Prickly Pear notes politics and war talk in uncertain times
The column blends weather fears about Midwestern corn with satirical takes on Santa Anna lore and Mussolini. It mentions a San Antonio deputy sheriff's loss of a pistol, a slain chief of police in Orange, and Italy's money troubles as it contemplates a war in Africa while hoping for Ethiopian defense.
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San Antonio
Orange
Mussolini
Ethiopia
Italy
New York
England
Africa
Buyers Strike Climaxes as Detroit Women Demand Meat Price Cuts
A mass protest in Detroit saw over 500 women march on meat shops in a buyers strike against rising prices. Delegations carried banners while rejecting a 5 cent per pound concession and threatening boycotts if demands for a 20 cent cut were not met.
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Detroit
Columnists Debate Wheat Value Versus Gold Standard
The Houston Post quotes L. B. Russell of Comanche and discusses wheat at 90 cents versus 25.8 grains of gold, explaining that real value rests in gold as a measure. Advocates of a commodity dollar face a tough explanation as gold remains the global standard.
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L. B. Russell
Comanche
Jefferson
Houston Post
Del Rio Area Weather Outlook
Partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday in Del Rio and vicinity. Yesterday’s high reached 97 degrees with a low of 76. The minimum this morning was 77 as East Texas remained hot.
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del Rio
East Texas
Panhandle Night Sees Slight Temperature Dip
A forecast notes a cooler night across the Panhandle with temperatures easing slightly. Strong winds are not expected to disrupt conditions, and the early morning hours may bring crisper air and light patchy fog.
Funeral services held for James R. Rowland 73
James R. Rowland 73 father of John Rowland died Saturday at his son's Del Rio home after a long illness. Funeral services were Sunday at 4 p.m. from the Rowland home with Rev. James M. Camp and Rev. Roland Murray officiating. Interment followed in Brackettville. Survived by four children and 16 grandchildren.
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James Robert Rowland
John Rowland
Rowland
Spring Street
James M. Camp
Church of Christ In
Ozona
Roland Murray
First Presbyterian Church
del Rio
H. K. Davis
Laguna
Texas
J. H. Ballantyne
Brackettville
Robert Rowland
Phoenix
Ariz
Foreign Pork Sales Rise In U S
Commerce figures show a fivefold jump in value of pork imports in June from Germany Poland and Canada as domestic hog prices rise. Imports reached 202 404 pounds valued at 166 037 versus 97 178 pounds worth 32 396 in June 1934. For six months totals were 3 077 934 pounds valued at 646 685 vs 230 786 in 1934. American pork exports in June were the smallest for the month in years.
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Washington
Germany
Poland
Canada
Commerce Department
Hoover Attack on Democrats Triggers Roosevelt Reply
Washington heard a back and forth as Senator Robinson Democratic leader answered Herbert Hoovers challenge to the New Deal with a pledge that the administration aims to overcome the drastic effect of Hoover policies. Hoovers demand that Roosevelt reveal changes proposed before Congress adjourns dominated talks as lawmakers returned to their desks.
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Washington
Herbert Hoover
Robinson
Roosevelt
Congress
Death of Japanese General in Sword Fight
Tokyo Aug 12 Lieutenant General Tetsuzan Nagata director general of military affairs died from sword wounds inflicted by Lieutenant Colonel Aizawa during a fight in Nagata's rooms. The clash followed an argument over officer transfers. The war office censored details. Nagata was the administrative head of the Japanese army.
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Tokyo
Tetsuzan Nagata
War Office
Aizawa
Nagata
War Department
Supreme Court a bulwark against Congress, Connally declares
Senator Tom Connally of Texas told the Virginia State Bar Association that the Supreme Court is the only bulwark against despotism by Congress. He argued recent NRA and railroad pension rulings show the court’s power to strike down unconstitutional acts must remain. He cited Reconstruction-era history to warn against reducing judicial authority.
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White Sulphur Springs
United States Supreme Court
Congress
Tom Connally
Texas
Virginia State Bar Association
NRA
Supreme Court
South
Will Not Move Jersey Lilly Says W H Dodd
W H Dodd denies rumors of moving The Jersey Lilly saloon and Langtry court to San Antonio or Dallas for Centennial events. He says Langtry residents will oppose removal while a duplicate building for the Witte Museum may be created. The historic site draws tourists and ties to Lilly Langtry and Roy Bean.
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Jersey Lilly
Roy Bean
Pecos
San Antonio
Dallas
W. H. Dodd
Bean
Langtry
del Rio
Lilly Langtry
Witte
Dodd
Mobilization Of Half Million Men Ordered In Italy
Rome August 12 indicates Italy will mobilize about 500000 troops for war maneuvers in Northern Italy on August 24. The move brings the Italian army near one million in total strength.
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Italy
Rome
Supreme Court of Mexico Rules for Dr. Brinkley XER Return
The Supreme Court of Mexico ruled in favor of Dr. John R. Brinkley ending an 18 month legal fight to restore XER to air in Villa Acuna. The Frontier Broadcasting Company will refurbish the station and resume broadcasting on September 1 as Brinkley plans a return trip to Del Rio.
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Supreme Court of Mexico
Brinkley
Mexico City
Supreme Court
John R. Brinkley
Frontier Broadcasting Company
XER
Villa Acuna
Dr. Brinkley
del Rio
Canada
Calles
Piedras Negras
Coal Stabilization Bill Advances One Vote in Committee
The Guffey coal stabilization bill was approved by the House Ways and Means Committee 12 to 11. It would create a national commission to enforce wage, house and fair trade practice and price fixing rules for the soft coal industry, and goes to the House floor on Wednesday.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Nye predicts third party in 1936 race
Washington August 12 Senator Nye independent Republican of North Dakota predicted a third party will enter the 1936 presidential campaign. He said Roosevelt will likely win reelection if he does not swing to the right and noted liberals favor creating a progressive party to influence the future.
