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Newspaper
Del Rio Evening News
Location
Del Rio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1935
Page
1
The column cites Richberg quitting the NRA and notes from Don Walls’s retirement plan. It mentions a Laredo district attorney considering re election and references floods in Nebraska, child discipline debates, and a diary bolstering a missing aviator story in the region.
In Tacoma June 8, federal and local officers widened the hunt for the George Weyerhaeuser kidnapers. Indications grew that the abductors’ identities were unknown to investigators as fingerprints pointed to a two gabled hideout. A report of 20 federal reserve notes from the ransom being found in Salt Lake City followed by the absence of E. F P. Connelly, the federal agent in charge, from his office today.
The clipping notes the Bank of England will dismiss 1000 clerks after adopting automatic ledger-posters and calculating machines. Clerks may take a $10 000 lump sum or a $10 weekly pension. Most choose capital, reflecting risks and human nature. The piece links machine adoption to depression and worker displacement. It cites Dallas News State Press and Indianapolis News as sources.
In Cagliari Mussolini addressed 20,000 soldiers and a large crowd of blackshirts, declaring a renewed account with Ethiopia and accusing Britain of imperialism. He warned Italy would imitate enemies who “teach us a 4% lesson” and would press their empire plans despite world opinion.
Chicago June 8 Meat consumption has overtaken U S supplies for likely the first time. Stockmen call the situation drastic due to reduced production from last year’s drought and government hog cattle and sheep slaughter. High prices force consumer hardship and higher wages or cutbacks.
Peiping June 8 The thirty second army widely regarded as one of China’s best began moving toward Tientsin to replace the fifty first army which evacuated the city and moved to Paotingfu the new seat of government in Hopeh Province ninety miles south of Peiping The move signals rising Sino Japanese tensions in the region.
Washington reports say President Roosevelt is considering new inheritance and heavy gift taxes to curb wealth concentration. Morgenthau declined comment as Treasury stays silent awaiting tax proposals. Congress discussions show mixed reactions with aims to raise 300 million to 6 billion dollars annually and possibly extend nuisance taxes expiring June 30.
In Amarillo on June 8 the Young Democrats of Texas debated a proposed NRA reform plank. A belligerent minority opposed any constitutional amendment legalizing NRA principles. James Roosevelt and Elliott Roosevelt were reported to arrive and may back a constitutional reform movement tied to the President’s re election aims.
Washington June 8 NEA reports the Guffey coal bill shaping industrial policy by creating a National Bituminous Coal Commission with governors for miners and operators. It would set mine prices, production quotas and levy a 25 cent per ton tax with 99 cents rebated for compliance. Bonded funds up to 300 million would back reserves and miner rehabilitation. Public concerns cite possible consumer impact and limited public review.
June 8 report: Willie Sanchez, taxi driver, says he was attacked by two men he picked up near Campbellton. He fled, later reported two men died from knife wounds. Atascosa officers found the two unidentified victims dead at the scene.
Reports from Eagle Pass say Alfredo Garza Guerra a famed rodeo performer died in a pistol duel in Muzquiz Mexico in front of City Hall. Businessman Dalecio Perez was seriously wounded after a hours long argument between Guerra and Perez witnesses said.
Val Verde County has been allotted 15 Civilian Conservation Corps recruits, with movement likely around June 20. Eligible ages are 18 to 25, and families must be on relief rolls. Former CCC members may return if they have served up to five months. Registration blanks and orders not yet received. interested parties may consult Relief Administrator Block.
Washington reported that Representative Rayburn said the administration would approve a plan to construct flood control and a power development dam on the Red River at Denison. In Dallas a search was launched for missing couples Albert Heberer and George Lorius, last heard May 22, after their car was found abandoned.
Antonio San Miguel, 78, a railroad magnate, was released after three days with kidnappers. He refused to confirm ransom payment of 286000 dollars and said he was held on a farm about 20 miles from Havana where he was treated roughly.
Del Rio Designates June 10 to 15 as Western Railroad Week and urges civic participation. Mayor Thos M Johnson proclaims the period to honor railroads for air conditioning trains, improved service and reduced fares, with a citywide observance and mass locomotive whistle at 8 a m Monday signaling the start.
Six Del Ricans plan to depart Sunday for El Paso where the 59th annual convention of the Firemen and Fire Marshals Association of Texas will be held Tuesday through Thursday. Nearly 2,000 firemen are expected as talks on firefighting problems by prominent marshals and competitive drills with cash prizes cap the program. Attendees include Fire Chief Harry Altman Frank Schmidt David Young R L Bradley George Randolph and Bruce Bradley.
Washington June 8 The Agricultural Department and House Agriculture Committee remained neutral on making sheep and goats basic commodities under revised AAA amendments awaiting grower input. Farm Administrator Chester C. Davis said wool and mohair were omitted in the latest draft though state grower committees favored inclusion. Capitol Hill talk continues about readding wool and mohair with department demands guiding recommendations. Wool and cotton processing tax concerns drive opposition from New England congressmen and wool manufacturers fear new levies amid industry distress.
Dallas, June 8. Approximately 650 workers in Dallas, 500 in Waco and McKinney have been laid off as mills shut down amid NRA rules. Walter Hogg, president of Dallas Cotton Mills, cites stock storage and market uncertainty. Texas Textile Mills reports 70 percent layoffs at McKinney, 400 at Waco, and nearly 200 in Dallas. Both firms plan to reemploy when possible and hope to preserve NRA wages and hours.
Generally fair tonight and Sunday. Yesterday's high 84 and low 73. This morning's minimum 70. Warmer conditions in the north tonight.
Met briefing notes show unsettled conditions along the coast with patchy rain possible this evening. The Northwest coast warms tonight with a mild rise in temperatures before a slower fall late Sunday as a new front approaches.
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