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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1935
Page
4
Prof W H Thomas of the English department at Texas A and M College has died after nearly 30 years of service. He shaped the study of English literature for thousands of students and his loss leaves a hard to fill vacancy on the faculty.
The federal reforestation program in East Texas has purchased over 23,009 acres and envisions a 1,400,000 acre national forest. Texas A.M. College has driven much of the work with limited funds, highlighting timber uses and new fiber applications for pine. The effort could boost state interests and attract further support as chemistry reveals additional potential.
Senator Carter Glass after White House talks said a break in the Senate standstill on the 4.88 billion work relief bill could come within a day or two. Labor groups push for the McCarren wage amendment while the President and opponents clash over prevailing wages and government competition with private industry. The stalemate stalls other Senate and House business, including bonus legislation, as lawmakers press for relief and veteran measures.
The piece notes partial economic gains under the Roosevelt administration but says about 10,000,000 workers remain unemployed. It argues that until jobs return via public works or private industry, economic recovery stalls and unemployment will dominate political focus in 1936. It emphasizes the need for a plan to re-employ and reduce relief dependency.
Advocates of the Patman bill tell the House Ways and Means Committee that funding the program requires more money than veterans' bonus payments. The discussion hints at expanded government spending. The remark contrasts U S needs with Germany's approach.
A proposed Police radio patrol system in a Popery organized state police force may address alleged lack of cooperation in trapping outlaw Hamilton. The method uses radio equipped cars and travel routes with claimed effectiveness in other states.
Huey P. Long presents his views on government and policy in a brief remarks segment. The article notes his proposals and the public reaction, highlighting political strategy and potential impact on state affairs.
New York reports on Dorothy Thompson wife of Nobel laureate Sinclair Lewis gaining fame beyond her journalism. The piece notes her beauty, voice, and war reporting, detailing her journey from upstate origins to a famed career and public scrutiny in metropolitan society. It mentions various social figures and fashion critics in a gossiplike tone.
The piece notes Hilaire Belloc, 70, abroad from England and discontent with prose work, while praising Alex Yokel for a production of Three Men On a Horse. It lists a string of notable names from New York’s literary and theatrical circles and hints at fashion shifts such as heel-less shoes and puff sleeves.
A satirical fable recounts a tyrant who robs citizens, taxes air, and upholds extreme punishment. His chief tax collector boasts of draining every cent, while two rebels in prison face decapitation and enslavement for nonpayment. The piece critiques greed and oppression.
Twenty five years ago, in the Bryan Daily Eagle and Pilot files, March 5, 1910, the city Democratic primary vote is described as spirited with near full participation. Voter activity and local political tension are noted as prominent themes of the day.
The tally shows mayoral candidates J. T. Maloney with 234 votes and E. J. Fountain 137. aldermen results list H. A. Burger 246, C. E. Bullock 229, T. F. Parks 147. executive committee votes include W. R. Sanders as chairman 34, C. E. Saunders 53, L. L. McInnis 35, Ed S. Derden 33, Rk. O. Allen 28.
Representative Wilson Fox of Taylor sponsors a constitutional amendment to abolish the Senate and create a single chamber of 125 to 150 members. The plan seeks to simplify procedure, cut costs, and speed bills through, with the lieutenant governor as presiding officer. Alfred Petsch notes utility legislation concerns. Fox follows Nebraska as a model. The house committee recommended passage 13 to 0.
The Texas Rangers formed over 100 years ago to protect settlers from Indians and prevent land and cattle theft. By 1974 act they became a famed force, yet only thirty six regular rangers remain amid changes and private law enforcement rivals such as Allan Pinkerton's bureau.
A humorous editorial passage links Texas independence and Sam Houston to modern politics. It contrasts old and new slogans about bills and taxes with quips about Carter Glass and Huey Long, recalling a scene in the Houston Post.
Editorial argues that vast army and navy appropriations raise questions about the enemy justifying a $1500 million program. It notes increases in army size and mechanization while calling for full public disclosure and debate. The piece warns Americans to demand clear reasons and accountability from the government.
The article notes the decommissioning of 1600 special Rangers once popular under Ma Ferguson and the Pinkerton era. Governor Allred restarts a core Ranger force of 36 regulars to renew the corps, while gangsters remain active in the Southwest despite the changing guard.
A. K. Kuttler of the Livestock Sanitary Commission met Fort Worth with County Judge J. M. Ferguson to discuss preventing cattle tick reinfestation in Brazos County. Some farmers have imported tick‑infested stock from tick‑free territories. The county commissioners court will consider the issue at the next meeting.
Willie Hill and Georgia Harris Albert Oldham and Julia Manuel Albert D. Love and Lola B. Brown James Jefferson and Lillian Hayes are recorded as marriage licenses in the notices.
Texas A&M opens the second half of spring practice this afternoon after a brisk signal drill. The team has completed fifteen days of drills under Southwest Conference rules allow thirty straight days of spring work.
Mrs N H Smith was guest of honor at a dinner in J Tom Smith's east street home marking her 80th birthday. A Brazos County resident for over 50 years she received warm wishes and gifts from family and friends including Nannie Rohde Ida Wrenn and Doris Reynolds.
Family and grandchildren gathered at Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Broach home in Tabor Sunday to celebrate the sixty ninth birthday. Most children attended including J. L. Broach II and families, R. R. Broach and sons, and others with Mrs. Da vis Rawls absent. A birthday cake and coffee followed a mid afternoon visit.
An old advertisement claims a star sulphurous compound in drinking water will keep fowl free of germs worms lice and help produce healthy laying hens and strong chicks at a small cost. Refund promised.
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