Mohair Sale Claimed By Uhre Producers Wool Co Del Rio
Officials of Uhre Producers Wool and Mohair Company of Del Rio announced the sale of its spring mohair crop at 24 cents per pound for grown hair and 29 cents for kid hair. The 500000 to 50900 pound sale was routed by long distance phone to Campbell Ward Toston dealers and offered customers shipping options with the warehouse, co ops, or the company. Immediate notification was urged to choose receipt method as warehouse consignments will begin soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uhre Producers Wool & Mohair Company of
del Rio
Kid Barr
Campbell-Ward Toston
Uneir
Une
Federal Farm Board
Farm Board
West Texas
Three Teens Plotted Ride To Buckeye From Del Rio
Three youths Henry Bridge police chief Donald Tarr 15 Willard Sher wood 14 and Roy Scott 16 were arrested in Del Rio as they planned to travel to Buckeye to live western dream. They wore clean clothes carried knives and told officers they intended to make fire shavings with a dirk or hunting knife. Parents were notified and to come for them after the police report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckeye
del Rio
Sar Antonio
Henry Bridge
Donald Tarr
Willard Sherwood
Roy Scott
Rucker Uben
Hollywood
Wemeries
Hoover Plans Summer Tour of Western States
President Hoover plans a summer tour of the western states with multiple speeches. The itinerary remains undecided with a potential northern route toward his Palo Alto home and a southern return, aiming to visit about half of the United States.
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Hoover
Palo Alto
Cal
Une
Loophole Found Allowing Hoover to Appoint 300 Postmasters
White House officials say a legal loophole lets President Hoover appoint 300 postmasters who failed Senate confirmation. The plan ensures they receive pay for work performed until nominations are acted on by the Senate in December.
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Washington, Mar
Hoover
Senate
White House
First Victory In Three Years for Johnstown Team
In Johnstown Pennsylvania the UP-South Mont High School basketball team secured its first win in three years marking a major season milestone for coach and players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Southmont High School
Governors protest crude oil price cut across states
Governor Sterling telegraphed President Hoover and John D Rockefeller Jr. to protest a crude oil price cut by Standard Oil of Indiana. He argued the move undermines a uniform program of conservation being developed by Texas and Oklahoma legislatures. President Hoover was urged to consider any possible action to resolve the situation. Governor Stein, formerly head of Humble Oil, is referenced in the discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Sterling
Hoover
John D Rockefeller Jr
Uhe Standard Oil Company
Indiana
Texas
Hecketdlier
Stein
Humble Oil Company
Oklahoma City Oil Price Plan Faces Action
Oklahoma City reports a potential reversal of the crude oil price schedule for the Midwest Central region as Governor Murray and the Corporation Commission consider steps. Paul Walker vowed to withdraw an oral order that raised Oklahoma City production limits to 150000 barrels daily.
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Murray
Standard
Cre
Corporation Commision
Paul Walker
Oklahoma City
Pedro Gomez Illegal Entry Triggered by Highway Stop
Pedro Gomez, having crossed the Rio Grande into the United States near Del Rio in 1927, was picked up by immigration officers on a highway near Marfa. He admits to illegal entry and is jailed, lamenting the perils of hitch-hiking and expressing a striking racist remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Pedro
Rio Grande
del Rio
Marfa
Confessions of Self Styled Capone Gangster Sought by Texas Officers
The report describes Bob Roberts alias Bob Brown and gunman Bob Renton claiming ties to Al Capone and his Chicago death squad. He was being held for Georgia theft charges as authorities in Val Verde County interview him while noting prior army dishonorable discharge and repeated auto theft. W. J. Collins, arrested with Roberts, is alleged to have prior liquor convictions.
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Capone
Val Verde County
Georgia Authoritie
Atlanta
Sall Condeter
Bob Roberts
Aliassis Bob Brown
Guns Bob Renton
Sheriff Department
Roberts
al Capone
No. 29
Beer King
Windy City
Chicago
Hoberts
Afl Mexico
W. J. Collins
Birmingham
Ala
Collins
Six Hurt When Tree Falls at Cardinal's Mass
In San Antonio a falling tree during a Cardinal Mayes pontifical celebration injured six of ten thousand. A woman and baby were rushed to hospital with others treated for injuries as a palm tree toppled into the crowd. The Liederkranz choir halted a potential panic with a ceremonial anthem.
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San Antonio
Mar
Liederkran
Patrick Cardinal Mayes
Cardinal Hayes
Maverick County Road Project Receives State Funds
The Texas Highway Commission approved four Maverick County road works on the Del Rio highway. The package includes 4.12 miles west of Eagle Pass toward Del Rio with shoulder and gravel work funded as part of about $8,627.5 for four miles and roughly $500,000 allocated for 250 miles across 48 county projects.
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Maverick County
del Rio Highway
Austin
Texas Highway Commission
Eagle Pass
del Rio
Plans $10,000 Home On Loop Road Site
Robert Guyler has started construction of a rock finish residence on Lovers Lane in the Rio Vista development. The home is valued at 8 000 to 10 000 dollars, part of a wave of new Del Rio houses begun in the past month including four others priced around 6 000, 2 000, 2 000 and 2 500 dollars.
