Texans Prepare for Monday Vote on Six Constitutional Amendments
Texans look to August 23 for a Monday election testing six constitutional amendments. Observers expect most amendments pass, except possibly the fee system for county officials. Texas oil figures from Col. Ernest Thompson warn of global tensions as the state holds significant reserves.
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Austin
Col
Ernest O. Thompson
Texas Railroad
Interstate Oil Compact Commission
World Petroleum Congress
Paris
Texas
Thompson
Conroe
Rumania
Europe
Roosevelt
Court fights over 22 per capita school funds in Dallas
In Dallas Judge Claude Mc Callum issued a temporary injunction halting certification of the $22 per pupil school fund amount. The suit, brought by Ben Tisinger and R. S. Bowers, follows a San Antonio court action dissolving a prior injunction. Atty Gen. Bill McCraw had ruled for certification and must defend that stance. Rural schools won some relief as a joint committee said 90 percent of approved claims will be paid now with $294,000 later. The panel criticized the state department of education for accounting errors and inconsistent rural aid supervision.
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Dallas
Claude McCallum
George Sheppard
Ben Tisinger
R. S. Bowers
Caldwell
San Antonio
Bill McCraw
Sheppard
McCraw
Joint Legislative Committee
State Department of Education
AAA Tests Show Men Drive Better
The American Automobile Association released tests by traffic engineer Burton W. Marsh showing men generally have better vision and hearing, concentrate more, park better, and are less blinded by glare. Women excel in corner vision, color distinction, and drive slower in practice.
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Washington
American Automobile Association
Burton W. Marsh
AAA
Marsh
Townsend Pension Plan Is Revived With New Name
In San Francisco the Townsend old age pension program reemerges as the American Security League with a new name and leadership. Edward J. Margett, former Townsendites manager, directs a regional Northern California body aiming to broaden activity nationwide if feasible. The group seeks a constructive campaign toward a workable old age pension proposal.
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San Francisco
Francis E. Townsend
California
American Security League
Old Townsend
Edward J. Margett
Townsendites
Margett
Lightning Sparks Thirteen Percent of Forest Fires
An Oklahoma pipeline pumping station hosts floodlights to deter fire risk as authorities note that lightning accounts for thirteen percent of forest fires. The interior of the pumping area is visible through the exterior illumination while crews monitor for any ignition potential.
Veteran observer explains how to predict hurricanes
Veteran meteorologist W J Schnurbusch with 15 years observing the Gulf coast outlines signs of approaching tropical storms. He describes hurricane definitions, sea swell, red sunrise skies, and factors behind storm development while recalling the 1932 Rio Grande Valley blow and noting New Orleans as the weather bureau hub with seven Brownsville experts.
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Brownsville
W. J. Schnurbusch
Gulf of Mexico
Bald
Schnurbusch
Rio Grande Valley
Atlantic Ocean
Caribbean Sea
Pacific
Gulf Coast
America
Arctic explorers recall frozen candles and ice words
Two explorers recount frigid conditions comparing experiences. One says candle waxed froze and could not be blown out. The rival adds that words formed in ice, forcing them to read lips to understand speech.
Earth at Her Feet Sparks Dream of Shelter
A sentimental girl cites laying the earth at her feet while Miss Gadabout counters that three or four story housing is needed over her head. The exchange highlights practical needs versus fanciful plans for shelter and status.
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Miss Gadabout
Overissue Newspapers Find Global Use in 1936 Trade
United States exports of overissued newspapers totaled 137 483 759 pounds in the first 11 months of 1936 with markets worldwide. China imported the most in 1935, 48 million pounds to Hong Kong and 44 million elsewhere, for wrapping foods, lining cases, and even coin exchanges. Netherlands East Indies followed with 41 million pounds for Java and Madura, while the Philippines Mexico and Cuba also imported sizable amounts for masks and grayboard. Canada Great Britain and Belgium used paper for remanufacturing and France for resale.
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United States
U. S. Department of Foreign Commerce
China
Hong Kong
Harbin
Manchuria
Japan
South
Netherlands East India
Java
Madura
Philippine Islands
Mexico
Cuba
Philippines
Canada
Great Britain
Belgium
France
Children Aid Would Help 28 923 In Need
Approximately 28 923 children under 14 would receive state aid under a proposed constitutional amendment to be submitted Aug 23 The deduction is based on WPA rolls in 24 counties showing 3 989 employed women and 8 871 children under 14 The plan would allow up to 1 500 000 annually for destitute children with 8 per child and not more than 12 per family The Texas congress of parents and teachers endorsed the proposal with another aiding needy blind children under 16 California trims a road from 10 miles to 5 miles by removing 222 curves.
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Austin
Board of Control
WPA
Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers
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