Arkansas voter upset signals shift in New Deal support
The Arkansas race ended Gov. Carl E. Bailey's bid for re election as John E. Miller won the Senate seat. Miller ran as an independent unpledged to Roosevelt, saying he would vote by conscience though liking some New Deal parts. The result marked a early setback for the New Deal in the solid South.
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Arkansas
Carl E. Bailey
John E. Miller
Senate
Joseph T. Robinson
Miller
Solid South
Ford's Kansas City plant closure prompts move to Whitewright
Henry Ford considers relocating his Kansas City assembly plant after a labor dispute. Ford workers protested wage and management control, prompting a shutdown. The dispute yielded a moral victory but left workers unable to buy groceries.
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Henry Ford
Kansas City
Whitewright
Ford
Widespread discontent over special session politics in Texas
Readers in Whitewright show Gov Alfred enjoys broad support while Sen Holbrook and the Senate economy bloc face voter skepticism over vetoed appropriations. The piece notes a cotton boom boosting ginners, farmers, and related industries, with prose critiquing liquor-by-the-drink proposals and the influence of special interests on state policy.
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Alfred
Holbrook
Whitewright
Sun
Senate
Debate on liquor laws and drunk driving impacts
The piece argues that liquor by the drink remains widely unenforced in cities, with saloons and night clubs selling varied drinks during the Centennial expo. It contends traffic speed limits are ignored, taxes from legalized sales could fund pensions, and asserts that increased drinking leads to fatal crashes regardless of sale form.
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Dallas
The Slot Machine Parasite Analysis by Chicago Daily News
An editorial denounces slot machines as a corrupt force in politics. It accuses operators of bribery, police payoffs, and political influence, arguing the device undermines law enforcement and public morality. It contrasts licit gambling with pervasive graft.
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Never Sleep Detective Agency
Chicago Daily News
Texas Senators and Representatives Dominate National Drama
The article celebrates Texas leaders including John Nance Garner Tom Connally Hatton Sumner Sam Rayburn Marvin and Jesse and Maury as pivotal players in national affairs. It notes Garner’s decisive action securing the Supreme Court fight and highlights Texas influence in farm policy and government programs.
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States of America
Uvalde
John Nance Garner
Supreme Court
Texas
Tom Connally
Marlin
Rep
Hatton Sumners
Dallas
House Judiciary Committee
House
Sam Rayburn
Bonham
Jonses
Marvin
Jesse
House Agricultural Committee
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Washington
Rio Grande
Maury
San Antonio
National Relations Board
Republic of the United States of America
Republic of Texas
Saturday Evening Post
Jury Charge Simple As A Baseball Umpire Analogy
A Massachusetts judge told jurors to be clear and direct like an umpire calling strikes or balls. The column argues plain speech from judges could yield more verdicts and fewer hung juries. It notes jurors often lose track after hearing lengthy preliminaries.
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Massachusetts
Alexandria
Ayes and Nays of Texas Rise in 1937 Record
Texas asserts a strong role in national affairs as the 1937 record shows the state contends in Congress and government. The piece highlights the active participation of Texans tracing back to the republic tradition and notable leaders.
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Congress
Texas
Republic of Texas
Smith and Jones
Burnet and Houston
Republic of the United
Sound Advice From Homer M Price
A Mar shall News-Messenger item quotes Homer M Price advising thrift and prudence. He urges not spending before earning, avoiding unpayable debt, and resisting reckless schemes while supporting right living and aid in measured steps.
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Homer M. Price
Marshall News-Messenger
One Way to Security in Old Age Concept
A discussion notes there is no absolute safety in investments, arguing that long compound returns favor the few and depressions arise from unequal shares. It cites an American Mercury piece proposing a life insurance contract: a 65 year old paying $15,000 could receive about $1,691 annually for life.
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American Mercury
Perfect investment fails under changing currency values
Imperial Magazine argues that annuities tied to fixed dollars collapse when purchasing power shifts. A fixed $150 monthly in 1945 would not guarantee the same goods. inflation and government actions destabilize returns. The only seemingly safe asset, a gold-standard lease, proved impractical after policy changes. The piece contends only a stabilized dollar could approach a perfect investment.
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American Mercury
Insurance
United States
Imperial Magazine
Kaufman Poll Tests Merchants Shortcomings and Needs
Kaufman Texas conducted a local poll to assess merchant needs and customer service. Responses highlighted indifferent salespeople and the value of honest market studies. Merchants plan to focus on friendliness, seasonable, well priced merchandise and aggressive trade expansion to improve profits.
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Kaufman
Kaufman County
East Texas
Texas
Stephenville
Empire-Tribune
Rewarding Virtue Poem by John Addington Symonds
A poem extols a pure heart and steadfast will, praising moral integrity and self restraint. It lauds a life free from compromise with worldly power, enduring sorrow and darkness while remaining true to a righteous path. The author, John Addington Symonds, is named at the end.
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John Addington Symonds
Tired man at the station finds politeness in delay
A brief exchange recalls telling a man it would take little more than five minutes to reach the station, but it proved a 15 minute walk. The man remained courteous and appeared exhausted, underscoring quiet human patience.
Notice on Sun’s per word charge for notices
The Sun explains it charges one cent per word for payment notices such as bank cards pie suppers and entertainments with admission charges If no money is raised from an event it is published as news without charge Readers are asked to send payment with notices and to avoid sending pie supper notices without funds.
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