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Newspaper
Del Rio Evening News
Location
Del Rio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1937
Page
1
A collection of overheated social commentary cites varying angles on the Blanton case and Lindbergh kidnapping. The piece notes Walter Winchell as an example of sensationalism and jokes about Rotary Club politics, with mentions of Hitler, two former kings, a tennis match, and proposed taxes to aid the blind and dependent children.
The piece questions Senate confirmation of judges, demands qualifications as sole criteria, and argues officials should not evade law. It laments low voter turnout on constitutional amendments, notes majority rule in democracy, and criticizes sensational magazine covers for distracting readers from wholesome literature.
A New York Times Topics of the Times column notes Yonkers battles over dress norms, after a vague first Sunday hiking ordinance was struck down. The second measure passing the Board of Aldermen bans many shorts and halters, including athletic wear in the Yonkers marathon, without exempting children, drawing public comment and mockery. Brayton Eddy cites a Michigan insect zoo skunk as cheeky comparison.
The 22nd annual national ram sale sponsored by the National Wool Growers Association concluded with Rambouillet rams selling for totals near 22000. Top bid reached 500 for a yearling ram from W Hansen. other sales ranged from 59 to 255 per head, with four pens of 10 Romesdales selling for up to 220 per pen. J Manderfield said over 70900 animals changed hands over two days, buyers from intermountain states and Canada. J W Owens was elected president of the American Rambouillet Association, with John K Madsen as vice president and Wing Hansen as director.
Edgar Measels son of Mr and Mrs FE F Measels will graduate from St Marys University San Antonio at the commencement exercises Tuesday evening at 8 oclock He earns a bachelor of science degree in commerce after completing the four-year course in three years Faculty invite friends and relatives to attend Edgar and his family plan to travel to San Antonio Tuesday morning to witness the degree ceremony.
Frederick Barr Opper cartoonist creator of Happy Hooligan Alfonso and Gaston died at his New Rochelle home. President Roosevelt signed the rivers and harbors bill authorizing about 54 million for works and flood control measures. Secretary Hull said the government notified Japan and China to observe rights in the Far East or face consequences.
Fort Worth political figure Karl Crowley is reported considering a 1938 Democratic primary bid for Texas governor. A longtime Roosevelt ally and solicitor for the Post Office Department, Crowley has spoken on farm tenancy, foreign trade, cattle industry and federal taxes, drawing editorial praise statewide. He is 43 and has two decades of state and national political activity, having served as a delegate to the 1928 1932 and 1936 Democratic conventions and helped draft the 1936 party platform.
Mrs Rebecca Jane Wright age 86 died Thursday night at 10 55 at her daughter's home near Brackettville Texas She was born June 14 1851 in Antioch Georgia She married Samuel Thomas Wright in 1878 and moved to Texas in 1899 Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 00 from Doran Chapel with Rev Wilbur Wheeler officiating Interment in Westlawn Cemetery six children 12 grandchildren and five great grandchildren survive The family list includes Dan Walls Ala Green Wright Del Rio and S T Wright Pumpville Neal Wright San Antonio L H Wallace Brackettville and Nev ie Henderson Kinney County families attend the Del Rio burial соли
Fire tore through the ceiling and roof of Little Brock's Place at the corner of South Main and Nicholson Streets early Friday. Del Rio Fire Department responded to the 6:10 a.m. call, finding flames had started on an upper shelf near the ceiling and burned through the ceiling and roof.
Fort Worth businessman Karl A. Crowley is cited as a potential contender in the 1938 Democratic primaries for Texas governor. At 43 he has long been active in state affairs and, early in the Roosevelt era, served as solicitor of the Post Office Department.
The mangled bodies of Assemblyman Pritchard H. Strong a Rochester aviation enthusiast and three companions were recovered from Strongs aircraft near Albany airport. The plane vanished in rain and ice after the pilot asked for directions. The deceased are identified as Mrs Strong Charles H Judson and Pilot Clarence Robinson all of Rochester.
A House high command member disclosed an investigation has begun into reported recording votes in roll calls by representatives known to be out of town when votes were taken. He said the evidence is a major scandal.
Elmira New York August 27 promised today clearing skies will end floods in New York and Pennsylvania Four persons are missing many homes washed away and crops ruined.
Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Andrew Mellon dies in Southampton at age 83 after illness. Funeral to be held in Pittsburgh with services in the afternoon. Mellon served 11 years as secretary under Harding Coolidge and Hoover, later ambassador to Britain.
Washington August 27 The government’s supply of free cannons for decorating courthouse lawns is dwindling Civil War guns are gone and German cannons sold long ago Available are 75 mm trench guns six inch trench mortars five inch seacoast guns 4 7 inch models three inch field gun and carriage and gun limber Shipping charges deter buyers A war veterans group or mayor must request and justify need Officials say supplies won’t last forever The cannon ball market remains robust with Civil War era balls plentiful.
The former partner of Senator Black, associated with Senator Hugo Black, is slated for the Federal bench following the Alabama senator's Supreme Court nomination. Two years ago David J Davis was named by the President as a Federal district judge to replace the late Judge William S Grubbs, noted for several anti New Deal rulings.
Arion Barton Davis, son of James Harvey Davis, travels to Del Rio to promote and sell his father Cyclone Davis memoir. Cyclone Davis, noted Texas banker and Populist figure, was once Indian Affairs commissioner under Cleveland and a Bryan ally. Arion, a four year old mayor and co author, promotes the family book and banking legacy.
Val Verde County sets NYA quota at 11 pupils for the year. Each pupil will receive 64 dollars per month. A special board appointed by County Superintendent WF Jourdan will select recipients from public schools and Sacred Heart Academy. Selected pupils will perform light duties in libraries and around the school grounds. Last year the quota was 14 and the year before 16, reflecting strong applicant interest.
Justice Hugo L Black, newly appointed associate justice, will depart for a European vacation in a few days. He is expected to return in late September to assume his seat when the court opens its new term on October 4.
The American Federation of Teachers approved a plan to pause the national organization drive and levy $1 per member via local unions. Delegates supported a study to harmonize views with the American Federation of Labor and left room for a member referendum. The convention also backed hiring a nurse and a substitute in large schools, cut class sizes, and a study to improve curricula for modern needs.
Washington reports the Department of Agriculture plans keep cattle prices near current high levels through the year. Fewer cattle and calves will be slaughtered, demand for feeder cattle remains strong, and grain-fed beef margins are expected to support prices despite a smaller 1937 slaughter and stable consumer demand into next year.
In Dallas area an auto accident near Claude involved three injured persons. The injured were identified as Mr and Mrs T M Leow and Miss Wor Bis, with relatives notified and authorities responding to the scene.
Reports say Sir Mahe Kayaten, Britain's ambassador to China, was hit by a machine gun and bomb in Shanghai while traveling in a car marked with the Union Jack. He is gravely wounded and hospitalized as Britain and officials seek further information and response.
A Eagle Pass boy died after a high diving accident at Rack in shallow water near a Sunday event. Walter Braithwaite, age 6, was treated at a local hospital before a Chicago specialist was sought for his condition.
Fragmentary weather note reports mild tonight with probable low around 88. A morning temperature near 16 appears, with unclear units and missing context. The item reads as a partial forecast and lacks complete locality and timing details.
A party cloudy forecast for East Texas shows mostly cloudy skies tonight and Saturday. No precipitation is expected with mild overnight lows and daytime highs.
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