Laredo Strife Highlights Need for Acuna Railway
Dispute over border rail service shows Del Rio and Villa Acuna losing heavy freight movement. Eagle Pass links provide limited transport while brokers in Del Rio push for rerouted shipments to San Carlos and interior Mexico. Mexican officials discuss border trade access as tourism grows.
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Laredo
del Rin
Kane Gay
del Rio
Eagle Pass
Laredo Firme
Missouri Pacific Lines
Vearsas Mexican Railway
Larello
Villa Acada
Eusterna
del Tio
San Carka
Mexico
Delo Rio
Eateb
Plutarco Elias Calles
Villa Acuna
I CIA
del Rio Chamber of Commerce
Cara
Ciromerce
Jed Adams to Defend Salesmen in German Bonds Case
Jed C Adams a Texas national Democratic committeeman arrived in Del Rio to defend Ben New and FW Lasater charged with swindling. Both men are under $12 000 bond. Sheriff M L Whistler returned from Dallas after the arrest. Indictments dated January 2 allege sale of German liens and notes last spring. Vertremen and witnesses have been summoned for Friday in Judge Joseph Jones district court opening a two week criminal session.
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Jed C. Adams
Dales
National Democratic
Joseph Jones
Girl Arm Is Broken in Fall
Nadine Webb six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs R W Webb of East Central Street rested well Friday after a fall from a five foot fence at a neighbor’s house caused a fractured right elbow. The arm was set and re set following an x ray showing a second setting was desirable.
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Nadine Webb
R. W. Webb
Eat Central Street
House
Vasquez and Florez Obtain County Marriage License
Jesus Vasquez and Ernestina Florez secured a marriage license at the county clerk's office on Friday morning.
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Jesus Vasquez
Ernestina Florez
Injured Youth Improves After Del Rio Auto Crash
A youth identified as J. C. Bishop remains paralyzed from a car wreck east of Del Rio. Doctors say his general condition shows marked improvement after the crash that occurred when Camp Brown of Carta Valley lost control at high speed. Bishop is at Williams Sanitarium. Brown is confined at the Del Rio Hotel with an expected few days recovery.
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Priday
J. C Bishop
del Rio
Yourm
Carta Valley
Camp Brown
Alo
Willams Santtartur
Brown
Munday Fire Destroys Two Buildings Estimated $90 000 Loss
A January fire in Munday Texas, driven by strong winds, destroyed two estate buildings with an estimated loss of 90000 dollars. A dust explosion blew the roof from a hardware store nearby, causing further damage and injuries. Ice formed on water lines.
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Munday Texas
Nome
Special Message To Carry Report Of Law Findings
Washington January 10 The House rejected the president's plan for a joint congressional committee to receive the Modines and the law enforcement commission preliminary report will be sent to Congress as a special message without delay.
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Washington
Hoover
Law Enforcement Commission
Congress
House
Congressional
Pan American Aero Eyes Del Rio Plant Plans
Pan American Aero Corporation of San Antonio expresses interest in establishing an airplane factory at Del Rio if incentives are offered. The letter to the Chamber of Commerce says a factory would open with Spring Airlines service, using the company ships and charging rail plus passenger fares. It claims lines would yield 30 percent plus investment and dividends of 14 to 26 percent.
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Pan-American Aero Corporation of
San Antonio
del Rio
Chamber of Commercce
The
Con
Spring Airlines
Ebipsa
Pauliman
Seventy-Nine New Members Added by Mexican Chamber
Seventy-nine new members were added to the Mexican Chamber of Commerce rolls. Dr Rodriguez led with 43 applications and Sr Linandro Pena led with 36. Attendance was small due to illness in families of prominent members. The annual banquet is in February to honor contest winners.
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Mexican Chamber of Commice
Dr . Rodriguez
Reds
Linandro Pena
Hamilton Urges Civic Boosters to Help Promote Highway Growth
Civic leaders are urged to attend the Uvalde meeting on January 23 to boost highway No 9 and Texas tourism. The event promotes good roads as key to economic growth, offers free admission, programs, and a complimentary dinner, with representatives from multiple counties invited.
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Hamilton
Uvalde Meet
Texa
Uvalde
Relief From Cold Snap Faces Friday Night Chill
The weather office warns continued cold with a low near 27 degrees Friday morning and 25 to 28 later Friday. Snow is possible but livestock damage is not expected. rancher E K Fawcett says shearing stress drives losses, not cold alone. Meanwhile census efforts begin April 2 in 17 counties under David W. Barnhill, with enumerators statewide and strict penalties for data disclosure.
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Will Gwuwlerate
Molyneux
K. Fawcett
Fauncett
Texas Sees Cold Wave Across State As Weather Brings Freezing Temps
Ice and snow grip the state with steel cold in many areas. Lubbock posts ten below zero as conditions shift southward toward Rio Grande coast. Officials warn of continued frigid weather and an early end to sunny coastal conditions as a blizzard moves south.
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Dallas
Dominions
Texas
King Winter
Lubbock
Rio Grande
Bok Buried In Own Monument
Edward Bok, famed editor and philanthropist, died and was buried at 4 p m in the crypt base of a unique monument he built to thank America for his success. Funeral services were private, with only immediate family present.
