New Deal Candidates Win in Primaries Suits Challenge City Limits
State authorities contest Del Rio city boundaries after the May 8 1934 ordinance bringing back lands adjoining the city. A September district court term was set for hearings. Plaintiffs Brauer Brite Bochat Qualia Woolf and Qualia accuse city officials of overstepping authority by not following 1921 exclusion votes.
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Thomas M. Johnson
H. “Mike” Averill
Otto Koog
L. D. Brauer
J. W. Brite
FE. Bochat
John Qualia
Fred Woolf
F. Qualia
del Rio
Prickly Pear post office project and era notes
A San Antonio January start for a new Prickly Pear post office is noted while Governor Lehman convenes crime experts in New York. The column muses on a barless prison, a royal Japanese arrival, ongoing dog control debates, illegal voting inquiries, and deer shortages amid broad U S economic strain and potential famine risks.
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San Antonio
Lehman
New York
Quote on fortune and wit from Excerpt
A compact aphorism notes that men rarely deem their fortune large or their wit insufficient. It presents a balanced reflection on self-perception and arrogance in everyday thinking.
Launching U.S. Housing Drive to Create Jobs and Rebuild
Housing Administrator James A. Moffett launches the government wide home renovation drive worth 1.5 billion dollars aimed at putting 5 million men to work and reviving building trades by urging banks to extend liberal loans to American homeowners.
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James A. Moffett
Texan Wool Grower Sees Strong Boston Market Prospects
San Angelo woolman R L Vaughan reports Boston buyers see Texas wool as well priced against government controlled stock. He notes mills expect inflation and higher prices, but fear Texas warehouses may not dump wool prematurely, risking market stability.
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San Angelo
Boston
Bomb Explodes at Edgewater Beach Hotel Chicago
A dynamite blast hit the Edgewater Beach Hotel doorway in Chicago. Three people were injured and windows on three floors were shattered. The strike by the electrical workers union has been ongoing since January. two of the injured were union members.
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Chicago
Edgewater Beach
Electrical Works Union
Electrical Workers’ Union
Hindenburg Declaration Outlines New German Republic
Berlin August 15 1934 President Hindenburg left a public declaration of the New Fatherland built on free individual development within the nation’s frame and responsibility not on a foreign doctrine. The statement serves as his legacy and guidance for Germany as it moves forward.
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Berlin
Germany
Paul von Hindenburg
Allred Record Is Political Landmark, Ex-Senator Says
Former State Senator Woodville J. Rogers praised James V. Allred’s tenure as Texas attorney general in a Greenwood Park speech. He contrasted Allred with Hunter on taxes, spending, and public policy, alleging demagoguery and predicting a "Hitler government" if Hunter wins.
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Allred
James V. Allred
Texas
Woodville J. Rogers
Greenwood Park
Rogers
San Antonio
Hunter
New Braunfels
Hitler
McDowell Invited to Farley Rally in Oklahoma City
Del Rio postmaster B J McDowell, a Republican, received an invitation to attend a Democratic rally at the Fair Grounds in Oklahoma City on August 18. He is asked to join the reception committee and be honored with a reserved seat as James A Farley visits the Southwest to mark a year of Recovery Program progress.
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B. J. McDowell
del Rio
Fair Grounds
Oklahoma City
James A. Farley
Farley
Southwest
Roosevelt
McDowell
Palmer Returned From Paducah After Penitentiary Break
Palmer, one of three desperadoes in the July 22 penitentiary death house break, was brought to Huntsville by prison agents from Paducah, Ky. In Washington, Hugh Johnson forecasts NRA re organization within three months and possible creation of an agency to harmonize NRA and FTC on anti trust matters. Johnson and Donald Richberg will draft plans for the President and Congress to consider for permanent law.
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Huntsville
Joe Palmer
Penitentiary “Death House
Paducah
Washington
NRA
Hugh Johnson
Federal Trade Commission
Johnson
Donald Richberg
National Emergency Council
Roosevelt
Congress
Mrs. Leo Farrell Re-elected Head of Auxiliary
Mrs. Leo Farrell was named president of the American Legion Auxiliary at the annual officer election held Tuesday night in the Chamber of Commerce. Re-elected were Mrs. M. B. Ellis as treasurer, Mrs. Austin M. Waller as secretary, Mrs. J. T. Ryle as historian, Mrs. Jas. C Netts as sergeant at arms, and Mrs. C. A. Chastang as chaplain. A vice president will be elected at a later meeting.
