Wisconsin May Abolish Scouting and Reform Big Ten Ties
Madison Wisconsin faculty receives a four member committee's yearlong draft on intercollegiate athletic reforms. Proposals include reorganization of the athletic council lower alumni influence, ending secret practice and directive coaching, banning out of season workouts, prohibiting scouting, requiring athlete income affidavits, redefining amateurism, and reducing coaching staff with tenure after three years. If reforms fail to gain Big Ten support Wisconsin could withdraw from the conference.
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Madison
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Big Ten
Wisconsin
Texas Industrial Activities Highlight Oil's Texas Role
The article notes that oil directly supports 528000 Texans and underpins over 40 percent of Texas manufacturing. It cites high county production, bottling plants, and multiple commodities led by cotton and natural gas. It also mentions milk, lime, and chemical developments near Schulenburg, Monahans, and Big Spring.
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Texas
United States
Strength of American Methodism
An address to the Ecumenical Conference in Atlanta highlights the church’s vast reach. It notes 10,000,000 members, 25,000,000 constituency, 45,000 itinerant ministers, 75 bishops, 70,000 congregations, 150 universities and colleges, $130,000,000 in plant value, $150,000,000 endowment, 75,000 students, 60 orphanages valued at 15,000,000, 6,500 homeless children, 90 hospitals costing 65,000,000 serving 325,000 yearly, and 16 publishing houses generating over 38,000,000 annually. The piece portrays strength, energy, and the mission to reform the continent and spread Scriptural holiness.
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Atlanta
John M. Moore
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Zion's Herald
Joe Riddle Enters Race for Constable in Precinct 3
J R (Joe) Riddle announces candidacy for constable of Precinct No 3 pending Democratic primary in July. A Whitewright resident since WWI discharge, he leads the local American Legion and has Army service with overseas duty and training camp experience. He pledges to serve faithfully and to interview voters ahead of the July primary.
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Joe) Riddle
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Brinkley Plans 150000 Watt XER Broadcast
Dr John R Brinkley the Kansas goat gland specialist and politician announced plans to raise XER Villa Acuna Mexico power to 150000 watts eight thousand watts under the world record holder in Warsaw Poland The station started last October at 50000 watts and rose to 80000 watts A third 300 foot tower is being erected for the extra power Broadcasting on the increased power will begin in March.
Everyone An Artist in the Hotel Lobby
A group of professionals gathers in a hotel lobby. Fortesque introduces himself as a watercolor artist, another as a bronze artist, a third as a stone sculptor, and a quiet teacher says he works in ivory, revealing a shared craft interest with them.
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Fortesque
Ivory
Mortgage Paid on Robert E. Lee Estate Shrine in Virginia
In Virginia at Stratford Hall the Robert E. Lee Memorial Foundation reports a $115,000 mortgage on the Lee estate has been paid in full. The loan from a friend was interest free and U D C pledges remain, with $65,000 still to raise toward the $240,000 total cost. The site spans 1,100 acres along the Potomac River, 90 miles below Mount Vernon.
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Robert E. Lee
Stratford Hall
Westmoreland County
Virginia
J. Lee Davis
Waco
Texas
Robert E. Lee Memorial Foundation, Inc
Charles Lanier
Greenwich
Davis
Potomac River
Mount Vernon
Cheers For The Murderer Acquittal Sparks Outcry In Sherman
A Sherman jury acquitted a man who admitted he shot intending to kill but claimed he hit the wrong man. The verdict was cheered by the audience, prompting editorial indignation over respect for laws and life. The piece argues for a tougher conscience and stronger backbone. A Munich journalism professorship is announced.
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Sherman
Ordhaney
Bonham News
Robbery By Two Impostor Officers In Dallas Area
A Dallas optometrist, returning from Dallas to Oak City, was robbed of 152 dollars near Garland by two men posing as peace officers. One displayed a badge and carried two pistols. After a staged ride, he was struck, forced into a country lane, and a second car from the highway tailed in. Only after the victim surrendered his money did the assailants flee, threatening death if he reported the crime. The victim provided police with the impersonator car number.
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Greenville
Dal
Dallas
Olte City
Garland
Special Venire Drawn for Barnett Murder Trial
A special venire of 75 names was drawn Tuesday for the E. F. Barnett murder trial of the Rev. J. R. G. Russell case near Gunter. Trial in Fifteenth District Court opens January 28. The Barnett case replaces the Duff Lewis case, which has been continued.
Possession in Law Is an Old Saying Clarified
The maxim possession is nine points of the law is a figurative rule not a real legal principle. It explains that possession in real estate disputes gives an advantage equal to many legal points, and reflects power dynamics rather than a fixed rule. The original phrase may have said eleven points, with nine and eleven chosen for folklore significance.
Boy of Twelve Sentenced to Life for Sheriff’s Murder
Hubert Niccolls aged 12 receives life in Washington state penitentiary after being convicted of first degree murder in the slaying of a sheriff during a burglary attempt. Jury recommends life with possible parole for good behavior amid notes on abused upbringing and lifelong theft.
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Hubert Niccolls
Washington State Penitentiary
Russell McWilliams
Rockford
Ill
McWilliams
Capone
Enitentiary
Brownsville
Quote exchange about five dollars and pants
A playful exchange imagines someone with five dollars in his pocket and jokes that he would feel as if he were wearing somebody else’s pants. The quip highlights humorous self perception and thrift.
Yawn in Therapeutics Across Species
The article notes yawning occurs in sleep when neck muscles relax and the body lies horizontal, aiding equal blood flow. It says all animals birds and most reptiles yawn while insects probably do not, and views yawning as an ancient natural therapy across evolution.
Political Announcements for Democratic Primary 1932
The Sun announces candidacies for the July 23 1932 Democratic primary with names including W N Poley Butridge for District Clerk Charley Cole for County Clerk Tom Brice Harold Doss CA Charley McLean and Joe Riddle for Constable in the listed offices.
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Tom Brice
Harold Doss CG A
Charley) McLean
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