Kansas and Texas notes on politics and finance in July
The column comments on a spate of July incidents from Lufkin to Del Rio, noting three murders in Prickly Pear and comparing crime levels. It covers Kansas Governor Landon calling a special session on social security, Roosevelt jokes, San Antonio bank deposits versus loan demand, and a Mexican election showing a lopsided vote.
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Allred Defends Record As Four Seek Texas Governorship
Governor James V. Allred spoke in Sherman defending his term amid a crowded race. He joked that only four perfect men exist in Texas, while acknowledging he is a mere human being and addressing criticisms and misinformation from opponents. The visit tied to his bid for a second term and cited his family ties to the area since 1837.
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Allred Seeks Re-Election Amid Texas Campaign Tour
Governor James V. Allred campaigns across Texas, basing his bid on his record and pledges fulfilled. He earlier announced in Del Rio after an impassioned address by Hon. Stanford Payne and was honored there by local residents.
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Landon Urges Kansas to Join Federal Social Security Plan
Governor Alf Landon addressed a joint Kansas Senate and House session, urging constitutional changes to allow state laws for social security and signaling readiness to join any federal system that may become law. He contrasted Republican platform ideas with Congress action and called for voter approval of amendments enabling legislative action.
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Possible Contender for U S Comptroller General Named
Washington rumors swirl over a successor to John R. McCarl as comptroller general. Daniel W. Bell and William H. McReynolds are cited as potential choices, with Bell recently named acting director of the budget after Lew Douglas’s resignation.
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Bank records 32 years with no deposit losses
A bank reports a 32 year streak without deposit losses, highlighting resilience and steady customer trust. Officials credit prudent risk management and consistent capital adequacy as key factors in maintaining the long run.
Plans for Allred Campaign Here Made
Campaign notes indicate local organizers prepared groundwork for Allred's bid in this region. The reference mentions longtime business records and earlier beliefs about river routes shaping campaign logistics, with a nod to Reverend Troy Hickman and river names.
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Drouth Crisis Sparks Soil Conservation Push and WPA Parked Relief
President Roosevelt convenes a White House conference on the drouth crisis as the soil conservation program expands in the Midwest. Weather warns of aridity with record heat and a multi hundred million dollar crop threat. North Dakota sends 2000 farmers to WPA work amid 117 degree heat as rains are urged to protect the corn.
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