U S Healthier More Careless
Washington the Public Health Service reports 1937 saw healthier longer life with a mortality rate of 11 per 1000 despite rising accident deaths. Auto deaths held at 28 per 100000, while typhoid scarlet fever diphtheria and tuberculosis declined. Public health officials forecast 1938 as the healthiest year in U S history with further gains anticipated in 1939 aided by federal programs.
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Washington
United States Public Health Service
Public Health Service
United States
Congress
Thomas Parran
The
Mud Turtle Delay Causes Two Hour Walk Tale
A boy explains to his mother that a two hour delay was due to being given a mud turtle by his boyfriend Charlie and needing to lead it home, after being allowed to visit only until five o clock.
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Fred
Charlie
Obedient Orders Doctor Confusion at Quieting Towel Incident
A patient’s husband admits placing a towel in the patient’s mouth after a doctor ordered keeping her quiet. The exchange reveals tensions over treatment and calls into question care standards in the hospital setting.
Dormitories planned for A and M College in bid project
Alfred C. Finn of Houston outlines plans for a 2,000,000 dormitory group at Texas A and M College. Ten buildings 182 feet long and four stories plus two 193 foot four story dorms will house 2,500 students in 1,250 rooms plus gun rooms and facilities. Dining hall to seat 2,800. Buildings to be reinforced concrete with brick and Texas stone exteriors.
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Texas A. and
M. College
Alfred C. Finn
Houston
Finn
Big Slump in Farm Income Predicted by Expert
Washington predicts farm income will fall by at least one billion dollars this year. Edward A. O Nea l of the American Farm Bureau Federation urges Congress to include parity payments in the omnibus recovery bill as the best investment for recovery. He notes farm cash income was down 250 million dollars in the first quarter versus last year and warns of national trouble next fall without aid. He forecasts a wheat surplus of 451 million bushels and a cotton carryover of 7 million bales, with a 300 million bushel corn surplus amid favorable planting. Parity payments by April 15 would be 7.9 cents per pound for cotton, 40 cents per bushel for wheat, and 30.8 cents per bushel for corn.
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Washington
Edward A. O'Neal
American Farm Bureau Federation
Congress
Adams
Dem
Colorado
Senate Appropriations
O'Neal
Beaumont Gift Night Suit Decides for Evans
In Beaumont Royce Evans was awarded a $5,000 gift night prize after his nap in a theatre last Nov. 9. A district court jury ruled he did not need to respond within three minutes and that his claim was made in a reasonable time, upholding his right to the prize despite his late awakening. The theatre had refused to pay, prompting the lawsuit.
Tom Hunter Opens Drive For Ballots In Texas
Four time candidate Tom F Hunter pledges to cut state government costs by more than 15 million dollars annually. He argues the state operates as a people owned corporation with 140 million in yearly tax revenue and calls for vetoing any appropriation not showing savings excluding old age assistance teacher retirement and benefits for the blind and dependent children.
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Dallas
Tom F. Hunter
Hunter
Corporation of
Just a Harmless Old Lady
A San Marcos merchant relays a tale vouched by a San Marcos housewife about a hitchhiking encounter. A San Antonio woman picked up a cane-wielding traveler near the city and learned a sob story of hardship. In Austin the driver offered help, then received a letter revealing the so called old lady was actually a fugitive man hunted by peace officers. The note cautions never pick up hitchhikers.
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San Marcos
San Antonio
Austin
Alamo City
San Antonian
Texas
L. O. Cooper
Agreement Reached With Papa on Future Training of Quints
NORTH BAY Ontario A four point agreement on future supervision and training of the Dionne quintuplets plus immediate drafting of plans for a home to house the entire Dionne family was reached by the guardians board and Oliva Dionne. The plan includes Ontario Government architect drafting a home at Corbiel near Callander, Oliva’s right to approve staff for the girls, withdrawal of protests against a nurse appointment, and release of their current teacher Nora Rouselle after a motion picture is completed. The guardians expect occupancy by September with costs funded by the quints estate.
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North Bay
Ontario
Dionne
Board of Guardians
Oliva Dionne
Henri St. Jacques
J. A. Valin
Louise Corriveau
Penetanguishene
Dafoe Hospital
Nora Rouselle
Renfrew
Percy D. Wilson
Wilson
Valin
The Doughboy Returns to a Soldier’s Heartache
A doughboy comes home to find his sweetheart kept company with a stay at home. She explains Cyril joined her at the post office daily to check for a letter confirming the soldier’s death. The tale highlights wartime worry and affection in a home front vignette.
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France
Cyril
Slot Machines in State Are Scarcer
In Texas illegal slot machines have been curbed sharply after warnings from Gov Allred and actions by Col H H Carmichael. Rangers informed peace officers statewide to enforce the slot machine ban, yielding strong local compliance and only occasional violations.
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Austin
Texas
Col
H. H. Carmichael
Department of Public Safety
James V. Allred
Carmichael
The Spice of Life Aerial Work Business Man
A humorous dialogue features aero work by a party member who blows up footballs. Morrison is praised for impartiality though others note his extreme stance in past hunting. A Sophisticated Child and a girl discuss belief in the devil with a jokey Santa Claus aside.
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Johnnie
Santa Claus
Cloth Spelling Lesson Turns to Father's Coat Joke
In a classroom Corky struggles to spell cloth prompting a quip about trousers while in Oakland California Judge Chris Fox marries a couple. The groom 50 and the bride 52 receive a note instead of pay saying he is short of cash and will remember the judge when a town pension plan becomes law.
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Corky
Oakland
Calif
Chris Fox
Virginia Dialogue Sparks Accusation Of Kissing Incident
In a tense exchange, Ruth accuses Mr Narrow of forcing a kiss while he denies the act, claiming Ruth misinterpreted his gesture as she confronts him about the incident.
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Virginia
Ruth
Mr. Narrow
Contempt and humor clash in courtroom exchange
A judge orders a witness to retire after a loud laugh noted only by sound. The witness questions the lack of visible proof, and a running exchange with quips follows. Mrs Gabber adds a sharp aside about fault finding, ending with a wry remark about finding faults.
Foolish marriage confession overheard in slang exchange
A brief dialogue reveals remorse over a rushed marriage. Ogdonelle laments his past choice and Harefoot jokes about the many girls attracted to him, highlighting a light, ironic tone.
Lawyer Doctor Exchange Quip Reflects On Professions
A lawyer jokes about downplaying the legal field and a doctor counters that no profession makes angels of people. The back and forth highlights tongue in cheek views on ethics and idealism in both trades.
Classic One Liners From A Charmin' Home Front
A humorous snippet collection features a husband boasting of three lodge speeches and a student begging for more allowance. A letter from a student jokes about returning mail, while a grocer debates egg supplies. A minister’s son notes his father repeats sermons in new places.
Porpoise Captured Near St Augustine Weighing 100 Pounds
A live porpoise about 100 pounds was captured near St Augustine Florida and kept in a tank for care and observation.
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St. Augustine
Fla
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Pocketbook of Knowledge
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Bobey
Morrison
Hubby
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Kelly-Springfield
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Glen Earnheart
Whitewright, Texas
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