Whitewright records record-low 348 votes in first primary
Whitewright's first primary drew only 348 voters Saturday, the smallest in recent years, with 367 in 1934 and 446 in 1932. The Sun's election judge W. H. Horton provided a breakdown showing Morris Sheppard leading at US Senate level with 231, and Allred 195 for Governor, among scattered tallies for other statewide and local offices.
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Whitewright
W. H. Horton
United States
Morris Sheppard
Guy B. Fisher
Richard C. Bush
Joseph H. Price
Joe H. Eagle
J. Edward Glenn
James V. Allred
P. Pierce Brooks
F. W. Fischer
Tom Hunter
Roy Sanderford
Walter F. Woodul
William McCraw
The
Supreme Court
Co. M. Cureton
Richard Crutz
Judge Court of Criminal Appeals
O. S. Lattimore
Earnest O. Thompson Canes
Rome
RAME
Frank S. Morris
Johnson
Goodson Rieger
Comptroller of Public Accounts
George H. Sheppard
Sam Houston Terrell
Walter Walton Covington
Commissioner General Land Office
John W. Hawkins
William M. McDonald
Garland Adair
Charley Lockhart
Harry Hopkins
Superintendent of ‘Public Instruction
A. A. Pat Bullock
L. A. Woods
Commissioner of Agriculture
Local Ballot slate lists candidates for Texas offices
The list shows numerous candidates for statewide and county offices in the Fourth Congressional District and surrounding jurisdictions. Names include George B. Terrell Kal Segrist Sam Rayburn J. E. McDonald Jesse F. Holt F. E. Wilcox and others, with positions for representative, judge, sheriff, clerk, tax assessor, treasurer, and more.
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Congress
Will A. Harris
Sam Rayburn
Jess Morris
Associate Justice Court of Civil Appeals
Texas
B. F. Looney
Russell W. Bryant
J. H
Jim) Waggi
Nat B. Birge
H. A. Ivy
J. W. Adamson
Sam C. Johnston
Joe A. Keith
M. B. Morgan
Grover Burton
Jesse F. Holt
R. M. Carter
F. E. Wilcox
R. C
Bob) Slagle Jr
Geo. D. Hagans
B. F. Gafford
Airs Aces RA
J. C
Calvin) Buchanan
E. A. (Earl) Clayton
J. B. Smallwood
Joes
C. H
Shorty) Barrett
R. P. Hunter
W. D
Dave) Harmon
State Upholds Graduated Tax On Chain Stores
In New Orleans a three judge court ruled Louisiana may tax chain organizations on a graduated scale, denying a temporary injunction against collection. The Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company and thirteen others challenged the tax as discriminatory, but the court said large chains have advantages warranting higher taxes.
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New Orleans
Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
Louisiana
Claims Texas truck lines pay own way in taxes
The Common Carrier Motor Freight Association argues that commercial motor vehicles pay far more to Texas coffers in taxes than highways costs. Using 1933 data, they show per mile highway costs at 311.90 versus taxes paid at 720.49, with total ad valorem and license taxes for railroads and trucks contrasted. They note 1933 truck taxes exceeded railroad payments and cite later years showing growing gasoline tax and license revenue from motor trucks.
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Common Carrier Motor Freight Association
Common Carriers
Texas
Association
Automobile Manufacturers Association
Passenger cites whisky in bunk as reason to bail porter
A passenger tells a conductor he left a quart of whisky in his bunk on the train and forgot it. The porter is to be bailed out, but the conductor replies the passenger does not fit the part because he is too light to play a heavy.
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Iron Horse
Tax figures show $18 million gasoline levy listed
The report notes that fees and gasoline tax excluding ad valorem totals amount to $18,415,030, highlighting the special tax figure without other levy components.
Relief Staff Rise in Grayson County Area
Miss Viola Sommerfeldt announced the Texas Relief Commission will again act as an intake department for the WPA in Grayson Fannin and Collin Counties beginning after August 1. The commission will determine eligibility and certify needy persons for WPA work, though certification does not guarantee employment due to crowded projects. New projects must be opened before hiring new workers.
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Sherman
Texas Relief Commission
WPA
Grayson
Fannin
Collin Counties
Viola Sommerfeldt
Relief Commission
Miss Sommerfeldt
WPA Establishes Certification Area In Relief Plan
She indicated the Works Progress Administration will establish a certification area and that after certification begins, additional staff may be employed in this area by the Relief Commission if necessary.
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WPA
Relief Commission
Two souls share a single thought in family moment
A father speaks to his child, noting Richard and Papa are two souls with one thought. The child recalls their parents once held a similar unity, yet laments a moment of discouragement. The exchange hints at enduring family bonds and shared sentiment.
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Papa
Richard
Absent Minded Professor Plans Surprise 25th Anniversary
A playful exchange recalls a 25 year engagement anniversary. One partner jokes about the date while the other admits forgetting and suggests they should finally marry. The lighthearted moment underscores a long shared commitment.
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Pullman Company
Dallas
Violet Velcoff
June Kirby
Rosemarie Carter
George B. Terrell
Kal Segrist
Ettis, J. E. McDonald
Pe Cliff Day
Anata SR
Nees SO
Earle Whiteacre Wereens OO
S. B. Vaughan
Justice of the Peace
J. L. Cantrell
K. B. Simmons
Aronistaepa Cc. A
Pace
Harold Doss
Texas Truck Lines
Gordon
Gordon’s
Luther Gordon
Sledge
Ashburn’s
Ashburn
Aun
Public Service Company
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