22 Jul 1936
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Newspaper
Del Rio Evening News
Location
Del Rio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1936
Page
1
A mosaic of snips reports crime cynicism politics and domestic drama. Items include a snapshot of crooked police taking a quarter of ransom in a famous kidnapping and a quip on Landon's long speech while Polly Moran discusses her husband’s alleged violence and drinking.
Austin Callan notes public surprise at media coverage of the Dionne quintuplets and predicts ongoing scrutiny of the family. He quips about social expectations, economy, and the burden of fame on the parents while remarking the Dionnes already symbolize a large, ordinary family settling into regular life.
A Lookout from Corpus Christi Caller-Times quotes columnists on prayer in a drought hit South Dakota town. Bells toll in 13 churches as 11 000 residents pray amid 104 degree heat. The piece contrasts mass prayer with neglect of routine care and warns of future shortages if prayer becomes rare.
Lyle S. Almond notes local lawyers say no exemptions can be issued after January 31 for those turning 21 in the voting year. Residents outside Del Rio may vote with an affidavit if aged 21 after January 31, while absentee ballots must be in by July 22 with boxes ready for outlying precincts.
County officials warn that all school transfers must be completed by August 1 under the latest statute. Superintendent W. F. Jourdan said about 30 to 40 pupils are involved and must be processed in the county superintendent's office before the first of next month.
The State Highway Department invites bids by July 31 to level and patch 18 miles of Uvalde Road from 1.7 miles west of Uvalde to the Kinney County line. Estimated cost is 40000 dollars for the project with Duraco pavement included.
Gov Eugene Talmadge declares federal agents threaten income tax prosecutions to intimidate his Senate bid supporters in Georgia. He calls tax collection costly and a growing racket, vowing the Washington bureaucrats reign of terror will be short lived.
An open competitive exam for a classified laborer janitor position at Del Rio Post Office has been announced by the U.S. Civil Service Commission. The $1,140 yearly job requires cleaning and maintenance work, with applications due by July 31, 1936, in New Orleans. Citizens must meet schooling or experience requirements to qualify.
Paul J. Poag spoke to the Del Rio Rotary Club on The Aims and Objects Plan of Rotary. He used a chart to show four objects representing committees in club service vocational service community service and international service. Guests RM Cavness of San Marcos and Hervey E Guinn of Comstock attended, group singing led by Herbert J. Beadle Sr with Mrs Earl Miner at the piano.
The Supreme Court declares a Railroad Commission order granting permits for wells six to eight on 8.61 acres in Gregg County invalid due to improper hearing notice. In Washington, Secretary Hull hints the United States may reestablish a naval squadron in European waters if European tensions worsen, amid questions about Spain.
Louisiana Governor announces state will back Franklin D Roosevelt 100 percent. He says Huey Long’s political followers now rally for London but affirm support for the President and New Deal social welfare goals.
News of the July 22 Topeka gathering records Rep. Bertrand Snell of New York as convention chair with Gov. Alf Landon set for presidential nomination. John Hamilton arrives to map strategy as Topeka readies housing for about 100000 visitors in facilities from Masonic Temple to YMCAs.
Lawrence Latta was fined 50 dollars and his license suspended 30 days after a district court jury convicted him of driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated. The trial began Monday with 11 witnesses, including the defendant, and the verdict was returned Tuesday night with E. K. Adams as foreman.
Verdi Valley County will receive a bit over $2,000 more from the state for its schools due to an apportionment rise from $18.50 to $19. The Del Rio Independent School District stands to gain about $1,000. The higher apportionment, the top ever paid, prompted a tax rate cut from 35 to 20 cents, promising tax savings. State funds come from saloon licenses poll tax permanent state funds and the 20 cent tax. Texas’s per pupil apportionment remains low next to California’s 60 per pupil. No teacher salary increases are expected from the extra funds.
In District Court a special venire of 72 was questioned as jurors from the pool were selected at noon Wednesday. Victor Gonzalez faces murder charges in the death of Hipolito Flores on April 12, with earlier mistrial due to a hung jury after 24 hours of deliberation.
AUSTIN July 22 Justice John H. Sharp of the State Supreme Court will be principal speaker August 1 at a luncheon meeting of the council of judges of the third administrative judicial district and the Travis County bar association Vice President John N. Garner has been invited.
Justice Department officials announced plans to seek an indictment against former naval officer John B. Farnsworth under laws punishing unlawful disclosure of information affecting national defense. The case would be presented to the grand jury in Washington this week.
July 22 report says the National Federation of Electrical Workers warned of a general strike within 10 days unless current disputes are settled. Most states would lack lights, except Sonora Tabasco Chiapas and Lower California, as representatives meet with light officials at the presidential palace to resolve the deadlock.
About 30 persons have learned to swim under Ralph Foss Ross, Moore Park custodian, with 10 pupils currently in the class. Lessons run from 8 to 11 each morning, covering breathing, kicking and arm strokes. Ten lessons typically enable beginners to swim the pool’s width, and attendance rose in the heat of the last two days.
Dr Francis E Townsend walked out of a deposition hearing in Cleveland today during the Town send plan case. He told attorney Benjamin Sacharow it was none of his business after questions about weekly pill advertisements.
John D. M Hamilton national chairman will address the New Mexico Republican convention in Albuquerque on August 17, George R Craig said today. The announcement confirms the event with the party leadership and sets the expected schedule.
U S embassy confirms all Americans in Madrid are safe as two U S warships race to aid evacuations. Eric C Wendelm third secretary reports to the State Department that Madrid remains quiet at noon though frontier cities endure fighting between militias and rebel troops near Toledo.
The period lists multiple upheavals in Spain including King Alfonso's abdication in April 1991, a Royalist revolt in Seville in August 1932, extremist uprisings in January 1933 and December 1933, radical revolts in October 1934, the ousting of President Zamora in April 1936, and Manuel Azana's 1936 election as head of the leftist government. The notes reference frequent challenges to stability across these years.
Consul William Corcoran at Vigo reported rebel military and civilian Fascists controlled the city. He said calm was restored but major Galician cities remained deracinated by the rebels, while fighting near Toledo continued.
Cherbourg France July 22 United States battleship Oklahoma to sail at midnight for Bilbao Spain to pick up American refugees heavy cruiser Quincy ordered to Gibraltar en route to England midshipmen from the Oklahoma reassigned to Arkansas and Wyoming
In Maple Grove Utah on July 22 3 year old Nadine Robins was found by searching parties after a 24 hour disappearance. She was wading barefoot in a stall creek near the town during a night long and day long search by about 500 men and women. Parents feared kidnapping but she seemed safe and unhungry. She had been subsisting on berries and appeared relaxed and happy in the stream.
Partly cloudy conditions forecast for Del Rio and vicinity with tonight and Thursday. Temperatures show a high of 91 yesterday and a low of 75 yesterday, with this morning’s low at 73. East Texas remains cloudy tonight and Thursday while West Texas is fair in the north and cloudy in the south.
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