O'Daniel Seeks Second Term On Dry Platform
Governor Lee O'Daniel plans a second term on a dry platform, soft pedaling pensions and sales taxes. Rivalry includes Ernest Thompson and Harry Hines in the race, with Jerry Sadler hinting at entry as a broader state political contest unfolds.
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O’daniel
Austin
Lee O'Daniel
Ernest O. Thompson
Harry Hines
Jerry Sadler
Thompson
Hines
Christian Church
Church of O'Daniel
O'Daniel
James V. Allred
Highway Commission
Texas
McCraw
Railroad Commission
Lon A. Smith
William H. McDonald
Rail Commission
Bascom Giles
Giles
FDR Proposes 1941 Budget Cutting Relief and Defense
President Roosevelt slashes pork barrel relief and raises defense outlays in a 1941 budget of 8.424 billion dollars. He aims to fund a larger naval program and 10,000 planes while seeking new taxes on income and estates to cover deficits. The plan marks potential end of Roosevelts budget submissions before a possible third term.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Treasury
Senate
House
Glareless bathroom lighting ideas from Jean Prentice
New mirror lighting ideas include fluorescent daylight like lamps and tubular luminine bulbs. Rework top lighting by tilting the shade to the ceiling for softer glare and install a 75 to 100 watt bulb for even, flattering illumination.
Roosevelt Budget Forecast Sees Debt Near Limit as Revenue Rise
The plan notes social security income totaling 602.8 million dollars and projects net receipts of 5.548 billion, up 382 million from the current year. Roosevelt forecasts a 2.176 billion deficit while not raising the 4 billion borrowing limit. End-year debt expected at 44.938 billion if Congress avoids extra appropriations and enacts 460 million in defense taxes.
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Treasury
Old Age and Survivors’ Insurance Fund
Roosevelt
Prohibition Vote Sought in Texas Primary
United Texas Days leaders called for a July primary referendum to restore prohibition to the Texas Constitution. Petitions would push for state Democratic executive committee submission, with committees to fund and plan strategy. Dr. W. D. Bradfield cited roadhouses and drug stores as main arguments. Bishop H. A. Boaz said drys may have a strong chance.
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Dallas
United Texas
Democratic Executive Committee
W. D. Bradfield
State Liquor Control Board
10 Year Old Girl Wed in Athens Marriage Arrest Report
A 10-year-old girl, Mary Alice Limberg, reportedly wed Charles William School, a 21-year-old miner, in Athens. The union prompted a delinquency arrest for the man and a delinquency warrant for the girl’s mother Lydia Hudnall, who claimed the girl was 16. Sheriff Hugh Bayless disclosed the details.
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Athens
Ohio
Mary Alice Limberg
Charles William School
Hugh Bayless
Lydia Hudnall
Hudnall
Mentho Mulsion Promises Quick Cold Relief
An advertised cough remedy claims Mentho Mulsion stops a cold cough immediately and clears the cough, guaranteed or money back. It touts vitamins A and D, seven oils, beechwood creosote, and fig syrup, endorsed by a local pharmacist and neighbors.
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California
Childress Pharmacy
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Superintendent of Public Instruction
Utilities Commission
Conservation Commission
Stephens & Bryant Insurance Agency
Nat'l Bank
Jean Prentice
Prohibition
H. A. Boaz
Methodist Church
Edgar P
Haney
Thomas B. Love
Liquor Control Board
Gordon’s
Luther Gordon
Katie Kilowatt
Katie
He Mmun
Public Service Company
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