The Fort Worth Press (Fort Worth, Tex.), Vol. 19, No. 57, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 7, 1939 Page: 3 of 20
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1939
THURSDA Y, DEUEMDER 1, 19ov
W/ani-Ad Service—Cali a-iji
THE r v it x w Uiin riiss
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Dewey Is Original—Says
Americans Need Courage!
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Arnold is doing in trying to break
up racketeering in the building
trades. It involves breaking the
shackles restricting competition
which business has clamped
around itself. It involves large
Sheep Raisers Blame Rail Lobby For Load Limit
Kennedy Brings
Hot News to FDR
Envoy to Britain to
Confer With President
On Europe’s Situation
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to offer this country as a presi-
dential figure, it is youthful drive,
clear-headed, courageous attack
on very real difficulties.
By his record as a prosecutor
In New York, we look to him to
break away from the clinches of
the shopworn politician and strike
out with the driving, realistic in the Tennessee Valley. Some of Kennedy said that the British
methods which have brought such these things have to be done by people found it difficult to recon-
salutary results in cleaning UP private enterprise and some have eile America's professed Interest
New York rackets. If Mr Dewey to be done by government,
has anything to offer, it is his
demonstrated ability to tackle
sacred rackets. National politics u
is as ripe for the man who can in
do this as New York City when
national engineering to rescue our
soil and to turn our water power
more fully into the service of the
average person as has been done
ne moved in.
Have Plenty of Confidence
We already have been given the
Coue treatment by Mr. Hoover
and by Mr. Roosevelt. We have
been dosed’with confidence for:
years. We had eight years of a
business man’s paradise with
Harding and Coolidge in the
White House, and then came Mr.
Hoover, who not only had all of
their sympathy with private en-
terprise but knew a good
deal more about it. We heard
him in 1928 tell us that we
were within sight of the day
when poverty would be abol-
ished. Campaign advertisements
told us that this was the land
with a chicken in every pot and
two cars in every garage. Even
the elevator boys had confidence.
They were playing the stock mar-
A SWELL CHRISTM
(Starts on Faae 1) The need of special legislation and hostess to visiting ladies at "Cow men and sheep men were
... becomes more necessary each year a cocktail hour in the Den be-not on friendly terms when Fort
with other state departments, then because more shoddy and synthetic tween 5 and 6 p. m.; and the Fort Worth’s interest in the livestock
added: * I fibers are now being used by the Worth Stock Yards Co. will be business began many years ago,
"I believe, especially in view woolen manufacturers," he ex- host at the convention dance in but today we are glad that the
of the governor having vetoed so plained “and we contend that the the Crystal ballroom at 8:30 p. m.'calf and lamb can lie down to-
many appropriations for the sex, consumer is entitled to know what Al Kavelin’s orchestra will play.'gather in the same pasture."
eral departments of state he is buying," | One of the most colorful Texans Optimism over industry pros-
we should Pass aremol the next! He also touched on the neces- attending the convention is I. A. pects was much in evidence. R
convention request the propria-sity of bending every effort to- Schreiner, Kerrville banker and-C Rich of Burley, Idaho. presi-
Legislature t time so thatP I the ward defeat of the reciprocal trade sheep raiser. His family has been dent of the National Wool Grow-
tionoil should veto any appro- agreements the government may prominent in the Kerrville area ers’ Assn., said that greatest op-
governor should Er could seek to enter into with foreign since 1869 and his father, the late timism comes from the fact that
priathons the Herts of the countries, particularly the South Charles Schreiner, was one of the rains will furnish an ample feed
and the Anal authority American republics which grow first leaders in the Texas.woot.n:/zwpnlv.oTL Mheczengeeandizpecial
on such appropriations,”
Both President Wardlaw and
Secretary G. W. Cunningham, who
spoke after him, gave high praise
for the companies of Texas Ran-
tongue at a fellow and yet not gers who watch over the state's
being ready to punch him on, the sheep areas,
nose,” he said.
supplemented their daily reports
cabled to the State Department.
wets in Britain’s cause against Ger-
many and its firm determination
The people have plenty of con- _____., _____....
fidence. The place where confi-to remain neutral
dance and courage are needed is
our political leaders.
“It’s like sticking out your
countries, particularly the South Charles Schreiner, was one of the rains will furnish an ample feed
wool and can meats.
