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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1933
Page
1
A report notes last year as one of the worst for forest fires with nearly 6000 fires in national forests burning timber worth millions and over 840000 acres scorched. It attributes most blazes to tourist carelessness and urges stricter prevention despite patrols and lookout stations.
An account of the Alamo siege and Battle of San Jacinto, detailing Bowie Travis and Crockett, Santa Anna's overstated casualties, the execution of Alamo defenders, and Sam Houston's victory. Mentions Texas independence, Houston's prisoner treatment, and postwar controversy.
The West Texas Chamber of Commerce urges Wellington and affiliated towns to join a regional display plan for an exhibit at a national fair. Towns may fund half the display cost and receive a miniature exhibit, a quarter to one half page in West Texas booklets, and poster stamps. The program centers on a large relief map built by Texas Tech engineers and aims for direct representation in the Texas exhibit opening July 31.
Attorney General Cumating stated he is studying complaints from Secretary Wallice alleging plans to unduly raise bread prices nationwide. The action seeks to determine if price manipulation occurred and to protect consumers.
Secretary Swanson outlines a plan to build 32 new ships over three years at a cost of 238 million. The mix includes two 15000 ton aircraft carriers four 10000 ton cruisers sixteen 1500 ton destroyers four 1400 ton submarines and two 2000 ton gunboats. Most funds go to labor and 85 percent of the budget supports payroll for about 16 major industries and 100 trades.
A Vancouver mayoral campaign featured a prank as editorials prepared during a near death moment were read by Mayor L D Taylor who recovered and defeated by the voters. The piece blends partisan humor with mentions of races and international tension and references a schoolboy track record and other disparate items.
The report notes President Roosevelt highlights quick paths to prominence through college presidencies and appointed positions. It emphasizes early leadership steps and the impact of university leadership in shaping national policy.
A dull calf fell into a western waterway near the Shinnery community and drowned, prompting neighbors to doubt the tale while Mr. Simonton insists the report is truth. The dispute over the incident colors local sentiment as residents question unusual events in the area.
An eyewitness recounts a fishing day marked by abundant fish as signs were prime. The narrator fished alongside others, landing more than in years past, pulling lines and baiting trotlines until two o'clock before tiring.
In Childress the editor reports a fishing and rabbit-hunting craze drawing crowds, with locals praising signs and weekend outings. He notes community humor and a traffic jam after gatherings, plus a Wellington man’s quip about radios and phonograph records as an observation.
Pe cos issues a city ordinance ordering pets to be kept indoors amid a coyote menace. Dogs found roaming the streets are shot to prevent attacks.
A grieving dedication for Ola Mak Baker, describing loneliness after her passing. The verse remembers her as sunshine, a faithful friend, and a beam of brightness, noting the difficulty of continuing life and a hope to join her in the afterlife.
Fragmentary text reports a plan to prosecute profiteers in Perham with Justice Department involvement. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR but indicate a government action against profiteering activities.
A new sulphur grinding plant recently opened at Harlingen will supply sulphur dust for agricultural and horticultural needs. The plant features safety devices to prevent dust explosions, including inert gas circulation to reduce oxygen and suppress ignition in the dust laden atmosphere.
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