Mohair mill survey ordered in Southwest Texas
San Antonio January meeting of goat raisers and the Chamber of Commerce discussed a mohair textile mill for Southwest Texas. No decision made on finances or location. the chamber will survey the mohair industry and explore new uses. Committee findings will influence any future mill funding and practicality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angora Goat Raisers
San Antonio
Texas
Chamber of Commerce
H. H. Ochs
Willard Simpson
Ed DuBose
Eugene Holmgreen
J. H. Savage
R. E. Kingston
W. E. Dickerson
R. E. Sibley
C. C. Leel
Texas Angola’ Goat Raisers’ Association
Bob Davis
Rio Frio
F. O. Landrum
Laguna
Sam _ F. . Cooper
Ioe
San Angelo and Sweetwater Plan Joint Road Protest
San Angelo highway committee opposes state road designations as trade feeders and will await the Butterfield trail’s destination from Abilene to Sterling City before recommending to the city Board of City Development. Sweetwater chamber sponsors a boycott of Abilene businesses and institutions as protest. designation advanced by the highway commission crosses Bronte and Robert Lee toward Sterling City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
Highway Committee
Butterfield Trail
Abilene
Sterling City
Board of City Development
Sweetwater
State Highway Commission
Bronte
Robert Lee
Chamber of Commerce
Babe Left at San Fernando Cathedral in San Antonio
Three week old girl found on a pew at San Fernando Cathedral with a bottle of milk and bundled clothing. A note signed by a heart broken mother asked church members to care for the infant. Priests took custody as San Antonio police investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
San Fernando Cathedral
Assault Charge After Knife Attack in County Court
Charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon filed against Domingo Cardone by County Attorney W P Wallace Jr. The knifing of Manuel Ramirez Monday night stemmed from a quarrel. Case to be heard during February session of County Court.
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Domingo Cardone
W. P. Wallace Jr
Manuel Ramirez
Commerce Secretary Hurt in Air Crash
Clarence M. Young assistant secretary of commerce for aeronautics was slightly injured when a test plane crashed from 500 feet. Pilot Marshall Boe was unhurt.
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Washington
Clarence M. Young
Aeronautics
Marshall Boe
Trunk Murder Case Reaches State's End in Jury Trial
Phoenix January 26 The State rests its case alleging jealousy over J. J. Halloran led Winnie Ruth Judd to murder and dismember Agnes LeRoi and Hedvig Samuelson. Halloran attended a party at the trio's apartment the night before the killings, and Judd faces possible execution as the defendant in the LeRoi murder. The defense plans to place Mrs. Judd on the stand.
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Phoenix
Ariz
J. J. Halloran
Winnie Ruth Judd
Agnes Ann LeRoi
Hedvig Samuelson
Halloran
Judd
Los Angeles
Murray to Hurl Hat in Ring at Collinsville Tex
Oklahoma City January 26 Governor William H Alfalfa Bill Murray will attend a Collinsville Texas homecoming February 14 honoring his birthplace He is expected to announce his presidential candidacy at the event.
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Murray
Collinsville
Tex
Oklahoma City
U.P
William H
Texas
Governr Murray
Kerosene Explosion Fatal to Ochoa Man
In Pecos Texas on January 26 a kerosene fire exploded at the home near Ochoa New Mexico killing James Holland age 23. He died before reaching a hospital.
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Ochoa
Pecos
Texas
James Holland
N. M
Hartford collects formal wear for needy dances
In Hartford on January 26 an aid agency gathered tuxedoes cutaways morning coats and smoking jackets with silk facing for the poor to use at upcoming formal events.
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Hartford
Conn
Possum Suppers Brighten Glendale Street Scene
Glendale California police desk sergeant Charles Frager found a possum wandering the streets. The Frager family later enjoyed a hearty meal of possum and potatoes, turning an odd encounter into a family dinner tale.
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Glendale
Cal
U.P
Charles Frager
Frager
M Stool Announces Candidacy For Del Rio City Commissioner
Del Rio businessman M Stool announces he will run for city commissioner during a period abroad at Eastern markets. He arrived in Del Rio about 20 years ago and built Main Street property and a mercantile business. He says he will work with any two voters pick and will devote time to city affairs if elected.
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del Rio
M. Stool
Stool
Mr. Stool
Frost Grips Del Rio With Record-Cold Shot
The Coldest winter snap reached Del Rio in the early hours of Tuesday with 28 degrees at the U S Weather Bureau Observatory. Frost marked the heaviest in years and forecasters warned of more frost Tuesday night.
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del Rio
U. S. Weather Bureau
Cattle Freight Rates Revised by Interstate Commission
Washington January 26 revised livestock freight rates in the Western district took effect Monday with three key regulations suspended by the Interstate Commerce Commission. The suspensions cover bedding in cars stopover points and car length adjustments. The new rates reduce overall but some Western sections face higher charges to align with other regions, and the suspension lasts until August 25 unless further inquiry alters it.
