Behind the Scenes in Washington by Rodney Dutcher
Rod Dunn notes readers neglect the Congressional Record yet congressmen push speeches, memorials, and debates to influence voters. He lists titles and figures including Truax saving $20,000,000, opposition to private bills, and Kathryn O Loughlin McCarthy defending her farm record amid re elections.
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Washington
Rodney Dutcher
Truax
Senate
Ohio
House
Congress
K. O. McCarthy
Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy
Kansas
Two More Die In New Rioting At Amsterdam
Amsterdam July 7 Rioting renewed after soldiers and police arrived. Two more deaths raise the day’s total to six with a number wounded. Authorities say the situation remains grave as troops cleared disturbed areas with tanks amid unemployment protests and dole reductions.
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Amsterdam
Dole
Martinez Held in Mexico Prison Over Del Rio Officer Murder
The American consul at Piedras Negras said Marcial Martinez was released from Piedras Negras jail after being imprisoned Monday in connection with the murder of L. C. Henry, a Del Rio customs officer. Villa Acuna authorities did not know if or when Martinez would return.
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Piedras Negras
United States
Ben F. Foster
Marcial Martinez
L. C. Henry
Villa Acuna
Martinez
Missionary Freed In China Reported From Hankow
A mutilated message to the U S consulate from Hankow China said Rev Howard Smith of Washington Pa, a missionary, was released after being kidnapped by bandits in May. The source notes General Holung, the kidnapper, demanded 35000 dollars in cash and 3500 in medical supplies.
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Hankow
China
United States
Howard Smith
Washington
Holung
Smith
European Uncertainty Lowers London Wool
Boston reports show London colonial wool auctions opening weak with prices 20 to 25 percent below prior sale and heavy withdrawals. Boston market is near standstill as London declines unsettle U S prices with 7,091 bales offered in London, 4,601 sold, greasy merinos weak and end date set for July 12.
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Boston
the Commercial Bulletin
London
Europe
Germany
Bradford
Montana
Texas
Bulletin
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Judge Jones Honored by State Bar 51 Years in Practice
Judge Joseph Jones was honored at the State Bar Association convention in Fort Worth for 51 years in law. His career began with a veteran committee test in 51 years ago and has been marked by dedication and integrity, as noted in a Fort Worth Star-Telegram account.
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Joseph Jones
Fort Worth
State Bar Association
Judge Jones
The
Judge Joseph Jones Honored for 51 Years in Law
Judge Joseph Jones received a State Bar Association luncheon honor for more than half a century in the profession. His career began in Brackettville with Halton and Jones, moved to Del Rio, and included 18 years as district judge in the 63rd district before retiring in 1933 to resume practice.
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Jones
State Bar Association
Brackettville
Halton
Edmund Halton
del Rio
63Rd Judicial District
Raids in Havana Foil Cuban Officer Conspiracy
Night raids on homes of former officers thwarted a major plot in Havana. About 40 people, mostly veterans from the Hotel Nacional clash, were detained as police seized rifles revolvers grenades and a thousand rounds of ammunition. A bank office raid yielded incriminating documents and 15 arrests.
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Havana
Hdtel
Jose Pedraza
Johnson Silent on Industrial Self Government Plan
New York July 7 Hugh Johnson NRA administrator had nothing to say about a reported plan to replace the NRA with self government for industry. He said the President must decide and that he was on vacation.
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Johnson
New York
Hugh Johnson
NRA
Weather Outlook For Del Rio Area
Del Rio and vicinity remain generally fair to partly cloudy tonight and Sunday. Yesterday’s high reached 8 with a minimum 79. this morning’s low was 81. Tonight and Sunday expected similar conditions with warm temperatures.
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Suniday
Relief Denial for Refusers on Val Verde Relief Rolls
Texas Relief Commission and Val Verde County publish notice enforcing work requirements for relief recipients. Persons physically able to work who refuse local employment at prevailing wages will not receive relief. Citizens offering jobs must report refusals in writing with worker details to the county relief board.
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E. S. Black
Texas Relief Commission
Austin
Val Verde County
County Relief Board
People of Texas
Adam R. Johnson
Car Stolen From Dutch Wardlaw During July 4 Rodeo
The new Chevrolet coach owned by B. Dutch Wardlaw of Rocksprings was stolen July 4 while he and his family attended a rodeo. Sheriff Ed Young and District Attorney Julian LaCrosse recovered the car Friday eight miles from Rocksprings on the F A Moody ranch. Thieves had stripped the vehicle of wheels including the spare and took clothing worth about $100.
