Editorial warns against federal control of Texas oil industry
The Galveston News urges Texans to oppose a federal oil dictatorship and argues state rights must balance public interests. It criticizes the railroad commission and legislature for hindering a stable solution while East Texas crude fails at 10 cents a barrel.
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Senate
State of
Texas
Natural Resource Commission
Ickes
Railroad Commission
East Texas
Woodul
Galveston News
Pen and Ink Gossip in New York Social Circles
A humorous survey of writers and public figures showing mail mix ups and social quirks. Anecdotes cover Irvin Cobb Rupert Hughes Louis Seibold Mark Twain and Aunt Puss with comic misaddressed notes and telephone misadventures.
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New York
Kansas City
George D. Buckley
West 16Th Street
Irvin Cobb
Rupert Hughes
Will Irwin
Mark Twain
Graves plan reorganization bill passes Texas House amid cost-cutting push
The Texas House approved Rep Graves's government reorganization bill 101 to 24, proposing a state cabinet and 19 departments with three member Public Service, Finance and Taxation bodies, eliminating about 4 000 positions and shifting duties from current agencies. It aims to cut costs by reducing overlap and overhauls in education welfare safety and labor agencies. The measure awaits Senate action and would take effect after two years to allow employee relocation.
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Texas
House of Representatives
Graves
Senate
Ohio
Highway Commission
Public Service Department
Railroad Commission
Intangible Tax Board
Tax Commissioner
State Depositor Board
State Banking Board
Special Land Board
Automatic Tax Board
Equalization Board
Department of State
Secretary of State
Banking Department
Insurance Commission
Department of Taxation
Comptroller
Highway Department
Board of Control
State Auditor
Department of Education
State Board of Education
Bureau of Public Schools
Bureau of Higher Education
Boards of Regents
State Department of Public Welfare
Prison Board
Elecmosynary
Pardon Board
Department of Public Safety
Rangers
State Motor Patrol
Labor Department
Industrial Accident Board
Industrial Commission
State Mining Board
State Labor Commissioner
Agricultural Department
Livestock Sanitary Commission
Roosevelt outlines anti trust aims and government role
In his Sunday radio talk President Roosevelt defends anti trust laws while warning against unfair competition. He says 90 percent of an industry seeks fair wages and decent conditions, but 10 percent could wreck plans, and government should survey and enforce industry wide agreements. He stresses laws to curb monopolies and unfair profits, without encouraging exploitative practices.
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Roosevelt
United States Chamber of Commerce
Heb
Charles A. Guy
The
Lubbock Avalanche
Girl From Bryan At Southwestern Named to Office
GEORGETOWN May 5 Ralph Huitt of Beaumont was elected president of the Southwestern University Students Association for the term of 1933 34 in the annual spring elections heldWednesday. Marlin Brockette of Copperas Cove was elected vice president Miss Mary Martha Black of Bryan was elected secretary
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Georgetown
Ralph Huitt
Beaumont
Southwestern University Students Association
Marlin Brockette
Copperas Cove
Mary Martha Black
Bryan
Southwestern University elects student officers for next year
Secretary treasurer and Dave Williams of Marlin were elected Student Representative to the Athletic Council of Southwestern. Most officers were chosen by more than a 2 to 1 margin. All elected have prior service as officials and plan to advance the self-government system at Southwestern University next year.
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Retary
Dave Williams
Marlin
Southwestern
Southwstern University
Thelma Cammack Taken to Bryan Clinic for Appendicitis
John Landers and FE H Cammack transported Thelma Cammack from near Bedias to Bryan this morning for an appendicitis operation at Wilkerson Memorial Clinic.
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John Landers
FE. H. Cammack
Leadership to End Wasteful Competition and Bolster Business
The Houston Post argues for strong congressional action to end costly competition seen as harming the economy. It claims previous efforts failed but with decisive leadership the movement could finally progress, benefiting American business and workers.
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Congress
Houston Post
Push for new Bryan to Roans Park via Highway 60 link
A Bryan businessman urged state officials to pursue a new highway connecting Bryan through Brazos and Grimes counties to Highway 60 near Roans Park. Officials urged ongoing community pressure, noting the route would unlock trade territory and should be added to chamber and civic agendas for eventual construction.
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Bryan
State Highway Department
Brazos
Grimes County
Roans Parkie
Service Clubs
Chamber of Commerce
Philathea Class Party Follows Monthly Meet at Eudaly Home
The Philathea Class of First Methodist holds its regular social and business meeting Tuesday evening at Mrs. E R Eudaly’s home.
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First Methodist Church
E. R. Eudaly
Barrie Birthday Noted in History Column
A historical note marks J M Barrie born May 9 1860 in England. The excerpt highlights Barrie as the author of Peter Pan and notes his birth date for today in history coverage.
