NRA Force Reduction Planned Amid Code Shift
Washington August 10 Hugh S Johnson informed NRA workers that a slight personnel reduction is necessary as work volume declines. He pledged that no efficient employee will be cut without notice and that the organization will seek other employment for those no longer needed. The move follows the end of code making and shift to code enforcement, signaling a probable force curtailment.
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Washington
Hugh S. Johnson
NRA
Blue Eagle
Johnson
Centennial Week Proclaimed for Del Rio
Mayor Thomas M Johnson and County Judge Roger H Thurmond proclaimed August 13 to 18 as Centennial Week in Del Rio and Texans are urged to become centennial conscious. Houston Dallas and San Antonio vie for the celebration headquarters with a $5 million funding guarantee and plans including highway beautification for visiting tourists.
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Thomas M. Johnson
Roger H. Thurmond
del Rio
Texas
Austin
Geo. W. Cox
Julian LaCrosse
Houston
Dallas
San Antonio
Hilton Hotel at Angelo Sold for $175,000
O. H. Pittman of New Orleans bought the San Angelo Hilton Hotel at auction for $175,000 under a Federal Court order. Pittman was the sole bidder with B L Agerton of Fort Worth serving as attorney for the Mississippi Valley Trust Company. Judge William H. Atwell must approve the sale within 60 days or during the fall session.
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San Angelo
O. H. Pittman
New Orleans
San Angelo Hilton
Guvnn Williams
Texas Production Credit Association
Pittman
B. L. Agerton
Fort Worth
Mississippi Valley Trust Company
B. B. Hall Building Corporation
Williams and Pittman
William H. Atwell
Dallas
Prickly Pear Calls for Later Rebellion and Silver Bets
A terse column quotes Prickly Pear musing on killing livestock then babies and dogs amid hot weather. It recalls his advice to wealthy friends to buy silver six weeks earlier and notes a Memphis ex-soldier jailed after deriding state troops as tin soldiers. The piece mocks the silver scheme and dismisses inquiry into its meaning.
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Prickly Pear
Memphis
Tenn
New Orleans
Hitler
Germany
Colorful Baptism of New Coast Guard Cutter
The 165 foot Onondaga Coast Guard vessel slides into Saginaw Bay at Cay City Michigan amid a colorful baptism witnessed by hundreds. The 11 000 ton craft marks a bold naval milestone in a festive launching ceremony with spectators and officials in attendance.
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Coast Guard
Saginaw Bay
Cay City
Charles Young Hurt in Mishap at Windmill
Charles Young was rushed from the Will Kelly ranch in Comstock country to Del Rio with a serious wound to his right thigh after a windmill blade struck him. The five inch cut exposed bone and left him weak from loss of blood. he rests at his Fairview home and may be bedridden for days.
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Charles Young
del Rio
Fairview
Will Kelly
Comstock
Young
Mr. Young
Italian Vessel Collision Claims Three Sailors
In Naples on August 10 a collision between the Italian motor vessel Pallade and the torpedo boat destroyer Anonietto Uso De Mare killed three sailors and wounded eleven. The Pallade ripped a large hole amidships and breached the destroyer’s crew living quarters.
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Naples
Italy
Pallade
Anonietto Uso de Mare
Roosevelt Returns to White House After Long Trip
President Franklin D. Roosevelt, tanned and invigorated, lands at noon in Washington after traveling 13,000 miles on business and pleasure. He prepares to tackle a host of new problems upon his return from Chicago.
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Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt
White House
Chicago
Mrs Moody Escapes Injury in Auto Crash
Mrs Dan Moody wife of the former governor narrowly escaped injury yesterday when the car she drove collided with a fire truck at a street intersection. Neither the Moody children nor firemen were hurt. Both vehicles were damaged.
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Austin
Dan Moody
Moody
Ruth declares end of regular play this season
Babe Ruth told reporters in Boston that he is through as a regular player at the end of the season. He plans to stay in baseball as a manager and to pinch hit when needed.
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Boston
Babe Ruth
Ruth
Petroleum Code Official to Address Gas Dealers Meeting
A Petroleum Code official from Dallas visited Del Rio on Friday to speak at a 7:30 PM gathering in the Elk's Hall. The meeting, aimed at gasoline dealers agents and others involved in selling gasoline and accessories, was described as of great importance and attendance was urged.
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Petroleum Code
Dallas
del Rio
Elk’s Hall
Youthful Voyager Sets Sail for Spain in 10-Foot Boat
Daytona Beach reports Al Lastinger aged 23 began a voyage from Daytona Beach to San Sebastian Spain in a ten foot motorless sailing craft named Miss Florida. He departed on Thursday aiming to reach the Spanish port with no motor and relying on wind and sail.
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Voyager
Spain
Daytona Bieach
al Lastinger
San Sebastian
Wolves Attack Village in Hunger Driven Horror
Chinese reports from North Hupeh Province state wolves driven by drought hunger attacked a village and killed ten villagers. Local authorities confirm casualties as emergency efforts continue.
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Hankow
China
Hupeh
Cloudburst Victim Identified in Denver Recovery
The fifth victim of the cloudburst near Denver was recovered from Bear Creek. The body was identified as Mrs. J. K. Dieken of Detroit.
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Denver
Bear Creek
J. K. Dieken
Detroit
Silver price rises after government metal action
First market price of silver post nationalization was 49 1/2 cents per fine ounce, up from yesterday. Handy and Harmon quoted the new level in New York on Aug 10, noting the move came just before the government order.
