Millions of Dollars of Texas Fruit Damaged by Winter Storm
Texas and Arkansas fields faced heavy losses as a belated winter front hit East Texas fruit crops with 50 to 90 percent damage in many areas. Arkansas fruit losses were estimated around 2 million dollars with peaches hit about 50 percent. Snow affected Del Rio San Angelo Laredo and El Paso with western Texas towns reporting substantial snowfall. Modern weather shifts brought melting snow and rising temperatures by noon with rain possible tonight and a high near 45 forecast for Wednesday.
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Dallas
Mar
Texas
Faust Texas
Dallas News
East Texas
Millews
East
Arkansas
S An
Beeville
del Rio
Laredo
el Paso
Amarillo
Midland
Guadalupe
Oklahoma Bank Robbery Ends in Shootout at Door
In Mill Creek Oklahoma three bandits robbed First National Bank late Wednesday. One was killed, another fatally wounded, and the third captured nearby. All loot, $888, recovered on bank steps as firing began.
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Mill Creek
Okla
Mar
First National Bank
Two Die in Madison County Auto Crash
Conroe reports Arthur Murphy of Madison County and R. E. Stevenson were killed last night in a highway accident near Conroe. Police and investigators are examining the scene for causes and possible witnesses.
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Conroe
Arthur Murphy
Madison County
R. E. Stevenson
Here
Calhoun Announces Texas Attorney General Bid
Amarillo attorney Clem Calhoun announces candidacy for Texas Attorney General subject to the Democratic primaries on July 23. A native Texan born on a Sherman area farm, he earned a degree at Austin College and later studied at the University of Texas.
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Clem Calhoun
Amarillo
Texas Today
Calhoun
Sherman
Austin College
University of Texas
Former Dallas District Clerk Freed on Bond
Noguerra, former chief clerk in the Dallas district clerk office, was released on bond after being charged with making false entries in 1930. Henry L. Gross, former costs collector, faced embezzlement charges for defalcations totaling 4,843.18 dollars from 1927 to 1930. Gress left the office in December 1930.
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Noguerra
Lberty
Henry L. Gross
Gress
Latta Held In Jail Over Wife's Death
Lawrence Latta remains in jail today in connection with the shooting death of his wife Esteve Calk Latta early Tuesday night. A preliminary hearing is expected Friday morning.
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Lawrence Latta
Esteve Calk Latta
Cooperation Pledged With Law Authorities in Texas Oil Tax Matter
The Texas Oil and Gas Conservation Association directors pledged cooperation with law enforcement to prosecute gasoline tax evaders and violators of proration orders during a morning meeting in Fort Worth.
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Fort Worth
Mar
Texas Oil and Gas Conservation Association
San Angelo Bank Merger Announced And Implemented
On March 10 the Guaranty State and San Angelo National Banks merged and opened as San Angelo National. Together they hold about 3 million dollars in assets with 2.25 million in deposits and 800 thousand in bonds and cash. Roy Hudspeth becomes vice president and Ira Swope assistant cashier as officers shift to the merged board of 17 under Sol Mayer as president.
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San Angelo
Guaranty State and
San Angelo National Banks
San Angelo National
Guaranty State
Roy Hudspeth
Ira Swope
Guarant State
Victor Pierce
Dick Cauthorn
Sol Mayer
Pioneer Dies in Waco at 87
Edward Rotan, 87, a Central Texas pioneer and 64 year resident of Waco, died here early this morning.
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Waco
Mar
Edward Rotan
Central Texas
Legion head raps big business meddling in government
Earl V. Earp state commander of the American Legion denounces big business influence in the government at a Rotary Club and American Legion gathering. He cites 100000 soldiers killed in France and 380000 disabled and unfit to work, and urges employment for 1200000 ex soldiers amid seven million unemployed nationwide. He warns postwar mood has shifted burdens to veterans.
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Legion Head
Earl V. Earp
American Legion
Rotary Club
France
Earp
Mohair Body to Gather March 25 at Junction
The Wool and Mohair Warehouse Association of Texas will meet March 25 in Junction, led by president J. Miles O'Daniel of San Angelo. The 27-member group handles most of Texas wool and mohair, with this spring mohair output projected at about 6 million pounds, down 1.5 million from last year, and the meeting may reveal plans for the National Wool Marketing Corporation poll in Texas.
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Junction
Wool and Mohair Warehouse Association of Texas
J. Miles O'Daniel
San Angelo
Texas
National Wool Marketing Corporation
Federal Farm Board Agency
Farm Board Attacked By Exchange Leader In House Testimony
Charles Wilson president of the Chicago Livestock Exchange told the House Agricultural Committee that the Farm Board works with packers to depress prices. He said exchanges handling 85 percent of trade are regular co operatives unlike those set up by the Farm Board. He warned the Farm Board’s price manipulation harmed producers.
