03 Jan 1934
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Newspaper
Del Rio Evening News
Location
Del Rio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1934
Page
1
The article critiques the Roosevelt administration's gold and price controls, noting Secretary Roper's statements on commodity price declines since 1929 and early 1930s gains. It discusses Morgenthau’s gold policy, possible futures for devaluation, and potential effects on Broadway wages and theater code enforcement.
Van Perkins of Austin, Texas state commander of the American Legion, urged Congress to restore veterans’ benefits and hospital care for World War I veterans. He outlined a four point program and criticized current policies as unfair, urging stronger federal responsibility and welfare for dependents. The meeting at the Elks Club included welfare worker Louise Warnken and other Legion leaders.
Washington announces a 1 525 000 allotment to San Antonio for a Federal building to house the post office and government activities. The Public Works Administration also assigns 25 000 000 to remove submarginal lands from commercial crop production.
The Southern Pacific Railroad asks the Federal Reserve Bank of New York to hold the remaining $800,000 from an RFC loan in trust, fearing RFC life may end before Congress acts. The line had been authorized to borrow $1.2 million in 1933 to build a Houston passenger station, with $285,667 spent by January 1 and $400,000 expected by January 15.
F M Pat Earhart was elected president of the Del Rio Volunteer Fire Department at the annual officers election. R S Bradley became vice president Alfred Bochat secretary treasurer Joe Youngblood captain Company No 1 Dan Abbey captain Company No 2 David Young captain Company No 3 Clifton Boies mascot Retiring officers are Alfred Bochat Pat Earhart and Bruce Bradley. Thirty five volunteers and five paid firemen including the chief comprise the membership.
Nine men returned to the Loop Road project on Wednesday to continue work today and tomorrow after officials in the civil works office declared the work completed earlier in the week. Luther Milam said an extension is requested from Austin, with about two weeks of work expected if granted. otherwise no further progress can be made.
Four extra deputies join Tax Collector Lyle S. Almond’s office to handle year end rush. The aides are Mrs Walter Klein, Mrs G L Stewart, Mrs Myrtle Roberts and G A Stewart. They process poll tax and vehicle receipts with deadlines January 31 for poll taxes and February 1 for auto licenses.
Tucson bulletin says William H. Woodin, who resigned from the court, suffered a slight relapse at the Desert Sanitarium. Physicians report his condition is monitored and stable, with continued treatment underway.
The piece reports on a so called brain trust that tested border patrol officers with professors and civil service officials, reassigning 21 Del Rio district staff to permanent civil service and placing 10 on probation. It notes pay delays, tough tests, and varied outcomes along the Rio Grande, with references to smuggling, arrests, and interagency tensions.
Del Rio police estimate hoboe traffic on transcontinental freights dropped about ninety percent after the hiten hiker statute took effect Monday. Chief Cole Blackwell reports an average of sixty hoboes daily before the law fell to about six on Monday through Wednesday. Two officers previously patrolled the trains, and petty thefts in town nearly ceased after the patrols began enforcing the plan to keep transients on the trains.
The 63rd District Court grand jury, impanelled Tuesday, recessed Tuesday evening until Tuesday January 9.
President Grau San Martin said he would resign after May 22 when the constitutional assembly meets. Hints from a pro concili ation author raised new hope for peace amid Cuba's political strife.
Thirty thousand pounds of dry salt pork arrived in Del Rio for distribution to nine counties. The pork from the Federal Emergency Relief Administration assists needy residents. Counties include Maverick Zavam C? Dimmitt Uvalde Kinney Terrell Edwards Real Val Verde. Distribution to begin immediately, with no bean shipment date yet announced.
W L Hart of McAllen Karl Duddleston of Raymondville and J L Crawford of San Benito were named to receive applications for general land bank and land bank commissioners loans in Hidalgo Willacy and Cameron counties respectively. The action follows a week of appointments designed to administer loan programs in the Rio Grande Valley.
Two free editions of the Evening Independent were distributed in 1933 under the sunshine offer that gives a free edition for every day the sun does not shine up to press time. Owner Major Lew B. Brown noted only two free editions in 1932 and said the average over 23 years is about five editions.
In Bucharest on January 3, Premier Constantine Angelescu's cabinet resigned after the assassination of Ion Duca. King Carol named George Tatarescu, former commerce minister, to form a new government.
AP dispatch notes parts of the Panhandle seeing the first snowfall while most of the state endured heavy overnight rains. Snow melted quickly. AmARillo dropped to a 20 degree low as precipitation continued to threaten through the day.
Houston reports Charles Heidingsfelder Sr indicted on felony theft by bailee felony embezzlement and felony theft in connection with alleged theft of 34500 from Adele Pipkin a New York client. The story notes fewer accidents on four lane highways compared with narrower two or three lane roads.
President Franklin D Roosevelt addresses Congress detailing progress of the recovery program and future aims. He calls for strict enforcement against tax evaders and corrupt bankers, supports ongoing NRA revisions, and promotes moving from relief to work programs while weighing international monetary policy and war debt plans.
Shawnee report shows Kansas fugitive Wilbur Underhill remains in critical condition at the city hospital after a gunfight Saturday. Little improvement noted as doctors monitor his status and injuries.
Partly cloudy tonight and Turse day warmer Thursday. Yesterday's high reached 64 and the low 53.
Partly cloudy conditions persist across West Texas with a gradual warmup possible in the northwest. The southwest should see similar trends, while the central and southern areas may experience a slight cooling tonight with overall warmth returning by Thursday.
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