Washington lobby tales and political maneuvering unfold
A survey of behind the scenes Washington lobbying reveals how small actors influence major codes and policy. Notes highlight Warren Wheaton as a sharp observer, Senate and House funding moves for campaign committees, and Roosevelt era political shifts shaping the Supreme Court and Pacific fleet timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Joe Robinson
Arkansas
Supreme Court
United States
Pacific
Plans Complete for San Felipe Water System
City Engineer Paul Blevins announced completion of all plans specifications and proposals for the San Felipe water works. The Public Works Administration approved a $77,000 loan and grant, with bids to be advertised after signing the bond sale contract.
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San Felipe
Public Works Administration
Paul Blevins
Washington
Registration For Night School In Del Rio Set
Approval of a night school for Del Rio was received from CWA headquarters in Austin. Registration will be held Saturday and Monday at San Felipe High School. Principal E. E. Mirales will lead a staff of five Del Rio teachers. Classes run Monday to Friday from 6 30 to 9 30 p m with courses in English Spanish civics and commerce oriented to local residents.
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del Rio
CWA
Austin
San Felipe High School
Del
E. E. Mirales
Irene Cardwell
Ruth Howard
Georgie Castle
Mary Hickman
Mabelle Cooper
Texas Legislators Challenge Remote Control Bill
Representative Thomason of Texas and W F Boggess of Del Rio protested a bill granting the Federal Radio Commission authority to stop broadcasting from abroad via remote control. They argued the measure targets XER Del Rio operated by Dr John Richard Brinkley and would harm Del Rio’s thriving radio business.
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Washington
Thomason
Texas
W. F. Boggess
del Rio
Federal Radio Commission
United States
XER
John Richard Brinkley
Bland
Boggess
Drought Lowers Shearing in San Angelo Ozona Country
Roy Hudspeth and colleagues report light spring sheep shearing in the San Angelo Ozona area due to winter drought. Ranchers report ease in hiring American and Mexican shearers with prices around 8 cents for sheep and 4 to 5 cents for goats. three-fourths of ranchers pay 8 cents, others 7 to 8 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo-Ozona
Roy Hudspeth
W. B. West
W. W. West
Hudspeth
West Texas
Great Persons and Dogs in a Glass of Wisdom
A compact aphorism collection contrasts quotable maxims with a Chinese proverb about perception. It notes that notable individuals rarely appear plainly and uses an image of a lone dog facing many.
T. S. Stewart Takes Train Master Post in Austin
T. S. Stewart, formerly Del Rio train master, began duties Thursday as train master of the Austin Dallas Division with headquarters in Austin. He is the son of Mrs. Ida Stewart and had served seven years in Del Rio before divisions consolidated. He left Del Rio April 1, 1933, and since then acted as terminal trainmaster at Galveston.
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T. S. Stewart
del Rio
Austin-Dallas
Southern Pacific Railway
Austin
Stewart
Ida Stewart
Galveston
Doctor Wynekoop to testify in murder trial
Late News reports in Chicago on March 1 that Dr. Alice Wynekoop prepared to take the stand to deny fatally harming Rheta Wynekoop. The defense signaled she may delay her appearance until tomorrow as character witnesses could prolong the proceedings.
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Chicago
Alice Wynekoop
Rheta
Bank Robbery in Mesquite Nets About 1060
Four men armed with machine guns and pistols robbed the First National Bank of Mesquite today stealing roughly $1 060. Two entered the bank and took cash from the assistant cashier before meeting two accomplices in a waiting automobile and fleeing toward Dallas.
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Mesquite
First National Bank of
Dallas
Taxicab Driver Missing After Abduction in Texas
Elwood Calhoun, a San Antonio taxi driver, was abducted after answering a call to an army post and was believed killed or wounded. His taxi was found in Waco about 12 hours later, with two men seen near the vehicle by two witnesses.
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San Antonio
Elwood Calhoun
Calhoun
Waco
Del Rio Ends February With Rainfall Across Region
Del Rio reports 0.32 inches of rain as February closes, with Totals varying in the area. Spofford Eagle Pass Carrizo Springs see little to light rainfall while Uvalde Sonora Brackettville report moderate to light rain and cool conditions. The Weather Bureau notes February’s total 0.15 inches, 0.39 below normal, with year to date 0.28 inches below normal. February’s high 83 and low 33, 14 clear days, 8 partly cloudy, 6 cloudy, two windstorms.
