Texas floods claim twelve as rivers rise near Prickly Pear
The article notes twelve killed as Texas rivers flood near Prickly Pear. It discusses political forecasts by Frank Kent on Governor Lehman and contrasts Democratic platform clarity with Republican messaging. It also mentions Knox declining to speak before the National Editorial Association and Hamilton’s upbeat campaign estimates. A remark questions police suspicions about a one year old boy in a slaying case.
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Frank Kent
United States
Lehman
New York
Knox
National Editorial Association
Senator Dill Seeks Divorce Over Political Spat and Buried Dogs
The Washington senator seeks divorce claiming his wife criticized the President and buried the family dog in a political row. The petition details her alleged comments and behavior while he campaigned, arguing the home split hindered unity and their marriage.
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Senator Dill
Washington
Blue Eagle
Dirt Dauber Silences Edinburg Phone by Nest Between Bells
In Edinburg the post office phone remained silent for a day as a dirt dauber built a nest between bells, halting the ringer that normally jingles hundreds of times daily.
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Dauber
Edinburg
WPA Work to Continue in Del Rio as Funds Arrive
WPA projects in Del Rio proceed with new congress funds. City clerk E F Howard notes sewer and water system extensions being reviewed after submission to Uvalde offices. Sixty men gravel streets, with Burns estimating months of work remaining. San Felipe springs road and an WPA archway project await approval.
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WPA
del Rio
Last Congress
E. F. Howard
Ower
Uvalde
Burns
San Felipe Springs
Firefighters to Contest Best Drill Prize Offer
Chief Schmidt urges teams to attend practice for a $25 prize in a drill competition. Firemen are invited to meet and qualify by showing readiness in the upcoming drill event.
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Statis
Prise
Ain Ms
Schmidt
Parks Mark Trails in National Parks for Geologic Data
National Park Service announces simplified trail marking to provide geological information. Geologists supervise CCC crews installing trail side exhibits across national and state parks to illustrate origin meaning and use. Major sites include Grand Canyon Carlsbad Caverns Yosemite Yellowstone Acadia Shenandoah and more.
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Washington
National Parks
National Park Service
Pask Service
CCC
Civilian Conservation Corps
National Parks and Monuments
Grand Canyon
Carlsbad Caverns
Yosemite
Yellowstone National Parks
Acadia National Park
Maine
Shenandoah National Park
Famous Anarchist Dies in France After Bullet Wounds
Alexander Berkman, famed anarchist, died June 28 in Mice France from self-inflicted or related bullet injuries, disclosed today.
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Mice
France
Alexander Berkman
City Plans to Refund Water Works Bonds
Del Rio to issue 53000 in Water Works Funding Bonds in three divisions maturing in 1948 1953 and 1955 with interest at 6 percent and 5 percent respectively to cancel warrants of the city dated June 1 1935 September 10 1935 and January 15 1936. Mayor Thos M Johnson issued the notice on Wednesday announcing the August 1 1936 ordinance by the City Commission.
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del Rio Water Works
City Commission
Thos. M
Johnson
Fascists Protest Arrest of Newsmen in Geneva
Italian government orders protest to Switzerland over the arrest of eight Italian newspaper men who kissed Haile Selassie at the League of Nations assembly. Rome fascist groups rally as Berne protest is delivered.
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Rome
Switzerland
Geneva
Haile Selassie
Ethiopia
League of Nation’s Assembly
Berne
Good Drillers Needed In Odessa Oil Fields
Odessa reports a shortage of skilled drilling workers in West Texas fields. Contractors say wages run from 71 to 90 dollars for eight hour shifts, and they can judge a new worker’s skill within minutes of starting.
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Odessa
West Texas
Flood money for valley available along lower Rio Grande
A federally funded flood control program for the lower Rio Grande in Brownsville will begin in July. An emergency $2.0 million has been spent, with $1.6 million for levee strengthening, deepening floodways, and future $3.6 million for gates, locks, and permanent river works. Project engineer J. L. Lytel coordinates the effort as funds await approval.
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Brownsville
Rio Grande
J. L. Lytel
International Boundary Commission
Two PWA Projects For Temple Almost Forgotten
Temple, July 1. The Public Works Administration approved two PWA projects long neglected. One plan calls for a new city reservoir beside the existing one, while the school program includes a new central junior high for Negro students and repairs to Reagan school. Bonds were sold and V earlier work nearly finished, but doubt remains on issuing more bonds to fund the new schools.
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PWA
Public Works Administration
Central
Reagan
Old Age Pensions to Total Nearly Four Thousand
District No 11 plans about 4000 in Old Age Assistance payments with 1900 applications in the Valley region. About 1000 residents over 65 are approved for roughly 20 dollars monthly. 7000 applications approved district wide. Counties listed include Val Verde and 14 others in South Texas.
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Edwards, Real, Zavala, Frio, Maverick, Medina, Uvalde, Dimmit, Kinney
LaSalle Counties
Val Verde
Edinburg
Rio Grande Valley
Frank G. Crow
Crow
Texas
Townsend Contempt Citation Delayed for Townsend Aides
Washington July 1 Contempt citations issued a month ago against Dr F E Townsend and two aides will not reach the Federal grand jury until next fall United States district attorney Leslie C Garnett stated he will not drop the case Rev Clinton Wunder and John Kiefer members of the pension organization board were also cited
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Washington
House
F. E. Townsend
Federal
Leslie C. Garnett
United States
Clinton Wunder
John Kiefer
Pension Organization Board
80 Tons of Ice Not Enough For Del Rio City
Del Rio requires 153 tons of ice daily. Local plants provide 80 tons while 72 tons arrive from Crystal City and Uvalde. Refrigeration engineer F. W. Johnson notes trains use five tons for air cooling and car refrigeration, with Pacific Fruit Express cars carrying heavy fruit shipments like cantaloupes, celery, grapes, oranges, and lemons.
