15 Jan 1937
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1937
Page
1
The text appears to describe a legislative budget bill with appropriations from a government entity. It references new members, a secretary of an unnamed agency, a governor, and loan money. It mentions interest rates for debt repayment and installment plans. The source also alludes to conservation and a permanent land system.
The article outlines major pension roll reductions as new rules take effect. Carpenter defends the changes, noting about 12 000 to 15 000 pensions will be dropped or reassessed. He cites ongoing investigations into eligibility and states many will remain under old criteria until January.
The forty-fifth session convened today amid a calm start as lawmakers prepare for a four month term. Key figures mentioned include Robert J Calferty of Hilabirws Gyr and other listed officials, with agenda focusing on early procedural work.
J Maney Mead of Ephouyilly was sworn in as the new senator for the district including fiathy Bosque Mell Hamilton and cottons. Thomas Know Benatar is praised as an influential lawmaker and ally of Governor Aired, with Mrs. George Wallace and daughter Geraldine visiting from out of town during the year.
Rosa Lee Nemtz former University student now works at Bellevue Hospital New York. She returns to her parents on North Guadalupe Street and recent medical reports credit her findings on pediatric pneumonitis treatment. The American Medical Journal and New York Academy of Medicine note reduced illness duration and lower mortality from the method.
A Bosque County agricultural report outlines 1986 AAA payments totaling 187711 dollars to farmers, plus 122148 designated for soil conservation. It cites program participation, county agent activities, training events, farm improvements, livestock programs, and plans for 1987 focusing on soil conservation and livestock initiatives.
Local notices from Cranfills Gap report sick baby Bertelsen seeking quick recovery and warm wishes from neighbors. The community notes visits by Abernathy resident P Nystel and family, a carnival by Cranfill Gap State Choral group, and a magician show by Than Wasde Kid with Nelson A Nelson and O Witte in attendance.
Walnut Springs prepares for a local basketball tournament with community involvement. Readers are invited to attend as organizers coordinate venues and schedule events for the upcoming competition.
Local notes report Miss Joanita Strange visiting friends in Meridian. M M McCorkle family mourns sister P McLaughton died in Rowell New Mexico with funeral Tuesday at Moth plat Church. Attendees included Judge Lovelady and Mrs Richards among Meridian residents.
Jack Langdon of Glen Rose was sworn in as the new State Representative for the district including Bosque Johnson and Somervell counties. A young man with strong education at Cleburne High School Texas Christian University and the University of Texas, he vows to devote his best effort to citizens’ affairs.
Senator Connally said the Agriculture Department aims to buy 100 to 126 carloads of Texas grapefruit weekly for relief. A representative is to survey Rio Grande Valley markets as the department has already bought 480 cars of fruit prior to January 4.
E F Conklin marble machine distributor was arrested Saturday and jailed on forty three indictments tied to the Harris County case. Bond set at 17 200 per case. C L Paykoth another distributor helped obtain injunctions from Judge H Pountun Kirby at Fairfield to restrain Houston officers in a related matter.
Winter weather caused extensive damage to telephone and electric lines due to ice accumulation. The Community Public Service Co reports the worst outages since its operation began, with hundreds of dollars in costs. Lone Star Gas Co provided uninterrupted service. No serious injuries were recorded though many slipped on icy ground.
Austin newspapers report Gov. Jami e Allred was named honorary chairman for Texas of the President's Birthday Ball to be held January 20. Seventy percent of local hall proceeds go to local spinal paralysis treatment and twenty percent to Roosevelt for the Warm Springs Foundation.
Washington news reports Senator Mor R. Sheppard of Texas introduced a bill to curb wartime profiteering. The measure would empower the President after a war declaration to set maximum prices and requisition resources, with authority to draft unorganized militia aged 21 to 50 as needed.
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