At noon a luncheon and style
show was given in the Texas Den
for members of the ladies auxii-
ary.
dustry -, builder of the state’s feedings will be unnecessary,
first wool w arehouse ' | After the banquet the directors
Mr. Schreiner, until recently, engaged in a round-table discus-
was owner of the state’s largest sion of industry problems..
herd of old-time Longhorn steers, aurrocs
At one time he owned 40 of the--.
A I’h canard.
GIVE A
PORTABLE
TYPEWRITER
We carry all makes
CORONA
REMINGTON
ROYAL
UNDERWOOD
Slain German’s
Friends’ Quizzed
Official In U. S.
Feared Killed For
Political Reasons
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Thanks for Rangers
HERE IS MORE ABOUT
Aid to Finns
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"I think they have done us tre-
mendous good," said the presi-
dent, "and 1 especially request all
members to promptly report any
law violations to the office, of our
| association. Our records show
that with the cooperation of the
.____________-__e Rangers we have had much sue.
Observers say that the big Sov-icess in combatting thieves and I
let losses in the Karelian Isthmus
The bed in a room adjoining that
in which he was slain had been
slept in recently. Dresser drawers
and the closet, empty, were open
in the second bedroom, indicating
that its occupant might have
packed hurriedly.
Engelberg was unpopular in the
neighborhood. Neighbors were
ket long. In 1929‘ nobody was . .
selling America short and confi- suspicious of him and_several re-
dence was unbounded.
If the problem were as simple
as having cofidence, it would
have been solved-long ago. Roose-
velt spending was primarily an
.attempt to back up confidence
with cash. That didn’t work. For
unemployment remains an acute
problem.
Manly Still Need Food
Industrial activity is up around
1929 levels. Business activity is
ported that a trailer containing ra-
dio sending and receiving equip-
ment had been parked in front of
the house last summer. An aerial
on its roof was seen to give off
"blue sparks," suggesting to them
that It was very powerful.
Detectives were translating let-
ters in German found in drawers
fighting were suffered partly be-
cause the infantry went ahead of
the tanks.
Moscow claims her troops have
broken through the main Finnish
defense lines in the eastern part
of the Isthmus, but the Manner-
heim Line is understood to be be-
tween 25 and 30 miles in depth,
Ho that a success at one point
would not mean that the Finnish
line actually had been broken.
Weather Favors Finns
personally want to thank Col. Ho-
mer Garrison of the Department
of Public Safty, and his Rangers
for that cooperation." ..,
and a chest in his second-floor
study.
Speakers of the afternoon ses- At one time he owned 40 of the
sion will include Walter P. Na- animals, but the herd decreased
pier of San Antonio, president of until he had, only eight left last
the Alamo National Bank; F R. year when he presented it to San
Marshall of Salt Lake City, sec-
retary of the National Wool Grow-
era Assn.; U. S. Senator Tom Con-
nally; and District Attorney Mar-
vin Brown.
Visitors Feted
Antonio’s 700.
Directors Attend Banquet
Last night directors were ban-
quet guests of the Fort Worth
Clearing House Assn. at The
Texas. The address of welcome
4 EC COLONIAL s Ee
15c Coffee 15°
A good rich flavored COFFEE,
at a price within reach of all.
Guaranteed to Please.
At Your Grocery
BOYD COFFEE CO.
Manager Henry Love of the
Texas and Mrs. Love will be host
was given by W. M. Massie, clear-
ing house president, who said: 1
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808 Main St. Opposite Texas Hotel
He pointed out that the Ran- 0
gers have become even more ef- ■
fective since each of them is
equipped with an auto, trailer,
horse and saddle. The Rangers 1
can leave their cars on a high-
way, take their horses from the 1
trailer and continue pursuit of a 1
thief into rough country.
The secretary had special praise |
for the companies of Capt. Bill Me- '
The Reds, smashing at all the for the companies of Capt. Bill Mc-
interlocking railroads in the isth-Murray at Del Rio and that of
mus, boasted penetrations all Capt. B. M. Gault at Lubbock,
along the frontier area from the
gulf to the Arctic. However, the
Finns, although conceding slow
withdrawals, say that the gradual
retreat is strategic and is costing
the Russians a terrible toll in
lives, prisoners and equipment.
The weather, cloudy, cold and
yn
Come NOW for Biggest Selections,
... at the LOWEST Prices in Town!