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del Rio
Crystal City
Uvalde
F. W. Johnson
Central Power and Light Company
Marriage Licenses Peak on June 2 and 8
The month saw four licenses issued on June 2 and June 8, the highest counts. June 4 followed with three licenses issued, marking the next most active day for marriage licenses.
Officials to Enforce Sunday and Holiday Closing
City county and state officials unite to enforce Sunday and holiday closing laws in Del Rio ahead of July 4. Retail Merchants Association executive committee and local authorities meet to deter violations of preholiday closing rules as merchants continue Sunday openings. Mayor Thos M Johnson issues proclamation urging early purchases to reduce Sunday and holiday business.
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del Rio
Retail Merchants Association
Thos. M. Johnson
Evening News
State Held Liable For Road Overflows
AUSTIN July 1 The Third Court of Civil Appeals held the State liable for overflow damages to property caused by highway construction. It is the first appellate ruling on this point. Curtis Hill assistant attorney said the decision could affect many suits against the state. The department plans to appeal to the Supreme Court.
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Austin
Third Court of Civil Appeals
Curtis Hill
Hill
Supreme Court
Eden Asks League Not to Recognize Italy's Conquest
In Geneva on July 1 Anthony Eden urged the League of Nations to refrain from recognizing Italy's conquest of Ethiopia. He argued military action alone changed the situation, but present world conditions make that unlikely. Eden called for continued mutual aid pacts in the Mediterranean as Premier Leon Blum pledged full cooperation to rebuild League authority.
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Eden
League
Italy
Geneva
Anthony Eden
England
League of Nation's Assembly
Ethiopia
Mediterranean
Leon Blum
France
Sabinal Firemen Prepare City Fourth of July Festivities
Sabinal hosts its annual July celebration featuring the Winter Garden Firemen’s Association convention, a keynote by Hon. Chas. L. South of Coleman, rodeo, golf, barbecue, old settlers reunion, firemen races, a ball game and a dance. Judge South will speak at 11 AM. delegates meet at 9 AM and proceed to City Park for events, with contests at 2 PM and a closing session.
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Sabinal
Winter Garden
Roosevelt's Son To Take Part in Reunion Exercises
Elliott Roosevelt of Fort Worth son of the President tentatively accepts a program role at the annual Mississippi clubs reunion in Alvarado on July 23. He plans to introduce Senator Kay Pittman of Nevada, a native Mississippian, if business allows. Col. Robert H. Smith says about 10 000 club members are expected and notes more than 100 000 Mississippi natives live in Texas.
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Alvarado
Elliott ‘Roosevelt
Fort Worth
Roosevelt
Kay Pittman
Nevada
Robert H. Smith
Dallas
Association
Mississippi
Texas
Col. Smith
Five Die as Bus Plunges From Natural Bridge Gorge
A passenger bus crashed on the edge of the 215 foot gorge at Natural Bridge Virginia during a rain storm killing five and injuring 24. The bus skidded into a bank rolled over and rested against a signboard at the precipice.
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Natural Bridge
Pan American Highway Opened Linking Nations
The Pan American highway was officially opened to international traffic today with Vice President Garer and top Mexican officials dedicating it as a thoroughfare binding the United States and Mexico in perpetual amity.
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Laredo
Garer
Twelve Die as South Texas Floods Sweep Wide Area
Cloudbursts flood rivers across Gonzales San Marcos and Lockhart areas in South Texas. Nine Mexicans swept from a house on the Guadalupe near Kyle. three bodies recovered. A Missouri Pacific train plunged through a washed out bridge. three Mexicans and three Negroes drowned on Plum Creek.
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San Antonio
Guadalupe River
Texas
Gonzales
San Marcos
Lockhart
Guadalupe
Kyle
Missouri-Pacific
Plum Creek
Uhland
Rockdale
60 Leave Del Rio To Work On Lines Near San Antonio
Sixty railroad laborers departed Dol Rio seeking work on lines near San Antonio. The men head to new projects as layoffs prompt migration.
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del Rio
San Antonio
Dol
Track Dispatches East of San Antonio
Definite destination for the men was not provided but they were sent to work the tracks east of San Antonio.
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San Antonio
Third Victim Dies From Blows by Pick Handle Killer
OGDEN Utah July 1 Mrs Emma Scott Rose 82 died today becoming the third victim in a pick handle murder case. Her death follows the earlier killings of Mrs Mabel Scott Snyder 52 and her husband Adam 62 who were found dead yesterday. Police report search for George Mortensen 37 son-in-law of the Snyders centered in Salt Lake City with reports he was seen there. Complaint charging Mortensen filed after his wife Grace herself beaten sobbed to police He did it.
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Odggen
Utah
Emma Scott Rose
Mabel Scott Snyder
Adam
George Mortensen
the Snyders
Salt Lake City
Mortensen
Forty three new automobiles registered in Val Verde June
Forty three new automobiles were registered in Val Verde County in June, per records of Lyle Almond, tax assessor collector. Thirty four were passenger cars and nine were trucks, the highest month total since January when 49 vehicles were registered.
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Val Verde County
Lyle Almond
Borah Plans July Fourth Address on Party Planks
Senator Borah of Idaho announced a July 4 speech at Twin Falls Idaho to declare his first formal pronouncement on the Republican and Democratic monopoly plank. He will outline his stance in the address.
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Chicago
Borah
Idaho
Twin Palls
Del Rio Area Weather Forecast
Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday with thunderstorms in the east portion. Yesterday's high reached 84 and low 76. this morning's low was 71.
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