Bootlegging and Gambling Chief Fields for Criminals
A survey across major cities shows post prohibition crime flourishing. Bootlegging, gambling, and organized vice generate billions. racketeers demand payments from businesses. corruption spans prosecutors, police, and politicians. New York Chicago Boston Newark Cincinnati Philadelphia Miami Los Angeles San Francisco New Orleans Kansas City illustrate widespread rackets and protection. courts are corrupt and crime grows daily.
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Milk Cows Decrease Predicts Steady Numbers Through 1930s
A Dairy Outlook report from the U S Bureau of Agricultural Economics forecasts little change in milk cow totals for the next two years. January 1 cow counts will be about 600 000 head below last year's 25 100 000, keeping per capita cattle levels near the ten year average. Tuberculosis and Bangs disease controls will lift marketings and continue a year or so, with slaughter and reactors removing about 3 percent of milk cows on farms. Hoard's Dairyman notes the herd remains near three year lows with a slow recovery unlikely.
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Texas Faces Gaps in Federal Old Age Pension Funds
U S pensions funds lack sufficient federal backing in Texas as John G Winant reminds Governor Allred that old age benefits taxes start January 1 1937. The Social Security Board notes state conformity and appropriations will shape early grants while Texas struggles to fund mid February pension payments despite liquor tax income and possible January reconvening of the Legislature.
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Five of a Hundred Attain Independent Old Age
The Woodsboro News reports that among men aged 65 or more only five in a hundred have enough income to live independently without work. Another 28 work for a living while 67 rely on relatives, friends, or charity. The piece urges foresight and a savings plan to achieve secure retirement.
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New Hubby Joke Sparks Witty Movie Banter
In a light exchange, a new husband asks if his wife would remarry if he dies. The movie blonde replies with a playful quip about not waiting so long, highlighting a flirtatious, humorous moment between the characters.
Five Counties Favor Liquor Reform Across Texas
Five Texas counties voted to repeal local dry laws and allow liquor sales under a new state framework. In Tarrant County the measure 5,672 to 3,804 with liquor stores to open next Thursday. Nueces approved 1,837 to 823. Jefferson County repealed a 1919 era dry law 2,088 to 625, with Beaumont voting four to one.
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Midland approves liquor sales as dry laws repeal
In Texas precinct 1 Midland votes 213 to 107 to legalize liquor sales while Culberson and Jim Wells counties repeal their dry laws, reshaping local alcohol rules across the region.
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Arkansas man makes waterproof car roof curtains
An Arkansas inventor creates waterproof curtains wound on spring rollers to cover autos left outdoors. The device attaches to car roofs and hooks to bumpers and running boards to shield vehicles from rain.
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Meter Measures Life Span
German scientist Dr. Felix Bernstein claims a device can predict life expectancy by measuring eye elasticity, linking it to artery degeneration. He cites 2,500 cases as evidence and says the gadget aims to assess artery condition and possibly extend life, beyond mere death timing.
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