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Washington
Western District
Interstate Commerce Commission
West
Oxford grad demonstrates dignity of labor in Patna
Amal Goswami, a Baliol College graduate from Oxford University, works as a shoe black in Patna to illustrate the value of labor to Indian unemployed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patna
India
U.P
Amal Goswami
Baliol College
Oxford University
Endurance Roller Skater Claims 73-Hour Feat
Arnold Binns of Hebden Bridge Yorkshire claims a world endurance record by roller skating non stop for 73 hours surpassing the 72 hour standard.
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Hebden Bridge
Yorkshire
Eng
Arnold Binns
Stowed Eggs in Shirt Arrest in London Case
Isadore Lewis, 45, arrested on a charge of stealing 63 eggs. Police found 24 eggs in his pockets and 39 in his shirt. The incident occurred in London.
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London
Isadore Lewis
Denver Bakery Official Held on $50,000 Ransom Threat
Benjamin P. Bower, a bakery official in Denver, was held for ransom in his home by a kidnap gang threatening death. Mrs Poole and Mrs T H Winbourn were forced to accompany the suspects to the Bower residence to avoid suspicion. Poole described the assailants. ransom remained unpaid as authorities pursued leads.
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Denver
Colo
Benjamin P. Bower
Poole
T. H. Winbourn
Bower
Stinson Dies After Plane Crash Near Golf Course
Edward A. Stinson 38 a veteran pilot and aircraft maker died from injuries after his plane struck a flagpole during an attempted landing on a golf course. Three passengers were injured in the crash marking his first serious incident after 16,900 hours of flight. The dean of American aviators, Stinson was a leading figure in early aviation.
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Chicago
Edward A. Stinson
Stinson
First Term of Court Held In Loving County
The new Loving County held its first term of court with District Judge J. A. Crane presiding in an improvised drug store room. The county, previously attached to Reeves, became separate last summer as local population reached about 500. Mentone lies about 19 miles north of Pecos.
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J. A. Crane
Loving County
Reeves County
Mentone
Pecos
Youth Confesses Hold-up Near Texarkana Shooting
Albert Boulton aged 19 signed a confession admitting he shot and killed G. Z. Reynolds the filling station night manager during a Sunday robbery near Texarkana. The confession implicated two other young men.
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Texarkana
U.P
Albert Boulton
G. Z. Reynolds
Boulton
Funeral Service for Wallen Baby Tuesday
Funeral services for Robert Louis Wallen two day old son of Mr and Mrs Carl Wallen will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 4 PM Tuesday with Rev Fr Cartier of ficiating Interment in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Doran Funeral Home The infant is survived by the parents.
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Robert Louis Wallen
Carl Wallen
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
G. M. Cartier
O. M
Sacred Heart Cemetery
Doran Funeral Home
Full Docket at Waits County Court Monday
County Judge Roger Thurmond will lead the February session starting Monday with 41 cases on the docket. Of these 19 are criminal and 22 civil, including seven new criminal charges such as theft under 50 dollars against Richard Dickey and swindling against Roy Lowry and CR Carney.
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Roger Thurmond
Cass
Richard Dickey
Roy Lowry
H. W. Sherod
CR. Carney
Wils Jones
Jones
Bowers
Albert Taylor
A B. Wallon
J. C. Shaw
Ju Oo Wright
TY. T. Reynolds
Donato Munoz
Ricardo Zertuche
Arch Miller
Jimmie Henderson
Ishmael Buarrego
Light Townsend
Alfred Allee
Plea for Oil Tariff Made before Ways and Means
Representatives of the oil industry led by Wirt Franklin of Oklahoma City urged a tariff on oil imports before the House Ways and Means Committee today. The plea argued that a tariff would protect domestic refiners and stabilize prices amid market pressures.
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Washington
UPA
House
Ways and Means Committee
Wirt Franklin
Oklahoma City
Trusty Killed by Escaping Prisoners in Georgia Penitentiary
MILLEGEVILLE Ga Jan 26 John B Williams aged trusty was run down and killed today by three prisoners in a stolen automobile Williams was struck as he tried to halt the car The trio fled the Georgia State penitentiary after the escape
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Millegeville
John
Williams
Stiol
Georgia State Penitentiary
William Wrigley Jr Dies at 70 in Phoenix
William Wrigley Jr a 70 year old multi millionaire died of a heart attack at his Winter home in Phoenix Arizona The family was at his bedside at the end He built his fortune through chewing gum and sale and was best known as owner of the Chicago Cubs Rogers Hornsby managed the National League club He was noted for his philanthropies
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William Wrigley JR
Phoenix
ARIZ
Mr. Wrigley
Manu
Chicago Cubs
Mike Averill Enters Del Rio City Commissioner Race
Del Rio resident Mike Averill announces his candidacy for city commissioner ahead of the April election. A 35 year resident, he previously worked 12 years as a Southern Pacific freight conductor and 10 years with Madison Motor Company. He pledges to serve all citizens without backing by any clique and to stay actively involved in city affairs.
