Garner Climbing as Oklahoma Delivers Votes
Democratic deadlock in Chicago shows Garner gaining ground as Oklahoma’s votes tilt the balance. Roosevelt laboring to rally delegates amid fatigue, with Will Rogers and Reed also factoring on later ballots. Delegates fret over long stalemate seen in New York years ago.
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Roosevelt
Chicago
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Jim Read
W. H
Bill’ Murray
Oklahoma
Will Rogers
Reed
John Garner
Rod D. Keehne
Thellinois National Guard
New York
Garner pursues routine amid Democratic nomination fight
Washington reports Speaker John N. Garner remained unruffled as the Democratic presidential nomination fight continued. Mrs. Garner described a quiet evening with no taps or broadcasts, noting he rose at 6 a.m., read papers, and began his workday at the Capitol after 7.
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Washington
Chicago
John N. Garner
Garner
Tapic
Capitol
Legion to Aid Jobless and Plan Food Help
The local American Legion chapter discussed aiding those in need and formed a committee of Marvin Elis, M. L. Crawford, Frank Schmidt, and Jim Netts to study food assistance options. It announced the July 28 meeting to elect officers and select delegates for the State convention in Corpus Christi August 1 to 3.
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American Legion
Fiks
Marvin Elis
M. L. Crawford
Frank Schmidt
Jim Netts
Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi Realtor Is Killed As Bank Raider
A Corpus Christi real estate dealer identified as A V Wright, 27, looted the Texas State Bank and Trust Company of 11500 dollars and was killed in a running gun battle with three policemen as he tried to escape in a stolen car. The money was found in a blood stained sack in the car. The car had been reported stolen about an hour earlier.
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Corpus Christi
Texas State Bank and Trust Company
Arthur van Horn
Billie Huchidger
Fred Quaile
A. V. Wright
Wright
Absentee Balloting Opens July 3 for Val Verde Voters
Val Verde County voters are told that absentee voting begins July 3 and runs through July 19 or until three days before the July 23 election. Applications by mail are allowed for those out of town after July 3, using poll tax receipts or exemptions. If leaving town, apply locally before departure. if away July 3 to July 20, apply by mail.
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Val Verde County
Suburban Bank Robbery Strikes Harrisburg Bank
At noon two masked men robbed the Harrisburg National Bank in the suburbs. President W. J. Stoner estimated losses at five thousand dollars. Stoner, three employees and several customers were locked in the vault as the robbers fled in a small sedan. In Denton area, two masked men robbed the Ponder State Bank of an undetermined sum and escaped by car.
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Houston
Harrisburg National Bank
W. J. Stoner
Stoner
Denton
Texas
Ponder State Bank
Ponder
Moore Park Offers Weeding Work for Plunge Tickets
Moore Park officials proposed a swap of labor for swim privileges on Friday. Boys may report to the pool with a hoe and cut weeds for each hour of work to earn a plunge ticket.
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Moore Park
Brackettville Flooded as Rio Frio Rain Forces Delays
Brackettville remained three feet deep in water Friday after a heavy Rio Frio rain Thursday night and Friday morning. Rain totals peaked with 11 inches at Rio Frio while neighboring towns reported variable sums. Buses failed to cross mud roads. drought areas near Villa Acuna suffer severe losses. ranchers note scarce wells, depth over 600 feet to reach water.
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Sabinas
Rio Prio
Brackettville
del Rio
Winter Garden
Rio Frio
Sabinal
Uvalde
Spofford
Carta Valley
Devil's River Country
Comstock
Sanderson
Eagle Pass
Villa Acuna
San Carlos
Mexico
Border Sheriff Installs Radio To Check Crime
Eagle Pass officials install a day and night short wave radio in Sheriff H H Robinsons office to tap the San Antonio station for robberies and criminal activity. The system links with all police information centers and aims to alert officers immediately along fugitives routes into Mexico. San Antonio hold up men were nabbed before leaving the city.
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Eagle Pass
San Antonio
Texas
H. H. Robinson
Fort Worth
Dallas
Houston
Waco
el Paso
Robinson
Mexico
Peso Exchange Rate Revised for Mexican Standards
Mexican government set an official 3.80 peso per dollar rate for certification of commercial invoices after talks with local brokers in Mexico City. The 2.40 peso rate remains in force for consular duties such as veterinary visas and passports. The commercial rate stands at 3.50 pesos, with 3.80 used by customs for refunds on duty free commodities. The gap between rates caused concern as importers faced a $1.41 loss on refunds.
