Texas Faces Higher Pension Costs If Senate Plan Passes
Rep Poage warned that retaining Senate amendments liberalizing social security could boost Texas monthly pension outlay by 1 million dollars. If Johnson amendment stands, states must contribute at least 10 dollars per pensioner to obtain federal aid, risking higher local costs and possible special legislative sessions.
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Washington
Poage
Texas
Senate
House
Connally
O’daniel
No Flies on Them Buckshot Dodges Bleary Henroost
Two colored men who just reduced a farmer's henroost try to flee. Sam asks why flies shadow them. Mose urges speed and reveals the ominous truth the pursuers mistake for insects.
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Mose
Sam
Willie and Daddy exchange a blunt courtroom line
A child asks if lawyers tell the truth and the father replies that lawyers will do anything to win a case, a sharp exchange reflecting mistrust in the legal system.
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Willie
Louis to Defend Heavyweight Title In Detroit Bout
Detroit announces a twenty round world heavyweight title bout between champion Joe Louis and Bob Pastor at Briggs Stadium on September 20. Promoter Mike Jacobs says the event will be Louis eighth title defense with an expected gross gate of 400000 to 500000.
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Detroit
Mich
Joe Louis
Bob Pastor
New York
Briggs Stadium
Mike Jacobs
Louis
Michigan
Pastor
James J. Johnston
Jacobs
Joe
James J. Braddock
Johnston
Walter O. Briggs Sr
Detroit Tigers
Big Bill Objects to College Nickname
In a playful exchange, Bill begs his friends to stop calling him Big Bill, citing the college-style nickname sticking to him as he studies to be a doctor, while Sam questions the behavior.
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Bill
Sam
Huge Livestock Show Planned at State Fair of Texas
Dallas announces plans for one of the Souths largest livestock shows at the 1939 State Fair of Texas October 7 to 22. Premiums rise across classifications with beef cattle over 20000 and Hereford awards totaling 10000. dairy cattle premiums up to 7500 and swine prizes increased. Texas beef cattle leadership highlighted as stock from registered herds fuels regional breeding plans and farmer conversions from cotton to livestock. Officials aim to draw Southwestern officials and visitors to the fair.
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Dallas
South
Texas
Frank P. Holland
Holland
Gasoline Tax Gain Expected
Comptroller Geo H Sheppard projected motor fuel tax collections of 515,812,235 for the year ending Aug 31, with potential revenue rise of 2.3 million over last year. Refunds on unused gasoline could total 7,319,710, up 448,000, as a new Sept 1 law tightens refund enforcement requiring dealer licensing and serial invoices. Two convictions under current law were reported in North Texas.
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Austin
Geo. H. Sheppard
Sheppard
Texas
U S Approves New Texas Pension Plan
Texas announces a liberalized pension plan approved by the Federal Social Security Board for two months until a new public welfare agency takes over Sept. 1. The plan allows homestead ownership up to a set value, cash limits, and life insurance. Officials warn revenue gaps threaten funding as loans are slated to be repaid to a private bank starting in October.
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Austin
W. A. Little
Old Age Commission
Federal
Social Security Board
O’daniel
Mann
Pension Administration
Small Business Loan Plan Aimed to Boost Small Firms
President Roosevelt backs a 3.46 billion self liquidating program expanded to guarantee working capital for small businesses. Mead, Wagner, Jesse Jones, and Emil Schram discussed the plan at a White House conference to replace Mead's small loan bill and tie into the broad lending drive. RFC backing aims to spur private capital for firms lacking collateral while modernizing operations.
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Washington
Roosevelt
James M. Mead
Dem
New York
White House
Mead
Robert F. Wagner
Senate Banking and Currency Committee
Jesse Jones
Emil Schram
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Abstract Firm Wins Fight Over County Building
Sherman report states M. J. Chapin Abstract Company run by H. G. and L. M. Tuck returns to the County Clerk's office after a two year absence as the Grayson Commissioners Court approves orders to allow reoccupation of the county building following a legal dispute taken to the Texas Supreme Court.
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Sherman
M. J. Chapin Abstract Company
H. G
L. M. Tuck
Texas Supreme Court
Grayson Commissioners Court
Grayson In List For Farm Buyers
Texas and Oklahoma receive 6.044 million dollars from the Farm Security Administration to fund tenant-to-owner farm purchases. C. M. Evans, Dallas regional director, says 4.369 million will aid Texas buyers and 1.675 million Oklahoma, enabling 542 Texas farms and 264 Oklahoma farms. New Texas counties include Grayson, among others, with a 40 year loan at 3 percent interest.
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Texas
Oklahoma
Farm Security Administration
C. M. Evans
Dallas
FSA
Evans
Arson Charges Filed Against 3 In 1935 Denison Fire
In Denison, three men tied to rival filling stations face arson charges from a 1935 blaze at 100 East Main. W H Buddie Dobbins and M J Buck Williams, arrested by deputies, join Leonard Rice in the case. The McGlothlin station suffered a $5000 loss after a prior oil spill at another Denison site.
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Leonard Rice
Beaumont
M. C. McGlothlin
East Main
McGlothlin
Gandy
Houston
Denison
Dialogue Snippet on a Silly Proposal
A light exchange between lovers highlights his foolish proposal and her amused reaction. The brief dialogue captures playful flirting and social tone.
Avoiding Work Brings Jail Term in Reich
In Hanover two youths received one month in jail for skipping assigned work. A Fulda man got a year of forced labor for repeated absence and drinking while failing to follow orders from the public employment office. The Fuldaer Zeitung called laziness sabotage of the Reich’s building.
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Hanover
Germany
Reich
Fulda
Fuldaer Zeitung
Cautionary Slogan Sentences Literary Exchange
Taken literally a convict says he received five years for following an advertising slogan Make money at home A friend asks which one The convict recalls the ad and states the warning While travelers on ancient highways were protected by a blessing placed on the road and respected by locals along the route
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