Washington Moscow trade ties and Soviet influence questions
Washington reviews progress since recognition of the Soviet government. Moscow promises not to finance agitators, yet undercover reports find communistic demonstrations continuing at similar levels. Bets on Minnesota mortgage case impact and Borah critiques NRA monopoly concerns frame a wary political landscape.
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Roosevelt
Moscow
United States
Amtorg
Litvinoff
New York City
Purchase of Materials Halted Across Civil Works
Washington reports the Civil Works Administration halted purchases of materials and supplies nationwide amid forecasted funding shortages. Harry Hopkins directed the move labeled stock taking and ordered states to submit their expenditures and material obligations immediately. Payrolls can be met until February 10 with current funds, but new congressional appropriations are needed to continue the work.
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Washington
Civil Works Program
Federal Civil Works Administration
Congress
Current Del Rio ISD Tax Roll Shows $36000 Unpaid
Del Rio Independent School District records show $36000 of the current tax roll unpaid as of Thursday. Eleven tax paying days remain before a 10 percent penalty and 6 percent interest accrue until April. After that, the tax roll will be turned over to the school attorney for collection at the taxpayer’s expense.
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del Rio Independent School District
Nellie Buchanan
Republicans Seek Inquiry Into Farley Air Mail Trip
Republican members of the Senate committee probing air mail contracts said they would seek an inquiry into the Texas flight last fall by Postmaster General James A. Farley. They may also investigate current Democratic actions, with Austin of Vermont noting the possibility of calling Farley.
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Washington
Texas
James A. Farley
Austin
Vermont
Farley
Barrow Has Long Record of Crime
Dallas report lists Clyde Barrow’s criminal history from 1926 to 1933. It catalogs arrests, burglaries, robberies with firearms, kidnappings, and multiple murders across Texas and neighboring states, ending after a shootout with lawmen and the wounding of Sheriff Schmid.
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Barrow
Dallas
Clyde Barrow
Department of Justice
Bank Robber Clyde Barrow Escapes at Eastham Prison Farm
Illustration depicts Clyde Barrow firing on guards to free Raymond Hamilton and four inmates at Eastham prison farm. The scene shows Barrow at the ditch, the escape gate, and Bonnie Parker in a car position. Guard Olin Borman is shown wounded in the hand and hip.
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Clyde Barrow
Texas
Raymond Hamilton
Eastham
Barrow
Bonnie Parker
Olin Borman
Hamilton
Prices Paid By Ranchmen to Be Checked by CWA
E. O. Blackshare was named Thursday as enumerator in a CWA special project titled Prices Farmers Pay. He will contact merchants and others to assess prices paid by farmers. Blackshare said definite data is not yet available but ranchmen may be questioned as farmers are few in the area.
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CWA
E. O. Blackshare
E. 8. Blcck
Block
Byrd Arrives In Little America
Admiral Richard Byrd and his Antarctic expedition arrive in Little America at noon after a slow approach caused by a blizzard. The team plans to assess the old camp Byrd left four years ago.
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Byrd
Little America
Richard Byrd
Prisoners Freed After Crosby Hotel Fire Damages
Jack Bowers and A V Vaught of Lubbock freed after paying $600 in damages to the Crosby Hotel in Villa Acuna. Mexican law holds fire starters responsible for damages. Bowers and Vaught were jailed when the fire began in their bedroom. companions Puckett and Peiser sought funds to cover losses.
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Jack Bowers
A. V. Vaught
Lubbock
Crosby Hotel
Villa Acuna
Bowers
Vaught
D. W. Puckett
Harry Peiser
San Angelo
Rio Grande
Semester Report Cards to Be Given In Del Rio Friday
Del Rio Independent School District announces final exams end Thursday. At 2 p m Friday students report to their respective schools for semester report cards. High school and junior school will hold assemblies to arrange the next semester’s work.
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del Rio
del Rio Independent School District
Supt
Roy M. Andrews
Last Fugitive Of Massacre Eludes Capture In 1918–era Case
The final fugitive in the Kansas City Union Station massacre roundup centers on Richard T. Galatas of Hot Springs Arkansas a gangster and one of eleven indicted men. Galatas with a long record as a confidence man and desperado has eluded a months long search.