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J. M. Barrie
Revival Tent Arrives in City Park For Sunday Services
From May 9 1908 Bryan Morning Eagle reports a revival tent set up near the Carnegie library with 800 capacity soon to be expanded. Baseball scores note Baylor defeats A&M 1 0 and Allen Academy wins 9 2 at Navasota. Civic notes include visits, a Kansas governor appointing a woman probate judge and city council discussions on the water question.
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Revival of the Christian Church
Carnegie Library
Baylor
College
Allen Academy
Ward
Peeler
Nunn
Shaw
Miller
Highsmith
Noguess
Cleveland
Hudson
Pross
Massingill
South
Navasota
Bryan
White
Etta North
Thornton
R. R. Ellis
Ada
Alice Rhodes
Lena Smith
Sam R. Henderson
Kansas
Bratton Named Judge of the Tenth Circuit
The Houston Chronicle reports that Senator Sam G Bratton will accept an appointment as judge of the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. Born in Limestone County Texas he built a legal career in the Panhandle Pecos Valley and served as U S senator from New Mexico. At 45 and in vigorous health Bratton could see further promotion in federal service.
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Washington
Sam G. Bratton
Tenth
Circuit Court of Appeals
New Mexico
Texas
Bratton
United States
Iowa
W. S
Kenyon
Limestone County
Panhandle
Pecos Valley
State Supreme Court
Coolidge
Senate
Houston Chronicle
Oil production excess cited by Texas Company head
R C Holmes president of the Texas Company said seventy five million barrels of crude were produced in excess of Conservation Commission allowables for 15 months ending March 1 1933 in Texas. He cited illegal releases and noted Oklahoma and California examples, predicting prevention and a stabilized market.
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G R. C. Holmes
Texas Company
Texas
Railroad Commission
Oklahoma
California
Mrs Brooks Improves After Accident in College Station
The Bryan Eagle notes Mrs T D Brooks wife of a former Waco mayor and Baylor teacher improves after a crash. Initially feared internal injuries eased. she is not thought to be in danger. The Waco party driver Judge Roberts said he tried to pass, saw oncoming traffic, and the steering locked causing the car to overturn.
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Brooks
Bryan Eagle
T. DD. Brooks
College Station
Waco
Baylor
AM Consolidated Senior Class Stage Who Wouldnt Be Crazy Comedy
A. M. Consolidated high school's senior class presents Who Wouldnt Be Crazy an 8 p m May 11 Assembly Hall directed by Mrs H C Spencer. The farce follows a recent graduate stuck in an asylum with a jewel theft and kidnapping amid fast moving scenes as Dorothy Hedges leads as Lois Meredith with T O Walton Jr as Speedy Marshall supported by a large senior cast and Keith Langford as business manager.
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A. and M. Consolidated High School
H. C. Spencer
Assembly Hall
Dorothy Hedges
Lois Meredith
T. O. Walton Jr
Speedy Marshall
Holloway Hughes
Farine Lawless
Homer Covington
Simmie Wheeler
Maxena Gandy
Robert Lee Burley
Jack Silvey
Betty Sebesta
Josephine Dunn
Corene Cain
Myrtle Lloyd
John Morehead
Porter Smith
Jeptha Kent
Chester Walker
Albert Henry Doerge
Keith Langford
High School Mechanical Drawing Club Picnic
The Stephen F. Austin high school mechanical drawing class visited Hall's Lake on Thursday night. Teacher N. R. Smith led the group on the outing.
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Stephen F. Austin High School
Hall's Lake
N. R. Smith
Local Bryan Social Roundup Ties Rotary and Daughters Events
Tuesday notices recap Bryan residents attending Rotary district events in Galveston Corpus Christi and Temple. Attendees include Mrs Jno J Stasny regent and Charles Harold with Catholic Daughters of America. Jackie Fagan, Allan Kraft, Nelson Ful, and others plan travel and visits to Corpus Christi Navasota and Galveston. A varied schedule covers music programs hospital visits and motor trips.
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Stas
L. F. Stasny
John K .Parker
Clarksville
Tenn
Pr. Womack
Johnderson Womack
Houston
Jackie Fagan
Bryan
Texas Independent Radio Adviisers’ Association
Deering Hotel
Temple
Charles F. Hill
Galveston
Rotary
Cyil
Hillier
Texas Funeral Directors
R. W. Persons
Robert John Persons
Roland Persons
San Anton Austin
San Marcos
Byan
San Antonio
Persons
Roland
J. H. DuBose
Cameron
Girl Winner Given High Honor In Dramatic War
Mrs. E. H. Astin returns from Austin with news of Miss Wright daughter of Mrs. Don r and formerly of Bryan earning top honors. Wright a member of the Austin High School dramatic club was on the all star dramatic team in the state Interscholastic league contests among about 200 teams. The Austin team won first place and Wright was named best individual performer in the contest. Wright is known here through her family ties to Mrs. Astin and Allie Co and J Hendrix Conway of Bryan visits.
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E. H. Astin
Austin
Wright
Don R
Bryan
Dran Ie
Drantic
Agat
Miss Wright
Astin
Allie Co
J. Hendrix Conway
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