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Lake Wales
Fla
Edward Bok
America
Two are Hanged For Pen Riots
Walter Burke a 32 year old Sacramento theatre bandit was hanged at Folsom Prison for his role in the 1927 prison riot that left 13 dead James Greig a 35 year old Fresno murderer was executed alongside Burke at the temporary gallows marking the second double execution of the year at the prison Miss Shirley Detesdernier an 18 year old blind student at Louisiana University is preparing for a career in journalism
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United Press
Folsom Prison
Calif
Jan
Walter Burke
Sacramento
James Greig
Fresno
Burke
Dundgeon
Shirley Detesdernier
The
Louisiana University
Weathersbee Baby Girl Minnie Lee Born
Mr and Mrs W E Weathersbee Jr announce the birth of a daughter on December 31 naming her Minnie Lee. The birth adds a new family member to the local household.
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W. E. Weathersbee Jr
Minnie Lee
School bond proposal to widen city education
The Latin American Parent Teacher Association endorses a $185000 bond issue to improve and expand schools. Plans include a new senior high building a junior high expansion and a six room addition to the Mexican school to serve district children, with debate on segregation and cross cultural exchange among pupils. Funds from a December Mexican supper will bolster the general school fund.
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Eggteck
Parent ‘Teacher Association
Rey M. Andrews
Chichimahua
Parent- Teacher Association
Bids Sought for Federal Building Paint Contract
Postmaster B J McDowell reports federal building interior and exterior painting authorized by Washington. Bids will be requested soon and the project should let within one or two months. McDowell cites improved appearance and a better working environment for employees as reasons for the long sought upgrade.
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B. J McDowell
Washington
Post Office
Main Street
McDowell
Winter Flying Air Test Begun by Army Planes
MT. CLEMENS Mich Jan 10 22 army planes of the Arctic patrol took off to test winter flying conditions. The route runs to Spokane Wash and back. Miss Gene Durand of St Petersburg Fla has made 740 parachute jumps from airplanes, with altitudes from 150 to 48700 feet, setting records for women parachutists.
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MT. Clemens
Mich
Spokane
Wash
Gene Durand
St. Petersburg
Fla
Charles Miller Succeeds Hamer as Sheep and Goat Inspector
Charles Miller of San Antonio, a nine year Del Rio ranger, becomes inspector for the Sheep and Goat Raisers' Association of Texas. He succeeds Harrison Hamer who resigned to become deputy sheriff in Reagan County. Miller has served a year with the association and will cover the Del Rio to San Antonio region from Del Rio headquarters with prior ranger service totaling 14 years.
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Charles Miller
San Antonio
del Rio
Miller
The
Association
Ranger Force
East Texas Axe Killer Dies in Suspected Suicide
John Hooks, a farmer, died after being attacked in bed with an axe. Tom Bowers, a ferryman and Hooks’s neighbor, was found dead with a torn head from a shotgun blast and poison in a bottle. Authorities say Hook’s death followed the assault and Bowers’s suspected suicide amid unclear motive.
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United Press
Spurger
Texas
John Hooks
Tom Bowers
Hook
Hooks
Bwers
Bowers
Casino Theatre Reopens Under New Del Rio Management
The Casino Theatre in San Felipe, taken by the Ro and R. Theatres on January 1, reopened January 5 after major upgrades. More than 269 electric lights at the entrance, a new ticket office with automatic machine, foyer entrance, removed wall, two new walls, 600 seats rearranged, two rest rooms added, improved screen and new projectors with Style light ensure a steady picture. showings run evenings with Sunday matinee and a Del Rio residents section reserved.
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Casino Theatre
San Felipe
Playhouse
Paul J. Poag
R. and R
del Rio
Miers Recovering from Affray Injuries
G Miers son of Mrs L L Willis is recovering from facial injuries after an incident at Villa Acuna. Doctors say complications are unfounded and his condition has rapidly improved. He is staying with grandparents Mr and Mrs John Galloway Sr, following the January 1 injury. Juan Calvetti, a San Felipe school janitor, remained jailed.
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G . Miers
L. L Willis
Miers
John Galloway Sr
Five narrowly escape death as drilling engine explodes
Will Kohlmann about 30 was seriously injured and five others narrowly escaped death when an engine on a Panflale area drilling rig exploded at about 9 AM Friday. A section of pipe struck Kohlmann in the abdomen as bits of steel flew in all directions. he was transported to a Del Rio hospital.
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Pandale
Will Kohlmann
Kohlmann
del Rio
Henry Mills
Owen and Mills
Franklin
Willams Senitorinum
Deran
Truck Carrying 435 Gallons of Alcohol Seized in Dallas
Two men with 30-30 rifles were jailed after police stopped a truck packed with 435 gallons of liquor and 15 cases of Straight American whiskey. The suspects, claiming hijackers threaten their business more than police, were taken into custody following last night’s arrest.
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Dallas
Martinson Directs New Agricultural Experiment Station
Crystal City reports that Martinson, recent Frio County agent, is named director of the new agricultural experiment station near town. W S Patrick of Spur will take over Frio County duties January 13.
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Martinson
Crystal City
Jan
Frio County
Here
W. S. Patrick of
Spur
Mr. Martinson
Weather Outlook for Del Rio Area turns unsettled
Mostly cloudy tonight and Saturday with increasing unsettled conditions. Nearby North portion warms, with yesterday's high at 39 and low at 36, as warmer air moves in for Saturday.
Weather Update Signals Cloudy Unsettled Coastline Weekend
Increasing clouds bring unsettled conditions along the coast tonight and Saturday. Cold tonight but warming in the Northwest. Freezing temperatures reach the coast and Rio Grande valley Saturday with slowly rising temperatures through the day.
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Rio Grande Valley
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