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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1937
Page
4
The article argues Bryan lacks zoning while Lufkin restricts filling stations by council approval. It urges a city planning committee and a comprehensive survey to guide building regulations, preserving appearance as Bryan grows toward College Avenue and southward.
The rural school system in Brazos County reports progress in teaching and results based on recent surveys and graphs. Plans for the coming year aim to reduce hit and miss teaching, consolidate grades to lower costs, and improve equipment and teacher quality to raise rural outcomes to urban levels.
A valuable Summer School course at Texas A and M College teaches teachers to instruct proper driving. The program targets reducing traffic accidents and their tragic toll. Open to all teachers, the course invites participation to improve road safety.
The article surveys how ancient and modern societies interpreted solar and lunar eclipses as portents. It cites Medes and Lydians halting war in 585 B C and 413 B C as results of eclipses, notes Athenians delaying ships in 413 B C, and explains the 9 June event crossing the International Date Line from New Hebrides to Peru. Tomorrow: Land of the Dead.
A skeptical tour of midtown dime-a-dance halls reveals a degraded scene with pale girls and wary doormen while New York plans a 480-room East 70s hotel with tech amenities. The project promises high prices and a prestige, aiming to redefine luxury accommodation.
Travelers describe a Wilmington hotel funded by DuPont as one of America’s most fully equipped. The property features a room flashlight that activates when mail arrives and other automated amenities.
A Boston terrier bounds into the visitor’s room each morning and sniffs the Sealyham’s whiskers to confirm feeding, a test of the pampered dog’s routine. The scene plays on domestic quirks and canine habits.
A thoughtful columnist notes President Roosevelt's criticism of the Supreme Court for its summer recess and its handling of four pending New Deal cases, arguing the court's powers balance the executive and that the attack reflects ongoing constitutional tensions.
The New York Herald Tribune critiques Roosevelt for blaming the rich over tax evasion and budget woes. It argues the President misstates laws, ignores needed tax base broadening, and fails to cut spending, urging fiscal restraint and honest policy instead.
The Dallas News argues that President Roosevelt's court criticisms and policy agenda misread as attack reveal administrative delays and rising deficits. It says the White House voice asserts declarations rather than debate, masking key program shortcomings from 1933 to 1937.
Earline McConnell two years old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl McConnell, was killed in Kermit when an ice truck ran over her on Monday. The accident occurred near the family home, leaving the community in shock.
Bryan Daily Eagle reports Secretary L M Hewit and family visiting Normangee with Hewit set to address the Normangee Business League. It notes the birth and career of Albert Sidney Burleson, Texas congressman, and previews commencement guests and Hood's Texas Brigade reunion at Calvert June 27 28 with coordination by Camp Townsend UCV Calvert chapter and Calvert citizens.
A compact classified ad in the Eagle attracts attention from residents seeking services and items for sale. The notice highlights a range of offerings with prices and contact details, inviting neighborhood buyers to respond.
Dean White of Texas State College for Women shares aphorisms on success and life. News mentions a bill for a new Federal judge in Southern Texas district with Judge W. G. Davis popular for long service. A Bryan golf match in Huntsville ends 28 to 14 as Huntsville visitors plan future play at Bryan course.
The Texas A and M College summer session in cooperation with the Texas Highway Patrol introduces a driving education program for public school teachers. A dual control Pontiac and support from Set G. E. Schauer accompany instruction led by L. G. Pha, aiming to prepare teachers to instruct youth in safe driving as a statewide licensing requirement grows.
Attendance in a B Y P U Bible study at the First Baptist church rose during the week. T A Sweeney teaches senior and adult members while Mrs Travis B Bryan instructs intermediate groups evenings 7 30 to 8 30. Mrs P G Gunter leads Juniors in Training to Serve with Black as text.
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