Air patrol planned to curb border smuggling
The article reports that U S planes will fly reconnaissance to combat narcotics alcohol and alien smuggling from Mexico. It notes secret scouting ships and armed planes, rewards of 50 to 100 dollars for information, and cooperation with Mexican authorities. It compares the effort to wartime air patrols and vows tougher action ahead.
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IL. N
Uncle Sam
Mexico
Seymour Lowman
United States
90 Day Tax Moratorium Granted in Terrell
Terrell city commissioners approved a 90 day moratorium on payment of city property taxes with no penalty. Poll taxes are not included in the extension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terrell
Texas
Rufus Sterling Enters Del Rio Mayoral Race on Economy Platform
Rufus Sterling announces his bid for mayor of Del Rio emphasizing substantial tax cuts and lower utility rates. He calls for rigid city economy, opened financial reporting, and electric meters unlocking for consumer readings while pledging to reduce water and gas prices and improve city services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus Sterling
del Rio
Sterling
Japan issues ultimatum to Shanghai city
Japan today delivered a final ultimatum to Shanghai officials with a 6 p.m. Thursday deadline. Consul General Murai warned of drastic action if the demands are not met, as tensions rise with 10 Japanese warships in the harbor and 2,000 troops ashore. Shanghai authorities prepare for possible military action amid about 25,000 Chinese troops in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murai
Shanghai
Japan
China
League of Nations Council Meets Over Manchurian Crisis
In Geneva the League of Nations council gathered in secret to discuss the Manchurian situation after receiving news of a Japanese ultimatum. The closed session followed urgent briefing on regional tensions and international responses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
U.P
League of Nations Council
Secretary Stimson Faces Shanghai Threat and Manchuria Crisis
Secretary of State Stimson said he is working on the grave international situation caused by Japan's threat to use force at Shanghai. President Hoover sent to the Senate documents on the Manchurian problem in response to a prior resolution.
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Washington
W.P
Stimson
Shanghai
Hoover
Senate
Oil Independents Seek Import Tax to Raise U.S. Funds
Wirt Franklin, president of the Independent Petroleum Association, urged the House Ways and Means Committee to levy an import tax on oil. He proposed tariffs of two cents per gallon on crude and fuel oil, four cents per gallon on gasoline and lubricating oil.
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Washington
U.P
Wirt Franklin
Independent Petroleum Association
House
Ways and Means Committee
Franklin
Pete McKenzie Sought After Escape From L A Jail
Southwest Texas peace officers hunt for Pete McKenzie, a death row killer who escaped from Bexar County jail in San Antonio. A nationwide–border sweep between San Antonio and the Texas border seeks the armed fugitive after he vanished during a Wednesday morning break. Detective Sam Street’s killer was spared death by an insanity ruling and has spent time in Terrell asylum.
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Southwest
Texas
San Antonio
Pete McKenzie
McKenzie
Bexar County
Ian
Aritonio
Sam Street
Terrell
School Tax Payments Lag Behind Despite Penalties
Tax collector reports a sharp drop in school tax receipts with only 1900 collected on Tuesday, bringing yearly total to 31240 of 67953 due. Delinquent balances from 1931 and 1930 rolls loom, with penalties and interest escalating after January 31.
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Nellie Buchanan
Women's Nine-Hour Day Law Upheld by Court of Criminal Appeals
The Court of Criminal Appeals upheld Texas nine hour daily or fifty four hour weekly limit on women's work. E. D. Butcher of Houston challenged the law after a conviction and fine, but his appeal was rejected.
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Austin
Jan
U.P
Court of Criminal Appeals
E. D. Butcher
Houston
Germans Lead Foreign Born U S Inhabitants
The report shows Germans comprise the largest foreign born group in the United States with a total count of 6,073,103, according to the latest census figures.
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U. S
How Many of These Silhouettes Can You Identify
NEA Service asks readers to identify silhouettes of nationally prominent men active in Washington. Clues describe Democratic leaders and a Republican candidate, noting farm life, horse racing, scandals, Senate leadership, youth, and a famed senator with theatrical style. Names appear on page 2.
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Congress
Washington
Democracy
Senate
Prospects Favorable for Mohair Plant in Southwest Texas
San Antonio leaders announce a new survey by the Chamber of Commerce industrial department and the Texas Angora Goat Raisers association to assess financing and profitability for mohair and woolen mills. Previous surveys show potential, aided by abundant raw material, power, labor, low costs, fair taxes, and direct transport to tide water. Representatives Bob Davis, P. O. Landrum, and Sam F Cooper attended the meeting.