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Nye
Fdr
Washington
Republican
North Dakota
Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Mr Roosevelt
Laying Pipe Begins For San Felipe Water System
Excavation started at Pig Pen crossing for the San Felipe water system with 42 inch trenches across the creek bed for eight inch mains. Crews will connect and fit pipes before lowering, then cover with concrete. City officials Averill and Koog oversee work begun after a $62,000 bond vote in September 1934.
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New
San Felipe
Pig Pen
Mike” Averill
Otto Koog
40 Year Del Rio Resident Dies After Illness
Phil M. McCampbell 84 died in Del Rio Hospital Saturday August 10 at 5 10 pm after a 51 day illness. Funeral services were held Sunday at 11 30 am with interment in Westlawn Cemetery. Doran Funeral Home arranged. McCampbell lived in Del Rio 40 years and was a carpenter. He is survived by a Sanderson nephew.
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Phil M. McCampbell
del Rio
Westlawn
Doran Puneral
McCampbell
Sanderson
S P Beginnings Plans On New Nueces Bridge
The Southern Pacific Railway civil engineering department has begun preliminary work for a permanent bridge over the Nueces River. Test holes for piers are being drilled and the old bridge, partly washed away in June floods, is being dismantled. The new bridge will not be built higher than the old one.
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Southern Pacific Railway
Nueces River
Mrs. Julia Dunn 74 Dies at Home in Del Rio
Mrs Julia Dunn 74 longtime Del Rio resident died at her home this morning at 9 o clock Funeral services will be held by Doran Funeral Home tomorrow at 11 o clock with Rev L Beasley officiating Interment in Westlawn Cemetery She is survived by husband Gus Dunn daughters Mrs Elia Croadman and Mrs Eva Davis sons Hiram Travis Oscar and Horace Dunn all of various Texas addresses.
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Julia Dunn
del Rio
Julia Ann Dunn
Weat Sixth Street
Doran Funeral Home
Rev. L. ©. Beasley
Gus Dunn
West Sixth Street
Elia Croadman
West Seventh Street
Eva Davis
Hiram Dunn
Sonora
Travis Dunn
Oscar Dunn
Meadow
Texas
Horace Dunn
Twister Hits Near Waco in Texas Farmlands
A small twister struck Ocee, 15 miles west of Waco, late today unroofing several buildings mostly barns. No injuries reported and farm structures suffered damage as trees were knocked down. The event disrupted activity in the rural area near the city.
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Waco
Ocee
Levy Dispute Over New Tax Bill Hits Small Incomes
Washington reports a rising protest from Democratic leaders in both chambers against a rewritten tax bill with higher levies on small incomes. Senators and House leaders criticize the measure as unjust and likely to prolong the session.
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Washington
Senate
House
Death of A. M. Gildea Former Del Rio Resident
A. M. Gildea 81 formerly of Del Rio died Saturday at noon in Douglas Arizona. Daughters Mrs. Ethel G Preston and Mrs. R C Courtney learned of his illness and traveled to Douglas with Mrs. W. E. Lee of Sanderson. Survived by three daughters Mrs. Courtney, Mrs. Peterson in Del Rio and Mrs. Lee in Sanderson. Born April 23 1854 in DeWitt County he was an Indian fighter and Confederate veteran. He had lived in New Mexico and Arizona for two decades abiding recently in New Mexico.
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Collin County
Fannie Hutchison
Rowland
Kinney County
Charles Russell
Elvis Stewart
Roy Spratt
E. K. Adams
W. S. Stevenson
W. A. Earnest
A M. Gildea
del Rio
Douglas
Arnz
Ethel G Preston
R C. Courtney
Mr. Gildea
DeWitt County
New Mexico
Arizona
Courtney
Peterson
Lee
Sanderson
Senate committee backs bond requirement on federal contracts
The Senate judiciary committee approved a House bill mandating performance and payment bonds for all federally funded construction. In Addis Ababa, officials denied Paris rumors that Emperor Haile Selassie offered Ethiopian land for a sea outlet, noting the British offer had never been proposed to Ethiopia.
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Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
United States
Addis Ababa
Paris
Haile Selassie
Ethiopia
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Mussolini
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City
M. Stool
Roger H. Thurmond
P. W. Townsend
J. Travelstead
Sam H. Walk
J. Autrey Walker
H. A. Walker
W. P. Wallace Jr
Gordon Walton
Frank Walton
C. B. Wardlaw
O. R. Weinert
M. L. Whistler
Walter Whitehead
B. E. Wilson
S. A. Worley
R. A. Kennedy
E. M. Zuberbueler
Comstock
Tom Miller
F. L. Childs
H. Lippe
W. W. Newcomb
R. M. Bankhead
R. H. Rogers
A. F. Fitzpatrick
C. B. Freeman
T. L. Dinsdale
J. A. McDonald
Sul Ross State Teachers College
Alpine
Drury Wood
Sul Ross
Ballantyne
Davis
U.S
Hoover
Japan
Lucan
Connally
Tilly
Centennial
Portland
H. D
Pete” Munal
Galveston
Saltillo
Koog and
Averill
del Rivans
Omaha
James H Rgan
Catholic University
France
Yugo-Slavia
S. P
Nueces Bridge
Civil Engineering Department of
Julia Ann Wicker
Houston County
Senator Borah
Senate Finance Committee
Borah
Idaho
Doughton
Finance Committee
A. M. Gildea
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