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Newspaper
Del Rio Evening News
Location
Del Rio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1935
Page
1
The piece notes New York City’s finances are strong while equating the city debt to the pre war U.S. national debt. It argues against targeting corporations and cites political riffs on Hoover 1936, work relief funds, and presidential power with a critical tone toward leaders and Congress.
A satirical note on a black widow spider sparing a reporter in Amarillo and biting danger to press freedom. It contrasts with political shifts as Dan Roper remains a key figure while Roosevelt alters his influence and policy. A kitchen tip jokes about furniture polish using olive oil vinegar and turpentine.
Dorine Murray eight daughter of Mrs Charles N Murray died Wednesday at 8 50 p m from diphtheria at her home 604 Fourth Street Fort Sam Houston born June 2 1927 in Fort Sam Houston burial planned Thursday afternoon at Westlawn Cemetery under Doran Funeral Home survivors include mother a brother Charles and a sister Maxine
New officers take over at Del Rio Rotary Club with Oscar Weinert as president Roy Andrews as vice president and J Autrey Walker as secretary. The meeting also announced committee chairs across aims club service community service vocational service and more with plans to outline the year at a Chamber of Commerce meeting Tuesday at 8 p m.
Detroit July 4 Judge Christopher Stein postponed a habeas corpus hearing for William Lee Ferris confessed slayer of Howard Carter Dickinson. Prosecutor Duncan McCrea said investigators still have angles to pursue and planned to file first degree murder charges against Ferris and two of three party girls involved in the plot.
The Senate met with five members present for a one minute session and recessed until Monday. The brief gathering allowed retirement for the week without needing House consent.
Private advices from Culiacan report Plutarco Elias Calles has wed for the third time. The bride’s name is not given, but she is said to be a relative of Manuel Paez, governor of Sinaloa.
NEA Service outlines how autos became the deadliest Fourth of July factor, eclipsing explosives. It cites seven year averages with 88 auto deaths per Independence Day and explains the rise of traffic fatalities alongside public push for a Safe and Sane celebration.
Senate commerce committee approves inquiry into lobbying for and against a utility holding company regulation bill. Senator Wheeler of Montana proposes a compromise allowing two holding companies per integrated regional system, with a showdown anticipated in the Senate Monday. President avoids direct comment on House defeat.
A Brady Chamber of Commerce survey finds McCulloch County oats harvest cut by 50 percent after three inches of rain. The rain hit as harvest began, reducing expected yields from about 40 to 20 bushels per acre. All grain has been shocked and threshing is underway.
Late news from Newton Highlands Massachusetts reports a police escort for Governor James M Curley dying after a crash on the Boston Worcester turnpike. The governor's condition was not certain as details remained unclear. Roosevelt backs prompt action on coal tax and wealth tax bills after committee talks in Washington.
Baton Rouge July 4. Governor O K Allen summoned Louisiana lawmakers to meet at 8 p m for Huey Lone s five day special session after Long arrived and began supervising bill drafting. It is understood the aims include passing laws targeting political enemies including New Orleans mayor T Semmes Walmsley and other city officials.
The alcohol tax unit requests 1 086 941 from the work relief fund to finance a nationwide check of retail liquor dealers amid rising bootleg sales. If approved, investigations would cover cities over 100 000, with New York State sites costing 247 634, and state efforts planned in Connecticut and New Jersey.
HALIFAX N S July 4 Dr John R Brinkley faced trouble as his yacht Dr Brinkley II was seized by the sheriff in Nova Scotia A salvage suit for 5000 dollars by owners of the motor vessel Shanan refloated the yacht after it struck Chebogue Point in a fog Sunday
James Van Zandt national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars told the South Dakota encampment that 77 United States senators, a majority, have pledged to vote for the new bonus bill. He said the measure has passed the house and will be attached to the new tax bill with no inflationary or bond features.
Lake McQueeney resort east of San Antonio will be restored after flood damage along the Guadalupe River. A dam section washed out lowering water by about 20 feet and will be rebuilt by the Texas Hydro Electric Company, with leaks in other areas to be fixed.
The piece explains rising automobile deaths from 4,300 in 1913 to 36,000 in 1934 and notes fireworks and drowning as historical holiday perils. It argues the auto accident danger eclipsed fireworks as Independence Day hazards, with a table illustrating the shift.
President Roosevelt divides works programs by cost with projects above 25000 under the Public Works Administration and those below under the Works Progress Administration. Ickes leads the PWA Hopkins heads the WPA. The plan aims to fund highway construction soil erosion and other small projects to employ about 3 500 000 people for one year.
Members of the Lone Star Bird Dog Association and Capital City Field Trial Club lease the 14000 acre Edgar Martin ranch near Goliad to host January field trials. Mexican quail supplies have been added to the coveys for ample abundance.
Partly cloudy in Del Rio and vicinity on Thursday. West Texas reports partly cloudy conditions tonight and Friday.
President Roosevelt’s demand for higher income and inheritance taxes sparks debate on impact to magnates like Mellon Ford Rockefeller and Rockefeller Jr. Proposals could rewrite fortunes, threaten corporate control, and unsettle markets, renewing a 40 year old political debate with no final figures yet.
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