Wounded Sailors On Shore Leave After Night of Adven
In Nice France 28 sailors from US warships Arkansas and Wyoming were wounded in last night’s adventures. They returned on shore leave today after naval authorities censured the incident and urged good conduct. President Roosevelt spoke in Puerto Rico saying rehabilitation plans resemble U.S. methods and urged cooperation. Franklin MacVeagh, former Treasury Secretary, died in Chicago at 96 from bronchial pneumonia. Roosevelt’s Puerto Rico address asserted program alignment with mainland reforms and social economic challenges.
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Nice
France
United States
Arkansas
Wyoming
Treasury
Chicago
Franklin MacVeagh
Taft
Roosevelt
Puerto Rico
San Juan
Types of German Fighting Men
A snapshot of Germany's armed forces and Nazi organizations in uniform showing five groups: 400,000 SA storm troops, Reichswehr private soldiers, Stahlhelm veterans, SS Schutzstaffel guards, and federally controlled regular police prepared to act in military style.
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Germany
Hitler
Reichswehr
Berlin
Schutzstaffel
Victim Buried After Rock Springs Auto Crash
Dan Smith, a Rocksprings carpenter, died when W. W. King’s car and Joe Buswell’s vehicle collided head on on the fair grounds road north of Rocksprings at midnight. Buswell faced negligent homicide charges and was released on a $1,900 bond after a court of inquiry led by County and District attorneys. Funeral services for Smith were held Friday morning at 7 o'clock in Smiley. King regained consciousness late Thursday with a broken arm and back injuries.
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Claude Gilmer
Julian la Crosse
Justice of the Peace
A. P. Allison
Dan Smith
Smith
Smiley
King
Relief Funds Depleted Before Legislature Session
Austin July 7.4 Depletion of relief funds was forecast before Governor Miriam A Ferguson's extraordinary session. Relief administrator Adam R Johnson said the available fund balance on July 1 stood at 2 755 956 dollars.
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Austin
Miriam A. Ferguson
Adam R. Johnson
Johnson
Demand Improves At London Wool Auction Sale
London July 7. At the wool auction sales today 11 965 offerings were offered 7 858 sold Queensland and New South Wales greasies met with improved demand Withdrawals were less frequent and competition was restricted
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London
Queensland
New South Wales
Water Use Soars in Del Rio Amid Drought
City records show Del Rio residents consuming about 50 million gallons monthly this summer. About 2 million gallons daily are drawn by 1,400 subscribers, many exceeding the 10 000 gallon monthly limit as city pumps run continuously from San Felipe Creek. Even with drought stress the giant spring delivers 65 000 gallons per minute per the U S Geodetic Water Survey.
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San Felipe
del Rio
E. F. Howard
United States Geodetic Water Survey
Tornado Wrecks Hall and Damages Northeast Sanderson
A tornado struck the northeast Sanderson area Friday around 6 PM causing property damage estimated at 10 000 to 15 000 with no loss of life. An inch of rain and hail followed the storm. A Mexican man suffered a back wound from flying timber requiring six stitches as houses roofs fences and sheds were damaged.
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Sanderson
del Rio
Weather Bureau
Moffett Takes Job of Housing Administrator
James A. Moffett assumed the housing recovery post with a plan to mobilize half a billion dollars for home renovation by fall and aim to reemploy 5 million people. He said financing would be handled by private institutions to avoid delays seen under PWA.
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Washington
James A. Moffett
Moffett
Public Works Administration
Kincaid Seeks U S Purchase Of Sheep And Goats
Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers' Association leader A. Kincaid will urge U S government purchases to aid the livestock industry. He seeks 2 500 000 sheep and 500 000 goats in Texas at 2 dollars per sheep and 1 50 dollars per goat. drought grips Southwest regions. Wyoming Wool Growers' sec. Wye to attend.
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Ozona
T. A. Kincaid
Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers’ Association
Salt Lake City
Texas
Kincaid
Southwest
Byrer
Wilson
McKinley
Wye
Wyoming Wool Growers’ Association
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