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Newspaper
Del Rio Evening News
Location
Del Rio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1934
Page
1
Washington opinion columns discuss air mail contract cancellations as too drastic and note ongoing efforts to reorganize the service on a pound mileage basis. War Department attitudes shift toward private operators, while Treasury reshuffles hint at staff transfers and banking department tensions.
Police in Needham recover suspects in a bank robbery after a hand to hand struggle in a hotel lobby. The two Boston men are pictured bearing evidence of the clash and await charges.
E. S. Black says all CWA projects in the county will end by April 1 under an order signed by State CWA administrator Adam R. Johnson. The roll cuts bring the Val Verde quota to 141 with about 110 outside workers and 31 in office or commodity work.
Inventory of taxable property in Herreford is under way led by Tax Assessor Clarence Herre ford with initial work in San Felipe. He notes that store inventories vary and do not predict business trends, and observes more cars rendered this year than last, comparing to 1929 when a large number were taxed. He cites January first as the roll date and contemplates whether new cars signal better times or replacement of older models.
Austin Callan visits in Coleman as Walter C. Woodward seeks the Texas attorney general seat. The Coleman Democrat Voice profiles Woodward with a long state senate career since 1925, service under four governors, and deep ties in Coleman County.
Reports reach Havana of shootings at Santa Clara and Camaguey amid ongoing strikes. President Mendieta and his cabinet met overnight to address the island wide labor dispute as several people were wounded in Santa Clara and security around the presidential palace was tightened with traffic diverted from the area.
A large delegation from Kilgore Texas and East Texas oil fields marched to the Texas House to ask Governor veto of a bill placing refineries under the Texas Railroad Commission. They warned the measure would harm refineries and lead to layoffs, appearing in working clothes aboard a train labeled Poor Man's Special.
A meeting of the American Legion is set for tonight at 8 p m in the Elk's Club. Reports from delegates who attended the San Angelo meeting on Wednesday will be heard, announced by Art Kramer, the commander.
Bad weather Thursday suspended work on the foundation for the State Highway buildings on Gibbs Street. On Wednesday fifteen men poured concrete foundations for the office building. Smith and Walker, Corpus Christi, held the contract for both buildings.
A reflective line recalls the weight of a burden carried on the back from a moment of light handling, expressing a moral reckoning attributed to Dan.
A sharp cold front sent Texans reaching for top coats as north winds brought rain sleet hail and snow. Overnight temperatures plunged up to 34 degrees in many cities while yesterday's clear skies gave way to low hanging clouds.
Del Rio awoke to 44 degrees after a day near 90 as a 45 degree plunge occurred in 12 hours. H L Molyneux of the weather bureau forecast a chilly night with possible freezing temperatures. Winds shifted from southeast to north at 24 mph. 2:30 pm reading was 50 degrees with fair skies and a slow warmup expected Friday.
Washington March 8 Hugh Johnson NRA chief set a new step in his campaign for re employment He summoned two select industrial committees to devise a program for more jobs after closing the first code authority assembly He warned enforcement of Blue Eagle rules would be tightened and said you ain t seen nothing yet Johnson asked the code authorities of heavy goods and consumer goods to choose 12 members each today
CWA workers construct a 25 by 25 foot diamond shaped band stand at Roosevelt Park east end by the canal. Phil Garoni directs 20 men securing stone and building rock markers with Roosevelt Park inscriptions. Completion is planned by March 30 before CWA projects end on April 1.
A Turk advises that a good chance should not be missed and urges quick action to seize favorable prospects. The remark highlights decisive timing and personal initiative.
Crown Point Indiana jail dubbed escape proof failed to contain outlaw John Dillinger and a Negro murderer. Strong guards failed to stop their breakout as a bridge behind them hints at the route to the criminal court for a trial.
Representative R E Thomason reported from Washington that House Resolution 7800 to abolish remote control broadcasting may not be reported to the House floor. A seven day extension for briefs was granted. Thomason said he would mobilize a Texas delegation if the bill advances. Judge W F Boggess outlined the lengthy hearing and opposition before the House committee.
Two Mexican men charged with chicken theft were remanded to jail after failing to post bond. One man's bond was set at 200 dollars and the other at 50 dollars. Both men were bound over for action by the grand jury.
March 6 Colonel Gordon Johnson chief of staff of the Second Division died from injuries after his horse fell during a polo game at Brackenridge Park. He held the five highest military awards: Medal of Honor DSM DSC Purple Heart and Silver Star.
The article notes Thomason’s pledge to update the Chamber on the bill’s progress and outcome. Representatives Kleberg West and Rayburn are described as lining up with Thomason to oppose the measure if the committee reports it favorably and it reaches the House floor Friday.
In Lima Ohio on March 8 Harry Pierpont ally of John Dillinger faced a death sentence hearing for the alleged killing of Sheriff Jess Barber during the jailbreak of last October. A intercepted letter warned of Pierpont and two henchmen being freed before trials end as National Guardsmen guarded the courtroom and hotel.
Sanford Payne, county appraiser for home loans, says Del Rio property owners facing tax suits should apply for government backed loans to pay city county state and school taxes. A $1000 loan would cost about 7.90 monthly for 18 years, refinancing both taxes and mortgage. Paynes assistant Miss Beth Hodge handles applications while attorney Grady Lowrey's office processes abstracts."}
Air becomes colder with frost and possible freezing tonight. Friday looks fair with a gradual rise in temperatures. Yesterday’s high reached 89 and low 61, with this morning’s low at 44.
A fair and cold pattern dominates the South with frost and possible freezing temperatures. In the East and North skies remain fair with temperatures gradually warming. East and North regions expect a slow rise in daytime highs while the South faces colder overnight conditions.
Fair and colder conditions sweep the east and south with probable frost except in the Lower Rio Grande Valley. The west and north will see freezing temperatures tonight. Friday brings fair skies for the north and west regions.
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