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San Antonio
Texas
Industrial Department
Chamber
Texas Angora Goat Raisers’ Association
Bob Davis
Rio Frio
P. O. Landrum
Laguna
Sam F Cooper
Leakey
Obituary: Bristol Woman Dororthy Phillips Passes at 101
Mrs Dorothy Phillips of Bristol died aged 101, having been a widow for 70 years. The obituary notes her long life began in December and marks her as a centenarian with seven decades of widowhood.
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Bristol
Eng
U.P
Dorothy Phillips
County Court opens February session with crime cases first
County judge Roger Thurmond says criminal cases will be called first at the February session. After all criminal matters, civil cases will be scheduled. The docket lists twenty criminal and twenty two civil cases for the session.
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Roger Thurmond
Survey Delays in Eagle Pass Highway Project
County judge says work on Highway 85 to Eagle Pass will start after survey and right of way, with state crews not yet assigned. State funds of 37 725 dollars allocated for graveling and half inch asphalt top, local labor will be used but hiring awaits survey clearance.
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Paris
Metropolitan
Uncle Sam
Eagle Pass
Roger Thud
State Highway Department
No Hopes for Trapped Crew of Submarine
The British Admiralty informed relatives that the submarine D4, sunk off Portland, likely left all hands dead. Twelve vessels search the channel while seaplane oil signals offer the only clue to the subs location.
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London
Jan
Portland
Del Rio Lions Plan February 11 Meeting with Guests
Del Rio Lions Club outlines plans to entertain Julian Heyer of Fort Worth an international president candidate. The February 11 district meeting will host Lions from six nearby cities including Uvalde Bracketville Eagle Pass Crystal City and Rock Springs.
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del Rio Lions
Heyer
Julian Heyer
Fort Worth
International Persident
Lions Club
del Rio Lions Club
Uvalde
Bracketiville Eagle Pass
Crystal City
Rocksprings
Pearsall Men Jailed in San Antonio After Bond Protests
Ray and Willett Wolf brothers and Otha Skinner were jailed in San Antonio after bond releases in Pearsall on charges tied to the murder of former Frio County Sheriff Hugh Applewhite. Applewhite was shot while seated in a parked car with 30 30 and 45 caliber bullets used. a prior assault claim and a street altercation involving the Wolfs added tension. Alexander Mims of Seattle is noted for applying glue to his head, mistaken for hair tonic.
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San Antonio
Ray and
Willett Wolf
Otha Skinner
Pearsall
Hugh Applewhite
Frio County
Applewhite
Alexander Mims
Seattle
Trial Date Set For Mrs. Sharp Poison Murder Case
Grand jury in Sanderson returns no indictments. Mrs Bessie Sharp indicted for murder of Telefus Sharp last May at Big Canyon ranch. Trial set for February 1 with special venue. Sharp held without bail after arrest. defense lawyers are R F Spencer and C F Stratton.
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Bessie Sharp
West Texas Road Designation War Adds Fresh Fuel
Sterling City Texas January 27 mass meeting of about 40 city leaders and Sterling County commissioners unanimously endorsed designating and building the Butter field Trail as a state highway from Abilene to Sterling City. Resolution condemned boycotts of other trading points and criticized San Angelo for opposition while pledging support to Abilene to carry the enterprise to a successful conclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas
Sterling City
Butterfield Trial
Abilene
Sterling County
Boyceott
San Angelo
Bank Raid Loot Totals $3,000 in Saskawa
Two bandits today robbed the Saskawa State Bank in Oklahoma taking about $3,000. The incident occurred on January 27 with no injuries reported.
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Saskawa, Okla
Saskawa
Automobiles Spent 17.5 Million in North Carolina 1931
Raleigh report shows about 17.5 million dollars allocated for automobile purchases in North Carolina during 1931. The figure reflects state commerce and consumer spending patterns amid the era’s economic conditions.
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Raleigh
N.C
U.P
North Carolina
Weather Update Del Rio and Vicinity
Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday with a rise in temperatures. Yesterday's high 68 and low 28. this morning's low 40.
West Texas Day Warmer in East Tonight
A day in West Texas grows warmer tonight with the eastern portion seeing higher temperatures. Residents may experience a mild increase in evening warmth as winds shift and night air cools gradually.
Cloudy and Warmer Tonight Weather Update
Tonight remains cloudy with a modest rise in temperatures. Thursday turns partly cloudy and milder than recent nights.
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U.S
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Secret Force
Big Spring
Shanghai City
U. 8
Pete M’kenzie
L. A
Almond
NEA
Admiralty
Welf Brothers
R. H. Murrah
Jack Ivey
Sharp
Ahaly LA Defense
Sanderson
R. F. Spencer
C. F. Stratton
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