New Scenic Drive Aims To Draw Tourists To Texas Hills
Inspectors toured a proposed 67 mile Fort Stockton to Limpia route linking with the Davy Mountain loop. Officials said the highway would shorten travel distances, boost tourism, and connect Port Stockton with state parks. Construction to begin later this month with prison labor.
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Sat Angelo
Fort Stockton
Mweheay
Trafic
Lampia
Davis Mountains
Dallas
Lampian
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Big Sprutie
Hanahead
Potiti
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EK. Canebier
Port New
Port Grockton
Hebb
Port Stockton
Davin Mountain
Pris Labor
Civilization
Peem County
Jeff Davis
Limpia
Dam Work Halted As Men Strike
Thirteen hundred men were unemployed as a walkout by 2000 workers halted Hoover Dam work by Six Companies Inc. In Boulder City deputies and federal officers patrolled disturbed areas while 1100 workers guarded camps awaiting resumed labor. The strike centered on wage increases and the shift to machine drills with tunnel lining and cutting.
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Hoover Dam
Inc
United States
Boulder City
Hopita
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Pirotenti
Crowe
Girls Escape Serious Injuries In Alpine Car Wreck
A Ford coach carrying Sul Ross College students from a weekend trip to Devils River overturned three times seven miles west of Comstock at 5 30 pm Monday. Dr Middebrook and T M Johnson aided victims. Lottie Ingles of Altus Oklahoma suffered a fainting spell and a cut knee and was sent home by train. Other occupants sustained minor cuts and bruises as they were driven to Alpine.
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Alpine
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Devils River
Cometock
Fred Barrett
Donis Crawford
Sterling City
Irene Crawford Lane
San Antonio
Barrett
del Rio
Choir Singer's Lover Indicted in Texas Slaying
Newton Yarberry of Aransas Pass was indicted for the beach murder of Dorothy Symons a pretty choir singer from St Marys Church of the Sea. The same grand jury freed Tom Conner who had faced murder charges.
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Binton
Texas
Newton Yarberry
Aransas Pass
Dorothy Symons
St. Mary's Church of the Bea
Yarberry
Tom Conner
Carpenter
Dorothy
St. Mary's Church of the Sea
Hope Wanes for Lost Flyers in North Sea Search
Rescue teams intensify efforts after a lost American air crew from a North Sea crash remains unlocated. Weather and sea conditions hinder recovery as navy vessels scour potential debris zones and salvage operations continue against time.
Believed Dead After North Sea Search For Airmen
A joint Danish and British search for Parker Cramer and Oliver Pacquette in the North Sea yielded no clues. The American airmen disappeared after leaving Detroit for Greenland to map an air mail route. weather hindered efforts as seaplanes and ships combed the Kattegat and Skagerrak with no sign of them.
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America
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Del Ricans Back From Encampment At Paisano
A C Easterling and wife returned Tuesday from Paisano where they attended the eleventh annual Paisano Baptist Assembly held between Maris and Alpha Fasterling i secretary of Wic Assembly reports the meeting had the largest attendance with more than 890 enrolled in classes. Dr George W Truett preached morning and evening to vast crowds, closing the assembly Sunday evening. Some De Hicans attended, with others visiting Alpine.
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Paisano
Paisano Baptist
Maris
Alpha Fasterling i
Wic Assembly
Texas
George W. Truett
Alpine
Machado Marshals Forces to Fling Back Rebel Army
In Havana on August 12 President Gerardo Machado marshaled loyal forces to quell a revolt as rebels attacked Lugano bridge guard, triggering a defensive response and skirmishes in the suburbs. The surprise assault prompted tightened security and renewed clashes as authorities moved to suppress the uprising.
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Havana
Pightine
Gerardo Machado
Lugano
Round-up Draws Big Crowd at Sonora Ranch Station
About 1,600 ranchers and families gathered at the Sonora Ranch Experiment Station for the annual round-up as rain eased. Leaders and speakers expected on Wednesday include Congressman R. E. Thomason if roads permit, Dr. Schmidt, Dr. Hardy, O. G. Babcock, Judge J. A. Whitten, A. B. Conner, Houston Harte, D. W. Williams, B. L. Warwick, S. P. Davis and John C. Barnes. A barbecue was served at noon.
