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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1932
Page
4
A reader criticizes complaint shouters during hard times, noting many have reduced expenses more than salaries while landlords and vendors cut costs. He argues many blame fate or luck for problems created by personal choices, labeling such criers as LES AKERS and urging personal accountability.
New York writer wOO McIntyre describes a revived promenade along Park Avenue from 46th to 57th, with sightings of socialites, actors, editors, and a noted barber Anthony Restaino in West 37th. The piece blends café society notes with reflections on Parisian culture and Hollywood gossip, ending with a brief note on Jane Oliver visiting Longview.
Bryan seeks to ease tax burden with a one fifth cut in rendition and a split payment plan. Tomorrow, November 30, is the last day to pay the first half. Delinquent collections affect city services and bond ratings. new state provisions enable property sales for unpaid taxes with 25 percent minimum profit for buyers, encouraging prompt payments to protect taxpayers.
The piece discusses whether the Eighteenth Amendment should be submitted to state legislatures rather than conventions. It notes 1933 legislative sessions could enable quicker repeal, with Democrats pushing for a fast vote. Speaker Garner backs early congressional action to align with party platform calling for repeal.
The piece urges business advertising to reach the community and notes improvements in safety after high frequency lighting on Bayshore highway cut night accidents. It cites a nine month comparison showing 81 total accidents before installation with 54 at night, and 67 after with 52 at night, highlighting a striking decrease.
Miss Pauline Roberts and L. H. Shibe, both of Brazos county, were married Thursday evening by Justice J. T. McGee at his home.
The Houston Post notes that legislatures repealing prohibition are treated as if conventions did so. Most people prefer the traditional constitutional amendment process, having long suspected action by conventions.
Gov R S Sterling renews push for a Texas driver license plan linking it to traffic safety after a highway incident. He argues the license should be nominal in fee and require fitness checks, noting lower crashes where enforced, and predicts a bill in the upcoming Legislature.
The article notes stronghouse interest in Beer by Christmas and a Garner pledge to act on repeal and Volstead revision, yet Senate opposition from Borah Sheppard and Fess. Odds favor no beer by Christmas as rules and nay-sayers loom amid a possible House move. It also mentions Vargas banning Brazilian coffee planting for three years and France planning a capital ship, signaling broader economic and naval shifts.
The Bryan Morning Eagle reports residents leaving for West Texas and Colorado City, marriage licenses issued to Henry Atkins and Fannie Boyder and to Charlie Isgett and Viola Hamilton, Aline DeMaret returning home from Mineral Wells, plans for William Jennings Bryan to speak in Bryan on December 24, and new film releases The Red Spectre and Just in Time at the opera house. State Revenue Agent McDonald warns lawyers to pay occupation taxes. only about 1,755 of 10,900 have paid. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Cargill visit Hall County. Mrs. F. A. Peters comes from Houston for her sister Mrs. W. H. Kinney’s funeral.
Mexia News argues the surge of writers and courses yields little truly worthwhile literature. It cites Mencken and Finger on learning by immersion and notes great authors thrived with minimal schooling, urging young writers to focus on authentic expression.
Bryan and surrounding area host a wide circle of visitors from Houston Austin Bremond Navasota Dallas and Waco during Thanksgiving. Residents and relatives gather at homes and campus events including the Aggie Texas game with many travelers returning to Bryan for holidays and reunions.
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