The Untypical American Boy Awarded for 1939
Karl McCready of a Kentucky farm is named the typical American boy of 1939 winning $1000 after competing with 25 000 youths. He rises at 5 a m feeds cows bikes seven miles to school rides a pony and tends a hog. His 4 H Club and National Federation of Junior Music Clubs memberships highlight his life as he builds character and education for a self made future.
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Fort Worth
National Federation of Junior Music Clubs
Kentucky Farm
Karl
Temporary relief for counties under road bond shift
The Texas Legislature considers a county judges bill to move outstanding county road bond debt into the state highway gasoline tax fund. If enacted, counties with large road debts stand to gain by reduced ad valorem taxes, but the move would divert motor fuel taxes to retire bonds and may only offer temporary relief as counties likely issue new bonds to replace debt. The plan increases highway department responsibility for amortizing bonds and could prompt future tax-rate hikes.
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Dallas Times Herald
State Highway Department
Way Department Faces Cash Shortfall for Cardinal Roads
The department warns reduced funding will limit construction and maintenance of cardinal roads serving the state. Officials say budget gaps threaten planned projects and overall transportation reliability.
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Way Department
No. 1 Question In Texas Pension Debate
Governor O Daniel in a Palm Sunday radio talk ranked old age pensions as Texas Number One public question. The piece argues social security for all 6 000 000 Texans and jobs for 1 250 000 youths are essential, warning against turning security into a pension-only political bloc. It likens the state to a family and questions prioritizing grandparents over youths.
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Fort Worth
Grandpa
Grandma
Legislators Insulted in Debate Over Fair Trade Act
In the Texas House the debate on the fair trade act turned sour as Rep Abe Mays of Atlanta cited a drug trade journal article mocking lawmakers. The exchange led to a final House passage of the act by 112 to 19 amid questions about influence and funding.
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Fort Worth
Abe Mays
Atlanta
Senate
Danforth
Driskell Hotel
Austin
Mays
Capital stock and capital accounts figure in corporate record
The document lists common stock total par value, surplus, undivided profits, reserves for contingencies, and total capital account. Directors named include J.B. King Co, B. Bryant Jr, R.T. Pennington.
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J.B. King CO
B. Bryant, Jr
R. T. Pennington Directors
Bill Status and Funding Fate: What Happened to the Money
The article traces whether the bill passed and clarifies the disposition of the allocated funds. It outlines key votes, remaining hurdles, and the ultimate financial outcome, noting involved officials and agencies and any follow up actions or deadlines.
Legislative Economy Plan Prompts Salary Debate in Texas
A House committee advanced a bill to pay lawmakers on an annual salary of 3600 dollars, doubling average pay and promising shorter sessions. Voters previously supported higher per diem to attract talent, but frequent special sessions persisted without improving member quality. The measure targets an economy in government but would not cut overall costs.
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Fort Worth
The Worm Turns Editor Statement Crystalizes
An editor recounts a remark from a businessman claiming he had given himself just yesterday. The brief note highlights themes of accountability and self reporting within state media discourse.
Taxation, debt, and the duty to curb government spending
The Beeville Bee Picayune argues Americans face rising taxes and debt and must demand retrenchment. It warns that higher living costs and reduced wages may be required to balance the budget, urging public pressure to cut government costs and curb deficits.
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Duval County
United States
Beeville Bee-Picayune
Freak Laws Cited Across States In 1939 University Survey
Chicago report notes Minnesota Law Review survey by Prof. Newman F. Baker lists border awkward laws in multiple states. Examples include illegal inciting of Indians, birds killed by aviators, sealed letters opened, bed sheet lengths, insults to reputation, eating reptiles, bears in exhibits, jail destruction, and Sunday amusements. Baker argues many are unenforceable relics fueling contempt for law and urges repeal.
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Chicago
Michigan
South Carolina
Missouri
Oregon
New Jersey
Kansas
Maine
Arizona
Newman F., Baker
Northwestern University Law School
Minnesota Law Review
Odd Alabama Law Yet to Steal a Neighbor’s Cook
A quirky Alabama statute forbids stealing a neighbor’s cook or butler while Washington defines a misdemeanor for a judge who speaks to anyone in unfit language during a trial. The text contrasts state rules on social conduct and court decorum.
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Alabama
Washington
What Easter Means
Poem by Agnes E. Valentine reflecting on Easter as more than a holiday. It describes hope for lost ones, assurance of eternal life, and Jesus triumphing over death, who loves and guides believers from darkness to light.
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Jesus
Easter
Agnes E. Valentine
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Glenn Doss
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State OF Texas
Grayson
I. P. H. Wilson
P. H. Wilson
J. C., Allred
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W. B. Ferguson
R. A. Gillett
Dick Montgomery
Vipul
Clyde Craig
Main Street
Roper Gas
Electrolux
Illinois
Baker
Morgan’s Food Store
Ashburn
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