SANDERFORD ENTERS 1936 TEXAS GUBERNATORIAL RACE
Senator Sanderford of Belton joins Ferguson forces as a gubernatorial hopeful proposing a 3 percent sales tax and 25 percent cutting of government spending. He pledges loyalty to reform, opposes an income tax, and calls for a graded land tax and strict regulation of digital traffic. He is 41, married with three children.
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Austin
INS
Ferguson
Ray Sar- Gerfor
Belton
James V. Allred
Sanderford
Texas Senate
James E. Ferguson
Allred
Senate
Tn Hile
Banderford
Pasadena
Young Prosecutor Slated For U S Job
Bren McMahon a 33 year old Chicago lawyer is named to head the criminal division in the U S attorney general s office in Washington next week. He has been special assistant and will replace Joseph B Keenan who moves to lead prosecutions in the fire attorney general s office.
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Chicago
Dan
INS
Bren McMahon
Louis Piquett
John Dillinger
Washington
Chicago American
McMahon
Cummings
Joseph B. Keenan
Percenucl
Open Forum Letter Critiques Radio Broadcast Timing
In a letter to The Light Emma Smith argues the new deal era should avoid simultaneous musical and announcer segments on radio broadcasts. She favors separating the signature tune from the announcer’s spiel and restoring the music to its full performance.
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Tate EN Os
Tipon
Johann Strauss
Smith
Conventions Attract Big Visitor Impact In San Antonio
San Antonio reports 243 conventions in 1935 with 145 256 attendees and an estimated visitor spend of 4 356 600 dollars. For 1936 125 conventions are scheduled as Latimer aims to host one convention daily. Major groups include Texas Philatelic Association 3000 attendees and National Catholic Central Society 5000 attendees.
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San Antonio
Chamber of Commerce
C. E. Latimer
Conventions Department
Texas Philatelic, Association
Texas Stamp Exhibit
Texas Elks Associaion
Cumberland Presbyterian Churches General Assably
Knights of Tower
Texas Pharmaceutical Association
United States Post Office Associations
Texas State Fioriats
National Catholia Central Society
Freighter Velma Sykes Refloated Near Cojimar Cuba
The Velma Sykes, a Texas bound freighter carrying six passengers and 150 horses for the Cuban Army, ran aground near Cojimar and was refloated today entering Havana harbor under its own power.
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Havana
Jan
Ins
Velma Sykes
Texas
Cojimar
Hrbor
Theyre Back New Year Resnelation at Obnel Bakery
The bakery presents Sonny and Buddy Rewards as top new talent for a wholesome show. Young performers from the Thomas Trlerson Center rehearse for an evening in which parents and children will be entertained. A publicity drive links their rise to the Bohnet Bakery and a program at In tal Toys ushering them to Australia with contracts arranged.
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Obnel
Sonny
Buddy
America
Seth
Gun Fuother
Thomas Trtlerson
Sonny Ard Eddy
Fan Antonis
Bohnet
Intal Toys
Ausunla
Memorial Services Set for Texas Attorneys and Justice Painting
The Texas Supreme Court will hold memorial services Wednesday for three prominent Texas attorneys who died recently and for the acceptance of an oil painting of former Justice Micajah H. Bonner who served from 1870 to 1882. Memorial services are scheduled for W. L. Batts of Austin, former chair.
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Austin
UINS
Texas
Texas Supreme Court
Micajah H. Bonner
WL. Batts
Estes to Seek Health in Florida
Longview publisher Carl L. Estes plans to leave tonight for Florida to rest after a severe illness that sent him to Rochester, Minnesota. He is a member of the University of Texas board of regents. Clyde Sweeton and Claude McCaleb of Houston accompany the report.
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Longview
Cal
Carl L. Estes
Longview News and Journal
Florida
Rochester
Minn
Estes
Man
University of Texas Board of Regents
Clyde Sweeton
Houston
Claude McCaleb
Rangers Return Man for Quiz in Slaying
Texas Rangers brought Woodrow Wilson Britt of Eagle Lake back from California to Wharton for questioning in the slaying of Night Watchman Leonard Hargis. Hargis was shot July 11 during a drunken argument. Britt was extradited on evidence found by Ranger Captain Bill McMurray.
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Rangers
Manuel
Austin
Jan
Texas Rangers
Wharton
Woodrow Wilson Britt
Eagle Lake
California
Leonard Hargis
Hargis
Britt
Bill McMurray
Funeral held for 4 collision victim in Mineral Wells
Funeral services will be held today for Mrs. Winnie Green Thornhill 25 who died from injuries after a Thursday night automobile collision in Mineral Wells. The driver faces a charge of driving while intoxicated.
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Mineral - Wells
Winnie Green Thornhill
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Fannin
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Geerace
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