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Leo Farrell
American Legion Auxiliary
Chamber of Commerce
M. B. Ellis
Austin M. Waller
J. T. Ryle
Jas. C Netts
C. A. Chastang
Two May Be So Long as to Hang a Third
A brief aphorism attributed to Dan notes the danger of two becoming overly burdensome for a third party, suggesting strain in shared duties or responsibilities.
Wallace Seeks U S Wool Inventory and Prices
Secretary of Agriculture Henry Wallace telegrammed wool producing states to learn held stock and offers as Texas growers urge government purchase of unsold Texas and New Mexico wool to bolster the national market. Prices noted include 19 to 22 cents per pound for eight and twelve months wool with buyers active in West Texas and San Antonio mohair markets.
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San Angelo
Texas
Boston
Henry Wallace
Union
New Mexico
J. Miles O'Daniel
Texas Wool and Mohair Warehouse Association
Wallace
Henry Davis
Forte, Dupee and Sawyer
West ‘Texas Wool and Mohair Association
Merizon
Eldorado Wool Company
Eldorado
George FE Rutan
Territory
Mertzon
Joe Walker
Mr. Rutan
San Antonio
Max Robin
Wool Growers Central Storage Company
Texas Stockmen’s Supply Company
Sumner Willis
Walter Marston
Texas Wool and Mohair Company
Building Fund Created by Local American Legion Post
Members of the local American Legion post established a building fund to erect a Legion hall in the future. The fund will grow as finances permit. The post also changed semi monthly meeting dates to the second and last Tuesdays and arranged weekly boxing bouts under a promoter from Del Rio.
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Legion Hall
American Legion
The
Elks Glub
Legion
del Rio
Chas. L. South Set for Del Rio Address Friday
Chas. L. South, candidate for Congress from the 21st district, will speak at Greenwood Park Friday at 8 15 p m The event marks his first Del Rio address in the run off primary against Carl Range of Mason set for August 25 in the 21st district contest.
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Chas. L. South
21St
Greenwood Park
South
Carl Range
Mason
del Rio
Rotarians Discuss Texas Centennial Program
The Rotary Club in Roswell heard a sermon on Texas history by Rev H Conger Jones highlighting early state days. Mrs Geo W Cox followed speaking on highway beautification to prepare for Centennial visitors.
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Texas
Rotary Club
Roswell
H. Conger Jones
Conger Jones
Geo W. Cox
Donahey Wins in Ohio Primary Tests for New Deal
Ohio Democrats nominated A. V. Donahey to oppose Senator Simeon Fess as one of two clean cut tests of the new deal in the November elections. Nebraska saw E E Burke defeat Governor Charles W. Bryan for the Democratic senatorial nomination on a Roosevelt platform. Martin L. Davey led in Ohio for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination while Clarence J Browd led the Republican race. Governor Furrell appeared favored for a second Democratic term in Arkansas. Idaho Governor Ben C. Ross led the Democratic field for a third term.
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Ohio
Nebraska
Democrats
A. V. Donahey
Simeon Fess
Charles W. Bryan
E E. R. Burke
Roonvel
Bryan
Martin L. Davey
Clarence J. Browd
Arkansas
J. Marion Furrell
Idaho
Ben C. Ross
Roosevelt vows to curb food profiteering amid drought
President Roosevelt told a regular newspaper conference that chiselers seeking to profiteer in food prices would face the federal government. He said there is plenty of food, no excuse for profiteering, and that federal agents are tightening oversight of train and produce exchanges to prevent undue speculation.
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Boston
Washington
Roosevelt
Todiny
Thei
Fire at San Felipe huts prompts Del Rio brigade response
Del Rio Fire Department responded to a 2.56 am blaze at two San Felipe frame huts. While damage was small, debris around the site posed a threat. Chief Harry Altman notes 31 fires this year with about 2800 dollars in insured losses. premiums declined due to policy lapses.
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del Rio
San Felipe
Harry Altman
Arfman
Weather Outlook Del Rio Area Passes Fair Nights
Del Rio and vicinity expect generally fair weather tonight and Thursday. Yesterday's high reached 98 degrees with a low around 77. Overnight minimum near 78.
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West Texas
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