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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1936
Page
2
Local officials report Texas Old Age Assistance pays are generous with $17 to $80 monthly awards. Recipients include couples and widows, with state and federal funds coordinating to provide up to half the payment from each. Officials note Texas leads in liberal provisions, contrasting with other states where assets or dependents block aid.
A 1940 Texas political panorama centers on Governor Allred and lingering talk of his retirement or a Senate bid. Friends and observers name figures such as Frank Scofield, James Allred, and Connally allies, while rumors swirl about a possible Texas gubernatorial run or Connally matchup in the Senate as the 1938 era political scene evolves.
In Dallas on August 29, Governor James V. Alfred and State Superintendent L A Woods plan to mobilize attendance of 100,000 schoolchildren to the Cavalcade of Texas at the Texas Centennial Exposition. They argue it will be worth weeks in the classroom to study history.
Between September 5 and 15, seventy five district young men may join the Army with a posting at Fort Bliss Texas as part of mobilization for reserve officers. Major Ridney J Cutler in charge of recruiting in the Dallas District lists recruiting offices in Dallas Port Worth Waco Tyler Port land Denison and invites inquiries to any office for information.
Martin Johnson, 26-81p notes town claims the greatest percentage of cultivated land of any state and lists threshing events at home on Tuesday September 1 Tuesday September 15 and Tuesday September 2%
A chunk of remarks about Landon's nomination speech shows polarized responses from figures like Farley O Connne and Nice, Maryland governors, with criticisms from Norman Thomas and union leaders. Observers note pro Roosevelt leanings among Tabor leaders and hint Landon may improve in later talks as business issues are debated.
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