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Edwards Plateau
R. E. Thomason
H. Schmidt
W. D. Hardy
O. G. Babcock
J. A. Whitten
State Livestock Sanitary Commission
A. B. Conner
Experiment Station
Houston Harte
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
D. W. Williams
B. L. Warwick
5. P. Davis
John C. Barnes
Brothers Held In Death of Petters Dene Charges
Twenty two suspects questioned in the death of Paul Keen 49 and his siblings. Police say the victims were murdered and their car set ablaze near Cleveland. Keen brothers back in jail after police raid on a speakeasy. Four youths found at the scene, with indications the suspects were involved in the slayings.
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Paul Keen
Lawremer
Uney
Ontek
Vivian Could
Arina
Harrison
Clevelard
Corte
Thoranes Wheatley
Harry Laure
Ypeilant
Keen Brothers
Ex-Governor's Son Ends Tafe in San Antonio
Ex governor's son C J Haskell, 35, once a millionaire and son of Oklahoma's first governor, is found dead in a San Antonio hotel room with a heart wound and pistol nearby. P R W Stappenback, justice of the peace, returns a verdict of suicide though relatives doubt the self inflicted cause. Haskell had lived in San Antonio two years and worked with his father promoting a carrot juice industry in the Rio Grande Valley.
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P. R W. Stappenback
Justice of the Peace
C. J. Haskell
C .N. Haskell
Oklahoma
Haskell
Rio Grande Valley
Miniature Hoover Dam Built In Iowa Garden Bank
A teen in West Branch creates a rock replica of Hoover Dam in a rock garden. The Boulder Dam model is based on a magazine image and uses rocks from near Milton C.G. Randall, a distant relative of the president, gathered materials from the area.
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Hoover Dam
Boulder Dam
Colorado River
Milton CG
Randall
Mr. Hoover
Pever! Clifford King’s famed fish tale at Devil's River
Clifford King claims a memorable catch at Devil's River with a two and a half pound catfish that first nibbled chicken, then led a school of similar fish to the scene. He says twelve witnesses saw the feeding frenzy and a tug-of-war over a chicken wing ensued before the fish vanished.
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Clifford King
King
Devil's River
Comstock House Destroyed in Blazing Fire
The Comstock residence of George Deaton burned early Wednesday morning destroying the home and threatening nearby houses. The Haley residence suffered major damage as Del Rio firefighters led by Assistant Chief Alfred Bochat and Fireman John Schrier fought the blaze.
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George Deaton
Comstock
A. F. Haley
del Rio
Principal Jealous, Teacher Dismissed, Girl Seeks Justice
In East Bernard Texas a teacher Noma Philen seeks redress before State Superintendent S. M. Marrs, claiming dismissal over an affair with student Victory Holchak 19. Principal Crump’s fight with Philen led to her firing for alleged improprieties and neglect of duties as community witnesses flood a 400 population town.
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Noma Philen
B. Crump
Victory Holchak
Miss Philen
Crump
East Bernard
South Texas
Justice
Neglecct
Eagle Pass to Guide Tourists Through Coahuila Routes
Eagle Pass plans a tourist bureau to direct visitors to places of interest in Coahuila and assist with passports bonds and regulations. Roberto Trevino of San Antonio will be tourist director. routes will include Sabinas Rosita Mines Don Martin dam Monterrey and Nuevo Laredo with entry at Eagle Pass and exit at Laredo.
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Coahuila
Clews Morris
Bureau
Eagie
Piedras Negras
Roberto Trevino
San Antonio
Bureal
Trevino
Laredo
Porfirio Trevino
Baker Hotels
Morris
Sabinas
Rosita
Don Martin Dam
Monterréy
Nuevo Laredo
Texas
Mexico
Corduila
Legs Diamond Fined 11 000 for Conspiracy in Atlanta
New York August 12. Jack Legs Diamond gangster was sentenced to four years in the Federal penitentiary at Atlanta and fined 11 900 after conviction of conspiracy to violate prohibition laws and possession of a still. It marks the first time in his lawless career he has served prison time for a major crime. He had prior desertion conviction as a youth.
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New York
U.P
Jack
Diamond
Federal
Atlanta
Alien Held for Federal Court
Denacio Burelago an 18 year old alien was committed to county jail after a U S Commissioner court hearing He faces trial in the October term of Federal Court Burelago previously served 45 days in jail and was deported after a prior offense.
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Denacio Burelago
United States
U. S
C D. Smith
Burelago
Robbery and Arson Hit Williams Grocery in Oklahoma City
Unemployed bandits raided and burned the RO Williams grocery store in Oklahoma City on Wednesday. They looted an undetermined amount of provisions as Miss Mary Bradley woke to a truck noise and watched the flames and explosion tear through the front of the store.
