14 Aug 1934
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Newspaper
Del Rio Evening News
Location
Del Rio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1934
Page
1
Assistant Secretary of the Interior Chapman, back from a Western tour, says drought relief and crop reduction payments under AAA will sustain Western farmers through the crisis. He notes rising farm prices and improved conditions compared with four months ago, with many farmers living largely on reduction checks.
Widening of Highway No. 2 from two miles north of Laredo to south of Webb Station, a 13.5 mile stretch, was about half finished on August 1. The paving grows from 18 to 20 feet and bridges from 20 to 24 feet as the project begins to accommodate heavier traffic toward Mexico after the Laredo Mexico City highway opening.
A petition filed with the secretary of state proposes an amendment to Nebraska's constitution to legalize pari mutuel betting on horse races in the state.
A Texas column mocks federal policy and local bonds while recalling Prickly Pear’s satirical stance on government, media, and urban growth. The piece references a farmer’s suicide over cotton plowing, bond plans in Houston, and the Temple newspaper scene, highlighting controversy and public opinion.
The Public Works Administration directs border flood control work in Brownsville to use American citizens. L. M. Lawson notes that about 1,800 workers are employed under a $1.5 million grant, with a $500,000 addition improving projects into March or April next year and a planned $3 million more for permanent structures including the main floodway gate south of McAllen.
The Saar governing commission told the League of Nations that 2,000 additional foreign police are needed to maintain order ahead of the January plebiscite on Saar status. It said the situation in Saar had worsened beyond control.
Del Rio and vicinity expect generally fair conditions tonight and Wednesday. Yesterday’s high was 97 degrees with a low of 78. this morning minimum reached 77 degrees.
In Centerville on August 14 a poorly educated farming couple admitted guilt to murder and arson tied to the killing of the husband of Mrs. Charles Salsberry. The case centers on a romance with a man unnamed in court documents and follows claims of a calculated conspiracy.
District Judge Adkisson ordered Mrs Salsberry and Ibb Bass held for the grand jury with no bond. A statement by Mrs Salsberry detailed a 14 month relationship and a plan to poison her husband and burn the home while she would cry lamp explosion to alarm neighbors.
Construction started on a federally approved transient camp five miles north of Orange on the Newton highway. The 500 acre site will house about 300 men, with 24 log cabins, a dining hall, administration block, and recreation center, and will be managed by T J Adams of the Texas transient bureau.
A short proverb attributed to Dan suggests new methods fail to capture old habits or experienced individuals.
Kilgore August 14 completions in the East Texas field fell to 47 for the week ending August 4. The drop compared with July 29 and July 22 weeks left totals rising from 14,038 to 14,085 wells, per the East Texas division Engineering Department of the Railroad Commission.
Frederick H. Wilcox and Basil A. Needham, two Americans charged with revolutionary activities against the Cuban government, were deported today. They were placed aboard the S. S. Cuba and sent toward Key West, Florida.
The Farm Credit Administration extended the crop loan time limit in drought areas to September 15. The ruling excludes loans for purchasing livestock feed within the drought region.
In Rocks Springs, L A Clark of the Texas Angora Goat Raisers Association urges government goat purchases at 140 dollars per head to supply chevon for canned and fresh meat. He argues goats suit drought areas, praising quality and suggesting labeling as Texas Chevon and prioritizing fit animals for fresh meat.
A mild winter reduced heating costs allowing the Texas board of control to launch a 4000 painting program for the interior of the state capitol. Gas payments cover most of the cost with the rest from operating savings. The rotunda walls except the dome and north and south hallways will be painted and the hallways’ woodwork varnished for the first time since construction. Two coats of red paint will be applied to about 900 window frames.
The run-off primary ballots for August 25 were printed on Tuesday enabling absentee voting starting Wednesday. Absentee voting by mail ends August 23 and in person voting ends August 22. County Clerk W. A. Hopkins has received numerous absentee applications. about 300 ballots were cast in the first primary on July 28.
Dallas financier B A McKinney was named as a leading possibility for the Federal Reserve Board governorship. Eugene R Black, the current governor, reportedly hopes to leave the post and return as head of the Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank. Black denied submitting any resignation and McKinney declined to comment.
Mary Pickford announced in Pasadena that she will meet her estranged husband Douglas Fairbanks in Hollywood soon. She said she would speak less on domestic matters after the conference and would not confirm or deny reports of a pending reconciliation.
Officials from Texas and Oklahoma and about 400 Odd Fellows and Rebekahs from 40 lodges attend the 24th annual Lower Panhandle Association convention at Elec tra August 15 16. The association covers Wilbarger Wichita Archer Baylor Cottle Motley Childress Foard Hardeman Hall counties.
COLLEGE STATION Aug 14 A statewide push for Bankhead Act tax exemptions reports 30 000 applications received from 25 counties as the Texas A&M extension building hosts rapid processing. Board chair ER F Budaly urges accuracy to speed action and warns late filings delay local counties.
New York Aug 14 Ray mond Hood 63 internationally known architect died today at Stamford Conn Hood helped design and erect the Chicago Tribune Tower He and John Mead Howells led the firm that also designed and built Rockefeller Center in New York City
Governor O K Allen announced plans to issue a call for four special legislative sessions from August 19 to 23 after meeting with Huey Long and Attorney General Gaston. The sessions aim to address moves to impeach New Orleans Mayor T Semmes Walmsley as Long and Walmsley dispute city control.
Twenty paid fines in Judge C D Smith's Corporation Court Tuesday for violations of the fire ordinance after trailing equipment to a brush fire on West Strickland Street about 8 p m Monday. Excuses were waived aside and a minimum $2 fine imposed with a warning that a second offense would bring severe punishment. Half the offenders were women and one fourth were boys. Arrests for parking within 600 feet of a fire or blocking a fire zone were decided upon after department equipment had several narrow escapes in collisions with spectators.
Woodville J. Rogers a San Antonio attorney and former State Senator speaks Tuesday evening August 14 at 8 30 in Greenwood Park to support James V. Allred for governor. The Allied-for-Governor Club of the county invites the public.
The Texas comptroller cites fiscal year needs ending August 31, 1935 totaling 30,273,302.49 with revenue from ad valorem taxes, other sources, and existing funds. Projected expenses include per capita allocations, school textbooks, and a deficit carried forward from 1934, aiming for a balanced fund.
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