Heart Disease in Adults Attributed To Child Diseases
Dr George W Cox Texas State Health Officer notes rising deaths from heart disease tied to childhood infections such as scarlet fever diphtheria rheumatic fever and measles He urges preventive care quarantine early diagnosis and convalescence to reduce later heart disease Syphilis also contributes but public health efforts and intelligent personal cooperation can curb premature deaths He cautions against stimulants excess exercise overeating and overweight and advocates hygienic living and annual physician checkups to detect weakness early and prevent fatal cases
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Austin
Geo. W. Cox
Cox
Business conditions seen to be on upswing
Los Angeles reports that U S business conditions are improving nationwide. Donald M. Nelson of Sears, Roebuck & Co and Union Pacific Railroad said during a week long tour that the upward trend is nationwide. England’s royal palaces are noted with palace shifts.
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Los Angeles
Calif
United States
Donald M. Nelson
Sears, Roebuck & Company
Union Pacific Railroad
Federal Wages and Hours Board
Nelson
Congress Cuts WPA Funds and Names Civil Service Clash
Washington. A House appropriations panel slashed 150 million dollars from Roosevelt’s WPA funding request, recommending 725 million to operate the WPA to June 30 and opposing immediate civil service placement of WPA administrators. Roosevelt favored the larger amount and warned against potential effects on workers. The measure includes a clause blocking pay for positions moved to Civil Service after January 10.
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Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
Civil Service
House
Work Relief Organization
Vital Statistics on High Court Justices
Washington report presents ages dates of appointment and appointing presidents for current Supreme Court justices. Chief Justice Hughes is 76, appointed 1910 by Taft, later reappointed in 1930 by Hoover after a 1916 resignation. Other justices include McReynolds 76 Wilson. Brandeis 82 Wilson. Butler 72 Harding. Stone 66 Coolidge. Roberts 64 Hoover. Black 52 Roosevelt. Reed 54 Roosevelts. Frankfurter age 56 would lower average to 66.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Hughes
Taft
Hoover
Justice McReynolds
Wilson
Justice Brandeis
Justice Butler
Harding
Justice Stone
Coolidge
Justice Roberts
Justice Black
Roosevelt
Justice Reed
Senate
Felix Frankfurter
Frankfurter
Grayson County Ends Constable and Justice Salary System
Grayson commissioners return constables and justices to a fee pay basis effective Jan 1, reversing the pre 1938 salary arrangement. The move follows complaints about the salary plan and a $12,000 drop in the fee fund after 1938. Officers W H Horton K B Simmons and others in the county are affected.
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Grayson Commissioners Court
Jake J. Loy
Justice of the
W. H. Horton
K. B. Simmons
Whitewright
Iron intake urged for young women in college study
College Station report cites health records showing mild anemia more common in young women than men. Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College extension service expert Jennie Camp notes iron-rich foods include leafy greens, peas, beans, whole grain cereals, liver, lean meats, egg yolk, shellfish, and dried fruits.
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College Station
Jennie Camp
Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College Extension Service
Hardin Twins Discontinue Pension Organization
A Texas group created by the Hardin twins to push broader old age pensions will be abandoned. Representative Ross Hardin of Prairie Hill said the 25 cent membership fee funded radio broadcasts by him and his brother Senator Doss Hardin, and while the pension fight continues the original organization is ended.
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Austin
Hardin Twins
Texas
Ross Hardin
Prairie Hill
Hardin
Doss Hardin
Prospective juror told deceased not present in Knoxville court
In Knoxville Tennessee Judge E G Stooksbury questioned a venireman about knowing defendants and the deceased. The man said no to both questions and the judge noted the deceased is not present. The item ends with an unrelated ad about typewriter supplies offered at the Sun office.
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Knoxville
Tenn
E. G. Stooksbury
Veniceman
Stooksbury
Bond Forfeit Policy Pushed in Sherman District Attorney Action
Sherman. A rigid bond forfeiture policy was adopted by Criminal District Attorney R C Slage Jr to curb trial evasion by indicted defendants. Two civil actions were filed against bondsmen H S Wood and C A Jennings for Haskell Blankenship, indicted on theft over 50 dollars and burglary. Blankenship posted two bonds of 500 dollars, failed to appear, and remains at large. Bob Fowler, indicted for driving while intoxicated, was convicted on a not guilty plea and received 30 days in jail and a 50 dollar fine. Fowler was arrested near Whitewright by Constable K B Simmons.
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Robert
Bob) Fowler
Fowler
Whitewright
K. B. Simmons
Old women who wed young men must pay
In Trenton New Jersey Vice Chancellor Looy dismissed a suit by 70 year old Martha Jane McClatchey Stewart to recover a 400000 gift given to her estranged 43 year old husband Norman W. Stewart. He ruled the separation was in hate and the gift was given for love, not a future loan.
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Trenton
N. J
William Frank Looy
Martha Jane McClatchey Stewart
Norman W. Stewart
Looy
For Sale Cash Cannon Ever Heart Church Building
For sale a church building described as main 30 by 40 with a 20 by 30 wing and a 1 1/2 acre lot. Includes 37 pews a piano bell and other furnishings. Bid acceptance optional and seller reserves right to reject all bids. Sale date January 14 1939 10 am. Whitewright contact B Wrenn Webb.
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Cannon-Everheart Church
B. Wrenn Webb
Whitewright
New Oklahoma Governor Opposes Red River Dam
Oklahoma Governor Leon C. Phillips in his inaugural speech called the proposed Red River dam near Denison Texas injurious to Oklahoma. He argued the project would destroy counties and flood large areas, preferring to spend 56 million dollars on homes for tenant farmers and irrigation along tributaries like the Washita instead of pursuing hydroelectric power.
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Oklahoma City
Leon C. Phillips
Red River
Denison
Texas
Oklahoma
Phillips
Washita
Rights to fish Red River canceled by Phillips
Oklahoma Governor Leon C. Phillips vetoed a Texas fishing proclamation in his first executive order, revoking Governor Marland's Red River fishing rights for Texans. The action follows the 1923 Supreme Court ruling granting Oklahoma control of the south bank, and ties to the Denison dam dispute.
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Red River
Phillips
Oklahoma City
Leon C. Phillips
Marland
Oklahoma
Statehouse
Denison Dam
Texas
Dallas
United States Supreme Court
Frankfurter Questioned by Woman Author
Elizabeth Dilling told a Senate judiciary subcommittee that Felix Frankfurter is unfit for the Supreme Court due to alleged ties with the American Civil Liberties Union and Communist objectives. She described herself as an anti red worker and named public figures as Reds insisting he is disqualified as a lawyer and judge.
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Washington
Elizabeth Dilling
Red Network
Senate Judiciary
Felix Frankfurter
Supreme Court
United States
Sen. Norris
Sign in Black Ink for Tax Forms Warns San Angelo
San Angelo residents were reminded that black ink must be used on tax documents for Uncle Sam. Papers filled on a typewriter but signed in blue ink were returned because the General Accounting Office requires black signatures only.
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San Angelo
Uncle Sam
Treasury Department
General Accounting Office
Nickel an Hour for Romance Proposed in Palm Beach
Palm Beach youths fret over romance near the sea as city officials debate installing parking meters along Ocean Boulevard. The move aims to regulate parking by the shore and could shape beachside leisure for local residents and visitors.
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Palm Beach
Fla
Ocean Boulevard
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