Texas Senate panel accuses officers in saloons and underage liquor trade
The Texas Senate crime inquiry reports that law enforcers invest in the liquor trade, saloons run around the clock, gambling operates openly, and girls as young as 16 sell hard liquor. It cites 225 counties and 3,016 indictments with many cases pending or dismissed. The panel notes federal lax enforcement since Prohibition repeal and a $1,000 excise tax used to skirt law.
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Austin
Texas
Senate Committee
Texas Senate Sees Former Austin Dishwashers Rise
Walter Woodul of Houston prepares to preside over the Texas senate as lieutenant governor. He recalls washing dishes to pay for college and says he would not make reckless appointments if governor-elect Allred is absent. He aims to manage committee posts and acts with restraint.
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Austin
Texas
Walter Woodul
Houston
Texas Senate
Woodul
James V. Allred
Allred
Jimmie
Democrats Claim Deficit as GOP Report In Black
Washington Democrats reported a $552 792 deficit for 1934 while the Republican National Committee announced 416 695 income and debt elimination. GOP chairman Henry Fletcher hailed funds and past debts paid as Getz outlined the treasurer’s figures and party prospects.
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Washington
Republican National Committee
Democratic Committee
Henry P. Fletcher
Republican Committee
Fletcher
George F. Getz
Getz
House
John J. Raskob
American Liberty League
Joseph P. Kennedy
New York
Boston
Securities Exchange Commission
Tax Joke Ad Turns To Cash Complaints
A humorous exchange about paying taxes with a smile turns to cash demands as Mrs Gotrocks and Miss Comely discuss the need for money. The playful quip underscores the bill demand and public mood in a light civic note.
Texan Appeals To Roosevelt To Save Property For Him
Edwin Waller of San Marcos Texas appeals to President Roosevelt to stop property losses from overdue taxes. He says banks won’t lend and foreclosure will strip people of homes, urging relief as county officials sue those behind on taxes.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Edwin Waller
San Marcos
Texas
Waller
Hays County
Lanham Heads Texas House Delegation
Rep. Fritz Lanham of Fort Worth today became chairman of the Texas delegation in the House of Representatives succeeding Rep. J. J. Mansfield of Columbus. Rep. George Mahon of Colorado was chosen as secretary and Rep. Luther Johnson of Corsicana was elected to the Democratic steering committee as the state's member.
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Washington
Fritz Lanham
Fort Worth
Texas
House of Representatives
J. J. Mansfield
Columbus
George Mahon
Colorado
Luther Johnson
Corsicana
Plan Offered To Collect Delinquent Texas Taxes
A three phase plan from the senate tax investigating committee seeks to recover 6 to 8 million dollars of Texas delinquent taxes in two years. It would simplify tax sale procedures, permit property sales by notice and registered mail, allow tax lien loans, and appoint county delinquent tax collectors with 10 percent commissions up to 4 thousand dollars annually.
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Austin
Texas
Senate
Tax Investigating Committee
Arthur P. Duggan
Littlefield
House reshuffle follows Rayburn resignation
The article notes a successor taking over after Representative Sam Rayburn resigns due to his heavy duties as chairman of the House Interstate Commerce Committee. The shift marks a significant change in leadership within the congressional ranks.
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House
Rep
Sam Rayburn
Interstate Commerce Committee
Silence in a Marriage Question Prompts Witty Response
In a humorous exchange Bettina asks if a husband who smokes in the house would be objected to. The reply is playful noting a plan to stay quiet until a husband is secured.
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Bill
Bettina
Surgeon Tauffer Ends Life Rather Than Operation
In Budapest Hungary renowned gynecologist Prof Wilhelm Tauffer aged 84 chose suicide over surgery. After accepting to undergo an operation for intestinal cancer he shot himself in the head moments before being moved to the operating table. He had performed over a thousand operations in a storied career.
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Budapest
Hungary
Wilhelm Tauffer
Professor Tauffer
Tepid Water Keeps Homeless Men Warm
In Derbeczen Hungary police found 32 homeless men sleeping in a pool of tepid water near hot springs and later wandering the streets begging. Several homeless children slept on cold nights in brickyard ovens guarded by watchmen.
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Derbreczen
Hungary
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