Peculiar Texas governor race nears action
In Austin observers note a fragmented field led by incumbent W. Lee O Daniel with Harry Hines Ferguson and Jerry Sadler close behind. Ernest O Thompson is expected to enter by June 3 and potential runoffs loom if any rival pairs with O Daniel. A shifting race could intensify if Europe turmoil eases.
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Europe
W. Lee O’daniel
Harry Hines
Fergusons
Jerry Sadler
Albert Derden
Ernest O. Thompson
Hines
O'Daniel
Thompson
Ferguson
Campaigns Pitiful as Public Fails to Rally
The year sees weak campaigning with little crowd attendance as candidates rely on radio. War coverage dominates the discourse with tax and defense spending framed to justify modest state taxes. Sadler’s hillbilly gimmick falters, while the public reacts poorly to music and sensational radio stunts after news bulletins of deaths and defeats.
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Hines
Sadler
O’daniel
Armed Forces Construction Amid Europe’s Warring Nations
Reports describe the build up of thousands of soldiers and civilians in European territories amid ongoing conflict. Officials note strategic fortifications and mobilization across multiple states as tensions rise and wartime needs evolve.
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Europe
Political turmoil and campaign woes loom in state races
The critique centers on O'Daniels aggressive war rhetoric and a radio program mixing patriotic songs with florid praise of Roosevelt. The Fergusons fade, Thompson wobbles between runs, and Hines leads the likely runoff spot. Across contests, lack of public interest and scarce funds hinder all candidates.
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Hitler Map Described as Rare Curiosity in 1920s Plan
Otto Wehle of Sherman possesses a rare 1924 map by Adolf Hitler outlining his expansion plan for Greater Germany from 1938 to 1948. The document, published with Hitlers Mein Leben before Mein Kampf, shows yearly aims to seize Austria Czechoslovakia Hungary Poland France Netherlands and Russia with England largely omitted. The map was gifted to Wehle by his Czech-born brother-in-law Joseph Nehers twelve years ago.
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Europe
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Moravia
Bookish Banter About Names And Numbers
A playful exchange turns on telephone numbers and names as the other person insists details are “in the book” and the response calls the book the keeper of both. The dialogue highlights the humor of relying on assigned records.
Man Not Machine Chief Cause of Traffic Deaths
Travelers Insurance researchers found drivers, not cars, at fault in most crashes last year. They report 93 percent of fatal and 95.5 percent of non fatal crashes involved well maintained cars, with brakes and lights rarely defective.
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Travelers Insurance Company
A Portrait of Mr. McKinley at E. T. Campus Life
A warm profile of Mr. McKinley, longtime E. T. campus worker. He jokes about ever truanting to a big baseball game but stays loyal to his duties. The piece notes his leadership, practicality, and contentment, ending with a vivid snapshot of his Monroe Street cottage and chickens.
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Monroe Street
Hushed exchange over missing summer underwear sparks joke
An exchange labeled as humorous quotes contrasts a spirit message to a husband and his reply asking where his summer underwear is kept. The witticism centers on memory and domestic banter. The setup suggests a light anecdote about marital mischief.
Tough Going Rich Man to Poor Relative
A rich man tells a poor relative that in these hard times he loses more in a minute than the relative earns in a day, underscoring stark income gaps and shared hardship.
East Texas State Teachers College honors long serving Willie McKinley
W L McKinley born 1884 in Albany Kentucky, brother of Mrs J A Melugin Whitewright, long time Randolph Ely region resident, served ETSTC for 14 years. Starting as custodian and mail carrier, he rose to superintendent of buildings and grounds overseeing 15 custodians and 12 NYA workers. He is celebrated for hard work, resourcefulness, and caring leadership.
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Syrup of Black Draught Advertised For Children
A vintage ad promotes Syrup of Black Draught as a gentle laxative for children. It claims the syrup quickly relieves biliousness headaches and listlessness and that its principal ingredient tones bowel muscles. Two sizes are offered at 50c and 25c.
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