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New York
Handy and
Harmon
Mills files contest of election in Val Verde County
H Y Mills contests the Val Verde County election with the Democratic Executive Committee. A hearing is set for Thursday at 10 a m in the District Court room. Mills lost the July 28 primary for county commissioner Panhandle Juno precinct by two votes to Dan Murrah. Canvass totals show Murrah 51 to Mills 49.
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H. J. Y. Mills
Democratic Executive Committee
Val Verde County
District Court
Mills
Pandale-Juno
Dan Murrah
Murrah
Austin
Texas
C. R. Landon
Texas Predatory Animal Control Association
Border water shortage sparks cross border talks
Drought tightens water supply for Northern Mexico and U S border states. Mexican Foreign Minister Casauranc says no violence, vows amicable settlement after pending negotiations. Engineers study Rio Grande rectification with plans for water reserves costing six million dollars with Mexico paying twelve percent. Water supplies also tied to Colorado River on Mexico's western border.
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Mexico
D. F
American
Washington
Rio Grande River
el Paso
Jose M. Puig Casauranc
Rio Grande
United States
Colorado River
Weather Outlook for Del Rio and Nearby Areas
Del Rio and vicinity expect generally fair conditions tonight and Saturday. Yesterday’s high reached 95 with a low of 77, and this morning’s minimum was 77.
Southeast Tonight and Saturday Shower Outlook
Partly cloudy conditions give way to scattered showers across the Southeast tonight and again Saturday. No severe weather is indicated and temperatures remain mild.
Possible State Park Sites Discussed by Chamber Committee
The Cham ber of Commerce State Park Committee met with Dr. B F Orr to review eight proposed tracts near the area for a state park. They cited Brackenridge Park San Antonio as an example of transforming barren land into beauty. A 500 acre minimum and 8000 gallons daily water are required. the state would maintain the park after setup with local funding possible.
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State Park Committee
The
Chamber of Commerce
B. F. Orr
Brackenridge Park
San Antonio
City
Couny
Engineer Killed Fireman Hurt In Train Derailment
Westbound Great Northern mail train derailed early today at Wolf Point Montana after striking a motor car left on the track. Engineer Robert Jolley was killed and fireman Joe Moore was critically injured. a woman passenger had minor injuries. The locomotive and six cars jumped the track as the train hit the car owned by Carl Brandon who was at the depot seeking aid.
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Wolf Point
Mont
Great Northern Mail
Robert Jolley
Joe Moore
Carl Brandon
Inventors Unveil Metal Locating Device in Tucumcari
Harry L. Berry of Tucumcari reveals two inventions aimed at transforming mining and counterfeit coin detection. The primary device, named the oroscope, is a metal locating instrument with potential market impact.
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Tt'ucumcari
N. M
Harry L. Berry
Tucumcari
Flood Forces Families From Homes In Kentucky
Torrential rains in Rowan and Carter Counties flood creeks and roads in Morehead Kentucky driving a score of families from their homes. Six inches of precipitation reported. The flood swells affect local highways and residences.
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Morehead
Rowan
Carter
Singing Prisoners Help Nine to Flee Harlem Pen Farm
A Sunday school and song books at the Harlem state farm in Fort Bend County accompanied an escape. Nine prisoners sawn bars escaped while others sang to mask the noise. Five were later captured and one trustee suggested singing Bringing in the Sheaves as the escape neared its end.
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Harlem Pen Farm
Huntsville
A. N. Owen
Harlem State Farm
Fort Bend County
Runge Appeals to Del Rio Voters in Second Park Speech
Democratic run off candidate Carl Runge spoke for a second time to a Del Rio crowd at a park. Former Congressman Claude Bo Hudspeth introduced him, praising Runge and denying any personal favors while outlining Runge’s stance on tariffs taxes veteran benefits and government economy.
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Carl Runge
Congress
del Rio
Runge
Claude Bo Hudspeth
Quemado Valley
Frank Steen
Jack Belcher
Root Decay Dooms Tree, Not Branches or Leaves
A Chinese saying notes the vital truth that a tree dies from root decay rather than defective branches or leaves. The proverb emphasizes foundational health over surface condition.
Grain futures surge at Chicago board of trade high marks
Heavy buying renewed in the Chicago market as grain and farm produce prices reached new yearly highs. In brisk trading at the board of trade pits, wheat and corn rallied after an early dip, with corn rising to its highest level since 1930 and gains of up to one and one quarter cents.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
U S Trapper Kills Mountain Lion With .22 Rifle
Dan Pluenneke trapping on the Chupadero ranch in Dimmit County shoots a small adult male mountain lion after stalking through brush, using a Stevens single shot rifle. He loads one long rifle shell and shoots twice, wounding the animal which collapses after fifty to sixty yards. The skin and skull are prepared as a scientific specimen for Washington.
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Dan Pluenneke
Chupadero
Dimmit County
Sterling
J. M
Houston
Dan
Stevens
Washington
Bureau
County School Board Sets Budget During Thursday Meeting
The County School Board met Thursday in Mrs. Marie Grande Adams office to classify schools for the coming year, approve the budget, and finalize transfers from last year. B. M. Sheffey of Devil's River steam plant was named Justice of the Jones School. Attendees included H. E. Guinn Hernan Caden a Henry Mills Jr. Harold T. Dodd and Mrs. Adams as ex-officio secretary.
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Marie Grande Adams
B. M. Sheffey
Devil's River Steam Plant
Justee
Jones School
H. E. Guinn
Hernan Cadena
Henry Mills Jr
Harold T. Dodd
Adams
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