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Mexico City
Lisandro Pena
Pena
Devil's River Highway Work To Start Soon
James Spencer and Sons of Dublin Texas win grading and drainage contract for 7.6 miles of Devil's River highway from east of the river to south of Comstock. Work begins within two weeks. Bridges for Devils River Castle Canyon and California Creek to be let in July, totaling over 500000 dollars for Val Verde County in 1932.
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James Spencer and Sons
Dublin
Texas
Austin
Roger Thurmond
Devil’s River
Comstock
Thurmond
Devils River
Castle Canyon
California Creek
State Highway Commission
Val Verde County
Marriage licenses issued in Cuero rise and fall in early 1932
County Clerk W. A. Hopkins reported 58 licenses in the first six months of 1932 with 12 in January eight in June ten in February ten in March six in April and 12 in May. In Cuero Texas Newton Crain Jr. was saved from a copperhead bite by Boy Scout training and Harold Martin who applied a tourniquet and first aid.
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Dan Cupid
W. A. Hopkins
Cuero
Texas
Newton Crain Jr
Crain
Harold Martin
Federal Land Bank Receives New U S Fund
Houston July 1 President M H Gossett announced the secretary of the treasury purchased an additional 4 229 668 worth of the banks stock bringing total government subscriptions to 125 000 000 for the 12 Federal Land Banks The government now holds 65 percent and the new subscriptions will be retired through national farm loan associations Readily available funds support continued loan volume averaging 500 000 per month at the Federal Land Bank of Houston with emphasis on solvency strong financials and solid security for good cooperative first farm mortgages
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Houston
M. H. Gossett
Federal Land Bank
Secretary of the Treasury
Federal Land Banks
Congress
National Farm Loan Associations
Federal Land Bank of Houston
Comptroller of the Currency Calls Bank Condition June 30
The comptroller issued a call for the condition of national banks as of June 30. State Banking Commissioner James Shaw also issued a call for a statement of the condition of state banks as of June 30.
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Washington
Comptroller of the Currency
Austin
James Shaw
Bankers urge livestock loan at terminals
A Denver conference of seven Intermediate Credit Banks urged the organization of adequately capitalized livestock loan companies at terminal markets and broader use of their facilities. Dwight P. Reardon of the Houston bank said the banks can expand livestock credit, with local interests contributing one third of stock value, to aid range loans and relieve bank strains. The group emphasized preventing drastic liquidation and aiding the corn belt feeder economy. Continued on Page 5.
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Houston
Denver
Dwight P. Reardon
Intermediate Credit Bank of Houston
Pullman Workers In Mexico Strike Reported
Laredo Texas July 1 All conductors porters cooks and waiters employed in Pullman service on Mexican railways were reported to have gone on strike today.
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Laredo
Texas
U.S. Fiscal Year Ends With $285 Million Deficit
Washington reports the federal government closed its fiscal year yesterday with a deficit of 285 million dollars, far below the 903 million dollar shortfall recorded in 1931. A satirical note compares Japan to a grateful beneficiary.
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Washington
Roosevelt Sees Deadlock After Three Ballots at Democratic Convention
The Democratic National Convention adjourned at dawn after three fruitless ballots for the presidential nomination. Roosevelt led on each ballot but failed to reach the two thirds required, official counts showing Roosevelt 682, Smith 190, Garner 23, White 8, Baker 8 with 768 needed. The session resumes at 8:50 tonight.
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Chicago
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
Roosevelt
Smith
Garner White Whiteforce Ritchie
Baker
State to Pay School Funds About July 15
Chas. N. Shaver announced a July 15 payment of the per capita apportionment to Texas schools. He said the June 15 release brought the annual total to $12 per child and noted teacher salary warrants are exempt from the federal two-cent tax, saving about $10,000 in state payroll warrants.
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Texas
Chas. N. Shaver
Shaver
United States Eternal Revenue Office
License Fee Split Upheld by Court
Houston July 1 District Judge Charles Ashe ruled the Texas statute on distribution of automobile license fees between state and counties valid. The decision affirms how fees are divided under the law and affects county funding and state revenue streams.
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Houston
Texas
Charles ©. Ashe
Del Rio Area Weather Turns Cloudy With Showers
Cloudy conditions with scattered thunder showers expected tonight and Saturday. Yesterday's high was 89 and low 75, with a 76 degree low this morning in Del Rio and surrounding area.
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del Rio
Showers Tonight and Saturday Forecast
The forecast calls for showers tonight and Saturday with cooler air moving in from the north tonight. Expect patchy rain and cooler temperatures across northern areas tonight into Saturday.
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H. L. Molyneux
Bureau
Molyneux
Brackettvillie
Lyle S. Almond
Almond
Devil's River Highway
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W. L. Rea
Refugio
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U. S
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