17 Jun 1937
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Newspaper
Del Rio Evening News
Location
Del Rio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1937
Page
1
A playful column notes a San Antonio school on contract bridge hosted by a local expert and remarks on sports writers, dignity in baseball, and community life. The piece reflects on half-mad humor, business, and a boy who built a personal motorcycle.
A Lookout essay from Corpus Christi cites Austin Callan as a roaming figure tied to Wilmington imagery and beach postcards. The piece mocks his supposed local ties while hinting at broader strikes in the East and Midwest, with reflections on history predicting future patterns in industrial centers. It includes brief quips from State Press and local columnists about governance and non intervention.
Spanish insurgents pressed a broad offensive to the edge of Bilbao occupying the International Airfield and two western hills. a new drive on Santander 45 miles east was mapped for tonight if Bilbao is bottied up. Refugees report Basque President Aguirre remaining in Bilbao vowing not to surrender as Santander street fighting begins.
Del Rioans are invited to attend the opening and dedication of a major Tyler underpass June 25 at 8 p m. Jas C Netts of the Del Rio Chamber of Commerce said the project spans Cotton Belt Railroad yards, about 1250 feet long with 2000 feet of street approaches. The trafficway is lighted with modern lighting including 25 ten thousand lumen sodium lamps. The Federal Bureau of Public Roads Texas Highway Commission and Texas Highway Department staff will be honor guests.
The article notes a National Labor Relations Board hearing on Inland Steel and whether a company must sign worker agreements. It recalls the St Joseph Stockyards case, defines good faith bargaining, and cites a Supreme Court view that writing an agreement is not required. It also mentions a Senate steel strikes probe and a local back night lottery payout at Strand and Princess Theatres.
Barrie, the London author Sir James M. Barrie, remains seriously ill with bronchial pneumonia but is reported to be somewhat improved today by attending physicians in London.
Washington officials push to cancel community property laws in eight states including Texas. Roswell Magill says such changes could yield millions in federal tax gains by altering how income is taxed in states like New York and California. Treasury and Morgenthau officials warn continued tax dodging requires remedial action, with details to follow.
June Jeannette McDonald and Gene Raymond wed in a private spot and plan a honeymoon in Homus. Governor Allred said no additional special legislative session before September. House voting on anti-betting bills delayed. Mahoning Valley mills face sit down protests if contracts fail. Philip Murray accuses steel firms of an unholy alliance against bargaining.
At the 17th annual Texas State Manufacturers Association gathering in San Antonio, leaders warn of wage and hour measures and labor relations actions. Albert Clifton of Waco seeks renewed collaboration while Ernest Gross cites national pressure from Wagner Act debates. Dallas GOP figure John W. Philip warns of dictatorship risk in pending reforms.
Shanghai gossip piece cites General Yang Sen as model for Hitler and Mussolini. It notes Yang, 40, has 40 heirs raised with 27 wives and concubines. He trains children from age seven, culminating in a family military camp and formal reviews.
Postmaster Ray Ross leaves Del Rio to attend the State Postmasters Convention in San Antonio. The three day session features speakers from the Post Office and related offices. Ross plans to meet his wife Mrs Ross and their children in San Antonio.
Del Rio Rotary Club plans a Moore Park picnic next Wednesday at 7 pm instead of the noon luncheon. Members earn regular attendance credit by attending the evening event. J Autrey Walker, secretary, released the notice.
Groesbeck June 17 4 ton nie Moore a Negro porter was given the death penalty for the slaying of Prank Bradtute a Thornton storekeeper He was taken in the sheriff s automobile to an unrevealed place for safekeeping.
Stony Brook N Y June 17 A rapid surge in federal state and local investigators activity signals a possible early break in the Alice McDonnell Parsons disappearance. Earl Connelly of the FBI denied withdrawing, noting the case remains an abduction under the Lindbergh framework. A note demand and a New York taxicab sighting with a man and two women were reported as authorities press for new leads.
President Roosevelt approved the creation of a wage strike board. Governor Davey urged federal intervention as steel plant riots escalate. Johnstown and Youngstown reports describe picket attacks, nonunion workers facing intimidation, and union leaders seeking to end the six day strike with police protection.
Weather summary reports yesterday’s high of 95 and a low around 76 in Rio and nearby areas. Forecast for Friday calls for similar warm conditions with no significant rain expected.
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