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Lovers Lane
Rio Vista
Robert Guyler
Guyler
del Rio
Mohair Sales Debate Hinting at Grower Losses in Texas
DUBUS, president of Val Verde Wool and Mohair Co, criticizes mohair pool sales. He argues holding clips could have yielded 10 cents more per pound, warning the break by warehouses and co-ops would cost Southwest Texas goat raisers about 1.54 million dollars. Texan mohair heavy with 3.9 million goats, Edwards County key, Texas accounts for about 90 percent of national output.
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IL. G DuBus
Val Verde Wool & Mohair Co
San Antonio
Mr. DuBus
Texas
DuBus Conti
Edwards County
Unis
Cold Wave Heads Toward Texas From Rockies
A cold wave sweeping south from Canada through the Rocky Mountains is set to reach northern Texas tonight and tomorrow. The Weather Bureau predicts temperatures dropping to 18 degrees in the Panhandle with freezing or near freezing possible in northeast Texas. Stockmen in northwest Texas are warned to protect their herds.
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Dallas
Canada
Rocky Mountains
Texas
Weather Bureau
Panhandle
Rio Grande Valley
Billboard Tax Aims Data to Buy School Textbooks
A New Mexico House bill proposes licensing highway billboards at five cents per square foot with a minimum of $10. Revenues would fund textbooks for public school students. The measure seeks to turn advertising space into a school funding source.
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Santa FE
N. M
U.P
New Mexico
House of Representatives
Odd Job Campaign Plea for Work Reaches 157 Unemployed
Temporary employment for one woman and three men was secured through the Free Employment Bureau in the last two days. The bureau states 157 people are seeking work of any sort. About 50 men and women have found work for Del Rio’s unemployed since the bureau opened three weeks ago.
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Free Employment Bureau
del Rio
Bureau
First Vet Loan Checks Arrive Here in Del Rio District
The first two government loans to World War veterans reached Del Rio. Sherm Kennedy and Ray Ross, early applicants, received loans on adjusted compensation certificates. Kennedy requested a 22.5 percent basis but with the new law the loan rose to 50 percent. About 55 veterans have submitted notes, with many applications sent to San Antonio and one forwarded to Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherm Kennedy
Marathon Oil Company Employe
Ray Ross
del Rio
Kennedy
Ross
Congress
Hoover
San Antonio
Veterans’ Bureau
Alamo City
J. C. Netts
Los Angeles
San Antome
Raskob Opposes Actions On Party Policies
Washington March 5 Chairman John J. Raskob of the Democratic National Committee told party leaders at a committee meeting that he opposed action on any party policies at the current gathering. He urged that no move be made to force action on party platforms.
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Washington
UPD
John J. Raskob
Democratic National Committee
Raskob
Del Rio Teachers Must File Certificates by March 20
Residents of the Del Rio district who seek second class teaching certificates must file applications with county school superintendent Mrs. Marie Grande Adams by March 20. State certificate examinations will be conducted here on April 3 and 4, per Mrs. Adams.
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del Rio
Marie Grande Adams
Collapse of Farm Board Plan Stuns Growers Across Areas
Ernie Phillips reports that the Federal Farm Board plan for the Mohair crop faced swift backlash as Del Rio goat men and others nationwide react with uncertainty. The red flag of defiance marks a turning point as spring advances and farmers reassess the program’s prospects.
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Ernie Phillips
Evening News
Federal Farm Board
del Rio
Lambs Score Good Gain on E Market
Lamb trade was active with gains around 25 cents on the Kansas City market Thursday morning. Top fed lambs sold at 835 with several being held higher. heavy lambs at 7.75, clippers 7.25 to 7.75. Sheep receipts 6,000. cattle 3,900. hog trade slow at 7.20 top. Del Rio goat market watchers await warehouse co op split developments and possible Farm Board actions.
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Kansas City
del Rio
Sabinal
Bandera
Comfort
Fredericksburg
Federal Farm Board
Moore's Park Group Approves Oval Pool Plan
Moore's Park trustees accept W Simpson's pool design proposal following Rotary Club briefing. An oval pool 9 by 160 feet is chosen with projected cost near 6500 dollars. A tree planting plan adds 50 pecan trees 50 ash trees and 12 crape myrtles to shade the area.
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Mace
Rotary Club
Roswell
Moore’s Park
W . Simpson
San Antonio
Simpson
J. C. Netis
George
El Paso Building Destroyed by Downtown Fire
A downtown El Paso building was razed by a fire early today causing about 160000 dollars in damage. Fireman B Hannett suffered a broken leg while battling the flames.
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el Paso
Mar
Pire
B. Hannett
Weather Summary Del Rio Vicinity Cold Despite Cloudy Skies
Weather notes indicate cloudy, much colder conditions tonight and Friday with a maximum reading around 6 percent and a minimum near 40. Strong northerly winds across the Panhandle, colder in the northern areas, and possible rain changing to snow in parts.
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del Rio
Panhandle
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Oklahoma Cyty
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Capont
Miami Pla
Use Loop
Sheriffs Department
Georgia
Wold
Hint Farm Board
Mohair Pool
Dubus
Rockies
Bill
Vivian Gordon
New York
Raskob Raps
Farm Board Action
Moore's Park Group
Oval Plunge
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