brief historical note records the Pilgrims landing at Plymouth Rock on December 24 182. The entry contextualizes early colonial arrival and commemorates the founding moment in American history.
The Young plan experts clash over cancellation of war debts versus private German obligations. Switzerland Sweden and Holland back debt cancellation and private-priority. France and the United States oppose revision. A longer moratorium may ease Germany’s recovery.
This column surveys warnings by Louis Lipsky on Hitlerism threatening Jews in Germany and prompting American Jewish concern. It notes anti Semitic currents in Germany, praise for democratic resilience, and comparisons to Mussolini's grain controls in Italy, while urging support for the Good Cheer Association.
Texas A&M teams won both Friday games at College Station. The freshman squad defeated Hearne High School 56 to 17, while the varsity beat Sproles Transfer Company of Fort Worth 32 to 15. Breazeale led the freshmen with 17 points.
The First Methodist church Woman’s Missionary Society announced its division into five groups with Mrs. C. A. Ashworth as president. Group rosters list numerous members by title and surname across Groups 1 through 5, including Mesdames Priddy, Harder, McDonald, Shelburne, Eberstadt, Davis, and Misses Hall, Boatner, Cole, Edge.
The diary recounts a night in New York with meetings in Times Square and Fourth Avenue circles. It names Gil Boag Val O Farrell and Hiome plus Eddie Duchin Helen Hayes Gilbert Miller Helen Menken and Harry Silvey. It notes conversations about critics Broadway chatter and a witty postcard tale and ends with a copyright note.
A daily Bible thought echoes praise to God in the highest, declaring peace and goodwill. The brief reads Luke 2 14 with archaic spelling and a call to blessing.
Mrs Maggie Parker dies at home four miles west of Bryan at 4 20 PM aged 26 wife of Volney Parker and sister of Ro M Wilson. Four couples wed in Paris Texas by Rev Charles Manton. Local cotton sold at 28 cents per pound. Dr G F Lee of Welborn in city. Mary McCrum visits from Waco. Joe Howard returns from Houston for Christmas. works with Tyler Haswell at Houston Electric Co. Fire alarm from Prof J H Allen home due to chimney. Standard Oil to raise wages for all under $100 by 10 percent starting January 1.
E J Breece, editor of the Phoenixville Daily Republican notes that retail competition has become community driven. In southeastern Pennsylvania towns like Upper Darby West Chester Phoenixville Coatesville and the York Road district join forces to promote their towns as shopping centers. They stage weekly events and rely on advertising with newspapers playing a key role.
Eight year old Edna Goodard of Bellaire regained full sight after Dr. Leo Covert removed a double cataract that had blinded her since birth. The operation took place in late December and marked a rare medical success for the renowned eye specialist.
Southern members of the Democratic National Committee align with New York officials to oppose a wet stance if Chairman Raskob pushes for a liquor position. The National Committee meets January 7 to decide on a repeal question prompted by Raskob. Former Governor Smith criticizes cautious handling, signaling a split with Smith and Raskob unlikely to win backing from New York delegates Norman Mack and Elizabeth Marbury, via James Farley.
A jumbled reminiscence links Chicago crime with Al Capone, noting his notoriety and looming punishment. The piece contrasts grim Windy City conditions with Capone's fate at federal prison, while recalling a humorous heaven and hell moment.
A critical essay on parliamentary procedure and the strain of managing a large, complex legislature. It weighs limits on debate length, the feasibility of sub parliaments, and proposals by Churchill Moseley and the Prime Minister to increase efficiency through committees and local authority devolution.
The article notes New York Republicans led by Finley and Marbury align with Roosevelt against binding the party on the wet side and reflect Roosevelt's influence in the South and West. It cites prior Southern and New York positions and suggests Roosevelt resists Smith dictation, boosting Roosevelts standing. It also updates highway 6 progress from Bryan to Houston with concrete work delayed by winter and gravel plant construction in Waller county and Bremond to Marlin work ongoing in Falls county.
A fragmented report notes weather delays in the Creek crossing section of the Waco to Galveston route. Once improvements are finished, the road will become a travelable link from Waco to the county line and onward toward Galveston, with hopes to complete the Houston Galveston road project.
Lin Sen, aged chairman of the legislative branch, rises to power amid national press coverage as Chiang Kai-shek's influence dominates governance and politics in China.
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