30 Jul 1936
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Newspaper
Del Rio Evening News
Location
Del Rio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1936
Page
1
A local note recalls a friend betting on two candidates before the recent primary and winning against expectations. The column boasts about Chicago dogs biting 1,338 people since July and reflects on a wife's long illness, quirky anecdotes, and village grievances about public interest and sympathy.
In a debate between Austin Callan and Prickly Pear the Del Rio and Dallas editors weigh rental living against ownership, arguing rain and neighborly behavior impact community mood. They satire landlords duties and the windstorm’s mixed fortunes, noting repairs bring work and tax burdens.
John S. Farnsworth former navy lieutenant commander pleaded innocent before Judge Oscar Kuhring in DC Federal Court to charges by a grand jury of delivering confidential naval publications to Japanese agents.
Governor Alf Landon replies to Socialist candidate Norman Thomas on July 30, stating labor unions may lawfully promote organizing unorganized industry and send in organizers. He says his speech on employee freedom does not favor infringing free speech or assembly rights.
London July 30 Anglo Russian naval agreement announced, said not binding the Soviet Eastern fleet to treaty limits. Russian officials claim aim is adherence to principles of the London pact among Britain, the United States and France despite Japan's unrestricted program. No signing date set.
Mrs. Blanche S. Tucker sister of the late Ross Stafford died Wednesday at 6 pm in her Keokuk Iowa home after about two months of heart disease She had spent the last two winters in Del Rio and planned to return this winter She came to Del Rio in 1933 after Mr Stafford the Del Rio National Bank vice president died and visited frequently since
A typhoon hit two provinces of Northern Luzon causing at least five deaths and widespread crop damage. Two people are missing and communications are interrupted. A second typhoon was reported 500 miles east of Southern Luzon moving toward the Northwest.
Partly cloudy tonight and Friday with a warm spell. Yesterday’s high reached 95 degrees and the low dipped to 76. This morning the minimum temperature was 76.
The forecast shows cloudy conditions tonight and Friday with only light showers possible in the extreme west tonight. No significant precipitation expected elsewhere and temps remain mild.
Texas stockmen visiting Dallas inspect a large screw worm control exhibit in the Federal Building. The display, showing the worm’s life cycle and prevention methods, highlights breeding, dehorning, branding, docking, castration, shearing and careful herd management to curb losses estimated at 10 million dollars annually.
Roy Aubrey Holt, age two, died after falling from a fourth story hotel window in Fort Worth. He toppled while leaning from the screen to greet his grandmother, struck the sidewalk, and died two hours later at a hospital from a crushed skull. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Holt of El Paso, visiting Mrs. Cc. C. Blackley.
Fort Stockton July 30 H L Winfield of this city led in the 29th district senatorial race for the seat held by Ken Regan of Pecos by a majority of 5 065. With nearly complete returns Winfield had 19 516 to Berkeley 14 451 Berkeley former Alpine senator carried four counties.
Fort Worth reports daily inspections of West Texas exhibits at the Frontier Centennial. Attendance ranges from five thousand to eight thousand visitors per day as preparations continue.
AP reports rebels push toward Madrid as loyalist forces retreat to Valencia. Rebel gains include claimed fall of Valencia disputed by government, with Madrid's surrounding by rebel columns and new sieges at Seville and Cordoba. Ferried arms move toward Zaragoza while Navy battles near Gibraltar.
Hidalgo County commissioners approve transferring part of the county courthouse square to Edinburg for a new post office. Congress has allotted 87000 dollars for the building with bids anticipated soon.
The United States Department of Agriculture reports the 1936 lamb crop through July at 31 12 million head, a 9 percent rise from 1935 and 25 percent above 1934. Texas shows the largest regional gain with about 3 726 million head, up 69 percent from last year, and accounts for over half of the national increase on Texas ranges. Wool prospects look strong with a likely record clip.
Mrs Kate Bradford Stockton, descendant of Mayflower governor William Bradford, starts her Tennessee gubernatorial bid on the Socialist ticket in Chattanooga. She aims to build a real campaign by 1938 despite doubts about a win this year.
President Roosevelt plans a heart to heart in Quebec with Governor General Lord Tweedsmuir to advance the good neighbor policy. The talks aim to widen inter American solidarity and seek Canada’s support for peace efforts across North Central and South America.
Oklahoma City reports Representative Josh Lee, a professor turned politician, won the U S Senate race over E W Marland. A campaign climaxed with the discharge of seven WPA officials amid charges of activity for Lee. With about 60 percent of precincts reporting, Lee held a large lead, estimated near a 100000 vote margin, reflecting strong support across the state.
A forest blaze in the Little Rocky Mountains pressures Malta and surrounding areas. Evacuations evacuated residents from Sandusky and Mission Peak as crews battle the fire that began after workers gained control of an earlier blaze. Authorities investigate possible arson linked to three deaths.
In Monterrey on July 30 two men were killed and seven wounded after a night gun battle between Red workers and the Civic Nationalistic organization a confrontation that started when the Nationalistic group fired on marchers near the Nationalistic offices. Spectators said the Nationalists returned fire in a clash intended to curb alleged Communism in Mexico.
Del Rio Chamber of Commerce plans a September welcome for Dr. and Mrs Job Ro Brinkley returning from a Summer afloat on the yacht Dr. Brinkley IT. An elaborate banquet will mark their homecoming with Rowland handling tickets and reservations. Peng, Miller oversee entertainment and Lippe, Menefee decorations.
In Del Rio District Court a jury sentenced Robert Harris to a five year suspended term for the murder of Clarence Warrior a 33 year old Brackettville man shot in Del Rio on July 12.
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