CIO clash over sitdown tactics at Texas rally
The Houston segment notes CIO affiliated group denounces sitdown strike tactics used in the East and warns they will not be tolerated in Texas. Rumors mention John L. Lewis protesting Alfred Allred’s federal appointment as CIO unions praised Oil and Gas workers’ CIO ties amid attempts to withdraw Allred’s invitation. The incident may have strained relations between the Governor and the CIO group.
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Houston
CIO
Ailred
East
Texas
John L. Lewis
Allred
Alfred
Laward
Political Announce A Democratic slate listed for 1938 race
The Republican Rockville paper quotes a scolding on wasteful public spending while noting Democratic candidates for state and local offices including district and county posts. The item names Marvin E Blackburn Jr and others and cites a historical remark on coal value from 1808.
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Rockville
Indiana
Prescott Candidacy for State Senate from 25th District
Ross Prescott, current Texas House member for Brown and Coleman Counties, seeks the State Senate seat for the 25th District. Born in Brownyrood, educated locally, Daniel Laker College graduate, practiced law in Brownwood, married with two children. He previously ran for State Representative and won a first primary edge amid strong local support.
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Ross Prescott
Texas House of Representatives
Brown
Coleman Coun
Brownyrood
Downwood
Daniel Laker College
Brown County
Coleman County
Prescott
Prescott cited as leading legislator in soil and farm bills
Representative Prescott was named a top legislator by newspaper writers for his work on soil conservation and farm legislation. He campaigned on strong school funding, rural aid, teacher retirement, old age assistance, and a robust soil conservation plan tied to federal aid, aimed at restoring soil productivity and supporting farmers and ranchers.
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Prescott
Variou
Men Ne
James Chirk
Austin
Ross Prescott
Ith
Raymond Brooks
The
Austin American Statian
Cation
Debe
United States Department of Agriculture
West
Texas
House of Representativees
Senate of Texas
Resolution from Texas Merchants Association 1938
The Retail Merchants Association of Texas adopted a unanimous resolution at its Dallas convention on May 25 1938. It calls for reducing the cost of operating state government in line with population and property value growth, opposes shifting tax burdens to consumers, and rejects new taxes such as sales luxury gross receipts or income taxes. It also endorses better delinquent tax collection and a fair ad valorem assessment system.
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Retail Merchants Association of Texas
Dallas
Texas
Prescott urges voters to back Ross Prescott for State Senate
A political appeal from Ross Prescott outlines his stance on soil conservation, crime, mutual insurance reform, tax policy, and government efficiency. He criticizes excessive land use, supports increased state police if needed, opposes a general sales tax, and promotes responsible budgeting. He asks supporters to spread his message to neighbors.
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Hadden
Triet Clerk
Durst JC
Graham Odie Wright
County
Annie Hi
Lydia ‘Taylor Dunbar
Ty Attorm Stevenson, J
Commis
G. W. Hardesty
Stanley Adams
McMilton Hof
Grode
Justice of the Lend
25Th Dist
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Resolu
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Stern Kent
Lam
Pouilie
Heinz
ENO
Oxydol
Swan
Oears
Zoe
R. H. Carmichael
Loeffler Motor Company
Junction National Bank
Kimble County
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