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Newspaper
Del Rio Evening News
Location
Del Rio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1937
Page
1
A column mocks royal entreaties to dispel enmity while noting public concern over state employee numbers. A Wichita dog attack on an elderly man prompts reflections on age and safety as readers discuss parenting and youth behavior with skeptical humor.
Reported tensions rise as Japan expands into China with cargoes landed at Shanghai without customs checks. Foreigners worry debts to the United States and others may be paid by customs revenues. Military actions threaten rail lines, settlements, and port operations as Shanghai seeks a return to normalcy under scrutiny from Cordell Hull and British officials.
The quote marks surround tributes to John G Hardin highlighting his philanthropy. He turned his fortune to colleges churches hospitals and charities, notably saving Mary Hardin-Barker College with endowment provisions. The Home Towners column praises his lasting impact on society and human happiness. It ends with brief remarks from The Temple Telegram and a separate political note from Senator Reynolds.
Partly cloudy to cloudy conditions in Del Rio and vicinity with a chance of rain or mist tonight and Thursday. Yesterday's high 65, low 57, this morning 56. Occasional showers and mild temperatures likely tonight and Thursday.
Heavy rain drenched Del Rio and surrounding areas causing multiple road closures. High water forced the closure of highways 29 between Rocksprings and Junction and 55 between Rocksprings and Uvalde, with Pinto Creek rising to imperil the bridge. Traffic to Sonora rerouted via Rocksprings. The Nueces River raised 8 to 10 feet affecting Highway 55.
Secretary of State Cordell Hull aims to push six new trade agreements in 1938 with Canada the United Kingdom Venezuela Turkey and potential talks with Ecuador Czechoslovakia Italy and others. Negotiations with Czechoslovakia proceed despite tariff hurdles shoes. UK talks prioritized guided by a published UK trade ledger. Congress allows tariff cuts up to 50 percent. The Lincoln Tunnel to New York opens its first bore linking Weehawken New Jersey with Manhattan as dedication crowds gather.
A Belmont New York farm house fire early today killed four children and their father. The victims are Theodore Oestrich, 43, Theodore Oestrich Jr., 10, Lucile, 6, Jack, 3, and Ruth, 2.
In Lafayette Alabama Thomas Heflin, once a senator, was placed under an oxygen tent as he fights pneumonia. In Topeka Laura Hamilton obtains a divorce from John D M Hamilton, GOP chairman, citing cruelty and abandonment. In Philadelphia Robert Jackson accuses big business of opposing the New Deal, while in Jersey City a major hotel fire endangers many but claims no fatalities as two men jump to safety.
In White Sulphur Springs Montana on December 29 a 25 dollar reward is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for poisoning dogs. The note mentions Joe Boyer whose own dog was poisoned recently and who vows to confront the culprit.
Don Marquis a 58 year old playwright poet and former newspaper man died at his New York home after years of illness including a recent stroke. Friends had formed a benefit fund to aid him financially. He was creator of the character Old Soak.
Three people drowned when a plane plunged into Lake Erie near North Bass Island. Pilot William Somogy survived, and the dead are Nancy Howard Delbert Watkins and Albert Anderson.
Chicago December 29 The National Safety Council today predicted that traffic deaths in the nation during 1947 would approach 40 000 an all time high. The 1936 toll was 37 800.
Dr John R. Brinkley outlined six month progress as president noting membership rose to 57 from 32 since he joined. He hopes Del Rio Rotary reaches 60 members and aims for 100 percent attendance in February. Visitors from other Del Rio groups boosted programs and activities.
Texas highway officials push a 1938 work plan while awaiting federal action on Roosevelt proposals. They report 1937 contracts far ahead of the previous year and outline funding, insurance changes, and anticipated federal aid levels for road projects.
A 12000 strong Paris strike backed by the French Communist party halted buses subways and other services as workers protested wage budget cuts of about 600 francs yearly. Premier Chautemps condemned the action while a rightist suspect faced magistrate testimony. Police cleared strikers from electric plants and gas works as the strike spread beyond Paris.
Madrid December 29 The Spanish government resumed major military operations along the Aragon front. Government artillery shelled north of Teruel to counter an insurgent counterattack while 6,000 insurgents continued to hold the captured city amid improved weather.
Governor James V. Allred said he would seek an appointment with Secretary Cordell Hull or another State Department official to discuss pending negotiations with Mexico over the division of Rio Grande waters.
Judge Bryce Ferguson named three newspaper men Brad Smith of McAllen Joe Cook of Mission and Walden Greenlee of Mercedes as grand jury commissioners in Hidalgo County to select a grand jury for the next term The selection marked the first time a group of entirely newspaper men served as commissioners due to their wide acquaintance in Hidalgo County
Dorsey Bo Hardeman, based in San Angelo since April 1936, announces bid for re election to Congress. The report notes Mayor man plans to run for the 1st Congressional District which includes San Angelo and Del Rio, currently represented by Hondas.
San Angelo mayor Dorsey B. Hardeman announced he plans to remain in the city and resume his law practice after his term ends in the spring, and to seek re election to his current office. observers believe he may run for representative of the 21st Congressional District which includes San Angelo and Del Rio. The district seat is held by Charles L South of Coleman serving his second term. Hardeman has been mentioned as a potential opponent to South. The note trims budget and tax figures reflect city finances.
Justice Willis Van Devanter set to resume duties in the district court after retirement stirred controversy within the Supreme Court. Judge John C Knox reports Van Devanter will sit again as presiding jurist in a move signaling renewed active service in the district.
A report from Kennett notes a kidnapping investigation underway after an incident at a home where Desiree and others were involved. A person named Robertsc was wounded and escaped, with authorities pursuing suspects who fled yesterday.
Funeral services for Siler Mey were postponed after a message from his sister, Mrs Allan Smith of Columbus, said she could not be reached. The ceremony, originally set for Wednesday at 4 pm at St James Episcopal Church, will be Thursday morning with Rev F H Stalknowhs and Rev Fastedin Mouifra officiating. Burial will follow in Westnh Cemetery under Deran Paneral Home supervision.
Oak Owen is reported to have suffered an infected leg after a holiday car accident. He was pinned between bumpers while a car at his area service shop backed into him causing bruising and injury.
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