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Mike” Averill
del Rio
Evening News
Averill
Southern Pacific
Sanderson
Madison Motor Company
East Texas Oil Acreage Sold for 3 Million
Houston January 26 The Cran Fill Reynolds Company announced the sale of 1400 acres in the East Texas oil field to the Atlantic Oil Producing Company for 3 million dollars.
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Houston
Cranfill-Reynolds Company
East Texas
Atlantic Ot Producing Company
Japs Massacre 1 000 Chinese Irregulars
UP reports that Japanese forces killed more than one thousand Chinese bandits in a four day campaign near the Kowpangtze river in Manchuria, government sources said today.
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Torso
Kowpangtze
Manchuria
Sacramento girl flies 160 miles daily for air lesson
Helen Day a 19 year old from Sacramento travels 160 miles by air each day to Oakland for a flying lesson. She claims a world record for aerial commuting and takes an hour lesson with Lieut. Charles Shone before returning to Sacramento.
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Oakland
Cal
Helen Day
Sacramento
Miss Day
Charles Shone
Paris London air line offers Sunday excursion flights
A French airline launches Sunday round trips between Paris and London with breakfast in Paris lunch in London and dinner in Paris. The round trip costs up to 30 dollars, with a one way fare of 21 dollars if return is missed. The plan aims to introduce more people to air travel.
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Paris
U.P
London
Bible 270 Years Old Owned by Retired Pastor
The Rev. John Hagen of Buffalo New York owns a Bible dated 1661. It is the second edition of Martin Luther's original translation.
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Buffalo
N. Y
John Hagen
Martin Luther
Two Bodies Recovered After Café Bomb Blast
In Springfield the Italian Villa Cafe was wrecked by a bomb and fire. Two bodies were recovered from the ruins, believed to be Mr. and Mrs. FE Ungerford, who lived behind the cafe near the State capitol.
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Springfield
State Capitol
Bomb Wrecks Crest Hotel Sparkling Chaos in Chicago
Police blamed the Crest hotel blast on a dispute between hotel management and union engineers. Hilda Hapke, 26, was cut by flying glass as hundreds of south side residents were jarred by the explosion. The incident occurred in Chicago on January 26.
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Hapke
South Side
Crest
Pound to Seek City Commission Post in April Election
Reports say W. E Bill Pound, prominent contractor, plans to run for city commission in April. Pound was unavailable Tuesday, but two friends confirmed he intends to seek the seat.
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Pound
W. E Bill’ Pound
San Salvador riots suppressed after communist outbreak
Government officials announced the communist outbreak in San Salvador has been completely suppressed with a few rebels still pursued by troops. Martial law is in effect in eight of fourteen provinces as ships from the United States Canada and Great Britain remain offshore to protect their nationals.
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San Salvador
U.P
United States
Canada
Great Britain
Canary Talks Self Into Singing Mood
In Bellingham Washington on January 26 a talking singing canary owned by Mrs Sylvia D Hopkins delights observers. Believed to be unique in the United States the bird named Mickey sings best after a night of rest. Mickey talks to himself and coaxes the tune before breaking into Springtime in the Rockies.
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Bellingham
Wash
UPA
Sylvia D. Hopkins
United States
Mickey
Mickey Bird
Rockies
Mellon designs aluminum auto now in use
Andrew Mellon designed an all aluminum automobile currently in use, reflecting his innovation in lightweight car construction. The project highlights Mellon's role in advancing automotive materials and industrial design.
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Andrew Mellon
Balance of 52 653 on rolls at Del Rio tax office
The Del Rio Independent School District reports weekend tax receipts totaling 7 540 bringing year to date payments to 29 340. Large taxpayers have paid, 38 653 due on 1931 rolls and 14 000 on 1930 rolls remain. Delinquent penalties may be waived for those paying before January 1, and office hours extend to handle late payments.
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Nellie Buchanan
School Board of
Texas Legislature appoints team for 90 day expense survey
The Texas Legislature efficiency committee hired E. O. Griffenhagen and associates from New York and Chicago to conduct a 90 day survey of state government operations. The goal is to identify ways to pare expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas Legislature
E. O. Griffenhagen and Associates
New York
Chicago
Rail Workers Accept Salary Cuts
Saint Louis, January 26. President J M. Kurn announced that 3,500 employees of the Saint Louis San Francisco Railroad have accepted a 10 percent wage cut effective February 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
U.P
J M. Kurn
Saint Loui
San Francisco
Del Rio Area Weather Tonight and Wednesday Forecast
Fair conditions persist tonight and Wednesday with frost in the area tonight. Yesterday’s high reached 46 and the low 39, with a 28 degree reading this morning.
Weather forecast notes frost in southeast region tonight
Fair tonight and Wednesday with frost likely in the southeast portion and interior tonight. Wednesday will be partly cloudy with a continued cool pattern.
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