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Oklahoma City
RO Williams
Mary Bradley
Oil Prices Show Two Cent Gain
Oklahoma City August 12 The Bell Oil and Gas Co of Tulsa said it will pay 32 cents per barrel for crude oil, two cents above the prior maximum. Gov Murray had shut down wells to push prices up but the gain remains 43 cents below the $1 minimum he set. Reports from Austin say Texas lawmakers will not curb east Texas oil flows.
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Oklahoma City
W.H
Murray
Bell Oil & Gas Co
Tulsa
Austin
Texas
East Texas
Bridge Closure Ordered for Del Rio Villa Acuna Link
The international bridge connecting Del Rio and Villa Acuna will close nightly at 9 o clock starting Saturday, per Captain Luke Dowe citing U S customs. Other bridges Brownsville Eagle Pass Laredo Hidalgo Roma Zapata and Thayer follow the ruling amid suspected border crossings.
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Villa Acuna
Luke Dowe
U. S
Brownsville
Eagle Pass
Laredo
Hidalgo
Roma
Zapata
Thayer
Booster Bam Concert At Greenwood Park This Thursday
The Del Rio Boosters Band presents a 1 hour 45 minute program at Greenwood Park starting 8 15 PM. Selections include Am Alone Because I Love You Belle Nuit Overture King Sol March Silver Threads Among the Gold Three Variations The Peanut Vendor King Rose Overture Walking My Baby Back Home Recollection of Stephen Foster Overture Tie Me to Your Apron Strings Bohemian Girl Stars and Stripes Forever.
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del Rio Boosters
Greenwood Park
Joe Young
Southern Stars
Ascher-Mahl
Glogan
Smith & Holm
Light Company Holds Regular Staff Meeting
About 65 people attended the regular employees educational meeting of the Del Rio district of Gentral Power and Light Company at the Devil's River Steam Plant Tuesday evening. It was the fourth of six meetings this year. The next gathering will be in Del Rio in October. Speakers included Sam Walk Z V Carson S A Worley W M Abbey F W Johnson F C Taylor and J H Torras. Buster Brite chaired the session. Guests were served barbecue.
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del Rio
Gentral Power and Light Company
Heli
Devil's River
Sam Walk
Z. V. Carson
San Antonio
S. A. Worley
W. M. Abbey
F. W. Johnson
F. C. Taylor
J. H. Torras
Buster Brite
Meet
Driver of hit and run fined after skull fracture case
Gilberto Sotillo, cited for reckless driving in City Court on Wednesday, paid 12.70 dollars to settle a hit-and-run incident. Joaquin Olivia suffered a skull fracture and was hospitalized after the collision. Sotillo pleaded guilty to reckless driving and agreed to cover medical and related bills.
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Gilberto Sotillo
Sotillo
Juaquin
Olivia
Boulder marks child's grave in Hollton Kansas history
Holton Kansas reports a granite boulder placed over the grave of the first white child buried there. The marker was erected by the D A R. Sweetwater Texas has a new $8,000 telephone building and showcases its dial and toll terminal equipment in the local system.
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Sweetwater
West Texas
Del Rio Area Weather Outlook
Del Rio and vicinity expect warmer conditions with a fair night. Tuesday will reach a high of 88 degrees and a low around 7? Wednesday morning temperatures near 66 degrees.
Fair and Warmer Weather In East Tonight Through Thursday
The forecast calls for fair skies and rising temperatures in the eastern sections from Wednesday night into Thursday. Expect milder conditions with gentle winds and no precipitation indicated in the outlook.
Weather Outlook Warm in West and South Areas
Generally fair conditions with a rise in temperatures. Wednesday night and Thursday are expected to be somewhat warmer in the western and southern portions, creating a mild to warm period for those regions.
Sixth Marriage Of Beauty Fails
Eugenia Bankhead White, Alabama beauty and six time wife, seeks an annulment of her marriage to E. E. White. She says she learned troubling things about her husband and they separated shortly after the Rosarita Beach wedding. White was jailed on check charges in New York, bail set at 1900 dollars, with a forged ten dollar check alleged by Rev. Edwin P. Ryland. White plans move to New York after annulment and mentions her first husband Morton Hoyt of Washington, D. C.
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Talluah Bankhead
Ed Ennis Smith
Rosarita Beach
Mexico
White
New York
Edwin P. Ryland
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