Constitution Day Celebrations Mark 148th Anniversary
Washington observes the 148th anniversary of the U S Constitution with nationwide ceremonies. Leaders including Henry P. Fletcher and Roper address crowds. a Constitution Oak ceremony, a grand parade on Constitution Avenue, and multiple city observances highlight devotion to the document and debates over New Deal policy.
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Allred Plea for Constitution Preservation in San Antonio
Governor James W Allred spoke before a large crowd at Municipal Auditorium for Constitution Day 1948 in San Antonio. He warned against rapid reforms and federal overreach, urging defense of the Tenth Amendment and state sovereignty and urging citizens to study Jeffersonian democracy and constitutional principles.
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Governor Warns Constitution Is More Than Lip Service
Governor Alfréd argued that many would claim support for the constitution yet offer only lip service, urging explanations in plain language so average citizens grasp its vital nature. He praised Supreme Court rulings upholding constitutional provisions and cautioned against criticizing courts when they strike down laws.
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Colors of Veterans Are Saluted at Legion Meeting
Alamo post No. 2 commander Heram G. Nami chaired the event as color guards from Spanish war veteran camps and Legion posts lined up. Bishop W. T. Capers offered the invocation, the audience sang America led by Chaplain J. M. Todd, and H. Miller Ainsworth of Luling spoke on Legion principles before Governor Alfred addressed the gathering. Leo V. Murphy gave the benediction as the colors were retired.
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Open Forum on Relief and State Rights Debate
Open Forum letters argue for publication reform and return to state rights amid criticism of relief programs. The writer condemns tax levels, urges debate with organization members, and claims access to PWA project records as part of a national scrutiny.
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Man Frank About Weakness Jailed in Ragerstown
In Ragerstown Maryland, William Dean, 99, of Brunswick, Md, received 90 days for refusing to admit a suspended sentence would stop his drinking. A justice asked if it would deter him. he replied he would not stop drinking and urged locking him up. He then faced 30 additional days. Woolloomooloo is noted as a port official reference.
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Roper Defends Constitution Changes
Washington dispatch reports Secretary of Commerce Roper defending constitutional change as a living mechanism. He argues the federal government may need amendment power to confront a national economic emergency, urging forward with the Constitution rather than retreating to old rigidity. He labels opposition as unAmerican and stresses the amendment clause as a democratic strength.
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600 Mile Wheelbarrow Journey Across Barrow to Sydney
MELowaitrus Sept St Two musicians from Muhivipal band 9 Brighton start a 600 mile trek to Sydney one pushing the other in a wheelbarrow Willian Armegurt trumpeter and Willian Darwin take the wager $50 he could not push him in ten weeks In a related stunt Tom Parkinson wagered to push Tony Evans 50 miles in eight days and won with forty minutes to spare.
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Bunyan Tale Teller Wins Paul Bunyon Story Contest
In Traverse City a storyteller from Shepard, Michigan named Perry Allen won the Paul Bunyon tale contest. His tall tale described a flame that froze solid at 58 degrees below zero and thawed to burn the St Marys River in two.
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Woman on Lawn Hit by Auto Tire in Abington
Mrs. Lottie Richardson, 53, resting from a leg injury, sat on her front lawn when a passing car tire blew and was thrown off, striking her. The incident occurred in Abington on September 21.
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Activities of L A Junior Birdmen
Cooler days mark the end of vacations as interest grows in the Junior Birdmen of America. Many activities are planned to educate and entertain members. The Light weekly strip by Frank Hawks has proven popular. The November indoor contest offers an all expenses paid trip to New York or Chicago for the winner. Members are urged to send name and address and request rules and entry blanks from local headquarters.
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LaGrange Votes on P O Site Sale and Bonds
LaGrange residents will vote October 21 on selling part of city Hall park for a federal post office site. The council bid $3000 for the corner of Catarada and Jefferson streets and voters also decide on issuing $10 000 in bonds to extend the city water mains.
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