Governor O Daniel On The Air In Texas Radio Row
The Fort Worth Star Telegram notes Governor O Daniel warned of persistent rumors that professional politicians might influence radio stations to cut his programs. He said he would continue broadcasting from another station if cut off, with plans to cover every Texas corner. The paper defends WBAP’s support and states no attempt to silence him has occurred.
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O'Daniel
Texas
WBAP
Star- Telegram
Star-Telegram
O’daniel
Austin
Governor’s wary stance shocks local radio group
The radio station states it has cooperated with the Governor as a public service. Now the Governor says he is suspicious and taking precautionary steps. The station suggests the remarks may be promotional for another station, but wishes the Governor well.
Dangers of Taxing by Amendment
Fort Worth Press warns that writing pension and tax plans into Texas constitution risks inflexibility. If a federal match falls through and revenue forecasts vary widely, amendments cannot be changed except by a new constitutional action in a regular two year session. The piece urged legislative handling of pension reforms via ordinary bills and noted special sessions exist for emergencies, not constitutional changes.
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Texas
Former Texas Guernsey makes champion record
Peterborough New Hampshire Maggie Kelly of Riverview 405492 has completed a record making her queen of all three and one half year old Guernseys in class DDD of The American Guernsey Cattle Club. Maggie Kelly was bred by Est E H Hanna of Denison Texas and is owned by Mort Woods of Ardmore Oklahoma and in ten months made a record of 6401.4 pounds of milk and 361.4 pounds of butter fat.
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Peterborough
N. H
Maggie Kelly
Riverview
American Guernsey Cattle Club
Est
E. H. Hanna
Denison
Tex
Mort Woods
Ardmore
Okla
Not Qualified Football Tryout Quip In Dated Exchange
A captain asks about trying out young Roberts for the football squad. The coach answers no, stating that anyone who can spell such words as plenipotentiary erysipelas and plebiscite is no good as a football player.
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Young Roberts
No agreement stalls Texas sales tax plan
Austin debate over a $42 million proposed sales tax constitutional amendment stalled in the House by a 79 to 65 vote, short of the 100 needed for approval. Opposition fears jeopardizing the lobbying scheme backed by Gov. O'Daniel, as lawmakers move to resurrect alternative tax bills and restrain lending fees to curb loan sharks.
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Austin
Texas
House
House Taxation and Revenue Committee
O’daniel
Legislators Befriend Rival Foes After Child Blood Transfusions
A Texas House scene shows Homer Leonard and Ely Thornton as rivals in a truck bill fight. Thornton later rushed to an Austin hospital to give two blood transfusions to Leonard’s seven month old daughter, who recovered. The pair resumed battles on the House floor. Gov O Daniel vetoes a joint probe of the prison system, citing executive legislature separation, raising questions on power to veto and whether lawmakers proceed with the investigation.
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Homer Leonard
McAllen
Ely Thornton
Galveston
Thornton
Leonard
Austin
O'Daniel
W. Lee O’daniel
Texas
House
Senate
Texas House Banking Panel Crafts Compromise Against Loan Sharks
The House committee on banking merged seven bills aimed at curbing loan shark activity in Texas into a compromise measure. The bill limits interest to 10 percent and allows small loan brokers to operate under specified conditions.
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House Committee On Banking
Texas
House
Vote for me for District Clerk
Will Leslie urges voters to elect him district clerk in a concise political advertisement. The copy presents a direct appeal to constituents without additional context or details about the race or qualifications.
Texas Opposes Plan to Put $190 Million Bonds on Motorists
Washington reports indicate the U S Attorney General will issue an opinion on funding for $190 000 000 in county lateral road bonds by diverting gasoline taxes A number of Texas counties oppose the county judges bill arguing it unfairly burdens motorists and shifts debt from indebted counties to others County Judge Sam Stone of Williamson County condemns the plan noting his county’s higher auto and property values but lower debt urging equity among all counties
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Washington
United States
House
Senate
Sam Stone
Williamson County
Texas
County Judges Association
Laugh of the week target says Mexicans are natural musicians
Laugh of the week in Austin mocked a South Texas district with many Mexicans. A speaker complained that rural aid funds for his district lacked money, only to be told schools there used most funds for vocational training. He retorted that Mexicans in his district do not need training because each is a natural musician.
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Austin
South Texas
Gubernatorial Prospects in 1940 Race
Spring discussion centers on the next Governor's contest with a wide open field anticipated. Gov O Daniel may seek a second term despite doubting re election. Rail Commissioner Ernest Thompson is a sure candidate and other names include the Attorney General.
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O’daniel
Ernest Thompson
Prominent Texas Officials Named in Political Forum
Gerald Mann, Rail Commissioner Jerry Sadler, former Attorney General Bill McCraw, and Lt. Gov. Coke Stevens attended a political event. Leaders discussed state infrastructure, law, and governance, signaling potential policy alignments ahead of the upcoming session.
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Gerald Mann
Jerry Sadler
Bill McCraw
Coke Stevenson
The Small Farm Advocate from Shawnee Oklahoma
A Swede settled on a 40 acre tract in Shawnee Oklahoma showing that a small, well managed farm can yield prosperity. He rotated crops and built a diverse operation with fruit trees vegetables and wine. He argues that small farms can outperform large ones and urges farmers to showcase personal skill to attract opportunity.
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Shawnee
Okla
Oklahoma
Colorado
Sweden
Texas
Clergyman Seeks Private Door at Booth Theatre
A clergyman wrote to Edwin Booth asking admission through a private door to avoid being seen entering. Booth replied that there is no door into his theatre through which God can not see.
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Edwin Booth
Booth
What the World Needs What the World Needs
A poetic wartime social call for men of character. It extols honesty conscience courage and diligence, urging men to stand for the right face no shame in saying no and to be true to their responsibilities while refusing to be bought.
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