O'Daniel Era Board Lets Eleven Old-Time Employees Go
In Austin the Board of Control fired eleven long serving hospital office staff after a closed meeting. A temporary injunction blocked removal of Dr. W J Johnson from leading the San Antonio State Hospital amid broader personnel actions and upcoming hearings on charges against Johnson.
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Tom DeBerry
James V. Allred
Johnson
San Antonio Ministerial Association
State House
Adj
Harry Knox
Frank Davis
Knox
Davis
Senate
Claude D. Teer
Board of Control
A. W. Oliphant
E. M. Williams
H. W. Olsen
J. D. Hall
Ward P. Lambert
B. D. Byrne
Clark Wright
Ruth Drumwright
Doris Walker
M. B. Lee
A. G. Barry
Wright
American Expeditionary Forces
el Paso
Control Board
Hall
Moody
Williamson County
Georgetown
O’daniel
DeBerry
Know
Poll Taxes in County Indicate Higher Sherman Primary Turnout
Gray son County expects a larger Democratic primary vote than 1938 driven by city poll tax receipts. By weekend, 2,840 city poll taxes sold versus 2,595 in 1938, while county payments lag with 5,553 recorded. Exemptions issued total 158 this period versus 493 in 1938. Known 1938 voting strength was 15,982, derived from poll taxes, exemptions, and exemptions renewed. Both city and county poll taxes due by January 31. A new disposable toothbrush and a quote from John S. Bonnell are noted.
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Sherman
Grayson County
Denison
Mocha Halo Cakes for Angels Party Treats
Heavenly mocha cupcakes recipe with strong coffee flavor and frosting. Makes 18 medium or 12 large cupcakes with a fluffy white frosting and a chocolate edge detail. Includes batter and frosting steps, baking times, and ingredient amounts.
Governor Moves to Uniform Guards at Texas Governor's Mansion
Four uniformed guards now patrol the Texas Governor's Mansion around the clock replacing the previous rangers. The blue serge uniforms include silver Texas star buttons and six shooters concealed by loose coats to avoid ostentation. Col. Homer Garrison cites visitor convenience and authority as reasons while locks on key doors are installed amid crank-letter concerns and one bomb-threat day investigated by Public Safety.
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Austin
W. Lee O’daniel
Texas Rangers
Texas Star
Col
Homer Garrison
Texas
White House
Rangers
O’daniel
Department of Public Safety
Candidates Still Wary Over Third Term Prospects
In Washington DC Democratic presidential prospects stay muted until Roosevelt reveals third term plans. Garner stands alone ready to stay in. others weigh delegates and possible drafts. Ohio primary in May could test strength with Donahey as favored son, McNutt as a potential entrant.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Garner
Ohio
Senator Donahey
Donahey
Son and Father Humor in Domestic Quirk
Humorous exchange about a noisy upstairs scene. Sonny explains the clatter comes from his father wearing the father’s pants, revealing a playful domestic mishap. The brief vignette captures a lighthearted family moment with a dash of risqué innuendo.
Governor O'Daniel Plans Three Sunday Broadcasts
Gov. Lee O Daniel announced three Sunday broadcasts will be permanent with one live address and two transcriptions. The schedule includes 8 30 a m on multiple Texas stations and a 6 30 p m Mexican station from Reynosa, with a 9 30 a m repeat on a smaller Austin outlet. The move signals a campaign for next summer as voters hear the governor on new channels. Moran grants 27150 divorces.
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Austin
Lee O’daniel
O’daniel
O'Daniel
Texas
Reynosa
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Rooney and Davis Top Film Poll of 1940 in Readers Vote
In a national tally by 2,000,000 readers across 55 newspapers Mickey Rooney and Bette Davis were named King and Queen of the Movies for 1940. Rooney earned 38,290 points while Davis led with 68,723. Runners up include Tyrone Power Sonja Henie Spencer Tracy Judy Garland and others.
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New York
United States
Mickey Rooney
Bette Davis
Rooney
Miss Davis
Tyrone Power
Sonja Henie
Spencer Tracy
Judy Garland
Clark Gable
Priscilla Lane
Richard Greene
Deanna Durbin
Errol Flynn
Alice Faye
James Stewart
Jeanette MacDonald
Nelson Eddy
Myrna Loy
Don Ameche
Jean Arthur
James Cagney
Loretta Young
Attorney General Tightens Poll Tax Receipt Rule
Austin public notice reports Attorney General Mann further limits who may obtain a poll tax receipt in person or via written agent. The agent must have been authorized before Oct 1 of the preceding year, strengthening prior guidance.
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Austin
Mann
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