Debate Over League of Nations Entry Shapes Washington Mood
A Washington column argues the congressional rejection of United States membership in the League of Nations marks a pivotal shift toward Americanism and limits on presidential power. It discusses tax debates, executive supremacy, and risks of radicalism if Roosevelt gains unchecked authority. The piece cites reader letters on taxes and industry, notably aviation, and reflects on how policy may influence national stability and prosperity.
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Dotan Sinclair
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Corn Hog Farmers Thank Committee in Pearsall
About 150 corn and hog farmers gathered in Pearsall Texas February 1 to thank county committeemen and others for explaining the 1934 corn hog program. Additional meetings to explain the 1935 contracts are set for Dilley February 1 Moore February 4 and Big Foot February 6 per Canty Agent NR Hunt.
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Texas
Wantrail
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Dilley
Moore
Big Foot
Canty
NR Hunt
Cotton and grain values rise and fall amid farm market shifts
New York reports show cotton and corn gaining value on farms over the past two years while wheat declines. Wheat value stands at 218,600,000 with stock changes halving over two years. Cotton climbs from 433,400,000 in early 1993 to 812,260,000 now, and corn moves from 727,700,000 to 802,500,0. stocks reflect shifts since 1933. Funeral services are held in Holland for Louis Pickney Stafford, 98, noted Texas ranger and Confederate veteran, who died last night.
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Holland
Texas
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Louis Pickney Stafford
Army Orders Filtered From Washington Screen
A list of military assignments and transfers posted today includes officers and units moving among Fort Jay Fort Sill Fort Benning Fort DeVens and the Philippines. Names cited include J F Claphas Ralph Nasee Campbell Kiefer Pont Jacques and others with destinations in Hawaii Panama and Vancouver barracks.
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Vital Statistics From Frans B to Buss Listed
A compact notice lists vital statistics for Frans B Ditlard rs Estella Dillsré Soe L and Gonanleeta Buss. The record notes birth and marriage entries with names and associated dates. Further details are not provided in the accessible text.
Probe delays HOLGFUND bill probe delays HOLGFUND bill
Washington officials report delay looming in HOLC capital increase as House Rules Chair O Connor signals an inquiry into HOLC operations. Representative Sweeney presses for a probe while Roosevelt backs the bill as urgent despite drafting gaps and criticism of past actions.
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O'Connor
Democrat
New York
Rules Committee
Sweeney
Ohio
HOLC
Congress
Roosevelt
Chartered AUBYIN and Defining Minneania Mineral Venture
A scrambled notice notes corporate actions involving Chartered AUBYIN and Minneania Mineral Development with capital stock 1600 and 400,000 non war value shares. Texas agent Jacob Lloyd Allee and Becrla First of San Antonio are cited. February 1 to 4 mark foreign registrations amid a Delaware food products context.
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Ermits Buval
Minneania Mineral Development
Texas
Jacob 8
Lloyd, Allee
Joe Lowe ‘Corporation
Delaware
Texus
Becrla First
San Antonia
Tightens up aid relief funds face Washington delays
In Washington on February 1, dwindling cash resources threaten federal relief for the jobless. A $4.28 billion lump sum plan with $820 million to taper direct relief and $4.1 billion for work relief hinges on Senator Carter Glass. Hopkins says relief HQ down to $86 million with no commitments beyond Feb 10. monthly need estimated at $150 million. Labor leader William Green criticizes a $50 monthly max on public works as harming wage structure. Social security legislation advances slowly. White House signals changes to speed passage as Morgenthau Perkins confer with Roosevelt.
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Senate
Genater Carter Glass
Democrat
Virginia
Appropriations Committee
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Harry
William Green
American Federaion of Labor
Harrison
Senate Finance Committee
Ferkins
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Open Forum Easter The Light
A reader argues that garbage and street department workers deserve living wage raises alongside fire and police due to their dangers and rising costs. They claim these salaries have been cut more than other departments and urge parallel raises to ease family financial strain.
World Wool Clip Up One Per Cent
The 1954 wool clip from 22 countries producing 80 percent of world total rose one percent above 1933. Poland and Latvia were newly estimated, Russia and China excluded. Mill consumption fell in Q4 1934 but manufacturers have not yet drawn down stocks. London and southern markets edged higher while Boston stayed steady since mid-December.
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Bureau of Agricultural Economics Today
Poland
Latvia
Russia
China
London
Karnes City plans 100 street trees under relief roll program
Karnes City Texas February 1 a project has been approved to plant 100 trees on main streets. work will be done through the CWA and will employ men from the relief rolls.
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Karnes City
Texas
CWA
Substantial changes urged by Wagner-Lewis bills
The parties declined to publish details but agreed that the Wagner-Lewis proposals for unemployment insurance and old age pensions should be recommended with substantial changes. The discussion focused on policy direction and potential reform, outlining how these measures might be adjusted before public release.
Firefighters pants stolen amid yard thefts in San Antonio
Police reports show thieves struck while Co. G Garcia and 8 BD Montez from Station No. 12 on South Flores aided a blaze. Thieves lifted the firefighters pants and also took an iron gate from Jack Sellers’ yard on Broadway.
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Co. G. Garcia
BD. Montez
South Flores
Jack Sellers
Broadway
Italy launches nationwide military education program
Rome Feb 1 Italian cabinet approved a national military education plan under the motto Every Citizen Soldier. After gradual trials, the program began today in full mass education across the country, marking the first nationwide implementation of the initiative.
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