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Newspaper
Del Rio Evening News
Location
Del Rio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1937
Page
1
The Del Rio Evening News is hailed by readers in Bexar County with lawyers J. Franklin Spears among those arguing its value. Enemies accused the paper of denouncement, but the display is seen as high tribute to the local newspaper. The author laments late praise and jokes about a past crusade.
In a visit to the old hometown the people remembered mainly the bad things done as a boy. The Revval family in England remains troubled. The Duke of Kent adds a new woman to his staff, whose husband is also mentioned. Republican leaders hold meetings over national defeat last November, blaming various factors. A railroad man in the East holds offices in many firms, limiting free evenings. Health leaders urge bed rest, prompting concerns about townwide adherence.
A collage of excerpts shows readers discussing columnists and weather lore. The Brownsville Herald and Marshall News quotes describe a teacher's weather explanation linking hot and cold air to rain and sleet, then pivot to a critique of modern education and a misspelled place name.
Edna Slagel age 25 and Ernest Douthat age 35 both of Palestine died when their car struck a bridge near Corsicana. Elbert Silage, a brother of the deceased woman, was seriously injured. Authorities blamed fog for the fatal crash.
Jas 18 Far! Spencer of Chicago died in a hospital here today, the fourth victim of the Salt Lake Los Angeles air transport crash Tuesday. Martin Johnson, explorer. James Brader of Cleveland. and A. L. Loomis of Omaha were the other victims.
Austin relief reads that Rep. Lon E Alsup of Carthage filed a bill to build a state office building and save $58 000 yearly in rentals. He cited scattered departments in Austin and crowded state house space. He suggested space allotment would go to the board of control. List of outside rental costs included several boards and commissions totaling thousands annually.
U S customs report the seizure on the British freighter Maron of 600 half pound cans of opium prepared for smoking with a value between 75000 and 100000 dollars. Three Chinese seamen were arrested and were to be arraigned in Brooklyn on smuggling charges as investigators probe how the opium was loaded and its destination.
Funeral services for Lemuel U Vasbinder 76 were held Monday at 3 pm in the Doran Chapel conducted by Rev James F Black. Vasbinder, a Del Rio rancher for 45 years, died Sunday morning at his home. Survivors include his widow Catherine and 17 descendants. The obituary notes his birth in Madison County on December 25, 1860 and his Kerr County marriage to Catherine Kelley.
Figures from the Bureau of Air Commerce show Texas with 511 planes, including 342 licensed ships and 169 unlicensed, ranking fifth overall. California leads with 956, followed by New York, Pennsylvania, and Illinois, while Texas has 774 pilots across transport, limited commercial, private, and amateur categories.
Harold Nathan, a leader in the Charles Mattson kidnap slay investigation, meets with Federal agents in Los Angeles amid questions about a potential breakthrough. J H Mangen of the LA FBI office notes checks on two men arrested as part of the inquiry. In Washington, Senator Minton says a White House meeting precedes a proposed Supreme Court reform bill requiring seven of nine justices to concur to strike down acts.
Maverick County Commissioners Court adopts a new salary system replacing fees for county officials. The change aims for a more business like administration with a state per capita allowance and annual funds to the county under the new law.
Washington Sen Alvan Adams reported four investigators studying wool marketing for a year will decide if federal regulation is needed. The Western panel, mainly in Boston where 85 percent of domestic wool is sold, will issue an informal report before public hearings and a bill to address alleged unfair practices by marketing agents.
Funeral services for Julian David Wease 82 were held in Tucson Arizona with notes that Wease was a pioneer of Arizona and a former army scout and Texas ranger He previously resided in this region and was locally known as J D Wease
Llano on January 18 reports by railroad agent P E R Fishback that cattle shipments by rail in 1936 reached 275 cars, down from 329 cars in 1935.
Hearings resumed in district court after a Saturday session and Monday morning recess. Local taxpayers seek to bar city officials from collecting funds beyond water rents and taxes and from spending beyond regular wages. A restraining order was granted by Judge Montague on January 2.
Washington January 18 President Roosevelt begins his second term this week amid a polarized clash with the Supreme Court. He will take the oath before Chief Justice Hughes and address Congress as it sets a path for his New Deal program and potential labor and business regulation debates.
Annabelle Lee Gatlin, once a prominent Hill Country evangelist, was released from the State Hospital for the Insane in San Antonio on a writ of habeas corpus. The 1936 confinement followed a Menard County jury finding her insane amid livestock theft charges. Gatlin will live with her mother in Gordon Palo Pinto County and is not expected to resume preaching.
General Malin Craig chief of staff of the United States Army will head President Roosevelt's inaugural parade from the Capitol to the White House on January 20 as grand marshal of the procession.
In Guelph Ontario a riot at a reform school sparked by about 30 prisoners turning down meals led to more than 100 escape attempts. Prisoners wrecked furniture, smashed lights and windows, and battled officials with improvised weapons until firemen and police restored order with tear gas and revolvers unsheathed but not fired.
A Mississippi Queenie the Democratic donkey traveled by special train to Washington for President Roosevelt's inauguration. Lt Governor J B Snider lost her in a wager with J E Harley of South Carolina over which state would show a larger Roosevelt majority. Harley plans to present Queenie to Postmaster General James A Farley on January 20 at the Capitol steps, where she will join the White House stables as the party mascot.
The National Industrial Board reports higher living costs in 1936, with overall prices up from 1933 levels though below 1944 peaks. Rents remain high, food and clothing show mixed changes, and purchasing power in December declines from earlier months.
Allan Roy Dafoe physician to the Dionne quintuplets was awarded the 1937 medal for outstanding service to children by Parents Magazine in New York. The honor recognizes his medical care and dedication to the five siblings and their family during the early years.
Partly cloudy and colder tonight with rising temperatures Tuesday. Highs around 61 yesterday, 47 this morning, and 45 tonight.
Jeff B. Moore was reported seriously ill Monday at Scott and White Hospital in Temple. Moore, who underwent a major operation a week ago, was said to have contracted pneumonia.
A list of Texas Democrats and supporters is announced as attendees for President Roosevelt's inaugural event. State party officials report 70 requested tickets and plan fundraising efforts to cover costs. The roster includes prominent figures from Dallas Fort Worth Houston San Antonio and multiple smaller communities.
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