Roosevelt Faction Blocks Brown Derby Delegates at New York Concert
A Roosevelt aligned group refuses the Brown Derby’s bid to be a New York delegate to the national convention. The piece notes Supreme Court age and potential Roosevelt appointments, arguing court actions won’t derail his bid for re election. It mentions foreign press reaction and a Georgia governor’s wife decline, plus a church member critique of New Year observances.
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al Smith
Roosevelt
Brown Derby
New York
Supreme Court
Mr. Roosevelt
Columnists Clash Over Jackson Day Banquet and Winchell
Roger Gillis of Del Rio introduces the Jackson Day banquet speaker on January 8 and questions if Andrew Jackson would qualify, noting how Democratic party loyalties have shifted. The piece also cites Walter Winchell as the highest paid columnist, contrasting his rise from vaudeville to daily fame and earnings.
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Roger Gillis
del Rio
Andrew Jackson
Democratic Party
Sam Ashburn
Winter Storm Triggers Fatal Panhandle Crashes
A wintry blast blankets the Panhandle as a cold wave advances southwest. Two traffic deaths occur from slick streets and highways while one to four inches of snow accumulate. Temperatures drop to 18 at Pampa and 23 at Berger with higher readings elsewhere.
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Associated Press
Panhandle
Pampa
Berger
Paris
Tyler
Austin
San Antonio
Texas
Cold Wave Grips Texas Panhandle and Gulf Coast
A north wind and cold spell spread across Texas with temperatures dropping to around 40 degrees tonight and later. Reports say one person died and a dozen were seriously injured as winter driven ice coated pavements and a freezing gale swept the Panhandle toward the Gulf, with San Antonio forecast to fall to 20s.
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Panhandle
Associated Press
Lubbock
South Plains
Gulf
San Antonio
Clyde A Beaty Dies at 54 in Del Rio Pneumonia
Clyde Armstrong Beaty aged 54 died Monday morning in Del Rio at 4:55 AM from pneumonia. The body was shipped to Covington, Tennessee, on the eastbound train Monday morning.
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Clyde Armstrong Beaty
del Rio
Covington
Tenn
Model Earthquake Exhibit At AAAS Meeting
St Louis January 7. A model earthquake to show seismograph operation will headline exhibits at the AAAS annual meeting. Jesuit Seismological Association crafts the display for lay audiences among 75 exhibits opening Monday. Also shown will be the Justice Department lab demonstrations behind the scenes supporting field G men work.
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American Association For the Advancement of Science
Jesuit Seismological Association
Bureau of Investigation
Department of Justice
Robert A. Millikan
J. B. Wilbur
Italian Press Attacks U S Neutrality Stand
The Italian press attacks the United States neutrality policy linked to Roosevelt with Mussolini said to have knowledge of the stance. Reports note British pressure for an oil embargo and a potential move before February 1. Ethiopian troops celebrate Christmas as rains aid their forces in a jungle battle, where 150 Ethiopians are reported killed and a white Italian soldier dies, 35 miles north of Dololne near Areri along the Ganale Dorya River.
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United States
Roosevelt
Mussolini
Paris
Italy
Dolo
Areri
Ganale Dorya
Ethiopia
Japanese Protest Over Peiping Incident Sparks Diplomatic Row
Japanese military officials protested to the North China government after alleged shootings of Japanese officers entering Peiping. Chinese reports contradicted the claim and warned of possible civil war in interior Mongolia.
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Peiping
North China
China
Mongolia
New Mexico American Legion to Study Child Welfare
Albuquerque officials announce a January 16 to 19 meeting of post officers to expand the Legion child welfare program. Departmental adjutant H W Neely said over 200 post officers are expected to attend.
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Albuquerque
N. M
American Legion
the Legion
H.W. Neely
Hog price surge follows AAA decision shocks markets
Hog farmers across the country saw a remarkable price rise after the AAA decision. In Austin, Allred indicated a likely announcement next Monday regarding a special legislative session.
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AAA
Austin
Allred
Veterans bonus bill advances toward House floor passage
The bonus bill backed by major veterans' groups is ready for floor action in the House with sponsors predicting swift passage and quick transmission to the Senate.
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Washington
Jaz
Veterans’ Organizations
House
S Senate
Morgan Denies Finance Caused War Before Senate
J An 7. Morgan testifies before the Senate munitions committee that German acts propelled the U S into World War not finance. He says Morgan & Co lent to the Allies once Wilson consented, and that the firm favored the Allies from the start. Senator Vandenberg accuses friendliness of violating neutrality policy. A secret Lansing memo claims Wilson approved removing lending obstacles.
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Washington
P. Morgan
Senate Munitions Investigating Committee
United States
Vandenberg
Wilson
Lansing
Morgan
Dinner Tickets Go Quickly for Jackson Day Dinner
Reservations dwindled by Tuesday noon for the Jackson Day Dinner at the Roswell Hotel dining room. Postmaster Ray Ross reports ticket sales satisfactory with 130 total. remaining tickets available from Ross, Grady Lowrey, Frank Walton, or Mayor Thomas M. Johnson. Rep. Stanford Payne to give the address. W. P. Wallace Jr. as toastmaster. Mrs. Cathryn Wayman in charge. Dinner moves to 7:30 pm to finish by 9 for President Roosevelt’s radio speech. W. Lee O'Daniel and his Hill Billy Orchestra provide entertainment.
