Old Age Assistance Costs for Texas in 1930s debate
Governor Allred warned the Texas legislature that the state could spend about 15 million dollars annually to match federal funds for old age assistance if current eligibility rules stay. The plan would broaden eligibility far beyond initial estimates, prompting concerns over need and proper targeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
James V. Allred
Orville S. Carpenter
Commission
National Emergency Relief Administration
Allred
AL Clayton and Capitalism Analysis in Cambridge Address
W L Clayton of Houston head of the world’s largest cotton buying firm defended capitalism in a Cambridge speech. He argued for reform rather than abolition, noting faulty distribution from government tinkering and urging measures to curb wartime profits while promoting production and lower prices for higher living standards.
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Cambridge
Mass
W. L. Clayton
Houston
J. Clayton
The
New York Times
Mr. Clayton
One Inch From Champion in Open Race at Musselburgh
The article recalls Andrew Kirkaldy nearly winning the British Open in 1889 at Musselburgh. He tied Willie Park, sank a nearly impossible one inch putt to force a playoff, then lost to Park by five strokes. The column also notes oddities about boiling water in flasks and glow-worms. It ends with a teaser: Tomorrow: Machine Guns for Peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Kirkaldy
Willie Park
Musselburgh
Scotland
Kirkaldy
Park
Balieff and White Remembered in Broadway Tapestry
A memorial sketch recalls Nikita Balieff of Chauve Souris and White Studio photographer along with Byron and Sarony as pionee rs of stage imagery. The piece contrasts Balieff’s rise with his later faded fortune and notes the Times editorial humor and reflections on language and performance.
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New York
Balieff
America
Balieffa Pagliacci
White
Theatre News
White Studio
Byron
Sarony
Devil Beatons
Browns and Greens Fight Wet Field in Haverhill
In Haverhill Massachusetts the Browns face the Greens as heavy rain floods left field. A deep fly into left is misplayed by the fielder who dives into the stream and still throws the runner out at third with a mackerel style throw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haverhill
Mass
Browns
King Peatures Synd., Inc
Abolition of System Not Yet A Wise Step
The passage argues against quickly abolishing the current system, asserting it has enabled education and elder support. It contends abuses should be removed first and that a theoretical, untested alternative from an economist should not replace a proven framework.
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America
Diesel engine starts at new power plant
Twenty five years ago the Bryan Daily Eagle notes the great Diesel engine at the new power plant began operation at 11:45 this morning. Chief Engineer J. D. Mann who erected the engine declared its performance perfect and the machine thoroughly understood.
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Bryan Daily Eagle
Pilot
Alxo
J. D. Mann
Megalarge watermaelow shown at Myers Bros store
Frank Myers received by express from Mr. John Hopkins son at Ballinger a watermaelow weighing seventy pounds. It is a whopper and has drawn comment from hundreds who have seen it at Myers' Bros. store where it is on exhibition. Miss Mayme Stone left today for Chicago after months in this city with her sister, Mrs. Len Rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lly
Frank Myers
Express
John Hopkinson
Ballinger
Myers’ Bros
Mayme Stone
Chicago
Mas
Len Rushing
Extension Service appoints first wildlife conservation specialist
COLLEGE STATION Sept 30 R FE Callender former Hill county agricultural agent is transferred to the Texas Extension Service as Extension specialist in wildlife conservation announced by Jack Shelton vice director and state agent. The transfer effective Sept 16 places Callender to oversee game management and wildlife conservation across the state. He joined the Extension Service in 1919 as Caldwell county agent later moved to Hill county in 1932. He is a Sam Houston State Teachers College graduate and taught in Rosenberg after graduating in 1914.
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College Station
R. FE
Callender
Hill County
Texas Extension Service
Jack Shelton
Texas
Extension Service
Caldwell County
Sam Houston State Teachers College
Rosenberg
Kurten Women Elect Officers on Monday
At a well attended meeting the Kurten women's home demonstration club elected new officers. Mrs. H. Keller was chosen president with Mrs. James Lang as vice president and Mrs. Will Henderson as secretary reporter.
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Kurten Women’s Home Demonstration Club
H. Keller
James Lang
Will Henderson
PAVEMENT PICK UPS AND COMMUNITY NOTES OF THE VALLEY
A local column highlights M. M. Fiskine in American Legion affairs and notes appearances by Chief of Police K T Tillis and Judge W C Davis. Rural teachers prepare for Saturday paydays and a carnival fundraiser for the rural school library. The piece emphasizes Brazos watershed conservation, flood prevention plans with dams and reservoirs, and calls for federal cooperation to implement the plan amid growing flood threats and past damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Fiskine
American Legion
K. T. Tillis
W. C. Davis
Marshall Bullock
W. BE
Neeley
Brazos
No More Obstacles in Path of Key Enterprise
Statement calls for clear path for a significant enterprise, stressing impact on state and nation and urging removal of hindrances to progress.
Sun Shines As Residents Enjoy Warmer Weather
Reliance residents note bright skies after weeks of rain and cold. The Merka and Riley families visited, D C Wiley and Bill Raley plan new homes, Lewis Shirly remains ill, and Reliance church day shifts to first Saturday night and Sunday with invites to attend.
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Thomas Merka
J. C. Merka
Riley
D. C. Wiley
Bill Raley
Lewis Shirly
Reliance
Singing Convention at Smetana Sunday in Brazos County
The Brazos county singing convention for October will be held Sunday at Smetana, according to president Alta Taylor. It will be an all day affair with attendees bringing basket dinners and everyone is invited.
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Brazos County
Smetana
Alta Taylor
Called meeting at Rock Prairie Friday evening
County home demonstration agent Mrs Alma Metcalfe announces a called meeting at Rock Prairie Friday night at 7 30 oclock Plans for the fair will be discussed and a womens and a girls club will be organized
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Metcalfe
Rock Prairie
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Lee J. Rountree
Texas Daily Press League
Mercantiles Bank
Dallas
Lexington Ave
N. Y
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Illinois
Associated Press
AL Clayton
John Hix
Ruby J. S. Pat
Boston & Maine
Charleston
Robert Burns
Boston and Maine
Scottish Boller
Booth Tarkington
Noel Coward
Lou Holtz
Barrymores
Ethel
John
Lionel
Old Winter Garden
Jolson
Florence Moore
George Munro
Harry Box
Melville Ellis
Kurten
Keller
Bran Ladies Shoes
Ormer
Uptown Star B Values
the Manhattan
M. J. Tremont
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