Wool price hike predicted for 1932 sales volume
The wool cooperative meeting noted rising costs and strong future demand. Directors announced anticipated price increases and a target of 357,000,000 pounds output, up from 234,000,000 in 1930. Notable directors include A H Kaine, Roy Clary, Frank Levus, C A Martin, Edward Sargent, and Sol Mayor, with President Presitate presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wool Co-Operative
A. H. Kaine
Poratello
Idaho
Pergueon
Richmond
T. J. Perr
Pieasant Lake
Lel
Roy Clary
Great Path
Lexington
C. A. Martin
Menard
Texas
Edward Sargent
Chama
McC
Sewell
Bike
Wolf
Manhattan
Kanard
L Hall
Uvalde
Sol
San Angrio
Preatien
Temporary Tax Hike Urged by Hoover to Meet Money Deficit
Hoover urges Congress to raise taxes for a limited period to balance the 1933 budget. Treasury proposals aim to raise about $920 million next year with cuts and debt retirements factored in. The plan envisions ending the tax increase after two years and balancing the budget by July 1933.
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Hoover
Treasury
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Powers Gives Own Version Of Killings
Clarksburg West Virginia December (EP) The state today completed its case against Harry F P Powers alleged bluebeard murderer accused of the Lemke killing and Mrs Dorothy Presser Lemke. Powers testified in his own defense smiling as he spoke jurors told to consider only Lemke evidence. Powers faces four other homicide indictments and the crowded opera house reflects public interest in the trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
W Va
Harry FP. Power
Bluebeard Omurderer
Dorothy Presser Lemke
Powers
Lemke
Bridge Work Order Issued on Frio Span
Uvalde reports a new work order for a Frio River bridge on Highway No 9 to begin within days. The Dexter Construction Co. will also start topping Highway No 84 north to the Real County line, 33.7 miles, soon. Additional bridge projects in Uvalde County include Sabinal Blanco and Meneses rivers and Highway No 4 toward Real County once field notes and right of way preparations are completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rom
Uvalde
Dexter Construction Co
Uvalde North
Real County
Uvalde County
Sabinal
Blanco and Meneses
Real County Line
New Christmas ornaments brighten this year’s tree
The poem hints at festive ornaments that enhance holiday cheer for visitors. It notes newer decorations joining traditional ones and promises added sparkle for gatherings this season.
Texas Hijackers Escape Police in 10-Minute Fight
Two hijackers escaped after a 10 minute gun battle with Dallas police during a drug store robbery in progress. Officers arrived at the scene and exchanged fire with the bandits who fled with no injuries reported.
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Texas
Dallas
Dec
Reprieve for Huntsville-bound inmate granted by governor
Alfred Jackson, a Black man convicted in a serious incident involving a Black woman, received a 30 day reprieve from Governor Ross Sterling on December 9. The execution at Huntsville was postponed from midnight tomorrow.
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Austin
U.P
Alfred Jackson
Huntsville
Ross Stering
Jackson
Death of West Texas ranchman Lon Mapes in Ballinger
Lon Mapes a prominent Ballinger ranchman and large landowner died early Wednesday at his Ballinger home after months of illness. Relatives in Del Rio and Ballinger prepare funeral arrangements with Mrs Mapes a daughter and survivors in Ballinger San Angelo Dallas and Dallas area. Mapes was active in state livestock groups and a noted lay Catholic in Ballinger.
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Lon Mapes
West Texas
Ballinger
del Rio
Newt Wardlaw
del Rig
San Angelo
Dallas
Mapes
Police Tipped But Cant Grab Robbers In Des Moines
Police foiled a kidnap attempt on Richard H. Kennelly a cigar store manager in Des Moines Iowa. Kennelly was robbed of 250 dollars when he parked in his garage early today. A gun battle ensued. the robbers fled under fire none of the shots hitting any person.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Richard H. Kennelly
Cgar
Kennelly
Texans Hold Great Power in Congress With John Garner
In Washington the Texas delegation dominates the House with Speaker John Garner of Uvalde and heads key committees. Senators Sheppard and Connally gain influence as Texans, while three major issues prohibitions power and agriculture hinge on Lone Star leadership. The piece notes the Texans’ leverage in shaping committee decisions and policy directions.
