Fourteenth annual American Legion picnic in Whitewright
The Whitewright Sun notes the ongoing fourteenth annual American Legion picnic through Saturday and urges attendance. It comments on summer weather, poll tax voting for August constitutional amendments, oat crop yields, Huey Long and Louisiana politics, plus Grayson County courts’ trend of suspending more offenders.
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American Legion
Texas
Huey Long
Louisiana
Huey
United States
Small-salaried workers voice concerns through voices
Denison Herald notes that when small-salaried workers become articulate there are enough of them to be heard, signaling growing collective comment on economic conditions and representation.
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Denison Herald
Modern Hospitality Declines As Travel Habits Change
A narrator laments waning old fashioned hospitality amid modern touring and tourist camps. He recalls relatives stretching visits with rising bills and poor welcomes, noting guests bring stress, cheap coffee, and clutter. He vows to promote genuine hospitality and curb reliance on hosting wealth as entertainment fades.
The Small Man Next To The Millionaire Tax Debate
President Roosevelt argues the tax the rich plan must extend to middle and small earners. He warns wage earners will face higher taxes as revenues fund government programs, while calls grow for relief as the tax system broadens. The piece suggests rising protest if wage-earners feel the burden shifts downward.
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Roosevelt
Sam
Remarkable Gain Texas Financial Condition Shown
Two state reports show improving Texas finances with full per pupil school aid paid, and significant debt reductions by political subdivisions. State debt fell by 42.6 million while true property value stood at nearly 7.95 billion with 8.44 per 100 debt ratio and delinquent taxes rising.
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Austin
Texas Political Subdivisions
Free School Fund
Department of Education
George Simpson
Simpson
School fund boosts 1935 36 apportionment and remittance plan
The available school fund paved the way for a prompt liquidation of the current apportionment and a boost to 17.50 per capita for the 1935 36 school year. State Superintendent L A Woods said districts should expect a $2 remittance next September. Warrants for the 1934 35 final payment should reach depositors by July 20. Nine districts had checks withheld due to bond payment defaults or reporting issues.
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L. A. Woods
Rules Governing Rural School Aid Cited in Sherman
County officials received rules and salary schedules from the State Department of Education. The board’s rural aid rules largely ignore the new 50 cent maintenance tax eligibility and omit reference to it, risking legal challenges. Transportation by private conveyance is to be phased out in favor of bus transport, and the rule restricts tuition aid to high schools with students whose grades are taught locally.
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Sherman
E. A. Miller
State Department of Education
County school board to study papers on State aid rules
Mr Miller announced a county meeting to review the board reports on State aid law definitions and regulations. The board will classify schools and plan a county transportation system as it adopts a revised salary schedule for 1935-36 differing from the initial press release.
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Miller
Texas forecasts record largest feed crop for year
Dean E. J. Kyle of Texas A and M predicts the state will grow the largest and most varied feed crop in its history. He cites a tour of Panhandle and Plains regions and urges trench silos, weather and insect protection, and marketing surplus feed for two seasons.
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College Station
Texas
E. J. Kyle
School of Agriculture
Texas A. & M. College
Dean Kyle
Panhandle
Plains Country
North
South
Lubbock
Amarillo
Dallas
Clarksville
Houston
San Antonio
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H. W. Witcher
T. P. Wells E. L. Craig Joe Hughes
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McCormick-Deering
Whitewright American Legion
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