O'Daniel Could Reshape Texas Senate and Governorship
Analysis of a looming Texas senatorial race notes that a win by W Lee O Daniel would shift power to the lieutenant governor via Senate selection and possibly elevate to governor. It discusses potential successors, seniority rules, and the fate of veterans like Weinert Sulak Hill and Hill in a fluid political scene.
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O’daniel
Senate
Clay Cotten
Claud Isbell
Weaver Moore
Allan Shivers
Alan van Zandt
Joe Hill
Rudolph Weinert
L. J. Sulak
J. E. Ferguson
W. P. Hobby
W. A. Johnson
Memphis
British surrender Crete to German invaders
Britain announced the surrender of Crete after twelve days of fierce fighting. About 15,000 Imperial troops were evacuated to Egypt, described as a loss worse than Dunkerque, with heavy British naval casualties and massive Luftwaffe pressure.
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London
Great Britain
Crete
Adolf Hitler
Egypt
Dunkerque
War Office
Britain
Mediterranean
Royal Air Force
RAF
Cypruss
Alexandria
Suez Canal
Texas Tax Revenue From Alcohol in 1940 Hits High
Alcoholic beverages yielded a national total of 1.14011 billion dollars in 1940 for federal and local treasuries. Texas collected 7.343 million dollars from these taxes, contributing to the all time high.
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Washington
Banker denies postwar slump is inevitable
Pasadena report quotes William A. Irwin arguing against a coming economic downturn. Irwin predicts the US could enter a period of economic imperialism if wartime armament expands, or rebuild the world if Hitler is defeated, claiming the nation has the power to reestablish global economies.
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Pasadena
Calif
United States
America
William A. Irwin
Hitler
Europe
Public revenues from alcohol exceed billion-dollar mark again
The Distilled Spirits Institute reports federal government share of tax receipts from alcoholic beverages surpassed $753 million, pushing annual collections over one billion dollars for the third time since 1937 and 1939. Total revenues since repeal reach about $6.41 billion, boosted by federal and state tax increases and broader business upturn. The aviation sector meanwhile aims to produce 40,000 planes in the next eighteen months as defense programs surge.
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Distilled Spirits Institute, Trade Association of the Distilling Industry
Howard T. Jones
Institute
Wright Brothers
United States
Treasury to cap new tax requests at 3.5 billion
Secretary Morgenthau said the Treasury will limit new tax proposals to 3.5 billion while federal spending rises. He noted spending estimates for the next year have climbed to about 22.17 billion, with deficits expected around 12.77 billion despite proposed taxes. Funds would be raised by defense savings bonds and large investor subscriptions to cover the gap.
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Washington
Morgenthau
Treasury
Congress
House
Ways and Means Committee
Defense Savings
North Carolina farmer tests two cotton planting depths
A North Carolina farmer tried an innovative method planting one crop seed deep and another shallow to hedge against wet and dry years. The deep seed survived as others burned out, proving cheaper insurance and potential cost savings despite extra thinning work.
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North Carolina
Grapeland Messenger
Children Require More Calories Per Pound Than Adults
The statement explains that normal children need more calories per pound of body weight than normal adults. It highlights growth needs and energy requirements associated with development.
Millions of Undeliverable Mail Plague Dead Letter Office
The Division of Dead Letters and Dead Parcel Post handles over 12 million undeliverable pieces yearly. About 300,000 letters contain money or valuables, with 1,500 postal workers in overtime to recover items. Most worthless letters are destroyed. the public should address mail clearly and include return addresses.
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Mary
Scribner's Commentator Magazine
Squareville
Illinois
Montana
D. of D. L
Post Office
Texas pensions rise if aid fund approved by Congress
Washington reports that Texas old age pensions could increase without new state funds if Congress adopts a Social Security formula. ARthur Altmeyer said the plan would boost federal contributions to poorer states, with Texas averages rising from about 14.20 to 16.50 to 24.50 dollars per month.
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Washington, D. C
Texas
Congress
Social Security Board
Arthur J. Altmeyer
House Labor-Social Security Appropriations Subcommittee
Altmeyer
Thomas
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