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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1939
Page
2
The American urges Stamford's visitors to the Tenth Annual Texas Cowboy Reunion. The piece praises collective effort over individual gain and recalls the 1930 purchase of stock as the initial contribution, noting only voluntary donations have funded the bunkhouse.
Editorial urges continued cooperation to keep Stamford's Cowboy Reunion successful and notes no post-event collection will be needed. It discussesMexico policy impact on Stamford as five Mexican families weekly depart for new farms in northeastern Mexico with 30 acres and 200 pesos per family, and confirms Mexicans in Stamford may access local hotels, restaurants, and public schools.
Rep. Bryan Bradbury of Abilene sent a letter from Austin on June 19 praising a local editorial and noting his resolution to investigate lobbying. His measure on sales tax passed the House but stalled in the Senate as Travis County’s attorney begins an inquiry with witnesses including James E. Ferguson.
Rep Clyde L Garrett outlines steps on tax revision with Ways and Means readying a draft within days. Sen Harrison backs repeal of the undistributed profits tax and allowing corporations to carry net losses forward for two or three years as part of concessions to business.
Senate moved a measure expanding the U S Housing Authority borrowing power by 800 million dollars to fund slum clearance and low rent housing projects. The bill, sent to the House, authorizes annual federal subsidies to match local funds and includes a rural housing study authorization.
A compromise on liberalizing credit for small business is anticipated. The president’s stance on the Mead objective is uncertain, while Federal Reserve Chair Eccles has offered supplementary proposals to the Senate Banking and Currency Committee. Royalty visit to Washington draws 600,000 spectators for arrival events and embassy activities.
The Lee Bailey food and drug bill would delay enforcement of labeling requirements until July 1, 1940. Separately, Postmaster General Farley announced a commemorative three cent stamp for the fiftieth statehood anniversaries of North Dakota South Dakota Montana and Washington with details to follow.
Postmaster General announces the initial Great Circle trans Atlantic air mail run will start from New York on June 24 and return from Southampton on June 28. Collectors may mail covers with money orders to Pan American Airways Philatelic Section for stamps and handling, with specific charges listed for various routes.
Pan American requests covers for eastbound and westbound flights with margins. Eastbound covers must arrive by June 14 and westbound by June 20. Rates cited include Moncton to U S A 21 and Moncton to Dublin or London 45 cents per half ounce.
USDA poultry geneticists display 2 live small-type white turkeys a young tom and hen at the 7th World Poultry Congress. They aim to breed a small turkey for compact ovens and families, with growing demand for small market birds. researchers expect about five years to fix the desirable traits.
The Bureau of Agricultural Economics reports rising cheese consumption in recent years. Per capita use increased about 25 percent from 1930 to 1938, averaging 5.34 pounds in the last five years compared with 4.59 pounds in 1925–30, with American cheddar leading production.
Mr and Mrs Herman Neinast and daughters visit the Stremmes. Mrs Emil Rainer and Paulina attend a bridal shower for J T Humphrey at Emma Lammerts. Local visits include Helm family, Fischer family, Kainer family and Lammert Muegge groups. Flat Top reports a good rain with about 4% inches falling Sunday and Monday night.
Sagerton saw an inch of rain Sunday evening with the community later receiving 3% inches, lifting hopes for row crops. Local activities included Home Demonstration Club trips to Carlsbad Cavern and several church and family gatherings, including a June 18 wedding of Mozelle Lefevre and Oscar Manske read by Rev. Cecil Tune.
The narrative chronicles Benito Juarez rising to the presidency of Mexico in 1861 and his struggle against French influence. Napoleon II pressures Austria's Archduke Maximilian and Carlota to seize Mexico, while Diaz returns wounded reporting heavy fighting near Pueblo and the retreat toward central Mexico.
In a tense National Palace scene Juarez orders a measured northward retreat to San Luis Potosi while outlining a cautious stance amid French pressure. Maximilian and Carlota ride through a deserted capital under guard as rumors of plebiscites unfold and a plague limits crowds.
In a dim room, Juarez and Maximilian's era clash as Diaz mocks the emperor and Juarez vows to fight to keep democracy alive. Frenchoffensive plans meet stubborn Mexican resistance with revolts and brutal recalls, while Bazaine urges harsh measures that Maximilian resists.
Hostesses for a miscellaneous bridal shower last Tuesday honored Mrs. H A Sandefur formerly Lois Lambert. Seventy guests registered in the bride’s book and many useful gifts were presented to the honoree.
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