Texas Comptroller reports eight month revenue surge
In Austin Comptroller George Sheppard cites eight months of state income at 147,940,427, near 6.28 million under the prior year’s total and pointing to a possible 200 million for the year. Senate budget writers urge at least 20 percent cuts via department consolidation to retire the general fund deficit within two years while debates over the Deaf school leadership continue.
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Austin
George Sheppard
Texas
Sheppard
Senate
Morris Roberts
Pettus
Harold Beck
Texarkana
Roberts
Barton Seeks Middle Road Back To Economic Sanity
Bruce Barton, writer and newly elected congressman from New Yorks 17th district, calls for a middle road between Big Business and Big Government. He criticizes both the New Deal and big business, urging cooperation with government to restore economic sanity amid unemployment and rising debt. The Cosmopolitan article marks his first political piece since taking office in January.
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Washington
Bruce Barton
America
Barton
Cosmopolitan Magazine
United States
Mr. Barton
The
Cosmopolitan
New York
Man refuses to part with dog over wife in divorce case
Salem, Mass. John F. Spencer testified he would not give up his German Shepherd dog, Pooch, for anyone including his wife. He said he has owned the dog for 13 years and prefers the animal, while Mrs. Spencer described the dog invading meals and bedroom. Judge John Y. Phelan took the case under advisement.
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Salem
Mass
John F. Spencer
Spencer
Irving W. Hadley
Texas campaign staff names and affiliations listed
Adair of Austin and Ernest Thompson's press relations are handled by Gordon Fulcher and Sam Kinch, both on leave for the campaign. Lt Gov Walter Woodul is aided by Paul Yates, Coke Stevenson is backed by Edgar McLendon, Sen G H Nelson by D B Hardeman, Tom Hunter by Kent Watson, and Judge Randolph Yarborough is a candidate for Attorney General with Eastland’s Boyce House noted for supporting the cause.
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Austin
Ernest Thompson
Gordon Fulcher
Sam Kinch
Fort Worth
Walter Woodul
Paul Yates
el Campo
Coke Stevenson
Edgar McLendon
Junction
G. H. Nelson
D. B. Hardeman
Tom Hunter
Kent Watson
Centennial Press
Boyce
Texas
Rip
Eastland Horned Frog
Randolph Yarborough
Texas good roads group to hear Lowry Martin May 24
Virtually assured of federal highway funds for 1940 and 1941, Texas good roads boosters plan a May 24 meeting to hear Corsicana publisher Lowry Martin outline the four point program of the Texas Good Roads Association. Martin, named president, will seek 50 000 active members, a two thirds increase, and promote highway revenues safety and Texas resources. He will be introduced by Sam Harben a veteran secretary of the Texas Press Association.
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Corsicana
Texas Good Roads Association
Martin
Texas
Sam Harben
The
Texas Press Association
Claude Callan’s jab at exes fuels amused tale
Claude Callan jokes that his wife would be happier if she never heard of her former dates. He mocks several exes now presidents of a bank and a power company, wishing for their downfalls, and recalls sharing the platform when Congressmember Bellows spoke in their hometown.
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Congressman Bellows
Sandy
Maggie
Let's Lower Our Gaze Announcement from Dallas Store
A Dallas department store spent at least $100 on display type featuring a message urging readers to focus on local business and home life during spring 1938. The editorial tone, attributed by the McKinney Examiner, praises keeping eyes on Texas opportunities and avoiding national economic worries.
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Dallas
Texas
McKinney Examiner
Coeds See Matrimony as Major Subject at Colorado
University of Colorado students voiced that matrimony dominates their plans, with many seeing marriage as the main goal and career as optional. Junior Esther Lafferty notes college helps social contacts, while freshman Elise Montandan argues marriage is due to limited earning prospects. Betty Jane Allen offers a home-centered alternative.
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Boulder
Colo
University of Colorado
Silver and Gold
Esther Lafferty
Elise Montandan
Betty Jane Allen
Cardus Advertisement Claims Pain Relief for Women
An advertisement asserts Cardus eases menstrual pains and cramps in women, improves appetite, and strengthens resistance to monthly discomfort. It cautions that if it does not help, consult a doctor.
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Cardus
The Spice of Life Humor Bits From The Times
A collection of light anecdotes on manners, farmer letters, courtship, thrift and a comic salesman. A young Irish farmer declares his plain appeal and the bride reads in bed by moonlight while a blunt buyer learns a boat replaces a submersible purchase.
Little girl corrects cousin on ain’t usage
A girl who says ain't is reproved by her mother. Soon after she hears cousin use the word and runs to explain that Doris says I ain't but it isn’t ain’t it. The child seeks linguistic clarification and corrects usage.
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Doris
Timely婚 Emergency Wedding Banter
A playful exchange between Tom and his partner as they discuss marriage and frugal living. They joke about surviving on bread and water with Tom offering to find the water while the partner provides the bread. The tone is light and affectionate.
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Tom
Bright Sunshine Outing Wish Sparks Car Offer
An invalid friend desires a day in sunny weather. Her charwoman overhears and offers her husband who is on relief and has a car. Ethel quips about her face being a poem and Christy agrees it echoes Browning's depth.
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Ethel
Christy
Browning
Ethel—“Browning
Farmer and visitor exchange quips on fertilizer scent
In a rural exchange, a visitor asks about a smell, a farmer identifies it as fertilizer. The blind humor ends with a light, homespun remark about land. The exchange features a teacher, a pupil, and rural life banter.
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Fair City
Vignette on a man craving perks in a drug store
A vivid description depicts a man who enters a drug store seeking a nickel drink and the comforts of a full experience. He demands water, seating, radio access, reading material, phone conversations, and air conditioning, then complains when not satisfied.
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