15 Jun 1937
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Newspaper
Del Rio Evening News
Location
Del Rio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1937
Page
1
A prominent Chicago couple, among the Palmers, separated after a high profile marriage. The husband gave the Argentine-born wife 475000 dollars in the divorce settlement, prompting speculation about his next choice for a bride.
Roy Bacus argues against a proposed constitutional amendment to remove the duel prohibition for notaries in Texas while reflecting on state sovereignty and party politics. The column defends traditional safeguards, mocks radical reform, and notes existing local notaries in Johnson County never engaged in dueling.
The CIO led strike intensifies as clashes occur at Ambridge and Johnstown gates. Pickets injure several at Bethlehem Steel while unions threaten broader coal and steel actions across multiple states and companies.
U S retail trade showed underlying strength amid mixed results from recent strikes and Memorial Day distortions. Electric power output rose year on year while freight carloadings fell and automobile production climbed from the prior week.
Del Rio and vicinity expect generally fair weather tonight and Wednesday. Yesterday’s high was 94 with a low reported at 75. The morning low today reached 76.
Officials of the Interstate Circuit and its affiliates announce the discontinuance of bank night promotions across 120 Texas theatres following a Court of Criminal Appeals ruling declaring bank nights to be lotteries.
Spokane, Washington report on Stanley Knapp and his brother Le Roy Knapp, both convicted in the February 15 Security State Bank robbery and killing of William E. Walker. Stanley, 19, and Le Roy, 21, faced death. jury deliberated six hours as confessions were read and the brothers laughed amidst the proceedings.
Governor Allred urged an end to gambling expansion as the House widened the bill against dog track betting to ban money games at home including bridge playing and marbles on playgrounds. Critics attacked the governor's message as vindictive and unfair, with lawmakers seeking to expunge it from records.
The Senate finance committee recommended a one year extension on nuisance taxes expiring June 30 covering items from gasoline and electric power to shotgun shells and chewing gum. The House had already approved a two year extension.
Paris June 15 the French Council of Ministers asked Parliament to grant Premier Blum full powers to take all measures deemed necessary to end the nations financial crisis. Stony Brook Nov June 15 two garbage collectors told federal agents they were refused entry to the Parsons Long Island home last Wednesday. They recall Mrs Alice McDonnell Parsons vanished and that Anna Kupryanova the Russian housekeeper met them and pointed to a package with a card saying that is all
Capt W L Barler of the Customs Service is moved from Falfurrias to Sanderson with prior postings in Del Rio and Eagle Pass. The notice was sent to Del Rio friends on Monday indicating the transfer.
Major Oscar Westover told a Senate subcommittee that dirigibles could strike key U S industrial areas during mobilization. He said air ships could disrupt power plants and manufacturing by bombing power stations, noting replacement delays for damaged switchboards.
The Senate approved a proposed National Unemployment and Relief Commission to study the entire unemployment relief issue. The commission would have five to 15 unpaid members and report policy recommendations. The measure moves to the House for action.
Mr and Mrs C M Brockwell visiting in Newport Tonn with Mr and Mrs W M Brockwell had their car wrecked en route to Little Rock Ark. Son Robert fractured arm, Mrs Brockwell cut and chest injury, Mr Brockwell chest injury. Family members aboard escaped injury except Beatrice and Freddy.
United States records show Britain still owing about 5.2 billion and Italy about 82 million in overdue war debt installments. Britain argues debt talks must consider all inter allied debts and currency relations while Italy maintains its policy despite a due payment of roughly 15.6 million.
Basque capital Bilbao endures bombardment as insurgents push toward the city. Refugees flee west to Santander while Basque President Aguirre vows to defend the capital to the bitter end. He notes the loss of Zamudio and Derio and appeals to world powers to oppose aerial extinction and foreign invasion.
Paris reports France defaulted for the tenth time on semi annual war debt payments due to the United States. The June 15 installment totals 81.498 million dollars, with 2 million principal and 18.498 million interest. France has borrowed heavily to cover regular arms expenditures and owes billions under prior agreements.
Funeral services for Miss Sa Packingham, 78, were held Tuesday at 10 in Ava. She died Sunday in San Antonio. She was aunt to Mrs R Sterling of Del Rio and to Mesa Georgia and Nina Spencer of Uvalde. She owned property on Main Street in Del Rio and was well known there. Messages of condolence reached Del Rio from Mrs Homer B. Jones and Mrs D L Anderson.
Wellington Oil Company of Delaware secures a contract to perform geological and geophysical work on 110000 acres of the Indio Ranch in Maverick County. Indio Cattle Co manager Mil ter L Frank states leasehold could reveal the county’s long sought oil pool, a theory bolstered by Zavala County pool finds.
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