Many Toys found nowherejelse!
Bills in Congress Backed
President Wardlaw emphasized
the importance of association
members giving serious attention
to pending Washington legisla-
tion bearing on the industry, and
asked them to write congressmen
their views on subjects such as
the Truth in Fabric Bill, the Wage
They learned that no woman stormy continued to favor the de.
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Dimericans have plenty of cour- Engelberg came here from Chi- because of insufficient clothing,
and plenty of confidence in cago mo re than the ar so be: Soviet tanks are being buried in
Fossibilities of this country, cause he felt that the salt air of +........-- -----------
want to see courage the coast would relieve a sinus
He Dust Bowl farmers nem- condition. He had worked in the
through year after year. But Chicago . consulate only two
confidence alone doesn't solve the months having gone there from members of the legation staff will He said that ft is the hope of'
problem of these farmers, of the rlsssie i leave for home tonight after hav- the association that the next Con-
F sharecroppers, of the self-reliant of Hamburg where his peer 1 ing been forced to remain in gress will make into law the
families turned into the wandering EOMAS AMoscow due to delay in receiving Truth in Fabrics bill, which would
tramps of the Grapes of Wrath, versity of Berlin and was a doctor exit visas Their departure was force manufacturers to label the
I Confidence isn't enough to solve P______._____. delayed pending the safe evacua- amount of wool in their products 1
the problem of those in Cleveland । Nutoc L **°h of Soviet legation personnel ---------—--------------------—---------------------
r who can't get work though the burglar Nets P2 Cash from Helsinki.1
I town is throbbing with industrial Cigarets and $2 In cash were All countries were waging ward.Tin Soldier' Is Hit
! activity. taken last night by a burglar who on spies. Finnish authorities were
Down to Earth, Please broke into the Kay Drug Store rounding up Communists and oth- More than 100 children from the
practically in a boom. Yet many
millions remain unemployed and
in Ohio the idle are clamoring for
and Hour Law, taxes and the ■
reciprocal tariff agreements which ■
the association is bitterly oppos- S
ing.
Secretary Cunningham review- "
. _______. ed the work of the association
the snow and airplanes can not during the past year and reported 1
find their marks, the addition of 1905 new mem-
Legation Given Visas 1 hers, bringing the total to more
The Finnish minister and 30 than 9100. A
members of the legation staff will
2 10 HAVE PONT TOY RI VAT
IDD THE DDDI TUI DUID.
The
TRACTOR
We want to hear Mr. Dewey get No. 2, 1518 W. Seventh.
. down to cases.. The American window was broken,
people know that this is a land
of almost limitless possibilities.
They are conscious of its great
natural wealth. 1
CANDLES MARK FEAST
A side er sympathizers with the rebel Tarrant County Orphans Home
government which Russia formed, and the All Church Home cheer-
ed the cast of "The Steadfast Tin
A Helsinki dispatch said that
three spies had been shot-yester-
Two candles will be lighted in day for sending radio messages to
What they want Jewish homes today, marking the Moscow.
Is somebody who can show how second day in the Chanukah In Berlin, three men were exe- Texas State College for Women,
this wealth may be used to make (Feast of Lights) celebration, cuted today for high treason,
life reasonably comfortable for [commemorating the victory of the A Swedish newspaper reported
the whole population Maccabeans over the Syrians. An that the GPU or Soviet secret po-
That involves getting down to additional candle will be lighted lice had executed 21 Russian pi-
hardpan in the way, for instance, each night during the eight-day lots for sabotage or refusal to
that Asst. Atty. Gen. Thurman period, ‘obey orders. Is vice president.
Soldier" at Daggett School audi-
torium yesterday. The cast com-
prised dramatic students from
Denton. Miss Winnie Mae Craw-
ford directed. The play was
brought here by Miss Jo Kelly,
representing the Association of
Childhood Education of which she
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Little Cooks’
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49-
Includes glass mixing bowl’ egg
heater, pastry board, flour sift-
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I Full size (16%x34%) 1-piece
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" Extra Big
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Copied from an English coun-
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Complete
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with a Doll!
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1 129
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Weaver, Don E. The Fort Worth Press (Fort Worth, Tex.), Vol. 19, No. 57, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 7, 1939, newspaper, December 7, 1939; Fort Worth, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1685370/m1/3/: accessed June 21, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Fort Worth Public Library.