Amendment needed for NRA revival
Washington report says after a three months investigation a group of lawyers and labor advisers concluded Congress cannot restore NRA objectives without a constitutional amendment or a Supreme Court overhaul. Representative Sirovich said amendments would authorize federal control over wages hours child labor and unfair trade practices, citing interstate commerce limits and opposition to intrastate regulation.
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Washington
Labor
Congress
NRA
Supreme Court
William I. Sirovich
Dem
New York
George L. Berry
Sidney Hillman
Sirovich
Brandies
Cardozo
Stone
Columbia
United States
Dog swimsriver 13 times to carry her puppies home
Berlin. A German forester near Essen owned a dog that loyal to her master. After seven years with the forester, she was given away and chained by new owners. When she had seven puppies she escaped, swam the Rhur river thirteen times, carried all pups to the opposite bank, then returned them to her former home. The forester kept her.
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Berlin
Essen
Rhur
Legislator seeks military unit at Texas University
A bill by Representative Alfred Petsch of Fredericksburg proposes military training at the University of Texas. Students not wishing to participate would not be forced, while those interested would be given the chance. Past proposals for a reserve officers' training corps unit sparked campus furor.
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Austin
University of Texas
Alfred Petsch
Frederickburg
Petsch
Use of Trench Silo Spreads Among Texas Farmers
Texas A and M extension cites rapid growth of trench silos from 12 in 1930 to over 8,000 by 1936. Demonstrations by Eudaly and others showed no heavy machinery needed, proving silos can be any depth or width. By 1936 some 600,000 tons of feed valued near $3 million were stored underground in more than 8,000 trenches across Texas farms.
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College Station
Texas
Texas A. and
M. College Extension Service
Denmark
King Ranch
McLennan County
R. S. Miller
E. R. Eudaly
Waco
Eudaly
Upshur County
4-H Club
Dave Simons
Eagle Pass
Graham, Young
Billie Wood
Montgomery County
Wood
Marshall
R. H
Albert Soefje
Gruene
Comal County
Soefje
Jim Wells County
Donley County
Kent County
Cook Pork Thoroughly to Prevent Trichinosis Warning
State Health Officer Dr. George W. Cox cautions that trichinosis from undercooked pork is a real danger, especially in winter. He explains detection limits, the need to reach 145 degrees Fahrenheit, and that pink meat signals unsafe cooking, urging thorough cooking until no color remains.
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Austin
Man
George W. Cox
Dancing Daughters Save Farm From Foreclosure in Iowa
Seven dancing daughters at Henry Spies's 160 acre Messena farm earned about $4,000 over three years through dances at county fairs night clubs and conventions. Their earnings paid down the mortgage and lifted the threat of foreclosure after 1934 and 1935 crop failures and a harsh drought.
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Henry Spies
Messena
Spies
Sun Office Sells Typewriter Papers and Ribbons
Sun office advertises typewriter carbon paper and ribbons for sale, highlighting supplies for writing and documentation.
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Typewriter
Sun Office
Pastor Reveals How He'd Spend a Million
Rev. Dr. Samuel Macaulay Lindsay of Brookline Baptist Church lists ten ways he would use a million dollars. He proposes a free radio station, family and neighbor support, church and colored churches funding, study of Prohibition repeal effects, world peace education for children, medical research funding, a convalescent home with free treatment, and a sizable community needs campaign contribution.
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Brookline, Magss
Samuel Macaulay Lindsay
Brookline Baptist Church
Roosevelt Led by Allred in Texas
Texas official canvass shows Governor Allred winning a second term by about 50 thousand votes over President Roosevelt. Allred totals 782,083 to Harris 58,842. presidential electors in Texas: 734,485 for Democrats and 103,874 for Republicans.
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Austin
Allred
Roosevelt
C. O. Harris
San Angelo
Texas
Peck Wins First Prize But Returns It At School
Peck proudly claims first prize at school but his father learns the prize was handed back after the teacher saw him. The brief exchange reveals a boyish misstep and a parent’s reaction.
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Peck
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