Governor runoff scenario clouds Texas campaign
The Texas governor race faces a runoff possibility with all candidates denouncing Gov. W. Lee O Daniel and any sales tax. Jerry Sadler Ernest O Thompson and Harry Hines vow not to back any candidate supporting a sales tax. Sadler says he will oppose O Daniel against Miriam Ferguson if the runoff occurs.
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Austin
W. Lee O’daniel
Jerry Sadler
Ernest O. Thompson
Harry Hines
O'Daniel
Ferguson
Hines
Thompson
Sadler
Miriam A. Ferguson
Ferguson Forum
Fergusons
O’daniel
Elkhart residents gather for fish rush after dam break
In Elkhart Lake area last weekend two tons of fish scattered by a broken dam were collected by locals using buckets and baskets. The haul included bass up to nine pounds and many white perch, attracting fishermen from nearby cottages.
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Palestine
Elkhart Lake
Rain and politics mix in West Texas lore and headlines
The piece surveys West Texas rain nostalgia from San Angelo rooster prints to Star Telegram jokes and classic headlines. It notes historic weather headlines and quotes Jerry Sadler advocating oil gas sulphur tax to fund pensions amid legislative tax battles.
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West Texas
San Angelo
Democratic Party
Fort Worth
San Antonio
Star-Telegram
West
Texas
Causes of US farm problems tied to foreign markets
The article notes farm difficulties stem from shifting foreign markets after World War I. America moved from debtor to creditor, funding nations with loans until 1929. When loans stopped, farm exports dropped. war measures, protectionism, and tariff retaliation worsened the decline as France and Italy guaranteed higher wheat prices.
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America
United States
France
Italy
Farm prices plank would guide Democratic platform
Washington farm leaders said the Democratic party should adopt a broad agricultural plank allowing government price fixing if markets worsen. Secretary Wallace would push for endorsement of current policies while European war risks push for possible rigid controls. The spokesman warned of severe South economic impact if foreign trade with Italy Belgium and others collapses, noting large export shares of cotton tobacco lard and wheat.
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Washington
Administration
Republican
Wallace
Democratic Platform Committee
Chicago
Congress
Agriculture Department
Italy
Belgium
Norway
South
Man dragged by tractor saved by wife after gas line blast
In Bowring Oklahoma, 34 year old Harry Keefer a ranch hand was dragged 300 feet by a mowing sickle after hitting a gas line. He freed himself crawled home and fought off fifty Brahma cattle with his hat until help arrived. He suffered only a badly lacerated ankle.
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Bowring
Okla
Harry Keefer
Osage
Keefer
O Daniel Plans Six Campaign Addresses Next Week
Governor O'Daniel announced a six night series to speak across Texas towns Greeneville Henderson Beaumont Houston and San Antonio. He said the radio address reflects public demand for true information on government conditions.
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Austin
O’daniel
Greenville
Henderson
Beaumont
Houston
San Antonio
O'Neal Warns Europe Trade May Hurt Agriculture
Edward A. O Neal president of the American Farm Bureau Federation said Monday that agriculture stands to lose rather than gain as a result of the European...
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Chicago
Edward A. O'Neal
American Farm Bureau Federation
Cotton acreage in U S shows rise to 25 million acres
The Agriculture Department estimates July 1 cotton in cultivation at 25 077 000 acres, 101.6 percent of last year’s area. Abandonment averages 1.9 percent over ten years, with harvest projection around 24 616 000 acres. last year’s picked amount was 23 928 000 bales, lint yield 235.9 pounds per acre, total lint 11 812 281 bales and cottonseed 5 239 000 tons.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Missouri
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Tennessee
Alabama
Mississippi
Arkansas
Louisiana
Oklahoma
Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
California
States
Old Mexico
United States
Dinocan and Dzudi Alimony Exchange
The judge orders Berzam to pay alimony. Dinocan says he is chagrined. The wife reacts with a grin.
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Dinocan
Berzam
Dzudi
Father and Son Quote on Aging and Poverty
A reflective exchange contrasts aging with poverty as a father laments becoming old and bent while his son replies that youth with financial struggle is even worse. The line frames themes of aging and economic hardship in a succinct, quotable exchange.
Lawyers Approve Drunk Driving Law Change in Texas
Texas prosecutors endorsed a proposal by the Texas Safety Commission to reduce the minimum penalty for a first driving while drunk conviction to five or 10 days in jail. The plan also seeks license revocation and allows certain scientific testimony on intoxication. Only one district attorney opposed the change, citing current penalties.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Texas Safety Commission
State Bar of Texas
Hotel Texas
Dan Jackson
Houston
Roland Boyd
McKinney
Premonition of Mother Saves Life of Her Son
New York report tells how Mrs. Samilow rushed a cab to her home after a premonition. Found her son William Samilow, 23, with three gas stoves open. The mother and taxi driver administered first aid. Doctors said he would live.
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New York
William Samilow
Clean and Inspect for Efficient Refrigeration Operation
Cleaning dirt and lint around the system speeds refrigerant condensation and improves economy. Regular removal of debris reduces temperature stress and supports efficient, economical cooling performance.
Vacation setting tips for refrigerator care and energy use
Before travel turn temperature control to vacation or lowest setting to protect food and save energy. In a closed house excessive heat and poor air flow can cause an unused fridge to run longer, wasting electricity. If disconnecting consult dealer for open unit adjustments. sealed units require none.
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