Tension in Rabio regime over slow school tax payments
Delinquent school taxes for 1930 31 total about 25 000 dollars with only roughly 400 paid as of Saturday the final day before tax rolls go to attorneys for collection Mrs Nellie Buchanan the tax collector said payments have been made on the partial plan and one on the 1932 roll She noted the 1932 payment cannot be applied to the 22 000 overdraft and that 1932 collections will fund the coming term of operating schools.
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Nellie Buchanan
Buchanan
Farmers plan wide strike spread to eight midwestern states
Leaders meeting in Des Moines announce campaign to extend the farmer strike to eight midwestern states by Sept. 1 with distribution of campaign literature and product boycott materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Small’s Talk Draws Political Interest In West Texas
State Senator Clint C. Small of Amarillo speaks at Greenwood Park at 8 p.m. in support of Governor Sterling’s renomination. Delegations from Eagle Pass Brackettville and Rocksprings expected. He also plans further stops in Del Rio Sonora McGregor Waco Waxahachie Hillsboro and Groesbeck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clint C. Small
Amarillo
Greenwood Park
Sterling
Small
Ferguson
Roger Thurmond
Sterling-for-Governor Club
Val Verde County
Eagle Pass
Brackettville
Rocksprings
del Rio
McGregor
Sonora
Waco
Waxahachie
Hillsboro
Groesbeck
Few Infractions of Postal Rules Here
Local postal authorities report few letters underpaid after the July 6 postage law change requiring three-cent stamps. Early after the law took effect many items bore two cents, but the public adapted. Two-cent letters are returned if there is a return address. otherwise postage due is collected from the recipient.
Terreon to Mark 26th Anniversary as City in Sept
Terreon Mexico will celebrate its 26th anniversary of elevation to city status with grand parades a musical festival and exhibitions of agriculture and live stock from September 14 to 18.
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Laredo
Terreon
Mexico
Rainfall Dips Across Comstock and Del Rio Areas
Comstock reported half an inch of rain Saturday morning in a general shower across the region. Early Saturday morning Del Rio saw a light sprinkle, with heavier rain clouds moving in by noon.
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Comstock
del Rio
Eldridge Industrialist Dies in Houston at 70
W T Eldridge 70 famed railroad builder and sugar refinery developer died in Houston after a long illness at Herman Hospital. His death follows the earlier loss of his son W T Jr about eighteen months ago.
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Sugarland Industries
Houston
W. T. Eldridge
Sugarland
W. T. Jr
Herman Hospital
Roosevelt to Open Campaign in Ohio Today
Ohio Democrats endorsed the national platform then adjourned to hear Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt start his road campaign. Roosevelt planned his first away from home address at Columbus baseball stadium at 4 p.m. today. Newton D. Baker, a former Democratic nominee hopeful, joined Roosevelt’s train at Cleveland and accompanied him to Columbus.
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Columbus
Ohio
Cleveland
Baker
Gov. Roosevelt
Albany
Chicago
Spiderweb Railroad Touches Every Farm
The San Benito and Rio Grande Valley Railroad once used the Galloping Goose steam locomotive, but the newer regular passenger run is now by motor car. The Spiderweb system remains ramified with steam engines yet reaches most farms within a few miles of a loading station.
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San Benito
Texas
San Benito and
Rio Grande Valley
Lights frighten skunks at Magnolia estate
Magnolia Massachusetts J Harrington Walker installed garden flood lights to keep skunks off his lawn. The animals, evidently fearing publicity, have avoided the estate since the lights went up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia
Mass
J. Harrington Walker
Texas gains one of eight U S regional credit banks
The Reconstruction Finance Corporation selects Texas as the only one-state choice for a regional feeder livestock loan bank. Fort Worth houses the main bank with branches in San Angelo and Houston. Capitalization may reach 3 million dollars to boost Texas feeder-breeder activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Texas
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Texas Bank
Fort Worth
San Angelo
Houston
Behind the Mask Del Rio Tale Beckons Readers
The Del Rio Evening News teases a new story titled Behind the Mask, inviting readers to discover a mysterious narrative. The brief note signals an upcoming feature likely to intrigue local audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
del Rio Evening News
Thomason seeks approval for Pecos federal building project
U S Rep R E Thomason will push for a 120000 federal building in Pecos to house the post office and federal court. Judge Charles A Boynton currently holds Pecos district court sessions in the courtroom when in session, and in a storeroom otherwise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
U. S
R. E. Thomason
Pecos
Charles A. Boynton
Economic Grains and Industry Drift Report Across Cities
Reports from multiple cities indicate mixed gains in production and trade. Tobacco prices rise about four dollars per one hundred pounds for better grades. Western Cartridge plant to reopen with 800 workers. Illinois manufacturing resumes hope of revival. U.S. cotton cloth exports up thirteen percent in first half 1932. Gold gains of 41 million dollars highlight favorable weekly bank statements. North Carolina hosiery and textile mills restart full schedules, 1,500 workers back. Business sentiment shows broadening retail demand and higher commodity prices, though basic industries remain dull.
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Bradstreet
Amarillo Youths Admit Pampa Refinery Raid Confession
Arnold Chambless and Doc Hawkins, both of Amarillo, confessed the robbery and kidnapping at the Petroleum Refining Corporation Plant near Pampa. Chambless stated he spent part of the loot. police found three pistols and $87 in Hawkins' room. Chambless gave a complete statement.
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Amarillo
Arnold Chambless
Doc” Hawkins
Petroleum Refractioning Corporation
Pampa
Chambless
Hawkins
Plan of B. E. F. border colony abandoned
The bonus army announced in El Paso that it will not establish a colony in Chihuahua Mexico. Edward Conway, publicity agent, said two other camps will be set up in Phoenix New Mexico and Temple Texas, with no border towns chosen.