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del Rio
Texas
Here
Langtry
Comstock
Sanderson
H. L. Molyneux
He who does not rise with the sun don Quixote
A pithy proverb attributed to Don Quixote praising early rising. It frames dawn as the start of daily vigor and productive effort.
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Don Quxote
Roosevelt to reveal NRA plans in address to Johnson groups
President Franklin D. Roosevelt will disclose plans for the NRA in a Monday appearance before Johnson invited groups to air complaints. The address is set for 11 oclock and is expected to outline future NRA ideas as criticism grows.
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Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt
NRA
Johnson
Henry Pu Yi Mounts Throne of Manchukuo
Henry Pu Yi is proclaimed Emperor Kang Teh of Manchukuo during a brief enthronement in sub-zero weather guarded by Japanese soldiers. The ceremony marks the establishment of Manchukuo from Chinese territory and is likely the shortest coronation in history.
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Henry PU YI
Manchukuo
Hsinking
Old China
Kang Teh
China
Pu Yi becomes Emperor. Elizabeth Pu Yi elevates to Empress
Henry Pu Yi drops the title Chief Executive and becomes Emperor of Manchuria. Elizabeth Pu Yi is raised from commoner to Empress and leads a secluded life, with reports noting her delicate health and absence from public ceremonies. Officials say constitutional steps would provide an heir if needed.
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Hsinking
Manchuria
Henry Pu Yi
Elizabeth Pu Yi
Jung Yuang
All China
Pu Yi
Emperor Pu Yi
Peiping
Miriam Ingram
Isabel Ingram
Philadelphia
Moose Sightings Boost at Glacier Park Next Summer
Glacier Park expects more moose sightings as tracks appear in new districts. About 150 moose are reported to inhabit the park, per the Department of the Interior, with the superintendent noting expanded areas visited by the animals.
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Glacier Park
Department of the Interior
County Tax Collections Reach 83 Percent by June 1934
Val Verde County has collected 66 percent of current state and county taxes as of January 31 1934. County tax collector Lyle S Almond notes these are current taxes with no delinquent amounts. An additional 17 percent becomes delinquent July 1 1934 bringing total expected collections to 83 percent by June 30 1934. Assessments for 1933 total 121 798 47 dollars. From November through January state receipts totaled 57 771 72 and county 23 863 38 dollars, totaling 81 635 10 dollars.
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Val Verde
Lyle S. Almond
Almond
Poisoned Dog Bites Finger of W M McGuire in Del Rio
W M McGuire lost the end of his right forefinger after treating a poisoned dog on Thursday. He suspects a known poisoner and would press charges on proof. Over 200 dogs have been poisoned in 60 days as Del Rio police seek leads. residents threaten vigilante actions if authorities fail.
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W. M. McGuire
Rvan
McGuire
del Rio
Premier Lerroux And Government In Spain Quit Today
Madrid reports the entire cabinet under Premier Alejandro Lerroux resigned suddenly. A ministry reshuffle had been discussed after two ministers threatened resignation as the Catholic Agrarian party opposed government policies, prompting a surprise departure of the reorganized cabinet.
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Lerroux
Spain
Madrid
Maron
Alejandro Lerroux
Catholic Agrarian Party
Relief Bonds Authorized as Relief Funds Run Low
The governor signed bills to issue 7,750,000 in state bonds for unemployment relief and to impose a moratorium on forced real estate sales in needy cases. Bond details are being prepared by the Bond Commission and State Board of Control, with printing started to allow sale within a week. District judges may stay executions until February 1, 1935.
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Austin
Texas Bond Commission
State Board of Control
State beautifies Highway 30 with native shrubs
The State Highway maintenance department began planting native shrubs along Highway 30 as part of a statewide beautification drive aimed at attracting tourists for the 1936 Texas Centennial. Spanish dagger laurel pinon and cedar will line markers and drainage structures north of Del Rio.
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Highway 30
Sonora
Devil's River Road
del Rio
Highway 85
Lmits
Calaveras Creek
M. B. Hodges
Carrizo Springs
State Highway Department
Geo. W. Cox
B. J. MacDowell
Val Verde
Weather Update Del Rio area forecast
Partly cloudy tonight and Friday with a cool feel. Yesterday’s high 43 and low 38 set the baseline, while this morning’s low registered 42 as the pattern holds.
Texas Weather Outlook by Region
The forecast notes West Texas cloudy today and Friday. East Texas expects rain in the Northeast with cooler conditions in the Southwest tonight and Friday.
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West Texas
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Daniel O. Hastings
Chester C. Bolton
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National Committee
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Dupont
Bureau of Economic Research
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