Texas safety drive to crack down on reckless drivers
Texas Public Safety Director L G Phares announces aggressive measures after the death of Gov Allreds sister in a Mineola crash. Plan includes safety lanes for mechanical checks, enforcement by highway patrols, and truck driver rest limits to cut accident risk.
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Texas Department of Public Safety
L. G. Phares
James V. Allred
Mineola
Phares
Chicago
Texas
Uty
Public Opinion Split on Inflation Policy Nationwide
A national poll of about 100000 Americans shows 27 percent in favor and 73 percent against inflation. Regional results vary with New England 18 82 South 35 65 Mountain states 30 in favor. Supporters cite jobs and higher wages, while critics warn inflation erodes purchasing power and may escape control like Germany's.
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New England
South
Texas
Mountain States
Pepys Diary Secret Revealed and World Wrapped in Mystery
The renowned 17th century diary of Samuel Pepys, written in shorthand and hidden in six volumes at Magdalene College, Cambridge, was deciphered after his death and published worldwide. Also notes Magellan’s Pacific voyage, the circumnavigation, and unsettled values of gold and radium. Tomorrow’s feature: The Boston Tea Party.
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Samuel Pepys
Pepys
Magdalene College
Cambridge
New York hotelier Johnny Horgan sparks a fading era
The piece profiles Johnny Horgan, famed midwest hotelier now managing a large Midtown New York hotel. It recalls his showboat beginnings, career rise, and the era’s end as Murray Hill hotels modernize, with anecdotes about Ben Bates, Beekman Place society, and a vanished limousine concierge culture.
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New York
Johnny Horgan
Middle West
Pittsburgh
Cairo
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Broadway
Murray Hill
Ben Bates
Radio Grins as Butler Speech Opens with Columbia Echo
An announcer introduces Nicholas Murray Butler of Columbia University, pause included, signaling the address to follow and highlighting a formal campus event with prominent speaker.
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Nicholas Murray Butler
Nicholas Murray
Butler
Columbia University
Mencken and Nathan Still at Odds After Rift in Friendship
The talk keeps up that close friends Henry L. Mencken and George Jean Nathan remain in a year long pout. Their long literary partnership ended over an undisclosed remark about a necktie and Mencken left in a huff. The exact cause lies in a strained relationship that time has not healed.
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Henry L. Mencken
George Jean Nathan
Nathan
Mencken
Overlord Encounter Described Across Desk and Roaming
A fragment recalls sitting opposite a powerful overlord who led and traveled with followers. The text hints at personal dialogue and shared journeys, suggesting a controlling relationship and episodes of guidance or influence.
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Ignor
Hidden fragility of currency and trade warned in era
Fragment from a 19th century discussion notes the most stable currency yet known and warns that local trade could be demoralized while foreign trade fades into memory.
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A fragmented text describes a young newly married person facing humiliation at work amid fear of unemployment. It hints at a quarrel or confrontation as a pivotal outlet and references cartoonists and a luncheon appearance with bold fashion notes.
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Mencken
Nathan
Judge Scott chosen to speak at Virginia Bar association
Twenty five years ago Bryan Daily Eagle notes District Judge J A C Scott of Franklin invited to deliver the annual address before the Virginia Bar Association at Hot Springs, following past speakers Root and Lindsay. Also mentions Macabees officers, Italian socialist Bissolati visiting Victor Emmanuel, and a new lake in Cole's addition filling after heavy rain.
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Franklin
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Virzinia Bar Association
Hot Springs
Senator Root
New York
Lindsey
Kentucky
Scott
J. B. Priddy
J. B. Reed
Dallas
The
Maccabees
Mr. Priddy
R. E. Dunlap
Fletcher Pool
A. L. McCloud
M. E. Smith
Millican
Victor Emmanuel
Italy
Bissolati
Cole
Editorial endorses return to local relief for Roosevelt plan
The Christian Science Monitor argues that while Roosevelt seeks 1.5 billion for federal unemployment relief, more local responsibility could cut costs by reducing overhead and testing worthiness. It notes federal share rising from 60.6 to 74.5 percent from 1933 to 1935 and urges decentralization to ease tax burdens and aid industry recovery.
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Roosevelt
Relief and Relief Administration
FERA
WPA
Christian Science Monitor
Road plan clash over death trap rhetoric at Texas hearing
Commissioner John Woods rebuked delegations for calling roads death traps during a highway commission hearing. A West Texas delegation pressed for the Pampa Borger route, while a spokesman defended the road as extremely rough but safe, limiting speeds to 20 to 25 mph for comfort.
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Austin
Mar
Highway Commission
John Woods
Wood
Commission
West Texas
Pampa-Borger
Highway Department
Senator Seeks Accurate Labor Reports For Panhandle
Senator Clint Small questions highway labor reports from the Panhandle while the Works Progress Administration confirms two Gray county projects were halted for lack of workers. He notes carbon black plant hiring of about 200 men suggests recovery progress. A Hill Johnson Bosque delegation seeks a Brazos bridge at Kimball Bend and a survey is ordered. Senator John Reddit pushes for Highway 45 across Newton county.
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Clint Small
Amarillo
Highway Department
Panhandle
Gray County
Works Progress Administration
Small
D. K. Martin
Hill, Johnson and Bosque Counties
Brazos
Kimball Bend
Martin
John Reddit
Lufkin
Newton County
Elastic garages and the car design dilemma
In a Philadelphia Bulletin essay the author argues homes built for 1920s cars lack adaptability as auto sizes grow. Readers are urged to rethink garage dimensions and consider collapsible bumpers and better roof or hood storage to prevent congestion and allow two cars in some spaces.
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Philadelphia Bulletin
Local official persuades commission to approve road construction
A local figure secured approval for a road project after convincing the commission. He persuaded the highway engineer to prepare the order at once and presented it with witnesses and signatures from all members.
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Reddit
Bryan reflections and azaleas mix with local chatter
A column from Bryan notes beef in Brazos County and local residents at daily life in town. Mentions Louis Mauro purchasing a prime steak, Azalea Trail travels by Mrs. C. A. Seacey and party, plus many neighbors and events around Main Street, with remarks on liquor as public enemy No 1 and a playful town mood.
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Bryan
Louis Mauro
Brazos County
Louis
C. A. Seacey
George Bushong
Hattiesburg
Miss
Mobile
Alabama
Tommy Jenkins
Guy H. Deaton
M. le Parker
Howard Todd
Eugene Edge
Sandy” MacGregor
Dallas
A. M. Sherwood
Sherwood
R. B. Marburger
America
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