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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1938
Page
8
O Daniel Hales Beaumont Convention boos and unrest mark a sharp decline for his gubernatorial bid as lack of experience shows under aggressive leadership. Gerald Mann and Jerry Salder gain status while O Daniel's endorsements and gentle approach spark party discord and foreshadow difficult legislative fights ahead.
Blunt critique traces O'Daniel's decline after endorsing six state candidates. Losses by two of his picks hurt him, Beaumont convention sparred at him, runoff results damaged his prestige, and a poll tax plank was dropped from the platform. Question shifts to his future influence in the Legislature. His own voting status cited as personal failing.
Washington officials weigh who bears fault for wrong grading or weighing of loan cotton in 1937. AAA and CCC discuss liability, with farmer and warehouseman potentially liable. A plan to shift grading responsibility to licensed government classers is under review to prevent errors this year.
The AAA announced that the Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation would purchase up to 50,000 bales of raw cotton and 14,000,000 yards of cotton fabric to produce mattresses and comforters for needy families. The program is capped at 3.5 million dollars and will distribute goods through welfare agencies. Officials say the surplus program will invite cotton offers later and aligns with disposing agricultural surpluses via relief channels funded by customs receipts.
Cedar Falls, Iowa. Mayor C N Mc Hugh plans to seek another term and spends his time making dill pickles for friends, a longtime custom since his days running a canning cucumber station. Constituents won’t smoke campaign cigars, but will taste his pickles as election nears in April.
Old age pension advocates plan to push a $30 every Thursday measure into the New Mexico Republican platform. Fred Nicholas, head of the state GOP program committee, said California supporters asked that the position be presented at the Sept. 23 committee meeting. He offered no opinion on the proposal.
Texas authorities tightened school bus driver rules under an amended license law. Prospective drivers must hold an A or B class license with a safety endorsement and pass tests on road laws, passenger handling, vision, and bus operation under state examiners. Some buses must be steel, equipped with fire extinguishers, and undergo mechanical checks.
Mrs J M Sturdivant, superintendent of supplies for the Methodist Missionary Society, asks all Methodist women to contribute canned fruits vegetables jellies and other items for a gift box to the Virginia K Johnson Home in Dallas. Deliver items to her home by Tuesday.
Want ads list items for sale including a Lady's bicycle and farm animals with prices. Rentals and services offered, including electrical wiring and funeral designs. Masonic building rummage sale by Central Christian Church. Old tractors, farm equipment, and used mowers for sale. Auto loans and financing advertised by F W Creager. 117% S Travis St Sherman.
Card thanks those who helped during illness and after the death of husband and father. Mrs W J Billmer and children express lasting gratitude for kindness and sympathy.
Beaumont delegates at the State Democratic Convention report fresh evidence that Governor Allred will not resign to become a federal judge. They cite his tradition of inviting a close group to the Governor's mansion for University of Texas football games in Austin this fall, including the Thanksgiving Day classic against Texas A and M.
Britain’s insurance market now covers odd risks such as rain, sunshine, and vacationists. Swim clubs and open air cafes buy sun protection policies while ice cream makers insure sunburn lotion sales. Remarkable policies include teeth insured for 10000 dollars and a brain insured for 500000 dollars. A French actress insured her jewel encrusted hat against loss at sea. An American insured against being converted by a woman evangelist aboard a ship. In New Zealand a handicap golfer is insured for holing out a single time with social costs at the clubhouse.
Army engineers in Denison prepare for a flood control hydroelectric dam on Red River with an initial appropriation likely at least 3 million dollars. Project could reach 8 to 10 million annually and finish by 1945 if Congress approves. By November 1, 60 plus staff plus field forces will operate under Capt Lucius D Clay. Dam design underway. offices to move to Denison and a sub-office near the site. The Boxing Day holiday note at end.
Statisticians from the public safety department note Texas has 189000 miles of highways and 1250000 motorized vehicles. If all horns sounded at once the line would stretch 3000 miles, three times El Paso to Texarkana. A driver quips it would be Sunday afternoon and notes some believe horn honks untangle jams despite science finding human intelligence ancient.
Atlantic City N J William Green president of the A F of L said unemployment will not end until American industry adopts a six hour day and a thirty hour week The government cannot keep appropriating PWA and WPA funds beyond its income He urged private industry to assume the burden as public aid is only temporary and progress has been slow.
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