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Roswell Hotel
Democratic Party
Ray Ross
Grady Lowrey
Frank Walton
Thomas M. Johnson
Stanford Payne
W. P. Wallace Jr
Cathryn Wayman
Roosevelt
W. Lee O’daniel
The
Fort Worth
12 Month Wool Clip Sells At 30 Cents In Texas
In San Angelo the Lee Pfluger 12 month wool clip of 42 000 pounds for 1934 and 1935 sold to E O Oglesby and Faris Baker of Hill and Oglesby at 30 cents a pound. They also bought 60 000 pounds from Dolph Briscoe at Uvalde at 30 cents.
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San Angelo
Lee Pfluger
E. O. Oglesby
Faris Baker
Paupers' Roll for Val Verde County Totals $33.50
The paupers' roll for Val Verde County covers the week December 29 to January 6, listing 25 names and a total assistance value of 33 dollars and 50 cents.
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Val Verde County
WPA Labor Is Given Layoff In Del Rio
Relief projects in Del Rio paused as WPA labor, exhausted its time, is withdrawn until January 10. 167 workers on WPA rolls reported by R S Logan. Officials expect continued relief work after project completion as new WPA fund applications move through state offices.
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del Rio
WPA
San Felipe Springs
Gibbs Street
R. S. Logan
National
Pandale
San Felipe Country Club
H. P. Drought
Limit Press At Hauptmann Death
Col Mark O Kimberling announced plans for the Hauptmann execution week of January 13. A jury of 12 will witness with major press and about 15 newspaper representatives. No broadcasting, no women reporters, and no news reels on prison property.
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Trenton
N. J
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Mark O. Kimberling
New Jersey State Prison
Col. Kimberling
Rotarians Urged To Attend New Year Meeting
AA members of the Rotary Club were urged to attend the regular luncheon at the Roswell Hotel on Wednesday. The prior meeting was postponed due to New Year’s Day, and the secretary urged members to start the year off right by joining the session.
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Rotary Club
Roswell
Club
Belgium's Leopold Aims to Delay Oil Sanctions
Report says King Leopold of Belgium seeks British backing to postpone oil sanctions against Italy and Ethiopia until the rainy season, arguing war is likely if sanctions are imposed now. He supposedly fears a swift conflict and views postponement as prudent.
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England
Leopold
Belgium
Fire Chief Injured in Del Rio Collision Enforcement to Stop Hazards
Chief Harry Arfman of the Del Rio Fire Department was bruised and dazed when a local youth's car struck his vehicle as he answered a fire alarm in Chihuahua. His car was damaged and he was thrown to the pavement. Arfman urged strict compliance with traffic rules around emergencies, warning fines range from five to one hundred dollars for failing to stop and yielding to fire apparatus. A fire at Mario Garza's home caused by an oil lamp flare caused about forty dollars in damage.
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Harry Arfman
del Rio
Altman
Artman
Mario Garza
Four Die in Buenos Aires Strike Violence
Buenos Aires on January 7 reports three policemen and a striker killed during a 24 hour general strike. Gun fights and arson accompany the action as independent bus drivers allied with 20 000 stone masons clash with non strikers, injuring several others.
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Buenos Aires
Two New Cars Registered in January Totals 16
Two automobiles were registered Tuesday in the office of Lile S. Almond county tax assessor and collector, bringing January's total registrations to 16.
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Lile S. Almond
Plan program faces new federal appropriations bill
Washington reported the first of new appropriation bills would carry over 879 million dollars for about two dozen agencies with expenditures 74 million above the last year yet 47 million below the approved budget. Secretary Wallace set meetings for January 10 to discuss replacing the AAA amid New Deal doubts.
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Washington
House
Appropriations Committee
Jan
Wallace
AAA
Boughton Urges Early Vaccine Orders from Ranchers
Ranchmen intending foremouth vaccine from the United States experimental station at Sonora should place orders with the local Chamber of Commerce now. For three years the Sonora station under Dr. I B Boughton has prepared and distributed the vaccine at cost about 1 cent a dose. Orders have been funneled through the Chamber but should be sent to Dr Boughton promptly due to production time.
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United States Experimental Station
Sonora
Chamber of Commerce
I. B. Boughton
Two Jurors Added After Poll Tax Disqualifications
The grand jury panel for the January term of District Court was expanded Monday after two jurors were disqualified for not paying poll tax. M. S. Martin and Frank Walton were added, and R. M. Crosby was selected foreman.
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Martin
Frank Walton
District Court
R. M. Crosby
Del Rio Area Weather Outlook With Cloudy Rain Likely
Cloudy conditions with chances of occasional rain tonight and Wednesday. Cooler tonight with a low around 41 to 50 degrees reported. Yesterday's high reached 72 degrees, setting a mild temperature baseline for the Del Rio region.
Weather outlook with snow chances and regional warmth shift
Clouds bring possible snow tonight and Wednesday with cooler conditions in the Southeast. The extreme Southeast remains milder tonight, then some warmth returns Wednesday outside that area.
Weather outlook shows rain and chill across regions
Cloudy with occasional rain across the South tonight and Wednesday. Colder conditions inland with freezing temperatures in the interior except the Rio Grande Valley. Warmer in the Northwest on Wednesday as conditions shift.
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Rio Grande Valley
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