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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1932
Page
4
The Clifton area readies for a Central Fair on October 27 with stock, poultry, and farm produce on display. Community committees plan events and assistance for households and students while local leaders discuss highway funding, tax allocations, and anticipated improvements.
Regents approve linking UT and University of Chicago for a new McDonald Observatory in Texas. The plan includes a $375,000 building project, shared maintenance costs, and a staff structure under Dr. Otto Struve while maintaining collaboration with Mount Wilson. The effort emphasizes astronomical, not atmospheric, research and will enhance UT’s global standing in astronomy. The arrangement leverages the Chicago university partnership and will not cost Texas taxpayers.
A historical look details White House expenses from the Wilson era to Hoover, noting rises in appropriation for presidential staff, secretaries, automobiles, police, and housekeeping. It highlights car counts and guard costs, mentions a private secretary elevator and a costly Commerce Department site, and critiques extravagance in lavish facilities and amenities.
Fort Worth legislator watches elections as August heat spurs debate on delaying primaries to spring. Advocates cite cooler minds and voter comfort. opponents warn of political disruption. Also notes Argonne Day proclamation and Texas Legislature adjournment after governor's CPR bills.
Dallas report states an amended petition in the election contest against Governor Ferguson’s nomination will be filed in the 126th district court at Austin. Mexia attorney Bain McCorkle and colleagues announced the filing on Thursday, with further legal counsel named.
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