Lack of appropriation threatens needy with loss of WPA aid
Ellis County Judge C C Randle warns that without a $950000 Texas appropriation the state cannot certify eligibility for federal WPA aid, risking loss of more than $50 million in annual federal funds and stopping NYA jobs CCC assignments and surplus food programs for tens of thousands of Texans. He urged legislative action and testified before lawmakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waxahachie
Texas
Ellis County
C. C. Randle
Texas Association of County Judges and Commissioners
State Department of Public Welfare
Randle
Ing
Legislative Committees
WPA
H. P. Drought
San Antonio
Drought
Judge Randle
Washington
Federal Security Agency
Austin
Millionth oil well marked in 1940s US history
New York reports the 1940 milestone of the one millionth U S oil well and by year end 1 008 420 wells drilled. API notes three quarters penetrated oil sands with about 390 000 still producing, 52 848 wells found gas only, and 223 359 dry holes costing up to 150 000 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
American Petroleum Institute
Penerated Oil Sands
API
Institute
Plumber Assures Careful Step on New Hardwood Floor
Mrs Newrich warns about scratching the newly polished floor. The plumber replies he will not slip, claiming hobnails in his boots for secure footing.
Loan Sharks Prey On Selectees and Defense Workers
Texas lawmakers hear complaints about loan sharks targeting soldiers, sailors, and defense workers at Dallas, Corpus Christi, and Fort Sam Houston. Captain William Collier and Captain Nate Molinario press for protections as Rep. Morse argues one in five Texans pays illegal interest and cites nearby states enacting similar laws.
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Austin
Texas
House Committee On Banks and Banking
Emmett Morse
Houston
Dallas
Reserve Officers Association of the United States
William Collier
Naval Training Station
Corpus Christi
Fort Sam Houston
Nate Molinario
North American Aviation
Morse
Oklahoma
Arraignment Testimony Echoes From Courtroom Door
A colored man stands before a justice asked about counsel. He declines a defense lawyer saying he does not want one. He adds he would appreciate two good witnesses if available, while the exchange hints at the thief question.
Texans by Alcohol Laws Show Wet and Dry Split
A Texas Liquor Control Board survey using 1940 Census figures shows 3,899,013 residents or 60.78 percent live in areas where beer is legal. 8,256,831 or 50.77 percent reside where beer and 14 percent beverages are legal. 3,220,593 or 50.20 percent live where all alcoholic beverages are legal. 2,515,811 residents or 39.22 percent live in wholly dry areas. Wet areas include 98 counties wholly or partly wet for all beverages, 30 counties partly wet for beer and 3 partly wet for 14 percent beverages. Dry areas consist of 123 dry counties and wholly dry zones within partially wet counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Texas Liquor Control Board
U. S. Bureau of Census
Chamber of Commerce
Gift of rare Vicksburg paper to University of Texas Library
The University of Texas Library in Austin received an original copy of the Vicksburg Daily Citizen dated July 2, 1863. Printed on flowered wallpaper after the city fell to Grant’s forces, the Confederate owner oversaw writing while Yankee troops printed it. One of only three known copies, this genuine edition was verified by the Library of Congress and donated by Mrs. E. C. Barker of Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Citizen
Library of Congress
Donald Coney
University Library
E. C. Barker
Austin
Playing With Matches Cost Boy His Life in Camden
In Camden New Jersey four year old Ralph Reagan was spanked after his mother found him playing with matches. On Friday night he crawled onto the back porch whimpering in agony but did not cry to avoid more punishment. His cowboy suit burned from his small body. Ralph died Saturday in Cooper Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
N. J
Ralph Reagan
Ralph
Cooper Hospital
Shelterbelt trees survival in Texas noted by Forest Service
About three of every four trees planted in Texas shelterbelts under the Prairie States Forestry project during the 1940 season have survived, according to the Forest Service. The average survival in Texas shows a favorable result for the program and highlights the ongoing success of shelterbelt efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Prairie States Forestry Project
Forest Service
Shelterbelt Plants Show High Survival Rates
The passage notes survival percentages and lists tree and shrub species performing best in shelterbelt plantings. Species named include green ash cottonwood American and Chinese elms hackberry black and honey locust osage orange native wild plum choke-cherry caragana Russian mulberry desert willow catalpa black walnut and cedar.
Cotton in paper clarified by surplus program
The Surplus Marketing Administration's marketing division aims to cut the cotton surplus by directing use of low quality raw cotton in high grade writing paper. The program seeks a 1941 consumption of up to 10 000 bales, building on last year's report where 19 manufacturers used 510000 pounds of lint across 16 grades to prove cotton's value for fine papers. About the only exercise some people get is jumping at conclusions.
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Surplus Marketing Administration
Hunting Song Frances Angevine Gray
A poem reflecting on hunting temptations and the beauty of autumn woods. The speaker contrasts the lure of deer and pheasant hunts with a moral stance, noting the excessive death in the world and preferring restraint over sport.
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T.W. Ayres & Son
Batiste
Mark Twain and
Elder
T. W. Ayres & Son Gossard
Joe Johnson
J. L. Kirkpatrick
Haile
Stafford Typewriter
Sun
Tom Barbee
Lee Wilson
Whitewright Hatchery
G. V. Ford
H. A. James
Sherman
Sherman Soap Works
B. L. Janway
S. H. Montgomery Insurance Agency
Star Credit Company
Grayson County
Auto Finance Company
F. W. Creager
Mgr
Travis, Sherman
U. OF T. Library
Frances Angevine Gray
Waldrum’s Food
Bells, Texas
Bells Trade
Colgate’s
Jergen
Ranger
R.J.R
George Washington
Prince Albert Tobacco
Garrett
Honest
Southwestern Bell Telephone CO
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