35 Candidates Approved for July Texas Primary
The Democratic State Executive Committee approved 35 candidates for the July 25 primary ballot. John O. Douglas of Houston, Jefferson T. Baker of Dallas, and B. M. Hatfield of Fort Worth were excluded for late or improper filings. William H. McDonald and A. A. Pat Bullock were added in amended forms. The panel, meeting with 12 of 31 members present, planned Aug. 8 Austin session to tally first primary returns and set a Sept. 8 state convention date.
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Dallas
Democratic
John O. Douglas
Houston
Jefferson T. Baker
B. M. Hatfield
Fort Worth
William H. McDonald
A. A. Pat Bullock
Bullock
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Pat
San Antonio
McDonald
William H
Austin
Government Men After Lotteries
Austin report quotes Karl Crowley of the Post Office Department vowing to stamp out lotteries both domestic and foreign. He cites arrests and seizures as proof of ongoing investigations, notes past abuses, and warns that most victims are wage earners unable to afford losses. Crowley says inspectors will target foreign sweepstakes and aims to eradicate them.
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Austin
Post Office Department
Karl Crowley
United States
Crowley
Fort Worth
San Antonio
Farmer quips and medical billing in schoolroom humor
In a light classroom exchange a teacher asks Susie about her father’s prayers. Susie confirms he prays and complains about beans at supper. Dr Cuttem jokes that payment can wait until an appendix is removed while McTavish counters he won’t pay yet, counting money first.
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Teacher
Susie
Old Age Payments in Texas to Average About $20
Austin reports questions answered by S. Carpenter of the Old Age Assistance Commission. First pensions due July 1 with about 65,000 eligible, maximum $30 monthly split $15 state and $15 federal. Average around $20, based on need under Texas law and Social Security rules. Some payments as low as $9 or $10.
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Austin
Texas
Orville S. Carpenter
Old Age Assistance Commission
United States
Washington
Texas Law
Social Security Board
Podii boycott drains rents in Chinese districts coast wide
A long standing San Francisco rental boycott known as podii has pressured property owners coast to coast. Investigations show it forces owners to pay or sell at low prices, transferring many properties to Chinese interests and crippling rental income for years. The case against Chan Bok triggered lawsuits in federal courts, revealing a network of secret societies enforcing the scheme across cities from Oakland to Seattle.
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San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Chinatown
Oakland
San Jose
Sacramento
Stockton
Portland
Ore
Los Angeles
Seattle
China
Eastern Hotel
Chan Bok
Podii
Property Owners’ Protection League
Massive Alaska colonization plan faces billions
A historical note lists a Matanuska project cost of about 5 million dollars and estimates 25 000 to 100 000 dollars per family. It cites Congressman Dies claiming 3 500 000 illegal aliens, 1 750 000 on relief costing taxpayers 500 million annually. Other facts cover air weight, naval names, life insurance, a parsec, beauty spending, Uncle Sam payroll, and U S drug expenditures.
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Matanuska
Alaska
Congressman Dies
Texas
Navy
Uncle Sam
United States
Buying Adding Machine Pad at Sun Office
An abbreviated notice states a Sun Office sale of an adding machine pad is available for purchase. It provides minimal detail and calls attention to the Sun office location.
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Sun Office
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