Rebellion Grows Over New Crop Law and Allotments
The article reports rising opposition to the federal crop control law led by Secretary Wallace. Cotton and corn farmers protest acreage allotments, with Macomb Illinois hosting a key meeting. Protests critique the law as unamerican and overly powerful, hinting at political backlash in Congress and the 1930s era debate.
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Youngster Suffers Deep Leg Cut At Play
A boy with a leg injury at play crawled into a water filled hole after a toy balloon. A tin container was used to brace the area but water flooded it and the boy retrieved the balloon, severing his leg. Thirty two stitches were required for repair and he is recovering rapidly. Miss Emelita Sauer, a student at University of Texas Austin, visited relatives in Doss last week.
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Emelita Sauer
University At Austin
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Doss
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Sugarland
Texas
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Dallas
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Atlanta
Ira McCoy
Lake Victor
Galveston
Ernest E. Goode
Clyde
Abilene
West Texas
It Happened This Week Floods Drown Civilians in China
The report notes massive flood damage in China with 150000 civilians drowned after a river breach along a 50 mile dike. Japanese advances halted by flooded roads. fate of many Japanese troops unknown.
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Connally Pights for Needy Farmers WPA Reform
Senator Connally argues for a WPA amendment to allow farmers not on relief to work short periods on country roads, aiding drought-stricken areas of his state near Colorado and Kansas lines. He asserts drought drives farmers off the land and calls for Congress to keep farmers on the farm by permitting limited WPA employment without full relief status.
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Colorado
Kansas
Congress
Wood seeks railroad post citing highway record and ethics
The piece outlines Wood's bid for the railroad commission seat now held by C. V. Terrell. He praises the highway department’s $200,000,000 in work under his influence and argues for a nonpolitical, efficient railroad body to mirror that success. He notes Governor Ferguson's five year term and plans to complete his own term next February.
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Mrs Staudt and Wilsons Visit Port Aransas for Weekend Outing
Mrs Anton Staudt of Fredericksburg joined Mr and Mrs John Wilson of San Antonio for a Port Aransas weekend outing. They spent the day fishing and sightseeing.
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Fredericksburge
John Wilson
San Antonio
Port Aransas
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