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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1936
Page
3
Justice Sutherland delivers the unanimous Court opinion that a Louisiana tax on newspaper advertising is unconstitutional. The piece highlights long battles for press freedom, noting how dictators suppress media and how democracy hinges on free reporting of public life.
The piece argues this winter has been the worst in years for much of the United States with prolonged cold spells and waves. Weather Bureau records from 1871 show no link to sunspot cycles, and forecasters offer varying explanations while some predict a harsh year ahead.
Washington reports the Supreme Court upholds Congress power over the TVA act, seen as widening federal reach in energy and public works. The piece also outlines a split over housing policy and details large anticipated farm aid distributions, with projections of $800 million in current cash and $3 billion under new law, plus weather as a perennial topic.
Analysis notes that farm aid funds totaling about 3 billion are expected later in the fall with Farm Bureau Federation the only major farm group endorsing the plan. Other groups offer no active support but no objections to fund distribution. Debates loom over new taxes and the Frasier Lemke mortgage plan. Nye led neutrality legislation faces renewed debate as Al Smith and followers reportedly threaten a Philadelphia convention walkout possibly signaling a third party.
The piece argues that presidents and leaders are not dumb, citing Polk era Boston teacher praise and modern party figures. It notes Americans belittle officeholders yet many contenders show practical political skill, with names like Washington Hoover Landon Knox Borah and Vandenburg.
A veteran observer recalls annual sales conventions where each of two dominant companies blames the other for stealing large orders. The district managers claim rampant misconduct at competitor events, a pattern noticed across both firms.
A historical reflection notes railroad struggles with high taxes and costly road beds while buses ride freeways built with tax money. It includes a quote about railroad influence on legislation and a parable about General Grant facing fear by tightening his belt and advancing.
Mrs. Marvin Bedford and Mrs. F. D. Bedford with their children Wayne Novelle and Boyd attended the Bedford-Dittrich wedding in Dallas on Saturday.
A concise assertion that a person’s understanding and abilities are not solely determined by the college they attend, emphasizing individual merit and varied educational paths.
Miss Irby Key has accepted a position with West Texas Utilities in Anson. She left Monday to assume her new duties.
A nostalgic reminiscence recalls times before screens when dinner prep involved chasing flies in butter and milk, painting a vivid picture of kitchen life in older days.
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