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Congress
John Garner
Washington
Uvalde
House
Senate
Sheppard and
Connally
Lone Star State
Dallas
Rayburn
Jones
Farm Board
Texas
Wright Patman
Texarkana
Morgan G. Sanders
Canton
Luther A. Johnson
Corsicana
Clay Stone Briggs
Galveston
Daniel E
Mexican Rebel Band Attacks Rail Workers Near Humaana
A Meridia dispatch reports 250 rebels opposing the local government attacked railroad workers near Humaana in Yucatan, wounding four men and hanging three. Federal troops have been ordered to the area and planes are en route to survey the situation. Rebel leader’s name was not learned.
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Yucatan
Humaana
Germany bans mass meetings to curb violence
Berlin reports a government decree effective today bans mass meetings until January 3 to prevent bloodshed after President von Hindenburg’s drastic order. The decree creates a price dictator, lowers prices wages rents and interest, taxes expatriates, and warns fascist groups the government will use all means to preserve order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Germany
von Hindenburg
Youths Unearth Pot of Gold in Backyard Digging
In Dennisport Massachusetts a 16-year-old high school student, Franklyn Berry, dug for a rumored buried treasure after Elmer Lewis claimed Thatcher Lewis hid gold in the yard. He found a glass jar with 20 gold coins valued at 500 dollars, dated 18 years old, with a note claiming the loot was buried by a distrustful banker.
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Dennisport
Mass
Franklyn Berry
Elmer Lewis
Berry
Elmer
Thatcher Lewis
Barnett Rites Held Tuesday
Alpine honors Graham Barnett expert marksman and former peace officer killed in Rankin. Barnett was buried after frontier rites. Sheriff W. C. Fowler of Upton County is linked to his Sunday death. Active pallbearers included Dad Barker E. E Townsend Creed Taylor Forrest Robinson and Ed Davidson.
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Alpine
Graham Barnett
Big Bend Country
Rankin
W. C. Fowler
Upton County
Dad Barker
Pecos County
E. E Townsend
Brewster County
Creed Taylor
Forrest Robinson
Alpine Chamber of Commerce
Ed Davidson
Gulf and West Texas stock refunds after purchase
Refunds to common and preferred stock holders of the Gulf and West Texas Railroad are to be issued in two days totaling about 33 000 dollars. Checks are being prepared by R W Morrison who led the company before its purchase by the Southern Pacific Lines. Of the amount 1250 dollars goes to common stock holders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Gulf and West Texas Railroad
Frederickshoro
Brady
Eden
San Angelo
R W. Morrison
G. and W. T
Southern Pacific Lines
Southern Pacific
Interstate Commerce Commission
Fredericksburg
Northern
Comfort
St. Worth Newspaper Man Killed in Crash
Fort Worth report says George H. Stillman age 35 Star-Telegram stereotyping room foreman was killed when his automobile collided with a street car. Owsley Shepherd age 25 Star-Telegram copyreader was injured in the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
George H. Stillman
Star-Telegram
Owsley Shepherd
New Tax Plan Faces Congress In History’s Tightest Peace-Time Push
Washington dispatch reports President Hoover and Andrew Mellon propose a sweeping tax hike starting January 1 1934 to raise nearly one billion dollars yearly. Taxes would hit checks telephone calls telegraph mobile radios and amusements as Republicans and Democrats clash over party lines in Senate and House roll calls on governance and prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Andrew Mellon
Hoover
Melton
Washington
House
Senate
Northwest
George Moses
New Hampshire
Moses
Democrats
Pittman
Nebraska
Supreme Court Sustains Ferguson Will With $100 Bequests
A Texas Supreme Court ruling upholds the will of Mrs Kate Ferguson Morton of Haskell leaving $100 to former Governor James Ferguson and $100 to his brother Alvah Ferguson from a $300000 estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
UPM
The
Supreme Court
Kate Ferguson Morton
Haskell
James Ferguson
Alvah Ferguson
Del Rio Area Weather Shifts to Cloudy Warm Conditions
Increasing cloudiness and warmer temperatures forecast for Del Rio and surrounding areas tonight and Thursday. Maximum yesterday was 55 with a low of 45 and a 41 degree reading this morning. Rain likely in western and eastern parts tonight, with central and southern portions warmer. Overall, fair weather with rising clouds tonight and cloudy conditions Thursday.
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Takey
Fa l
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Eta
Ben
Weehington
Lowell Bayles
Speed Ouyer
Detroit
Mich
Bayles
NEA
Bluebeard
Frio
Uvalde Dre
Slan
Partment Uvalde
Pioneer West Texan
Chicago
Rose Kaufman Schwab
Mexico City
UPI
Meridia
State of
Berlin
Barnett
S. P
St. Worth
G. O. P. Split
United Front
Insoth Houses
Ferguson
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