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EL Paso
Chihuahua
Mexico
Edward Conway
Arlington
Texas
Phoenix
N. M
Temple
Crooners’ Voice Ruined by Crooning Says Doctor
Dr. Douglas Stanley warns crooning harms the voice as the throaty tremolo fills radio audiences with fear and sighs. He argues the style clashes with speech and song physics and could ruin the vocalist’s timbre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Douglas Stanley
Stanley
Sterling Proclamation Issues $500 Reward in Election Law Violations
Governor Ross Sterling issued a proclamation offering a $500 reward for the arrest and conviction of any election official who violates penal laws governing the second primary to be held August 27. A $100 reward was posted for non officials. The move follows reports that first primary votes in about 123 counties exceeded poll tax lists by over 50,000.
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Austin
Ross &. Sterling
Sterling
Texas robber gang trapped in apartment
Dallas August 20 police captured two men suspected of bank and highway robberies and recovering a small arsenal. Four women were detained as officers tied the suspects to the Winona Bank holdup and at least four East Texas highway robberies. One officer was kidnapped during the pursuit as an army plane aided in locating the getaway sedan.
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Dallas
Winona Bank
East Texas
Fort Worth
Waco
Texas
T. M. Ryan
Ryan
Hensley Field
Roosevelt Invited for Beaumont Airport Dedication
Governor Roosevelt may attend Beaumonts new airport dedication, cost about 100000. James Farley, DNC chair, said he would try to ensure Roosevelts presence. A plane will be available from American Airways for any visit. Final date depends on Roosevelts decision.
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Beaumont
Franklin D. Roosevelt
James A. Farley
Democratic National Committee
Roosevelt
Cohn
American Airways
Summer Class Largest in History at Texas College
Denton Texas August 20 The largest summer graduating class in the history of Texas College for Women will receive degrees August 30 at summer commencement The class of 113 includes 16 candidates for bachelor of arts 88 for bachelor of science and nine for master of arts Dr L L Click professor of English and assistant dean of arts and sciences at the University of Texas will deliver the commencement address
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Denton
Texas
Texas College For Women
L. L. Click
University of Texas
Bank Robbery Suspects Slay Texas Officer
Plainview Texas Aug 20 Harve Bolin a veteran Texas peace officer was killed and R L Hoois deputy sheriff of Roosevelt County New Mexico seriously wounded during a raid on a ranch 48 miles south of Portales New Mexico The officers went to arrest four or five men indicted yesterday in connection with the Orion Texas bank robbery July 15
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Plainview
Texas
Harve Bolin
R. L. Hoois
Roosevelt County
N. M
Portales
Orion
Monument to Col Middleton Johnson Proposed in Texas
In CLEBURNE Texas on August 20 the Johnson County Pioneers and Old Settlers Association named a committee to erect a monument over Col Middleton Johnsons grave at Johnson Station near Mansfield in Tarrant County or have the remains moved to the State cemetery in Austin. Johnson organized a Texas regiment for the war with Mexico under General Zachary Taylor and later led Rangers in frontier defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleburne
Texas
Middleton Johnson
Johnson County
Austin
Col
Johnson
Mexico
Zachary Taylor
Stein Named Delegate to Republican and Democratic Conventions
Henry G. Stein mayor of Luling Caldwell County was chosen as a delegate to both the Republican and Democratic state conventions, marking his second term as mayor and his prominence in local politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockhart
Texas
Henry G. Stein
Luling
Caldwell County
Resignations Hit Rubio Government Near Mexico City
Aug 20 AP reports show tension in President Rubio's cabinet as Dr. Gaston Melo and Dr. Luis Mendez resign, joining 28 physicians after the earlier departure of Vicente Estrada Cajigal. Others in industry, education and interior reportedly offered their resignations. Cajigal, governor of Morelos and former mayoral figure, was favored by General Calles.
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Mexico City
Rubio
Gaston Melo
Public Health Department
Luis Mendez
Vicente Estrada Cajigal
Federal District
Industry
Public Education
Interior
Cajigal
Morelos
General Calles
War Ministry
Short Course on Business Institute to Visit Del Rio
The Merchants Institute offers a short course in business administration for Southwest merchants in Del Rio on August 24 25 26. Henry W. Stanley says modern commerce is a battle of brains with emphasis on retail sales advertising display and merchandising. The program, free of charge, is presented by The News and the Del Rio Chamber of Commerce for local business men and women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Southwest
Merchants Institute
del Rio
Henry W. Stanley
Institute
The
News and
Seek Hit Run Slayer in Dallas Roadside Fatality
Police hunt a hit and run driver after a car struck and killed H. C. Cry and seriously wounded David Myers 16 while they repaired a tire by the roadside in Dallas. The victims were repairing a tire when the collision occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
H. C. Cry
David Myers
Cry
Weather for Del Rio and Vicinity
Partly cloudy with showers tonight and Sunday. Yesterday’s high 89 with a low of 74. Overnight minimum now 77.
West Texas Weather Outlook Tonight and Sunday
Partly cloudy skies with chances of showers in the southeast tonight and on Sunday. Expect scattered showers mainly in the southeast portion and variable cloud cover elsewhere. Local highs and lows not provided.
Weather Brief: South Region Sees Showers Tonight and Sunday
Partly cloudy conditions give way to scattered showers in the south portion tonight and Sunday. Forecasters warn of brief rain and patchy drizzle as winds stay light.
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