Roaring political talk and rescue saga update from Prickly Pear
A wide ranging column comments on Roosevelt’s renomination chances, notes public office announcements in Val Verde County, and recalls Al Smith’s speech attended by few officials. It also mentions a snowbound climber in Washington and lauds a wife’s selfless last requests before death, then hints at charity and service.
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Texas
Val Verde
del Rio
al Smith
du Ponts
Smith
Mr. Roosevelt
Lee
Bacon Taxes and Prices Put Pressure on Breakfast Hunger
The piece notes readers' ignorance about pork costs, cites the AAA corn hog reduction and processing tax on packers as factors in bacon price rises. A Chicago judge ordered the government to refund processing taxes to packers, with prices expected to drop only after months. The public is portrayed as the butt of the issue by the columnist from Lookout.
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AAA
Chicago
Corpus Christi
Record cold grips nation with 225 dead
Chicago reports another day of sub zero weather extending for 24 hours across the U S. The cold has claimed at least 225 lives since Wednesday as it moves into regions previously spared and tightens its grip on others.
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Chicago
Cold Wave Touches Central Texas and Gulf Coast
Snow and sleet chilled Central Texas as the cold wave extended to the Gulf Coast. Forecasts warned of a further drop tonight in the Rio Grande region with warmer readings tomorrow elsewhere. Temperatures ranged from 18 in Sherman to 40 in Brownsville and 30 in San Antonio. no livestock damage reported though Del Rio expected wintry weather and sleet.
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Texas
Gulf Coast
Rio Grande
Sherman
Amarillo
Abilene
Dallas
Brownsville
San Antonio
del Rio
United States Weather Bureau
Pandale
Allred Says No Special Session Now Unless Needed
Governor James V. Allred announced there would be no immediate special session of the Texas Legislature. He added he would call one if necessary once the old age pension plan is completed, noting such sessions are costly and undesirable for taxpayers.
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Austin
James V. Allred
Robinson to Answer Al Smith Statements
Washington January 27 News service reports New Deal leaders plan strategy after Al Smith threatens to walk if Roosevelt is prenominated. Senator Robinson will respond with a radio broadcast tomorrow night. Smith's pre convention speech drew varied editorial reaction.
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Washington
New Deal
al Smith
Roosevelt
Smith
Robinson
Huey Long Ally Nominated for Governor in Landslide
Leche, a judge on the State Appellate Court, was Huey Long's pick for governor. Huey’s choice swept the nomination with a large majority over the Home Rule candidate. Richard Jr., six years old, was mentioned in the context of the family.
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Richard, Jr
Leche
Huey Long
Louisiana
Baton Rouge
Richard W. Leche
England's First Gang Murder Investigated in St Albans
Scotland Yard was summoned to investigate Britain's first gang related murder after police found an elderly man abducted for a ride in St Albans Hertfordshire. The victim remained unidentified as inquiries began into the case.
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ST. Albans
Hertfordshire
England
Scotland Yard
Britain
Frazier Lemke Bill Upheld by Judge Otis
Federal Judge Merrill E. Otis ruled the amended Frazier Lemke farm moratorium law constitutional today, the second federal ruling in its favor. Three federal judges have declared it unconstitutional.
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Kansas City
Merrill E. Otis
Senate Overrides Veto on Soldiers Bonus Payment
Washington January 27 Congress overrode the President to make immediate payment of the soldiers bonus law with a 76 to 19 Senate vote after the House rejected it 326 to 61. The action sets up more than two billion dollars needed to pay veterans and raises questions about new taxes.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Poll Tax Payments Rise Ahead of Val Verde Vote
Over 1 469 poll tax payments were recorded over the weekend in Val Verde County as the tax office expands staff to issue more receipts. By Monday 1 409 payments and 122 exemptions had been processed, with hopes to match 1934 levels as the election nears. A new clerk, Mrs Myrtle Roberts, joined the office to speed processing.
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Val Verde
Lyle
Almond
Myrtle Roberts
West Texas Wool Sales Reach Five Million Pounds
West Texas spring wool sales neared five million pounds at 30 cents a pound in five contracting days. Roddie Bros. of Brady led buying across multiple counties, with others like Blakeney of San Angelo and Hillard & Son contracting large lots. Mohair fetched 50 to 60 cents, while market activity pressed goat raisers to hold out.
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West Texas
San Angelo
Tom Richey
Lampasas
Roddie Bros
Brady
Roddie Brothers
Long Wood
Brady, Eden
Paint Rock
Thomas Wolstenholme & Co
James Daniels
Eden
Frank Patton
Joe Walker
Wolstenholme
Philadelphia
Boston
Talpa
Talpa Wool Warehouse Co
Menard County
Mason County
A. W. Hilliard & Son
Blakeney
Joe B. Blakeney
Hallowell, Jones & Donald
Ed Hill
Eldorado
Eldorado Wool Co
Schleicher County
Wade Bros
W. R Nicks
Jack Mann
Guy Dreke
Colonial Wool Co
John 8. Allison
R. C. DeLong
N. D. Blackstone
Clayton Puckett
Cargile Bros
Max Robin
Wm. G. Davidson & Co
del Rio
Uvalde
Kerrville
Crockett County
Joe Blakeney
Lee Machinson
Menard
John Treadwell
C. E. Treadwell
Ozona
Oscar Mims
Christoval
Texas
United States
Northwest
Coiner Suspect Faces Death Penalty for Kidnapping
Leonard Johnson, 26, accused counterfeiter, may face the death penalty for kidnapping after allegedly overpowers and holds Justice Department agent William Morgan during a flight from Texas to Oklahoma. Johnson’s crossing of a state line triggers federal kidnapping law liability as he remains the subject of a broad manhunt.
