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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1935
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun outlines subscription terms and advertising rules, warns about corrections for misstatements, and comments on market news and social issues. It notes 1920s nostalgia, cotton and agriculture data, old-age pension proposals, and AAA acreage shifts with a skeptical view of retired land figures.
White Wright considers a sponsor for a contest to photograph prominent Dallas figures. Ed LaRoe has appeared in a Dallas paper twice in weeks, Mayor F. M. Echols has twice this year, and Claude Meador has photos in both Dallas newspapers. A local prize was proposed for the trio member who first reaches a third Dallas newspaper feature.
A Missouri report describes a minister who preaches self help and has persuaded several hundred people to withdraw from relief rolls to join a cooperative enterprise run by the group and its leaders.
The Dallas Journal warns that advocates of private initiative and self reliance threaten the current social order. It argues such figures would reduce relief roles, tax themselves through cooperative property, and push Americans toward work over doles, calling for their suppression or imprisonment.
The Dallas Journal notes that despite inflation and debt, a net gain appears in the nation's condition. It credits Franklin D Roosevelt with fearless leadership, bold economic moves, and remarkable skill in shaping public mood, while noting economists remain cautious about lasting gains.
The Frazier Lemke farm bill would refinance farm debt at 1 percent, extend benefits to foreclosed landowners, require government bonds and bank investments, and empower a new Board of Agriculture chosen by mass farmer conventions with broad powers to liquidate mortgages and report to the President. The measure seeks rapid, liberal implementation with few technical limits.
In Albert Lea Minnesota a garter snake was found with part of its tail swallowed. Henry Wharton cut it open and found a smaller snake inside that had swallowed much of the larger snake s tail. He surmises two snakes began swallowing each other tail first and one swallowed part of itself.
Congress ratification of the oil states compact drafted by Gov. James V. Allred and Railroad Commissioner E. O. Thompson, adopted in Dallas February 17, is expected after President Roosevelt’s push for quick adoption. The president urged ratification to give legal effect to the compact, avoiding the Cole-Disney federal oil control bill. A 3 to 1 exoneration of Agriculture Commissioner J. E. McDonald on misconduct charges leaves his record to voters. Texas highway plans advance with federal relief funds. Hines and Wood map a rural road program using about 23 million in new federal funds, including 4 million for hard surface roads, with work expected by October 1. Wallace Hughston, former state senator and Northeast Texas FHA director, leads a strong FHA influence, aiding the Centennial exhibit of model homes in 1936. The Centennial control commission voted last week to spend 50 dollars.
A $600 paid ad allowance for Texas papers outside major centers backs smaller papers in supporting Centennial publicity. The move reflects the 60 percent Texas attendance projection and helps finance ongoing legal support, with expected shifting political campaigning as Congress adjourns in January and Texas races begin after later sessions.
Washington report says President Roosevelt aims for a balanced budget to frame the 1936 campaign. The tax bill is critiqued as unpopular while the President remains serene, hoping rising incomes will boost tax revenue and yield a stronger Treasury position.
The NRA reports many employers are demanding repayment of wage increases granted under NRA codes. Workers in the lowest wage group are cut back to pre code scales with deductions to recover money paid illegally. Some employers are complying, while the program began with about a million dollars collected from those who had inflated wages.
Quick flea remedy promises safe cheap control for pets. Sprinkle the powder Buhach through the fur and fleas roll off, described as harmless to animals and odorless. Available in Handy Sifter Cans at Kirk Patrick Pharmacy.
Employers may seek repayment from workers while some charge off sums on their books. NRA remains the best source for wage and hour updates after codes were canceled. A few larger corporations are cutting labor standards, with insiders predicting a major strike wave this fall and winter.
Washington announces the most rigid wildfowling rules in history. A 30 day season applies across zones with a 7 am to 4 pm hunting window and a three-shell limit on certain shotguns. No live decoys and no shooting over baited water. Northern states Oct 21 to Nov 19. southern states Nov 20 to Dec 19. Alaska timings vary by region.
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