Notes on Elections and Prosperity Across Nations
A column recalls recent events from New Zealand and the United States. It notes Labor’s win in New Zealand and contrasts promises of spending with vows of economy. It questions Roosevelt’s focus on reelection and mentions Texas teachers association votes and a one vote presidency. It cites Babson’s doom-and-gloom forecast and references past U.S. debt growth.
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New Zealand
Labor Party
San Antonio
Texas State Teachers Association
United States
Del Ricans Attend Texas Sheep and Goat Convention
Del Rio residents join the Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers' Association meeting in San Antonio to discuss protecting the Texas livestock industry from foreign trade agreements. Abe Mayer notes the danger of secret treaties, while officers and next convention city are to be decided.
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Texas
San Angelo
del Rio
Kerrville
Brady
Abe Mayer
Association
State Department
San Antonio
Washington
United States
T. L. Drnsdale
Roger Gillis
Bob Martin
B E. Wilson
L. Rust
C. B “Dutch” Wardlaw
Thoughts by the Way W G Lee Woods
The column notes a California horticulturist developing aiiness spinach and an odorless onion with a color, asks if it is truly an onion. It recalls the first air mail authorized in the United States from San Antonio to Seguin, planned for May 19 to 31, 1915, halted by high winds with aviator Marjorie Stinson named. The piece cites the new AAA potato act taking effect November 30 requiring stamps on post December 1 dug potatoes, warns fines up to 1000 dollars for unstamped potatoes, and criticizes federal spends on dams and farm supports as insufficient in aiding workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
San Antonio
Seguin
Marjorie Stinson
AAA
Weather Outlook Del Rio Area Forecast
Del Rio and vicinity remain cloudy with rain tonight and likely into Friday morning. Yesterday's high reached 53 Fahrenheit and low 51. current morning low 52.
Weather Outlook Says Rain Affects Northern and Eastern Areas
The forecast calls for cloudy skies with rain in the North and East tonight and likely in the Southeast Friday morning, signaling damp conditions across multiple regions.
Weather outlook hints rain tonight and Friday
The forecast suggests possible rain tonight and again Friday. temperatures rise slightly in the Northeast and Central regions tonight.
Mrs Livermore in Shooting Scare at Santa Barbara Home
Mrs Dorothea Livermore was placed under guard after allegedly shooting her 15 year old son Jesse Livermore Jr. at their Santa Barbara residence. A photograph shows the boy with his mother who reportedly gave him the rifle as she objected to his drinking. The Livermore parents were divorced in 1932.
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Jesse Livermore, Jr
Wall Street
Dorothea Livermore
Santa Barbara
Cal
Jesse
Information May Lead To Execution Stay
The Evening Journal reported a source close to New Jersey Governor Harold Hoffman said new information could delay Bruno Hauptmann’s execution. Hoffman’s aide denied any opinion on guilt and noted no private investigation, while the governor said he visited Hauptmann in his cell about a month ago in a casual visit.
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Journal States
William Conklin
Hoffman
Hauptmann
Journal
Dr Brinkley Plans Annual Christmas Party Helpers Chosen
Committees from the Rotary and Lions Clubs were named Thursday to plan Dr. John R. Brinkley s annual Christmas party for children in Del Rio San Felipe and Chihuahua. Rotary members were Joe Caleyo Sam Wale and Phil B Foster while Lions members were L C Beasley Roland Murray and Jas C Netts. Distribution of gifts to Villa Acuna children has been authorized.
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Rotary and
Lions Clubs
John R. Brinkley
del Rio
San Felipe
Chihuahua
Rotary Club
Joe Caleyo
Sam Wale
Phil B. Foster
L. C. Beasley
Roland Murray
Jas. C. Netts
Lions’ Club
Villa Acuna
Brinkley
Grid Injuries Fatal to Youth in San Angelo
Glenn Scoggins, 14, son of Mr and Mrs E A Scoggins of Robert Lee, died in a San Angelo hospital from poisoning said to stem from an injured knee. He was brought here after a knee injury in Robert Lee football practice last Wednesday and received a blood transfusion Monday night. He was a substitute on the Robert Lee High School team.
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San Angelo
Glenn Scoggins
E. A. Scoggins
Robert Lee
Robert Lee High School
Tean
Del Rio High School Football Banquet Slated in Roswell
The Lions' Club will entertain members of the 1935 Del Rio High School football eleven with a banquet in the Roswell Hotel on Thursday night December 12. W. C. Hodge chairs the banquet committee.
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Lions’ Club
del Rio
Roswell Hotel
W. C. Hodge
Henry Gobble Found Dead at Hudspeth Ranch
Henry Gobble aged 48, brother of Mrs. E. W. Billings, was found dead on the Hudspeth River ranch cottage porch at 8 a m. Sheriff inquest ruled heart attack death about eight hours prior. He had farmed in Devil's River country and worked on the state highway for two years. Born in Comstock, survived by daughter Lenelle Gobble and four sisters and three brothers. Funeral planned in Comstock Friday.
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Henry Gobble
E. W. Billings
Hudspeth River
Ed Wood
Hudspeth
Gobble
Devil's River Country
Comstock
James Gobble
Lenelle Gobble
del Rio
This City
Carrie Brown
Scotland
Texas
S. W. Westfall
Amon Billings
Phoenix
Ariz
Tom Gobbie
Carta Valley
J. W. Gobbie
Glendale
Albert Gobbie
Rodeo
N. M
WPA Projects Start in Terrell County
In Terrell County this week two WPA projects began. A survey of a new Dryden to Sheffield highway hires eight workers, and a Sanderson flood control project employs 25 workers.
