War Correspondent Sees U S Preparedness Urgency
Dallas headline reports H R Knickerbocker warns Americans to triple naval and air power. He critiques isolationism, cites Norway defeat, and predicts Hitler could strike Holland or Yugoslavia next while planning further expansion toward the Americas. He heads to New York then Europe aboard the Yankee Clipper.
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H. R. Knickerbocker
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Europe
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England
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Canada
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Texas
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New York
Thompson backs 5 cent oil tax to fund state needs
Railroad Commissioner Ernest O. Thompson urged a 5 cent per barrel oil tax to raise 25 million dollars for social security and teachers retirement, while opposing a sales tax. He spoke as a public official and hinted at a return to the governor’s race, suggesting his tax plan could signal a declaration.
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Austin
Ernest O. Thompson
Texas
Thompson
Thompson Returns to Race Threatens Anti Tax Faction in Texas
Thompson re enters the Texas race after a brief run for Congress in Amarillo district. He challenges Harry Hines in the anti sales tax field, with Hines proposing 15 million versus Thompson 25 million and higher corporation franchise taxes. Oil tax ideas and broad regional support for no sales tax complicate the contest as Thompson remains a major bidder against a sales tax.
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Congress
Amarillo
Harry Hines
Lee O'Daniel
Hines
Texas
Thompson’s
O’daniel
Ferguson
Williams Named Campaign Director In Texas Race
Gov. O'Daniel taps Reuben Williams Fort Worth lawyer and ex assistant secretary as campaign manager. Filing ends June 3 and several candidates enter Railroad Commissioner race. Olin Culberson rallies at Hillsboro. Amon Carter and Harold Ickes clash over political activity in Texas drawing statewide attention.
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O’daniel
Reuben Williams
Fort Worth
Leon
Jerry Sadler
Lon Smith
Walter D. Hood
Motor Transportation Bureau
Olin Culberson
Hillsboro
Amon Carter
Harold Ickes
Interior
Harold
Texas
Mr. Ickes
Carter
Modest Home Debate Turns On Shades Comment
A radio comedian discusses building a modest house with a friend. A third party defines modesty as a home where the shades are drawn, prompting a sharp exchange on taste and privacy during the chat.
Sons of Skilled Mechanics Make Best Students
Hamilton College found that 80.5 percent of sons of skilled mechanics perform acceptably, higher than the 70.8 percent average among all students. Other top groupings include sons of government or social workers, lawyers, and educators. The survey covered about 1,000 students over ten years as part of President Cowley's educational research. City Visitor joke closes the item.
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Clinton
N. Y
Hamilton College
W. H. Cowley
Cowley
Health Hints by Dr. Geo W Cox State Health Officer
Dr Geo W Cox the state health officer in Austin offers practical guidance on public health matters. He explains key prevention steps and urges timely vaccination and routine checkups for communities statewide.
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Geo. W. Cox
State Health
Austin
Child Health Efforts Emphasize Prenatal Care and Nutrition
The article notes growing public and professional focus on protecting child health through prenatal care, disease prevention, nutrition, and addressing physical handicaps in preschoolers. It argues Texas children have an inalienable right to be well-born and raised healthy, framing healthy kids as future healthy adults.
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Texas
Child conservation relies on parental interest for success
The passage stresses that enduring child health depends on parental involvement as leaders age. Physicians and public health officials guide through education and defect correction, but parents must ensure protection from communicable diseases and provide early defect detection and proper nourishment.
Critics and Parents Clash Over Dramatic Critique
A humorous dialogue shows Sammy asking what a dramatic critic is and Pa dismissing critics as near worthless. The exchange highlights playful family banter and the satire of arts criticism.
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Sammy
Old Fashioned Row Sparks Shopping Bill Jab
A husband and wife exchange a quip about money for a dressmaker. The husband protests paying more while the wife notes a previous bill was not sent. The light domestic humor reflects workaday finances and family sparring.
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