27 Jan 1937
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Newspaper
Del Rio Evening News
Location
Del Rio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1937
Page
1
The report states the army will start forced evacuation for all persons living along the Mississippi River. Details are scarce in the fragmentary notice. The piece also includes unrelated notes on fashion and local thefts.
A collection of opinions from Mr. Eden and others including New York Times, Rabbi B. Brickner, US Senator Vandenberg, Nelson Eddy, Mahatma Gandhi, and Prof A N Whitehead on neutrality, butter versus guns, and the moral of modern conflict. The quotes contrast British rationing, European dictatorships, Soviet arms spending, and cultural reflections.
Secretary of Agriculture H A Wallace eyed sending a department representative to West Texas to study bitterweed damage. Congressmen Chase South and R E Thomason plus Senator Tom Connally pressed for action noting severe annual losses. Texas stations report spraying with sodium chlorate during damp weather as best control, while grazing management and hand pulling are suggested for scattered patches.
Aerial view over Cincinnati captures the Ohio River's historic flood with the skyline towers looming above water filled streets. Across the river Covington Kentucky also lies flooded as hundreds of low buildings sit as islands in the rising waters.
Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday with warmer temperatures. Yesterday’s high 65 and low 32. This morning’s minimum 50. Cloudy with likely local showers, warmer tonight. Southeast and east coastal areas warmer. northwestern regions colder Thursday.
The Bureau of Agricultural Economics predicts lamb prices will rise through the current marketing season ending in April. Slaughter supplies of sheep and lambs will be reduced while wool prices stay high. Demand for dressed lamb is expected stronger than 1936, with March and April price increases aided by pelts. Texas shows favorable feed and large 1936 lamb carryover, with possible April May grass fat yearlings movement if feeding remains favorable.
Edwin H Slavens arrived in Del Rio from Galveston and assumed duties as clerk in the Border Patrol office Wednesday morning. He was previously a clerk in the immigration naturalization service and has about eighteen months of service.
County judge Clarence Herreford resumes duties in his office Tuesday after recovering at home from injuries from a fall on icy steps. He slipped during the cold snap, suffering a head gash and other hurts.
In Olney at night, 19 year olds W D Chitwood and Benton Wilson died when their car crashed and burst into flames. Four other youths, Jack Chitwood 16 Barrett Wilson 17 and Albert Newsome 17, were seriously injured in the same crash nearby.
Federal Judge Sweeney upheld the constitutionality of Social Security Act tax provisions for aged assistance. He denied an injunction to prevent payment by an electric company. In Moscow, former Soviet railway chief Koiazeff testified that 63 prisons were killed in train wrecks he organized and accused a Japanese agent of planning to infect troop trains with deadly germs.
The Ohio and lower Mississippi flood scare ranks among the worst in U.S. history with 172 dead and 38 communities ruined across 12 states. Rivers from Pittsburgh to Wheeling overflowed in March causing widespread damage, while Pennsylvania bore the heaviest losses with 93 dead and $150 million in damage as federal flood control plans expand nationwide.
Oliver Deaton of Del Rio was reported in serious condition with a fracture to the left leg after stepping off a moving truck in rural Sonora area. He was transporting sheep with his son Claude when a rear wheel struck his leg about 10 miles south of Sonora and he received first aid before being brought to Del Rio for hospital care.
George Sartwelle spoke on income inheritance and other taxes at the Roswell Hotel Rotary Club gathering. Frank J. Schmidt appealed for Red Cross flood aid for Ohio River Valley in relief efforts. Miller Poag and Waik named to lead funds for the Red Cross.
Flood relief demand in the Ohio River Valley prompts a third aid call to Del Rio. Val Verde County’s Red Cross quota rises from 90 to 450 dollars with a statewide message stressing limitless generosity. Local donations arrive through the Chamber of Commerce as residents, including a San Felipe school teacher and students, contribute a nickel and a five cent token equivalent to ten dollars in support.
United States Army prepares compulsory evacuations along the Mississippi from Cairo to New Orleans as Ohio River crest threatens fresh disaster. Gov Chandler warns of pestilence hunger and looting while Louisville and Kentucky endure the worst flood in history. Army engineers rush pontoon bridges and levee work as thousands evacuate and 2,000 marooned residents await rescue.
Vatican dispatch reports Pope Pius XI in a reportedly peaceful phase of illness after a night of comparatively good rest. He received Cardinal Pacelli secretary of state Archbishop Aves of Belgrade and Bernardino Nogara during the morning as pain lessens and spirits rise. The Del Rio Independent School tax collector’s office remains open all day Saturday for the final payment window.
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