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Leonard Johnson
William Morgan
Justice Department
Johnson
Texas
Oklahoma
Morgan
Del Rio ISD Tax Collections Totals Over Weekend
Tax payments to the Del Rio Independent School District over the last three days totaled 8046.47 with 1081.35 on Thursday 2377.57 on Friday and 4587.55 on Saturday. Tax payers are reminded four days remain before delinquency with penalties added after January 31.
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del Rio Independent School
Nellie Buchanan
Italy claims victory on front amid Ethiopian losses
The Associated Press reports Italy says 10,000 Ethiopians were slain in battles on the Southern front. Ethiopia protests weak resistance and Ras Desta Demtu's forces are described as scattered and fleeing.
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Italy
Ethiopia
Ras Desta Demtu
Governors Commend Officers in Powell Shooting Case
In Montgomery reports Governor Bibb Graves commends officers after Captain Potter Smith's report on the shooting of Ozzie Powell. Graves says the officers did their full duty and were to be commended. In Washington the House foreign affairs committee approves the administration's permanent neutrality bill imposing embargoes on arms and war materials with presidential discretionary power.
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Montgomery
Ala
Bibb Graves
Potter Smith
Ozzie Powell
Scottsboro
Washington
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Evening News hosts three day Kitchen Chautauqua finale
More than 500 attended The Evening News final session at 752 South Main Street. Foods authority Beulah Mackey Yates led the all electric cooking school with grand prizes awarded to Mrs. H. N. Lummus and Mrs. C. G. Nicholson. Numerous other gifts honored attendees and vendors. Aunt Gennie, age 93, named oldest participant.
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Tendance
Evening News
Beulah Mackey Yates
Foods Authority
The
News
the News
H. N. Lummus
North Main Street
C. G. Nicholson
West Martin Street
White House
Kirk Perry
Leota Coleman
Mabelle Cooper
T. B. Landrum
Walton Bros
George Brooke
Admiration
Herman Wehner
C. D
J. C. Penney Co
R. D. Nicholson
A. E. Johnson
Burditt Brothers
George A. Peters
T. C. Hickman
Murray Ramsey
Morton Salt
G. L. Osburn
G. W. Cantrell
Koog Beauty Shop
Douglas Smith
Valley Gold
Jack Harrington
de Rio Cash Grocery
George R. Baker
Admiration Coffee
J. D. Bricker
Morton
Valley
J. L. Avant
Harold Martin
del Rio Evening News
Everett Jones
F. L. Centrlll
R. P. Ward
Harry Altman
Genevieve Qualia
W. R. Nicholson
George Randolph
Model Bakery
Gennie Wallen
Gennie
WPA Built 36.3 Miles Of Del Rio Bus Routes
The 36.3 mile project 9998 in Val Verde County began with 73 relief workers under W J Burns. Roads include Anderson Gilchrist White Hudson Dignowilty and others. Federal funds 9187.50 plus county 6200.57 cover total 15287.87. Plans by B B Freeborough. Five WPA relief projects approved in the county bringing total relief outlays to 32294.50.
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Tures
Star Mall
del Rio
Val Verde County
Star Mail
H. P. Drought
Texas
Suspects in Wool Theft Released
Seven suspects arrested Thursday in connection with the theft of 2,500 pounds of wool in Val Verde Kinney and Uvalde Counties were released Saturday after posting bond of 250 dollars each. Examining trial will be held later in the week. Sheriff A E Stein metz said Monday.
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Val Verde
Kinney
Uvalde
A. E. Steinmetz
Del Rio Area Weather Forecast Tonight and Tuesday
Partly cloudy conditions with freezing temperatures tonight. Tuesday will be partly cloudy with a warming trend. Yesterday's high reached 46 degrees and low 41. This morning's minimum was 30 degrees.
Partly Cloudy Tonight with Southeast Freeze Risk
Forecast notes a partly cloudy night with freezing temperatures across the Southeast. Temperatures are expected to warm slightly on Tuesday with a rise in highs and reduced frost risk.
Weather forecast with regional temperature ranges
A mixed forecast shows wind pair in the North with cloudy skies in the South Cooler conditions rise across the East and South with freezing near the Coast Temperatures range from 16 to 24 in the North 22 to 26 in the South interior 26 to 28 on the Coast and 28 to 30 in the Lower Rio Grande Valley Tonight Tuesday mostly fair with gradual temperature rise Livestock warnings issued.
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Rio Grande Valley
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