Texas teacher retirement system expands to fifty four thousand members
In Austin, figures show the Texas teacher retirement system now has 54,000 active members with 25,441,709 in securities including 4,852,989 in municipal bonds and 20,588,720 in United States Government Bonds. There are 848 retirees drawing 444,000 annually, plus 4,300 in disability claims.
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Austin
Texas
B. B. Sapp
United States
Sapp
Board of Trustees of
I Give You Texas by Boyce House Old Joke Contest
A gathering described as an old joke contest titled I Give You Texas by Boyce House showcases humorous quips. Vignettes reference Prohibition era drinkers, Mark Twain’s pen name origin, and Samuel L. Clemens.
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Tom Sawyer
Mark Twain
Samuel L. Clemens
Clemens
Santa Rita Well Turns 21 Opening Texas Oil Boom
The Santa Rita well on University of Texas land marked May 28 as its 21st birthday and brought the university $43,000,000 in oil revenue. The discovery transformed West Texas, ending shacks, fueling railroads, towns, and state tax income, aligning with Texas oil industry growth and free enterprise.
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Santa Rita
University of Texas
Founders of Texas
West Texas
Texas
State shoppers help save paper for war needs nationwide
Howard Coonley of the War Production Board warns that if 1,678,674 Texas housewives save one paper bag a day the U S would gain enough paper to make 87 431 75 mm shells. He urges shoppers to reuse bags, combine items in one sack, or bring their own bags to ease shortages. If all Americans saved 1 1 2 ounce bag daily, annual savings would reach about 600 000 tons.
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Texas
Howard Coonley
Conservation Division
War Production Board
Mr. Coonley
United States
WPB
Are Mongrels Smarter Than Blooded Dogs
A Memphis Press-Scimitar column recalls various smart and loyal mongrel dogs and a boss letter proposing cross breeding to breed for intelligence and character. The note suggests mongrels could outshine show dogs when breeding prioritizes brains and loyalty over appearance. The piece frames a broader question about canine intelligence and traits.
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Edward J. Meeman
Press- Scimitar
Eldon
Hard to Forget Jones in Memory String Exchange
Two people joke about wearing strings on both hands as reminders. Jones asks why a string on a finger. Smith replies each string recalls a memory, one for something special and one for the other string.
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Jones
Smith
Penny Beats Dollar in Honest Speech Inside the Church
In a humorous back and forth Penny claims weekly church and Sunday school attendance proves value, while Dollar retorts with confidence. The exchange satirizes money versus virtue in a small town setting.
Old Jingle Reminds of Sacrifice and Parish Note
A quoted verse by Edgar A. Guest invokes sacrifice and duty in wartime, prompting reflection on bravery and perseverance. The text notes Louisiana’s peculiarity of using parishes instead of counties, highlighting regional divisions within the Union. The piece blends moral exhortation with a factual aside about state administrative divisions.
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Louisiana
Union
Breeding loyal life-saving dogs discussed in column
The writer proposes a playful idea to breed dogs that have saved lives, suggesting keeping records of notable dogs and owners. He urges Eldon to sponsor an experiment, inviting owners of deserving dogs to contact each other. He cautions against pursuing a panhandling strain.
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Joiner
Ark
Eldon
Pastor adds marriage test about allotment pay
A Henderson Negro pastor at a wedding asked one extra question beyond the vows. He asked if the groom would allot his Army pay to his wife or his family. The groom chose his wife and received the blessing amid rising allotment troubles.
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Henderson
Women Recruitment Strain Highlighted by Interior
A Department of Interior release quotes Harold L. Ickes lamenting difficulty in hiring and retaining women as nearly 6,000 male employees serve in the armed forces. He notes 8,746 women hired in two years but only 1,800 remain as net increase. The report mentions 24 frog species and subspecies in the U S.
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Washington
Department of Interior
Secretary of the Interior
Harold L. Ickes
Armed Services
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