Legislative Actions By Senator Metcalfe Highlights Aprils Senate Work
The Senate reconsidered and then engrossed a sales tax proposal to the constitution with a 21 to 6 vote and noted potential House opposition. It advanced bills liberalizing old age benefits, a State Bar Bill, a State Baser Bill, and several local measures including school district validation and McCulloch County bridge funding. Additional introduced measures aim to improve tax collection on crude oil and related gases and to grant free tuition to international students. A bill to issue special truck permits for transporting perishable goods was killed.
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Senate
House
Mills County
Commissioners’ Court
McCulloch County
King Cotton Wins Question War over Rayon for The Cold Market
The article discusses cotton's defense against rayon in tire cord use, citing a Bible Heat Resistant Cotton Cord patent and tests showing superior durability and lower cost. It notes European tensions, American non-involvement options, and the shift toward strengthened cotton processing to maintain market dominance.
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British Isles
W. D. Anderson
Bible Manufacturing Company
Macon
Georgia
Aple
Red Cross Ships Quinine to China
The American Red Cross has shipped two million quinine sulphate tablets to China in response to a request from the Chinese National Health Administration. The green colored tablets will be distributed through South China provinces where malaria epidemics are present, consigned from San Francisco to the Chinese Red Cross Society in Hongkong and then trans shipped inland.
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Washington, D. C
Chinese National Health Administration
American Red Cross
China
South China
San Francisco
Chinese Red Cross Society
Hongkong
Stay at home to save democracy and the next war
A call urges Americans to write to their representatives now to influence foreign policy and avoid involvement in future European wars. The piece argues staying at home preserves democracy and warns against propaganda and external pressures that could drag the nation into conflict. Also notes a 1938 drop in accidental deaths and a rise in home and rural accidents with Red Cross commentary. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Whitewood are listed as Fredericksburg visitors.
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England
France
Czechoslovakia
Ukraine
Germany
Europe
Britain
Hitler
America
Greece
Rome
Spain
Austria
Shylock
Washington
National Cotton Week to Promote U S Cotton Growth
Memphis based National Cotton Council and Cotton Textile Institute announce a joint National Cotton Week May 22 to 27 aimed at expanding consumption of U S cotton. Major activities include a coast to coast Maid of Cotton air tour featuring Miss Alice Hall and visits to San Francisco New York Washington Philadelphia and other cities with publicity and civic events.
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Memphis
O Cf
Publi
The
Cotton Council
Textile Institute
Cotton Consumption Council
National Retail Dry Goods Association
Wholesale Dry Goods Institute
Institute of Distribution
National Association of Food Chains
National Association of Chain Drug Stores
National Cotton Council
Memphis Cotton Carnival Association
Maid of Cotton
America
Alice Hall
San Francisco
New York World's Fair
Grover Whalen
New York Fair
King Cotton
Washington
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Buffalo
St. Louis
West
Hogs and Cattle Prices Reported Along With Local Visit
Market notes from SAN ANTONIO April 12 show hog receipts at 600 with top pork values around 6.55 for 170 to 250 lb butchers. Cattle receipts total 900 with calves 1300 and prices listed for steers, yearlings, cows, bulls, and stockers. Mr and Mrs Emil Hopf of Barksdale visit and report a very dry section needing rain.
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San Antonio
Emil Hopf
Barksdale
Workday Tax Burden Divides Time Across U S Households
The National Consumers Tax Commission analysis finds U S workers spend about one hour daily earning money to cover hidden taxes. The study indicates food and housing consume over half the day, highlighting how taxes cut into personal time.
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U. S. Wade
National Consumers Tax Commission
Texas Banker Marking Fifty Years At First National Bank
Nathan Adams president of the First National Bank in Dallas will celebrate fifty years of continuous service from April 19 to 21. He joined the bank on April 22, 1889 after clerking for the Texas and Pacific Railway. Adams, born in Pulaski Tennessee, moved to Texas in 1888 and became bank president in 1924. He has held state and national roles including the Federal Home Loan Board, Texas Bankers Association president, and United States Chamber of Commerce director. A pair of dinners and an open-house afternoon will mark the golden anniversary with notable industrialists and financiers from across the nation invited.
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Nathan Adams
First National Bank
Dallas
Adams
Texas & Pacific Railroad
Southwest
Pulaski
Giles County
Tenn
Texas
Federal Home Loan Board
Texas Bankers’ Association
American Bankers’ Association
United States Chamber of Commerce
Treasury Department
Connie Mack
Philadelphia Athletics
Pirot National Bank
Cornlius McGillicuddy
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Penrose B. Metcalfe
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Te Storage & Commission Co
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National Safety Council
C. J. Whitewood
Fredericksburg
National Cotton Week
Federal Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Schreiner Wool & Mohair
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Kelville, Texas
David M. Goodrich
WAPTR
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William McGeorge
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