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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1938
Page
2
Texas governor hopeful W Lee O Daniel vowed a “huge new deal” for Texas detailing plans to abolish the poll tax, trim state government, and cut unnecessary bureaus and boards. He emphasized fixity of purpose, learning politics, and prioritizing Texas over national issues while outlining key reforms to reduce public payrolls.
The State Fair of Texas unveils an eight foot tall monument on opening day October 8 to honor founders and Texas newspapers for fifty years. Jose Martin and Royal Josset craft the granite statue as front pages from Texas papers are sealed in a chest beneath the tablet.
In Austin the threatened renewal of a confiscated oil policy faces delays as several suits in Travis County Court stall. Gov Allred, senators, and independent oil men oppose dumping hot oil at low prices while Attorney General McCraw denies intentions to flood the market.
Jerry Sadler, nominee for railroad commissioner over C. V. Terrell, arrived in Austin to oppose heavy sales of confiscated oil and to deny alliances with Ernest Thompson or Lon Smith. He pledges strict conservation and aims to curb enforcement abuses. Accompanied by Hick Holcomb, Sadler’s lone campaign aide, the team quieted oil factions despite an O’Daniel endorsement for Terrell.
Washington reports say Interior Secretary Ickes will not approve Texas loan and grant for a new state office building, virtually ending chances of a special session. Governor Allred plans a Gulf Coast vacation and has not endorsed pension-session calls, blaming O Daniel. Alfred likely resigns September 15 to join the federal bench. Emmet Morse appears set to become Speaker, though liquor-sale ties may trigger opposition in the new dry legislature. Politicians head to Beaumont for the State Democratic convention.
A foreigner argues that fish could be spelled ghoti using gh as in rough, o as in women, and ti as in nation, suggesting the idea might have some merit.
In Morgantown Maryland President Roosevelt recounts a tale from a Potomac River bridge site discussion with Governor Harry Nice. A government truck killed a woman’s pig, illustrating how government action can incur costs and require Congress approval.
Federal and local expenditures on WPA projects in 14 North Texas counties administered from Dallas totaled 6,047,941 for the past fiscal year ending June 30. WPA contributed 4,153,299 and local sponsors 1,894,642. Of the total, 3,577,932 was paid as wages. remaining funds covered materials, equipment, and incidentals. county list includes Collin, Cooke, Dallas, Delta, Denton, Fannin, Grayson, Hopkins, Hunt, Kaufman, Lamar, Rains, Rockwall, and Van Zandt.
A report cites a payment of $7.50 to a woman while remarking the bill cost the Government about $200 to pass. The comment highlights cost concerns tied to legislative action and adds a critical aside about efficiency in government spending.
A powerful beacon with a light intensity of half a billion candlepower will be installed along the French coast to aid navigation for ships. The installation aims to improve safety and guide maritime traffic in the channel and approaches.
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