Texans urged to form anti toll safety drive in Austin
Governor Allred urged Texans to organize against traffic deaths and property loss. He named a committee of 100 from public safety and civic leaders to plan a statewide safety drive and said a statewide meeting would likely be held later this month. He cited U S department of commerce data showing 1852 Texas auto deaths in 11 months of 1936 and 35708 nationwide.
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Austin
Texas
Allred
Public Safety Commission
U. S. Department of Commerce
Roosevelt outlines legislative goals to Congress
President Roosevelt urged the new Congress to back several measures including federal regulation of industry with state complements, neutral policy expansion regarding the Spanish civil war, a forthcoming relief appropriation, extended authorizations for agencies like the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, devaluation power, and the exchange stabilization fund. He also called for low cost housing, slum clearance, tenant aid, and strengthening the social security system.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Hallettsville Scout to Attend National Jamboree
Keith Hill 16 Hallettsville High School senior was chosen by the local Boy Scout troop to represent them at the National Jamboree in Washington DC next summer. The President's Birthday Ball is set for January 30 with participation by more than 15 000 cities nationwide.
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Hallettsville
Texas
Keith Hill
Hallettsville High School
Boy Scouts
Washington, D. C
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Community Bank
Garbade
Flatonia
Moulton Eagle
Knape
Isher
Moulton Texas
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Sunbeam Automatic
Sunbeam
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Central Power and Light Company
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