First I Lubbock South Plains Sunday Avalanche Journal
The Sunday issue of the Avalanche Journal Publishing Co. in Lubbock carries a notice from Parker P. Prouty General Manager describing the paper as an Independent Democratic publication. It outlines fair news reporting and nonpartisan editorial stance and notes postal service status and Associated Press membership.
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Avalanche
Avalanche-Journal Publishing Co. Inc
Texas Avenue
Chas
Lubxk
Texas
Associated Press
Texas faces burden of Old Age pensions costs
The Avalanche-Journal notes Texans voted for an Old Age Pension and faces a special legislative session to raise revenue. It cites state auditor Carpenter and tax commissioner Anderson estimating annual pension costs at about 56 million, plus 10 percent admin, with funding likely from liquor taxes, luxury taxes, ad valorem, income, or general sales taxes.
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Austin
Allred
Orville S. Carpenter
R. B. Anderson
Carpenter
Texas
Tesos
Tis Avalanche-Journal
Standardizing Travelers Aims at Global Dress and Manners
An observer returning from Europe notes fewer conspicuous American tourists due to dress. A world standard of costume and manners could ease international relations and reduce hostility, while cartoons of Americans in Europe fade. The piece lampoons passport policy and political figures with a mix of satire and concern for constitutional values.
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Europe
Fung
Roosevelt avoids flashy speeches on western trip
Hyde Park insiders report President Roosevelt will skip public barnstorming in favor of restrained remarks in railroad yards as experts advise against big speeches during the crackdown period ending. The piece notes possible message to Legion at St Louis and hints at Colby's health and Johnson's role in shaping events.
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Washington
Ray Tucker
Hyde Park
Roosevelt
St. Louis
Boulder Dam
San Diego
Colby
Legion
Mr. Roosevelt
J. Monroe Johnson
Commerce
New Deal
Johnson
Senate Munitions Committee
Navy Department
Naval
Navy
Father Coughlin
Security Exchange Commission
Joe Kennedy
Boston
Wall
Strengthen ye the weak hands and be not afraid
A devotional excerpt cites Isaiah 35 3 6 urging the fearful to find courage and trust in God. It promises restoration, opened eyes and ears, movement for the lame, and singing in the wilderness as waters break forth. The message emphasizes divine arrival and salvation.
Reproduction of Texas History Works By Steck Company
The Steck company of Austin plans to reproduce rare Texas history and adventure books in facsimile to broaden access. The runs cover history biographies and adventure with titles from Holley Newell Foote Yoakum Linn Brown Fulmore Wall Oskison and others. The program aims to stimulate study and provide affordable access for schools colleges and readers of Texas history. The review also discusses Glassers Vein of Iron Brothers Three and other titles in the same period.
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Texas
Austin
Steck Company of
Holley
Newell
Foote
Yoakum
John Linn
John Henry Brown
Henry Smith
Noah Smithwick
Z. T. Fulmore
Bernhardt Wall
Sam Houston
Joseph Field
George W. Ken
Dall
Santa Fe
Willim P. Stappes
Sam C. Reid
McCulloch
Texas Ranger
John C. Reid
New Mexico
John C. Dues
Tex
St Eg
DOW. C. Baker
Wilbargers
Lst
Jehan M. Ovhisen
Macmilan
John M. Oskison
Careerist Requires Share Of Love
A 1938 NEA column by Helen Welshimer discusses Edith Stern’s view of modern girls seeking love over career. It argues happiness comes from emotional security with a partner, not mere economic or professional achievement, and that women value affection as the core of fulfillment over status or fame.
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Mrs. Stern
Judy O'Grady
NEA Services
West Texas Gets Snubbed in Centennial Celebration Debate
Editor notes Texas Legislature allocated three million dollars for the Texas Centennial. main celebration in Dallas with other cities receiving varied sums. West Texas laments lack of state support, urges regional unity, warns on unequal representation and the need for balanced political power to secure fair funding.
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W. A. Jackson
Texas
Dallas
East Texas
Austin
San Antonio
Houston
Gonzales
Victoria
Denton
West Texas
Potter County
Lubbock County
Howard County
Tom Green County
Wartime quotes from officials and leaders
A compilation of political quotes from various figures including Representative Hamilton Fish and Admiral Isamu Takeshita. The remarks touch on war, pacifism, political strategy, and national pride with differing views on war’s inevitability and the impact of protests.
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Japan
Commodore Perry
America
Isamu Takeshita
Brighter Side Of Life Lice Parlor Bets On Horses
In Philadelphia a beauty parlor scene shifts to horse betting with a humorous take on luck and facial improvements. A New York noise campaign gains a leader named Bhirley Wynne while Attorney General Cummings sails to Europe to assess potential imports and a multi billion matter.
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Philadelphia
New York
League For Less Noise
Bhirley Wynne
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Ellen Glasgow
Virginia Mountains
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Francis Odell
Janet
Under- Ridge Farm
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May
Mr. Oskison
Nathan Asch
Macmillan
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Europa
Robert Briffault
Scribners
BY Helen Welshimer
Economc
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Belen Welshimer
Kun
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George Clark
Timothy
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Big Spring
Texas Tech
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Simeon D. Fess
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