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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1934
Page
4
The offices listed include 510 Mercantile Bank Building Dallas Texas 370 Lexington Ave New York NY and Association Building Chicago Illinois as contact locations.
Grimes county officials summoned a grand jury to meet Saturday night within 24 hours of an ax murder of an elderly country storekeeper and an indicted negro could face trial by Wednesday. The swift process aims to determine guilt or innocence quickly, supporting firm punishment as a crime deterrent.
The Home Owners Loan Corporation tightens rules on borrowers who can pay but stay on relief. Foreclosures may be used to satisfy claims, and those refusing private work will be stricken from relief lists. Citizens should report such refusals to end dependence and restore independence.
The piece argues drought highlights the need for farm diversification and local feed production. It contrasts Texas practices with Pennsylvania examples, noting benefits of growing feed, reducing dependence on single crops, and trading surplus for cash. It ends with a note on NRA price cuts for lumber to aid home repairs, contingent on funding.
The speaker condemns busybodies who mock successful business leaders and threaten capital. He argues cities benefit from new capital, more payrolls, and development, warning that driving capital away would harm the city’s future prosperity.
A satirical column quotes quips about crime and opinion pieces. It notes a murder case linked to Sousa's band and jokes about neighbors and literature. The piece ends with a Belgian restaurant waiters strike and diners noticing something unusual.
The article discusses Congress authorizing two or more states to form interstate compacts to prevent crime and enforce laws. It envisions a federalism that avoids centralization, enabling police cooperation, parole enforcement across borders, and potential sanctions for underperforming states. The Chicago Daily News notes this as democracy seeking security.
James V. Allred, candidate for governor, will speak at a large rally in Austin on Tuesday night. His remarks will be carried on broadcasting stations in Austin Fort Worth Dallas San Antonio Beaumont and Houston.
A vivid portrait of a Brooklyn waterfront stretch between the Brook lyn and Williamsburg bridges. The piece describes tor tuous alleys, low dens, and a nightlife that turns from drowsy to dangerous at night. It notes small-time heavies and a 130 pound patrolman nicknamed Wreck ing House Dutch patrolling the area.
Editorial argues the rise of presidential advisers drafting legislation moves U S toward responsible government akin to Britain. It notes presidents from Roosevelt to Hoover used messages and aides, while Congress can reclaim authority, and warns of risks of radicalism.
The piece casts a gritty portrait of a waterfront area near a Navy Yard with diverse neighborhoods including a Negro quarter and gypsy and Portuguese enclaves. It notes palm beach, a sunlit pier end, and a scene of sailors and drinkers, then shifts to journalism history and current reporter culture with figures like Damon Runyon and Gene Fowler, highlighting shifts from bravado to serious work and the perils of mike fright in broadcasting.
L A Plasek rebuilds his burned blacksmith shop on West Anderson street as a one story corrugated iron building with two units. A. and M. College directors plan a Cadet Exchange at College Station to sell shirts ties collars books at cost plus operating expenses for cadets. Dr M F Weaver goes to McGregor for revival work after officiating a marriage in Bryan. Mrs A B Sandifer departs Bryan to join Mr Sandifer in Alpine for their future home.
The piece notes a spike in penthouse listings as five year leases expire after October 29. Radio figures like the new wealth in the air and old stars show signs of strain while bank leaders warn of spending beyond means. Rex Beach succeeds in farming celery in Florida.
An article highlights Alfred Codona’s horticultural study and plans to train a double for aerial feats on the flys trapeze. It notes a permanent shoulder injury and a dramatic incident with a gutter and an umbrella, ending with a clash near Sherry’s.
J C Carter of the Southern Pacific Railroad spoke at the Bryan Lions Club meeting about business future and government legislation to prevent self destruction of business. The program included a Seth Parker life sketch and notes on club finances and expenses, with guests from the Southern Pacific and a district agent attendance prize awarded.
A second grass fire of the day prompted the fire department to rush to the North College Avenue area this afternoon, marking one of the sparse summer incidents.
Nearly 450 firemen and officials from Texas and nearby states attend the fifth annual Firemen's Training School at Texas A and M College. A banquet begins at 6 15 p m with 449 registered for the program.
Miss Sara C. Orth announces a senior level life saving and swimming course at the college pool starting at 8 p m. The program requires an average swimming ability and is free to eligible seniors and juniors who completed Life Saving and water safety certificates in April to June 1934. Junior emblems are pins awarded after the class taught by Miss Orth.
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