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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1939
Page
3
As the 120 day session nears its end, Texas lawmakers brace for a showdown on social security funding. The Senate reversal revived a sales tax amendment while an omnibus tax bill from House anti sales taxers targets about 30 items. Gov. O Daniel avoided tax talk in a Sunday broadcast, promoting harmony instead.
Close observers this week speculated on Gov O Daniel next nominee for Highway Commissioner chairman with Mrs Oveta Culp Hobby of Houston often mentioned Insiders contend James M West a Houston oilman would fail of confirmation if a vote were taken Many believe he would withdraw amid opposition to his wealth support for Alf Landon and fallout from Texas Tech Board of Regents election battles
West, a member of the Tech board, was initially viewed favorably for a presidential post at the institution. His political activity has inflamed opposition among many senators, with opponents claiming enough votes to block his confirmation.
The Legislature empowered the Department of Insurance to appoint a conservator and take charge of mutual assessment insurers burial societies and similar groups when they fail to pay claims. The measure targets a long standing racket that has cheated thousands of Texans, black and white, while protecting honest mutuals. After two days of intense debate the bill passed the House 123 to 3.
In Austin this weekend protest swelled as the Railroad Commissioners Lon Smith and Jerry Sadler issued an order shutting down production in West and South Texas while expanding East Texas allowables and ending Sunday shutdowns. Ernest Thompson did not sign. Supplemental orders later restored about two thirds of the cuts but oilman Jim Abercrombie of Houston won a temporary injunction to block enforcement in parts of South Texas.
After a six year fight the Legislature passed a self governing bar bill allowing Texas attorneys to regulate their own affairs. The Supreme Court may draft practice rules and levy a $4 annual fee. Initiatives for rule changes require 10 percent of the bar. No attorney may be disbarred without a court trial in his home county. The attorneys contend this change will stabilize legal practice.
A conservation-minded feature urges farmers to protect cotton yields on Southwestern farms by managing pests. It promotes a Breeder-Feeder approach, crop rotations, and using a dusting machine with sulphur and calcium arsenate to control flea hopper boll weevil boll worm and leaf worm at the right times.
The bill will raise standards and permit elimination of crooks and shysters. It has moved to Gov. O Daniel for signature.
The Senate passed a bill by Franklin Spears of San Antonio letting barbers set haircut prices by popular vote. Amendments fix the haircut at 40 cents. Most lawyers questioned constitutionality, but the barbers' lobby pressured Austin, with a court test expected to challenge the law.
Government treasuries were enriched by 2,254,938.90 dollars from Lone Star Gas System tax payments completed April 1. The firm reports 55 tax types and 19,600 regulatory reports to multiple agencies, comprising 67 percent of monthly gas bills. Nine facts show rising tax loads and department growth, with 14 full-time tax staff in 1938.
A humorous exchange where a teacher asks about events in 1809 and 1812. Johnny answers 1809 as Lincoln's birth and 1812 as Lincoln's third birthday, playing on a misinterpretation of dates and birthdays. The joke hinges on the mishearing of dates and the notion of a second birthday in 1812.
Doscea Hale of Texas A and M College Extension Service says most tantrums stem from hunger fatigue and fear. She urges regular meals naps and bedtimes and simple easy to manage clothes to prevent future outbursts. Parents should identify causes and guide children without letting temper tricks succeed.
Grayson County farmers including FSA borrowers can access cooperative service loans to buy machinery livestock and equipment they cannot afford alone. Field reps assess needs draw plans and arrange working agreements among neighbors. Loans range one to five years at three percent interest and involve mortgages on equipment or facilities.
A humorous line recalls McTavish noting his new companion was attractive. He joked that during a cab ride home the other night he could hardly keep his eyes on the meter. The remark captures light social banter of the period.
A proposal calls for a self supporting community service that runs efficiently at near full capacity. It must pay for itself through fees or user benefits within a reasonable period. Farmers seeking this service should contact the Farm Security office in Sherman.
Texas A and M economist W E Morgan says there is no single ideal farm size. Rainfall soils climate enterprise mix and operator ability all shape profitability, so a unit that is large in East Texas may be small in other regions. Until long term price forecasts exist profits depend more on markets than size.
A butcher, aiming to latch onto current trends, displays a window slogan claiming sausage comes from pigs that died happy. The provocative sign underscores how businesses push edgy marketing to attract customers.
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