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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1934
Page
5
The Whitewright Sun discusses subscription terms and advertising rates, quips on insomnia and clocks, and quotes Dr Voliva on a flat earth. It surveys Texas senatorial politics, noting Whitewright’s past support for Connally and Bailey and predicting a close Connally Bailey race.
The Clarksville Times notes a surge in suspended sentence rulings by Texas juries. It argues the frequent use of the measure effectively legalizes the first offense, reflecting concerns over how justice is administered under this policy.
Congress nears adjournment on May 15 as President insists on a billion and a half dollar relief appropriation. Senate may block the plan unless key items pass. Measures include stock exchange regulation reform, amendments to the Securities Act, and Dies silver bill boosting silver money. Unemployment insurance shifts to next session as lame ducks depart. Atlantic cable milestone noted.
President Roosevelt urged national planning over quick fixes in a speech to leaders backing a $25 million subsistence homestead program for stranded urban workers. He tied planning to opportunity and warned plans must be tailored locally while praising brain trust methods. Bernard Baruch joined the President as Mrs. Roosevelt and officials toured project exhibits at the Commerce Building.
The Times argues juries favor suspended sentences in Lamar County and Red River County. It suggests reforms to reduce trials and costs, proposing grand juries indict first offenders for felonies with warnings of later prosecution. It notes a trend toward leniency and ends with a light nod to subscribers paying up.
Scouts met at Scouthouse at 6 30 Friday and hiked to George German woods. Participants included Mark Montgomery Jr Albert Jackson Jack Meador William Janway Billie Pruitt Herman Riddle O A Hefner Merriwell Vineyard Boyd Newman Hamilton Vestal and Scoutmaster Mack Pierson. Hefner found a stray cow while on patrol and a hound alerted a misidentified find.
Officials in charge of subsistence homestead projects joined the meeting, contributing to planning and discussion of housing and support initiatives. The session focused on program oversight, resource allocation, and future deadlines.
Washington. Scientists urge less stress for busy executives. Dr. Francis G. Benedict reports a study of healthy centenarians showing lack of worry linked to longevity. psychologists may teach harassed minds to extend life. The old observed avoided chronic tension and nerve-wracking strain common among intense American business leaders.
A brief exchange hints at a new cook admired for her energy, as a husband remarks on a favorable impression and the wife agrees she is game. The note ends with a prompt to conduct purchases in Whitewright.
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