Houston's Virginia Birthplace Sam Houston's Kinship Revealed
In Virginia six miles northeast of Lexington a timber Ridge Plantation home built about 1764 by Robert Houston stands, later rebuilt in 1866. The site is linked to Sam Houston birth and Texas founding lineage, with a bronze marker by the Dallas Kiwanis Club acknowledging the birthplace.
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Lexington
Robert Houston
Timber Ridge Plantation
Virginia
Texas
Sam Houston
Sam
Timber Ridge
Texas Republic
H. E. Thompson
Thompson
Houston
Samuel Houston
Natural Bridge
Dallas Kiwanis Club
FHA Extension Becomes Law In Miami Signing
President Roosevelt signed a one year extension of Title I of the Federal Housing Act authorizing home repair and modernization loans. The renewal runs until April 1 next year aboard the U S S Potomac, announced by Marvin H McIntyre. A federal team pursues a longer term housing program but action this session remains in doubt.
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Miami
Fla
Roosevelt
Renewed Housing Authority
U. S. S. Potomac
Marvin H. McIntyre
Ruling Clarifies 12 P.M. Parking Sign Meaning
A citizen charged with parking during forbidden hours challenged a sign reading Parking allowed between 10 a m and 12 p m. He argued 12 p m equals midnight. One authority says 12 a m and 12 p m are zero. The judge ruled for the citizen but warned him not to repeat the action.
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London
Henderson for District Clerk
W R Vernie Henderson announces candidacy for Grayson County District Clerk. 37 years old, married with four children, he recounts prior service as Deputy District Clerk and with local utilities, seeks voter support for a first elected term.
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Grayson County
Valparaiso
Indiana
Austin College
Telephone Company
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Power & Light Company
W. R
Vernie
Fear big crops will cut value across nation
Secretary Wallace warns the new soil conservation program may be powerless to curb current year crops while flood and erosion damages push for a national policy. He predicts large unsalable surpluses of wheat and corn next year unless farmers shift millions of acres to grass. Census finds farm numbers up 8 percent since 1930, land value down about 33 percent, pasture expanding, and erosion costs over 400 million dollars.
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Washington
Secretary of Agriculture
Wallace
Howard A. Tolley
AAA
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
United States
Bureau of the Census
Census Bureau
North-Central States
New England
New Soil Conservation Program
Moon trips dismissed by British Interplanetary head
P B E Cleator of the British Interplanetary Society debunks moon flight dreams in Rockets Through Space. He argues a 4 person Venus voyage would require a 41 thousand ton rocket and a $100 million launch, with huge payloads and long stays. The piece highlights dangers, costs, and logistical impossibilities of early space travel.
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London
P. EB
Cleator
British Interplanetary Society
Solar System
Venus
Rockefeller
Earth
Caution Lines Between Maid Lumber and Polished Floors
A humorous exchange features a maid warning about polished floors, the lumber replying cautiously, and a plumber insisting his spikes will prevent slipping. The playful dialogue highlights workplace camaraderie and a moment of comic misunderstanding.
Truck Accidents Rise in Texas in 1935 Says Rail Union
The Railway and Express Employees' Association of Texas reports 573 deaths and 3,327 injuries from truck accidents on Texas highways in 1935, with 2,480 total truck incidents an increase of 46 percent from 1934. Foremost causes are defective equipment, sleeping or intoxicated drivers, and shifting loads. 47 hit-and-run incidents are noted.夜 parked vehicles without lights are a major hazard. sideswipes totaled 103 and collisions 126.
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Texas
Railway and Express Employees’ Association of Texas
Association
Angry unemployed in Avila dig up main street
About 350 jobless men gathered at Avila city hall and began digging up the main streets after being told only twenty jobs were available. Civil guards dispersed the crowd after significant damage to the street. Australia has an auto assembling plant covering 40 acres.
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Avila
Spain
Australia
City workers face penalties in auto crashes
Salt Lake City announces a citywide policy to curb crashes involving city cars. The first offender faces one week unpaid vacation, a second offense brings 30 days without pay, and a third mishap could trigger indefinite suspension. Mayor E B Erwin leads the drive to reduce accidents.
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Salt Lake City
E. B. Erwin
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