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Sanderson
Terrell County
Dryden
Sheffield
Santa Claus Takes Off On Flight From North Pole
At 5 13 a m the sled of the world’s most intrepid airman started a whirl wind tour of Canada and the United States. Santa Claus stood with his reindeer and spoke to reporters about estimating toys and candy needed for Christmas. He noted past shortages and his plan to stock a generous supply.
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Canada
Toyland
North Pole
Globe
Santa Claus
Santa Claus to visit Del Rio Friday night
Northern city reports the jolly red man will fly south to inspect conditions before setting toy and candy production peaks. Santa plans a slow Main Street ride at 7 30 pm to count children visiting his sleigh for factory planning. Local police will clear the route, no reception ceremony.
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Mr. Claus
Santa
United States
Canada
Mexico
Santa Claus
del Rio
Evening News
Calves and Lambs Headed to Texas Centennial Exposition
San Angelo reports a car load of lambs and a car load of calves will be sent to the Texas Centennial Exposition in Dallas from Tom Green County, as stated by County Agent W. L Marshall. Irion County 4-H boys plan two car loads.
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Dallas
Tom Green County
W. L Marshall
Irion County
Britain to Stand by Decision War Looms
Sir Samuel Hoare pledges Britain’s oil embargo stance in Commons and warns Japan over China. Paris sources say Mussolini given last peace word. Laval ultimatum to Cerruti. Italy seeks to cut gasoline use and find substitutes as battle cruisers Hood and Renown head to Atlantic exercises.
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Samuel Hoare
House of Commons
Hoare
Japan
China
Italy
Ethiopia
Paris
Britain
France
Musolini
Laval
Cerruti
Hood
Renown
Gibraltar
Atlantic
North China Awakens Over Autonomy Demand and Japanese Pressure
North China sees renewed agitation for autonomy as Japan orders General Yingachin to withdraw, warning his presence could worsen the situation. Several hundred demonstrators petition the Central government war minister demanding autonomy amid Japan army activity and reform efforts.
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Peiping
North China
Nanking
Yingachin
Herefords Bring $16 000 At Amarillo Auction
Forty one head of J. P. Osborne Prince Domino Herefords sold for more than $16 000 at Amarillo auction. Fifteen bulls averaged $471 and 26 cows averaged $371. Top bull price $825 paid by W. C. Windsor for Junior Prince Domino 164th. top cow price $1 000 paid by Mrs. Lillian Mull for Dolly Domino 8th. An hour old calf was included.
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Amarillo
J. P. Osborne
Lillian Mull
San Diego
Texas
Dolly Domino
W. C. Windsor
Booneville
Prince Domino
J. C. Dinwiddle
Tulsa
Domino Prince
Hollis Girl Receives National Scholastic Honor Membership
Roberts, the first of the quadruplet Keys sisters from Hollis, earned a life membership in a national honor scholastic society. She is a Baylor University junior in Waco.
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Hollis
Poole Represents Local Masons at Grand Lodge Session
Grover C. Poole represented the local Masonic Order as the Grand Lodge of Texas opened its two day session in Waco. The gathering marks the 100th Grand Lodge meeting in Texa s history.
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Grover C. Poole
Grand Lodge
Waco
Grand Lodge of Texas
Rural Teachers to Receive Weapons in Mexico Deal
Mexico City December 5 President Cardenas pledged arming about 16 000 rural teachers to safeguard themselves as they push socialist education nationwide amid reports of rebels killing and mutilating teachers.
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Mexico
Mexico City
Cardenas
Farley to Ask For New Mail Service
Postmaster General Farley announced he will seek congressional funds to launch a trans Atlantic airmail service. He expects experimental flights to begin next summer with the route likely operating the following year.
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Farley
Washington
Allred Refuses To Delay Execution
In Austin on December 5, Pierson Cantrell awaits execution for the slaying of Frank Guy a 70 year old Edgewood farmer whose body was found in a crude grave in Wood County near Mineola.
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Austin
Allred
Pierson Cantrell
Frank Guy
Edgewood
Wood County
Mineola
Laval Fights to Maintain Prestige in Italio Ethiopian Crisis
In Paris the Chamber of Deputies faced a tumultuous session as Laval warned against weakening his leadership during the Italo-Ethiopian crisis ahead of a decisive vote tomorrow.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Laval
Decision Handed Down in Gift Of God Baby Case
Rush L. F. F. Limbaugh special commissioner ruled the infant is the child of Anna Ware an unwed servant girl and not the son of Mrs Nellie Tipton Muench former St Louis society matron He recommended return of the child to Miss Ware in a report to the St Louis Court of Civil Appeals.
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ST. Louis
Buchanan Attacks FERA as Pernicious Agency
Washington December 5 Chairman Buchanan of the House Appropriations Committee denounced the FERA as the most pernicious government agency. He urged faith in PERA as a step toward a balanced budget and projected bringing the entire budget within 500 million dollars of balance by the new fiscal year starting July 1.
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Washington
FERA
Buchanan
Texas
House Appropriations Committee
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Uncle Sam
Roosevelt
Roger W. Babson
Sam Ashburn
Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers’ Association
Gillis
Organization
W. G. Lee Woods
California
All Choice
West Texas
East
Mrs. Livermore
New York
Dr. Brinkley
Ranchman
Main Street
Dec
Kris Kringle
Carl S. Barrett
Chicago
Mussolini
Associated Press
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