Fires of Unknown Origin Cause Half of Texas Losses
Texas fire loss over 1930 to 1939 totaled 107 million dollars with half attributed to unknown origin. Commissioner Marvin Hall reported insured losses in 1939 reached about 10 million, down from 1930’s 17.2 million, while exposure from adjacent fires led the decade’s causes. Incendiarism remained second, and 43 percent of annual losses stemmed from listed causes including matches, smoking, gasoline, electricity, and defective wiring.
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Austin
Texas
Marvin Hall
Hall
Breakfast Kisses and a New Maid
A humorous exchange unfolds as a wife complains the maid burned breakfast and a husband suggests a light remedy with a playful request for kisses. The scene centers on domestic banter and affectionate consent.
The Boy's Wish Young Son
A humorous exchange as a boy asks why his mother’s hair appears permanently waved and wonders about washing his neck permanently. The light dialogue captures a domestic moment with playful wordplay.
Disloyal Persons Are Kept Under F.B.I. Surveillance
Washington reports the Justice Department has identified a majority of potentially disloyal persons and placed them under close FBI surveillance. Attorney General Robert H. Jackson says the agency has mobilized 15 000 personnel across Justice, INS, U S Marshals and attorneys to root out spies and saboteurs before any crisis. The FBI coordinates field offices to surface fifth column elements and now declares: We know them.
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Washington
Federal Department of Justice
Robert H. Jackson
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Jackson
Justice Department
Immigration and Naturalization Service
United States Marshals
America
Federal Bureau of Investiga
Attacks on defense industries cited by Attorney General
The Attorney General reports a broad defense against sabotage for defense industries. He notes collaboration with the Naval and Military Intelligence Offices and the FBI maintains constant surveillance of individuals potentially acting for a foreign government.
O Daniel confident legislature will reform Texas government
Governor O Daniel, in a Sunday radio address, asserts the Forty Seventh Legislature alone can restore government to the people. He urges abolishing overlapping terms of boards and commissions to curb power without accountability and says he has done his part and awaits action.
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Austin
O'Daniel
Bureau
Commission
Texas
Two Year Limits Tied to Chief Executive’s Term
The measure proposes limiting members to two years, coinciding with the appointing chief executive’s term. This alignment aims to ensure turnover matches executive leadership and accountability.
Italians Surrender To U S Reporter At Tobruk
Tobruk Libya dispatch notes mass Italian prisoner captures by Edward Kennedy, an American AP reporter mistaken for a British officer. He details securing prisoners under the Neutrality Act and handing them to British colleagues. A WPA executive quips on spending 220 million dollars threatening jobs, while a secretary suggests a Mississippi river bridge.
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Tobruk
Libya
Edward Kennedy
Associated Press
WPA
Mississipi
County Auditor Whiteacre resigns from Grayson County post
Grayson County auditor and purchasing agent B. M. Whiteacre submitted his resignation to District Judge R. C. Slagle Jr. effective February 10. Appointed August 4, 1931, by Judges R. M. Carter and F. E. Wilcox, Whiteacre may join a Dallas bond firm. Suggs and Slagle will appoint a successor. no name announced. Reports of resignation had circulated for some time.
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Whiteacre
Dallas
Garrett and Garrett
Slagle
Third in the Nest Revealed in Letter
A woman tells John of an impending third person joining their home after receiving a letter from his mother stating she will move in soon. The exchange shows curiosity and concern as they confirm the plan.
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Jack Farley
Pocketbook OF Knowledge
New Zealand
U.S
F.B. I
Creton
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T. W. Ayres & Son Gossard
O’daniel
J. G. Blanks
S. T. Montgomery
Sun Office
Haile
Stafford Typewriter
Sun
W. H. Stedham
Ray Burris
Texaco
S. H. Montgomery Agency
H. A. James
Whitewright
Whitewright Hatchery
G. W. Ford
Manning & Meadow
Fordson
Manning & Meador
Sherman
Star Credit Company
Grayson County State Bank
Auto Finance Company
F. W. Creager
Mgr
Travis, Sherman
Joe
Nelly Don Silver Anniversary
Nelly
Don Silver Anniversary
Ely Don
Denison
Elly Don
Nelletta
Enka Rayon
Java
Florida
D. Dot Avenelie
Nelly Don Silven
Nelly Don Silver
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