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Kansas City Union Station
Richard T. Galatas
Hot Springs
Ark
Galatas
Fifth Cuban president after rapid resignations in Havana
In Havana on January 18 Carlos Mendiata, a physician and statesman, became Cuba’s fifth president in as many months after an overnight vacancy left by Carlos Hevia. A night of resistance preceded his assent, as a surprise strike disrupted power and transit. Colonel Batista ordered the arrest of former War Secretary Antonio Guirerras amid the upheaval while public workers and the graphic arts syndicate considered action.
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Havana
Carlos Mendiata
Cubs
Batista
Antonio Guiierras
Dollar Valuation To Be Brought Up By House Leaders
Democratic leaders plan to bring up the Roosevelt gold revaluation legislation tomorrow after the coinage committee approved it but postponed further action pending hearings. Representative Burns announced the move as the measure moves toward enactment in Washington.
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Washington
House
Democratic House
Burns
Coinage Committee
No One Indicted In Coast Lynching
In Santa Clara County a grand jury found no indictments in the Brooke Hart kidnapping case. The jury said the evidence was totally inadequate to justify indictments.
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San Jose
Cal
Santa Clara County
Brooke Hart
Wool Industry Gains Steam Says Embach at Salt Lake
H B Embach told the National Wool Growers convention in Salt Lake City that conditions have improved markedly in the past year. He credited the 1933 market upturn to policy by Henry Morgenthau Jr and noted no old wool carryover, with world production projected lower than last season and consumer purchasing power rebuilding as unemployment declines.
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National Wool Growers’ Convention
H. B. Embach
Boston
National Wool Marketing Corporation
Daspair
Credit Morgenthau
Embach
Henry Morgenthau Jrr
Secretary of the Treasury
Federal Farm Board
Barrow search widens as posse closes in
In Huntsville on January 18, posses scoured East and Central Texas tracking Clyde Barrow the fugitive believed to have escaped with five inmates from Fastham State Prison Farm earlier Tuesday.
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Huntsville
Texas
Clyde Barrow
Desperado
Fastham State Prison
Senate panel backs nominations to commerce and trade commissions
Washington January 18 the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee favorably reported on the nominations of W M W Splawn of Texas to the Interstate Commerce Commission and George Matthews of Wisconsin to the Federal Trade Commission.
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Jan
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee Today
W. M. W. Splawn
Texas
Interstate Commerce Commission
George Matthews
Wisconsin
Federal Trade Commission
Governor assigns Adjutant General to seize New Orleans records
Governor Allen orders State Adjutant General Kay Fleming to take charge of all state office records in New Orleans to preserve law and order. He cites thugs protected by an old political ring who raided the office and warns of similar activity during the election.
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Baton Rouge
Kay Fleming
Allen
New Orleans
National Guard
Abduction of Ed ward Bremer Stirs St. Paul
In St Paul on January 18 ransom demands reach 2000 dollars for the kidnapping of Edward Bremer son of Adolph Bremer a wealthy St Paul brewer and Minneapolis Democrat Bremer a bank president was seized near his home after leaving Chicago by unknown assailants Family members avoid public comment on the case.
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ST. Paul
Edward Bremer
Adolph Bremer
Minneapolis
Bremer
Chicago
Del Rio Area Weather Patchy Cool With Friday Clouds
The Del Rio area reports fair and cooler conditions tonight with a fair Friday. Yesterday’s high was 49 with a low of 46, this morning’s minimum 41, and afternoon expectations nearby remain partly cloudy.
West Texas Weather Tonight Forecast
The report notes a cold spell across West Texas with cooler conditions overall. The southwest remains milder while other areas see partly cloudy skies and a chillier night.
East Texas Weather Turns Colder With Cloudy Skies
A chilly trend grips East Texas with partly cloudy skies and a noticeable drop in temperatures. No major precipitation reported as winds remain light and high humidity persists.
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