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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1930
Page
4
The article argues insufficient state funds hinder Texas summer school programs and notes gifts to colleges often target buildings or aid rather than faculty salaries. It contends higher education relies on strong faculty and urges less restricted donations to improve educational quality nationwide.
Reports from Austin indicate Texas A and M College will be heavily handicapped this summer and in other departments due to summer school and contingent fund appropriations at about one third of requests. Other state educational institutions face similar funding gaps, prompting criticism of the 41st Legislature for wasted time and funds and urging focus on essential state needs.
William M Steuart announces census questions to measure unemployment for the 1930 census. The plan classifies those with jobs but not at work and those seeking work, detailing weeks worked and reasons for absence, with data to cover age sex marital status and regional variations.
The Eagle lists candidates for several offices in the July Democratic primaries. Names include State Representative 26th District candidate Lee J. Rountree. County Tax Assessor Raymond B. Jones, Dick Broach, Frank Worsham. County Tax Collector Clyde F. Goen, J M Ferguson. County Clerk Jess B. McGeer. County Treasurer Roy Montgomery. Sheriff J H Reed. County School Superintendent F M Vance. County Commissioner Precinct No 1 Guy Boyett. Precinct No 4 C A Buchanan Joan G Smith R Pat Patterson.
Director Steuart explains the unemployment census will be part of the April population count. It will record those who finished or stopped school and started work, using the day before the census as the basis. The data will benchmark unemployment trends and inform future estimates and policy analysis.
Brazos County Chamber of Commerce approved a safety committee to improve traffic conditions with Travis B. Bryan chairing the highways committee. R V Haines from the Houston chamber spoke on a state wide safety network and aid to enumerate traffic improvements. The group also discussed right of way work for Highway 6, census instruction in Bryan, illiteracy reduction efforts, and plans for East Texas firemen entertainment in May.
A People's Column argues co operation among local businesses is the sole path to counter chain store competition. It notes price pressure on cost of living and urges mass meetings and pooling of resources to offer real savings to Average Citizens who must choose between chains and local shops.
The Census Bureau released the final 1920 cotton crop report for Braves County showing 11,975 bales, down from 26,448 bales in 1928, a decrease of 14,470 bales for the season.
A writer argues that uniform pricing by chain stores can be matched locally and that competition may eventually benefit buyers. He stresses the local merchant pays taxes, supports schools and churches, and helps build the town, while distant capital drains cash to financial centers.
Systematic tick eradication in Panola county will start April 1 under the Federal Live Stock Sanitary Commission supervision led by R. B. Denis. Twelve Panola county men have been selected to assist in the effort.
Ten thousand Mexican Bob White quail have been delivered to C. J. Meredith Kentucky state game warden. The birds will be released in various sections of the state to replenish preserves.
Sam MecLenon and Julia Gil of Brazos County filed notice of intention to marry and application for a marriage license with County Clerk Jess B. McGee on Saturday.
On Saturday April 5 the ninth in a national 4 H Club program series will air through 48 leading broadcast stations. The United States Marine Band provides music and agriculture and extension speakers headline the program with former 4 H members offering inspirational talks. The 11 45 a m to 12 30 p m time slot in this time zone will feature stations including KTHS KOA WSB WHO WBZ WDAF WBT KVOO WOAL KHQ WJIDX KGO WRC KFKX WHAS WIR WOW WPTFP KGW KSL WEBC WTMJ KPO WIAX WLS WBAL KSTP WJZ WLW KDKA WRVA WFAA WSR KFI WIOD WOC WBZA WREN WKY WSM KOMO WBAP.
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