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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1939
Page
3
Governor O Daniels said Texas legislators must agree in advance on a tax plan to finance old age pensions and related programs before he would call a special session. He urged a majority-backed bill with Senate approval and warned the fall session may be delayed beyond Christmas.
Representative Blankenship of Dallas questions the constitutionality of Governor O Daniel s plan to bind a majority of lawmakers to a tax proposal for social security funding He warns that committing the majority in advance could force lawmakers to ignore public views at hearings, potentially denying citizens their right to petition.
In Weatherford, barber George L. Morrow ejected a disruptive intoxicated patron after finishing a haircut. Morrow collapsed from a heart attack induced by the exertion and died an hour later. The drunk man was fined $10 on Saturday. Sainte Genieve, patron saint of Paris, is noted as a Fifth Century figure.
A reflective parable recounts repeated warnings about danger from hay presses to whisky trafficking and unsafe acts. Despite sermons and radio cautions, a string of misfortunes follows as individuals ignore advice. The piece likens warnings to a call to dance that the audience declines, ending with a sober reminder of consequences.
Austin report from State Health Officer Dr. Geo W. Cox notes pneumonia causes 4,129 Texas deaths in 1938 and affects about 25,000 Texans annually. Emphasizes preventing colds, early treatment, and hospital lab typing to identify pneumonia germs. urges public awareness and adherence to serum and medicine when appropriate.
President Roosevelt applied the neutrality law to exclude American shipping from nearly all European ports. The measure bars U S vessels from carrying cargoes to belligerents England France and Germany. A follow up proclamation authorized further actions under the same policy.
The President bans American seacraft from commerce with Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and via the Baltic with Finland and Russia. Arctic routes allow Finland and Russia. Black Sea ports also accessible. Neutrals permitted include Norway, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Yugoslavia, Greece, Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania. Zones may change with risk. Coastwise and inter-American shipping largely unaffected.
Des Moines Iowa social welfare officials report a pensioner on the old age rolls for three years asked that his benefits be stopped after learning part of his payment came from profits of state liquor stores. The case highlights questions about source of funds for pensions.
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