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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1935
Page
4
The editorial lauds the Supreme Court for upholding Congress on gold clause payments, arguing it preserves monetary authority, avoids a gold payment burden, and strengthens confidence in the New Deal monetary program while protecting the recovery effort and administration.
The Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce leaders work on expanding membership and revenue to boost community development. The Eagle to publish a daily resume of the year’s achievements and upcoming program, while considering delaying Farmers Market improvements for a broader public works plan.
Houston advocates a city drive to enforce traffic laws following last year’s deadly accident spree. Officials argue repeated fines may prompt better compliance with prohibitions on speeding and reckless driving.
A skeptical voice notes claim that U S savings increase by 2 million dollars per day while expressing mixed sentiment about the assertion and overall improvement.
The question ponders how many living on government aid recall Samuel Smiles and his book Self Help. It links social welfare to a 19th century ethos of self-reliance and personal responsibility in a historical context.
The piece notes a weakening of the Administration's grip on intellect and suggests the Constitution has evolved. Justice McReynolds declares the Constitution “gone” while implying it has been shaped over time. A brief wartime reference to Hitler and two spy convictions is included.
New York writers and socialites mingle with editors and public figures as the piece surveys George Horace Lorimer’s city aversion, Luchow’s restaurant circles, and daily habits of pipe and cigar smokers. It highlights Col. E. M. House, Al Trahan, and social anecdotes from theater to dining, with reflections on urban culture and manners.
Representative Kenneth McCalla of Houston sees liquor traffic as a major issue after House steps to draft control legislation if prohibition ends. He solicited public views, but responses favored narrow interests or a state monopoly. Former Governor Ferguson attended a committee hearing on repeal of the pari mutuel race track law but spoke only as an observer.
A satirical note surveys oil governors, Secretary Ickes, and England's board with puns about "the oily bird" and "Oils well that's in wells." It mocks thrift, the dollar and nickel, and recalls Franklin, Ben and a Depression-era mood.
Twenty five years ago notes report A W Wilkerson cashier City National Bank elected chairman of the Fifth District Bankers Association following adjournment at Beaumont. Other city figures, merchants, and visitors from Harvey Tabor Reliance arrive in Bryan while Globe Dry Goods plans a two week opening in the Hanter Chatham stand with spring stock.
The second interstate assembly of state government representatives will meet in Washington on February 28 to receive the first report from the interstate commission on conflicting taxation and to discuss harmonizing federal and state tax systems. Each state will send three delegates. The planning board of the Council of State Governments urges action on the federal highway act of 1924 which blocks further diversion of motor vehicle tax funds for federal highway aid, noting it gives the federal government unusual control over state fiscal policy.
The Macon crash ends the U S Navy light airship program, with two survivors from the postwar fleet and Goodyear’s expertise cited. The piece notes the Graf Zeppelin’s cautious use and warns that lighter-than-air flight remains experimental, urging caution before future dirigible development. It cites the Akron and Shenandoah losses and places blame on structural weaknesses and storm risks.
The Federal Government requires states to match federal highway aid with their own funds and to show justice in land dealings. It asserts rights to limit diversion of motor vehicle tax funds and insists states demonstrate proper canons of justice when extracting lands from motorists. Star Telegram notes Bra zos conservation program advance by Lavy to Public Works Administration in Washington.
Okla editor of the Kinston Daily Free Press argues readers absorb ads more than they admit. He notes readers recall advertised goods and firms, notice errors, and that consistent local newspaper advertising yields clear results.
Guillermo Guerra, 62, survived sixty two days without food then had light meals for three days and died. He was buried Monday. Guerra, a tenant farmer, reportedly read of a man who survived a sixty five day fast and aimed to beat the record.
Temple man Henry Dun arrives to support the Brazos River program. His role aims to expand funding and coordinate local efforts with state agencies for river improvement projects. The filing notes February 19 as the date of the report from Temple.
Retail advertising in newspapers rose 61 percent in January from the previous January, according to Advertising Age. The 1935 80 city survey shows lines increased from 68 148 000 to 72 344 000, the largest jump among advertising classes.
The mother of the slain youth, Mrs. John F. Gorrell, testified in the Phil Kennamer trial at Pawnee Oklahoma, the Associated Press photo shows her appearing as a witness.
Dr John F Gorrell Sr appears in a courtroom scene as a key figure in the death of a young Gorrell. The Associated Press report notes his public persona as a wit in the case and frames his involvement within the murder charge context.
Basketball managers and cabinet members of Bryan F i of Young People’s Societies decided at Monday night’s meeting to continue a second round under the current schedule. The only change is consolidating girls teams from First Presbyterian and First Baptist into one team for remaining games. Forfeits marked the end of the first round with Free Will Baptist and First Baptist girls forfeiting to Presbyterians. Thursday’s second round has Presbyterian Fox rate boys vs College Avenue Cubs, and the new combined girls face Free Will Baptist. The next Federation meeting is Sunday afternoon February 24 at College Avenue Baptist church.
College Station February 1 6 283 548 acres of Tex land under crop adjustment contracts in 1934 were planted in feed crops for home use according to county agents reports. About 1 178 854 acres remained idle and nearly half a million acres were wheat land in low rainfall regions.
Dr H Henry Harrison the oil health officer spoke at Kemp High School on causes and prevention of malaria fever. He urged students to keep sanitary conditions in homes and destroy mosquito breeding places. He left malaria pamphlets for teachers and students as part of Bryan negro schools year round health program and the National Negro Heart movement focusing on homes this year.
Charles Lookaboo, 28, a night water man at the Prior Topping plan, died when a blaze destroyed the office building Monday. Passersby saved fixtures but failed to realize he was inside until later found among the ruins.
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