Texas Solons Reluctant In Garner For Fight
Texas lawmakers show reluctance over backing Garner or Roosevelt in the 1940 presidential race. Ten of 23 delegation members express support for Garner, with Sam Rayburn publicly undecided, citing party loyalty and Texas ties. Several representatives affirm general Texas backing for Garner while others keep private stances pending official moves.
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Washington
Texas
Franklin D. Rowevelt
John Nance Garner
Haid
Howse B
Sam Rayburn
Bonham
Garner
Rayburn
Freddent Rossevell
Sam
Delegaton
Sheppard
Connally
Kilday
Patton
Marisfield
West
Kiebere
Bauth
Luther Johnsen
Mahon
Gossett
Ner
Lynden Johnson
Thomsason
Jonessil
Nauszil
decisior_ gt
Posse
United States
Garrett
John Renee Garner
Thomason
Gamer
Lewis
Berkworth
John E. Lewis
House- Labor Committee
Patcian
Texarkana
Lanham
Norway
Ris F
Orange
Sowers
Georgia
Eny
Pennsylvania to Become Milk Buyer for Relief Children
Harrisburg Aug 4 07 The commonwealth of Pennsylvania will become the milkman after September 1 for about 368 000 children in families of relief Under a new law milk orders will be distributed with free checks amounting to 5 pints of milk daily for each child under 16 A welfare administration official Seid estimated annual expenditure of 2000000 to 3 000 000 would make the state the largest purchaser of milk in the commonwealth The Pennsylvania milk control commission meets today to decide prices for the relief milk
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Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Welinf Administration
Seid
Pertaylyanis Milk Control Commission
Officer Treated for Polo Injury at Fort Sam
An officer injured in a polo accident suffered a broken polo mallet incident at Fort Clerk. Capt. Eaw and Lt. Doyle of the Fifth Cavalry at Fort Clerk reported the casualty and the officer was treated at Fort Sam Houston hospital. The accident occurred Friday afternoon with the injured man later moved to Brooksfieldsds ste facility for further care.
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Eaw
Doyle
Senate Advances Expert Aid Measure Across Agencies
Washington reports the Senate approved a bill to empower the interior department to hire experts for consultation on important conservation projects while Miami witnesses a coast guard and private vessels search for a phantom ship and a hoax distress call. Investigators seek clues from suspected rogue radio operators and expect stiff penalties for spoofed SOS signals under federal law. Exceptional values in furniture and appliances are listed in classifications 103 to 116.
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Senate
Washington
Miami
Fla
Coast Guard
Arthur S. Fist
Federal Communications Commission Office
Atlantic Seaboard
Lloyds of London Ister
Sobriety Testing Proposed After Auto Accidents
National association of coroners endorsed amendments to licensing laws to require drivers to undergo sobriety tests after accidents. Proceedings at Udair convention highlighted drift toward mandatory testing. Key figures included Dr. T. DB and W. Leland with officers such as Charles TE Hersch and Pete Zinchy noted.
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BANF
Woman 75 Walks 61 Miles to Court
In Livingston a 75 year old woman walked an extraordinary distance to attend court. She described hardship and desire to obey court orders, saying she wanted to be a good citizen and comply with the summons while facing difficult travel. Local authorities noted her case as unusual but serious.
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Livingston
Boy Electrocution Tragedy Amid Rooftop Slide
A four year old boy, Jacko Jenson, died after sliding down a roof edge at his home in Weilenk, Aue. A relay of bystander aid and paramedics failed to revive him. Annie TL Jentan is named as his mother. local landowner YS Cooper appears in notes.
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Weilenk
Aue
Werk
Jacko Jenson
Jenson
Applied Artislesz
Annie TL
Jentan
Cooper
Togs Hot Foot Victim Dies of Injuries in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia on August 4 a man known as Kip Wie mo Joke fell down while racing with friends. A bystander poured liquid on his shoe and lit a match, causing his pants to catch fire and leading to fatal injuries. Police investigate the incident as a potential accident by lingering flames.
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Philadelphia
Ang
Corlagloa
Kip
Lecwuse
Jalor
Most Perfect McDonald Observatory described at UT and Chile
The fragment notes a most perfect observatory concept linked to the University of Texas and a parallel deity with the University of Chile. It references real SheeNO as describing the scientific center in the Ward.
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McDonald
University of Texas
University of Chilean
Ss Acch
Real Sheeno
Politicians close Greenville paper sparks Jersey City clash
In Jersey City a five column Greenville home news plant was padlocked by federal agents after Greenville editor Henry F Auger accused Thomas J Armstrong of threatening to shut the paper for printing eviction stories and a charity carnival. Newark district counters tax claims, calls padlock routine.
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Jersey City
N. J
Greenvilly
Greenviile Home News
Henry F. Auger
Greenville Home News
Tnt
Thomas J. Armstrong
Greenville Plows
Greenville
Newark
Jersey City Home News
Armetrang
Mutiny on the Blue Star Ship Ends in Jail
In London on Aug 4 the mutiny aboard the Blue Star led to 31 sailors jailed for six weeks. Prosecutors said the May uprising in Port Elizabeth, South Africa delayed sailing and aimed to ransom the ship with promises of bacon and tea. The captain claimed the hot stew sparked the revolt, though details remained disputed.
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London
Napier
Port Elizabeth
Mexico's New Oil Offer Argued in Diplomatic Circles
Washington discussions centered on Mexico's proposal to settle the oil expropriation dispute with American companies. Key issues include control and management of expropriated properties valued around 150 million dollars and a long-term contract under Mexican government supervision offering salaries and revenue to Mexico, with potential expansion to British and Dutch firms.
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Washington
Amerian
Mexico
Cardenas
Fresider Cardenas
Clis
Castillo Majera
Dottald B. Rindberg
Companes
Mexica
Connaties
Une
Supevision
America
Maren
Btiish
Diversified Crops Urged for Texas Farmers
COLLEGE STATION Aug 4 Diversified cropping was urged for Texas farmers emphasizing livestock and multiple crops over cotton. Bean E J Kyle of A and Meck age outlined the program at a Farm Security Administration meeting last night. Crop rotation terracing and plowing under cover crops were recommended as practical means to increase land fertility.
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Texas
E. J. Kyle
Meckege
Farm Security Administration
Baylor Librarian Named Director at North Texas College
Dr. William Stanley Hoole, head Librarian at Baylor University, will become head librarian and director of library services at North Texas State Teachers College in Denton, succeeding Mrs. Pentt G. McCracken. The appointment takes effect in September, with Hoole slated to lead the library department and expand services.
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Baylor
Denton
Plfectius
William Stanley Hoole
Baylor pni+ versity
Sbrackan
Department of Library Service
North Texas State ‘Teachers’ College
Hoole
Pentt G. McCracken
Wip
Wilt Redl
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