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Whitewright, Texas
Whitewright Sun
Gasoline Prices Rise Amid Oil Warnings and Shutdowns
Oil wells in six states face a 15 day shutdown prompting wholesale and retail gasoline increases. Railroad Commissioner Ernest Thompson backs a longer holiday, with fellow commissioners seeking 15 days. Prices may spike if shortages grow, squeezing family budgets and delaying purchases.
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Ernest O. Thompson
Jerry Sadler
Lon A. Smith
Smallpox Epidemic Warned By Local Physician
A local physician warned this week that the community may face a smallpox epidemic similar to those 30 or 40 years ago as vaccination rates decline. He notes that public school systems in major towns require vaccination certificates, and proposes a similar requirement for Whitewright schools for the public good.
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Whitewright
Roosevelt Views on Married Women in Government Jobs
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt argues in The Democratic Digest that facts should guide policy on married women’s employment. She notes currently few married women work in industry and warns against a family government bureaucracy while supporting limits to one employed family member when salaries exceed a living standard. She does not support blanket bans and stresses careful, fact based analysis.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Democratic Digest
Democratic National Committee
Asked by Mrs Murphy on bar to married women in state work
The question cites that nineteen state legislatures have introduced measures to bar married women from employment in state and local government and certain jobs. It asks what steps women can take to offset this trend and seeks practical advice.
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W. B. Murphy
Snow Hill
North Carolina
The Professional Politician in History and Debate
A Fort Worth Star-Telegram piece argues that the term professional politician is misapplied. It cites Editorial Research Reports on party chairmen from Hanna to Farley, noting their business or professional success and capable governance. The text defends political skill as genius, while warning against defining public interests arbitrarily. It lists Jefferson, Lincoln, Cleveland, Roosevelt, Coolidge among venerable statesmen.
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National Party
Mark Hanna
James A. Farley
Democratic Party
Thomas Jefferson
Abraham Lincoln
Grover Cleveland
Theodore Roosevelt
Calvin Coolidge
Is It Worth Saving
A Denison Herald summary of a Detroit Free Press editorial argues modern civilization causes stress, neurosis, and social ills while worshiping money and progress. It questions whether civilization is worth preserving given rising illness, crowded hospitals, and looming war, suggesting a return to simpler living might be wiser.
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Detroit
Mich
Free Press
Dissecting Roosevelt on Democratic Nomination Cues
The piece argues Roosevelt cannot back a conservative platform and outlines how party dynamics shape 1940 nomination prospects. It notes Rayburn’s Pilgrim stance with Garner, Indiana and Tennessee loyalties, and the broader GOP narrative of rifts amid expected nominees and regional support.
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Roosevelt
Young Democrats
Republicans see reforms if GOP controls Federal Government in 1941
A pundit argues GOP hopes rest on Dewey near miss in New York governor race and Chicago mayoral result. He notes Republican optimism hinges on a pattern of Democratic strength wavering and a potential GOP majority in Congress, despite unclear evidence.
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Dewey
New York
Chicago
Illinois
House
Congress
Uncle Sam's Mailbag Receives Vast Public Requests
Readers flood Uncle Sam with advice on deficit control war infections crop care taxes jobs relief and more. The article notes about 885 million pieces of mail yearly with only a small White House staff able to acknowledge. most is routed to relevant departments and none go unanswered.
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Uncle Sam
White House
Public Health Education Program Needs in Schools
Austin report from the State Department of Health urges a school health education program as essential to physical mental and social welfare. Health officer Dr George W Cox stresses prevention and immunization to avert diseases like smallpox diphtheria whooping cough and typhoid fever and calls on parents teachers and health workers to take responsibility for child health.
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Austin
State Department of Health
Geo. W. Cox
Youthful Determination Minister
A playful exchange unfolds as a five year old girl named Janie is asked about her future plans. She answers with surprising gravity stating she intends to pursue a diet when she grows up, prompting lighthearted reactions during the moment. The brief vignette captures childhood honesty and a humorous bluntness.
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Janie
Dove Season Opens Sep 1 in North Texas and Panhandle
Austin date announces open dove season from Sept 1 to Oct 31 in Yoakum Terry Lynn Garza Kent Stonewall Haskell Throckmorton Young Jack Wise Denton Collin Hunt and all north counties and Parker Tarrant Dallas Rockwall Kaufman Johnson Hopkins Ellis Delta Franklin others Sept 15 to Nov 15 elsewhere. Shooting hours 7 am to sunset. Shotgun only No 10 gauge or larger. three shell capacity when required. Daily bag limit 15 and possession limit 15. Baiting prohibited.
All but 722 of 1938 Farm Fund Exhausted
Washington accountants under Secretary Wallace reported Tuesday they had spent or obligated nearly all of the 1938 Farm Fund leaving only 722 dollars uncommitted as the program nears its end.
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Washington
Wallace
Farm benefit payments detailed in 1938 program report
The congress provisioned 500 million for farm payments under the crop control plan. Of this, 447,130,835 went to farmers and county associations. Administrative costs exceeded 13,500,000. State allocations included Oklahoma 17,748,348 and Texas 64,037,862.
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Congress
Oklahoma
Texas
Dies Expected to Run Against Tom Connally
Youthful Rep. Martin Dies, chairman of the House committee investigating un-American activities, is eyed as the Democratic nominee challenger to Sen. Tom Connally of Texas. Dies has gained a national profile atop the committee and is seen as a leading figure aside from Vice President Garner. The piece also mentions salad bowl tips as a stray insert and a note that a Want Ad will get results.
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Sam Rayburn
House of Representatives
Garner
House
Washington
Martin Dies
Tom Connally
United States
Texas
Dies
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