Spread of Venereal Disease in Grayson County
Dr. B A Russell Grayson County health officer cites 88 per 1000 residents with syphilis or gonorrhea and 4000 infected in the county, urging free clinics funded by local groups to provide regular treatment. He notes poor past care, warns against half way cures, and cites a WPA nurse starting Feb 10 while criticizing focus on roads and public buildings.
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Grayson County
B. A. Russell
Russell
New York City
Time Magazine
American Social Hygiene Association
United States
Memphis, Tenn
County Medical Society
WPA
Federal Hospital
Hot Springs
Ark
New York Meet
Red River Project survey funding sparks Texas dam plans
Washington WPA announced a 500000 grant to Army engineers to survey feasibility of a Denison area Red River dam in Texas. The project would create a 250000 acre lake, store 127000000 acre feet, cut flood risk, and power about 2.26 million dollars annually, employing thousands. The site is Baers Ferry near Denison. a long process with multiple prior surveys and estimated 25 to 50 survey personnel.
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Washington, D. C
Public Works Administration
Army Engineers
Denison
Texas
Red River Basin
The
Works Administration
Sam Rayburn
WPA
Rayburn
Red River Dam
Roosevelt
Rooevelt
Red River
Baer
Red
U. S. Army
Mississippi Valley Commission
Mississippi
Cashier Peale Reads Drama in Hollywood Pay Checks
Hollywood cashier Harry Peale handles more than 3 million dollars in yearly salary payments for actors directors writers and staff at the RKO studio. He recalls stars who rose from extras and notes many now earn modest daily wages while still fitting into the industry show. He recalls Gable and others who once struggled but kept a pragmatic view of the business.
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Hollywood
Calif
Harry Peale
Peale
RKO
King Baggot
Florence Turner
Helene Chadwick
Mary MacLaren
Frank Mayo
Laura LaPlante
Irene Rich
Virginia Bruce
Joan Crawford
Joel McCrea
Andy Devine
Barbara Kent
Janet Gaynor
Clark Gable
Small Town Manawa Unveils Weekly Youth Entertainment Series
A group of three Manawa churches organizes Monday night gatherings for two months inviting all youth and community members. About 150 youths attended the first event held in a clubhouse with bowling, billiards, dart ball, card games, dancing, and the first public showing of a home made moving picture.
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Manawa
Wis
Milwaukee Journal
McCraw Rules Unstamped Liquor Can Be Seized
Attorney General McCraw ruled that liquor without tax stamps is contraband and subject to confiscation. The decision applies to both individuals and dealers regardless of when purchased.
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McCraw
Austin
Texas Liquor Control Board
Weather Bureau warns of subzero temps in Parkersburg
Meteorologist R P Powell warned residents to shut off water at the meter to prevent frozen pipes as temperatures drop. Plumbers report one case of frozen lines at Powell’s home. Sun Want Ad offers help to sell, trade, or locate lost articles.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
United States
R. P. Powell
Weather Bureau
Powell
Sun
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