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Washington
Mar
Charles Wilson
Chicago Livestock Exchange
House Agricultural Committee
Farm Board
Rio Grande Lands Sought by Investors in Texas
Patented lands along the Rio Grande in Presidio and Brewster Counties attract out of state buyers. Investors quote prices from 1.75 to 2 dollars an acre, citing potential mineral, oil or irrigation developments as the motive.
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Odessa
Texas
Rio Grande
Presidio
Brewster Counties
Four Die in New Orleans Jail Shooting
In New Orleans the 12th precinct riot at the police station left four dead. Patrolman Albert Ocescrecher died of wounds, joining Patrolman Cornelius Ford and Corporal George Weidert and prisoner Percy Thompson who were killed as police returned fire. Thompson sparked the attack after an alleged beating. A hundred officers fired from machine guns and pistols during the shootout.
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New Orleans
12Th Precinct
Albert Ocescrecher
Percy Thompson
Johnson
Thompson
Cornelius Ford
George Weidert
February Warmest In San Antonio So Far
San Antonio reports February 1932 as the warmest since the weather bureau began 47 years ago. The month averaged 63 degrees with sun on 22 of 29 days. The record low was 38 degrees and the high reached 88 degrees.
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San Antonio
Mar
Weather Bureau
Fort Clark Horse Show Planned in Bracketville Five Day Meet
Plans for the Fort Clark Horse Show in Brackettville begin April 13 and run five days. Paces and polo games will be held daily. The event attracts top stables from across the country and inquiries arrive by mail.
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Brackettville
Fort Clark
Chamber Leaders Plan $15000 Budget Campaign
Abilene Chamber of Commerce leaders will seek to raise a $15000 budget for 1932 operating funds. The campaign is set for the week of March 21 to 26, aimed at supporting city commerce and local business initiatives.
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Abilene
Mar
Chamber of Commerce
Ib City
Laredo Daily News Suspends Publication Announcement
The Laredo Daily News suspended publication citing advertising shortages and will revert to a weekly schedule. The shift leaves Laredo with The Laredo Times as the remaining afternoon daily and Sunday paper. F M Shaver of The Tunes is named publisher. Marsh Fentress interests own several Texas dailies.
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Laredo
del Rio
General Minarer
Cloudt Funeral At Rocksprings
Mrs Cecilia Cloud 70 sister of Mrs C W Keller died at her son Mortz Cloudt home in Decater Ga Funeral services set for Rocksprings on Friday Native Texan long time Montell ranch resident Husband Joe Cloudt died three years ago Keller Campbell and Terrell Keller travel from Del Rio to join funeral party.
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Cecilia Cloud
C. W Keller
Mortz Cloudt
Decater
Clooudt
del Rio
Mrs. Keller
Montell
Joe Cloudt
Keller
WE. Campbell
Terrell Keller
Uvalde
Negotiations Near Final Stages For City Manager Plan
New York paper claims negotiations near final stages for a city manager plan. A. McDougald, city commissioner, announced extension of the city water system and installation of the plan. Proponents say it promises efficiency and tight economy in city affairs.
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New York
A. McDougald
Latta Funeral Services Held For Mrs Latta
Funeral services were held this afternoon at 3 from Doran Funeral Home for Mrs. Law rence Latta with Rev J C Burkett officiating Interment followed at Westlawn Cemetery Latta was found shot to death in a Dolphial Apartments room on North Main Tuesday evening. She was 25 born in Lytie Atascosa County and survived by her parents daughter Delores and six brothers all residents of Del Rio except two who live in nearby areas
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Lawrence Latta
Doran Funeral Home
J C. Burkett
Estelle Caul. Latta
Lytie
Atascosa County
J. P. Caik
del Rio
Sanderson Country
Atta
J. P. Calk
Delores
A. W .Rusty
Wiliam
Manuel
James
Derby
William
Dryden Country
Alpine
Blind professor named to Texas commission on the blind
Governor Sterling created the State Commission for the Blind to aid the visually impaired with employment home industries and product marketing. Dr Randolph A Haynes of the University of Texas was chosen as the blind member, meeting the law requiring a graduate of the Texas School for the Blind. The commission will run a bureau of information. the Board of Control must implement the Child Welfare division.
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Austin
Mar
R. 5S. Sterling
State Commission For the Blind
Texas
Board of Control
Commission For the Blind
Bureau of Information
Randolph A. Haynes
University of Texas
Texas School For the Blind
Haynes
School For the Bind
University of Chicago
Milford Nvearly
Lindbergh Baby Contact Claims Near Final Stage
The New York Daily News cites an impeachable source close to the Lindberghs alleging contact with the kidnapers and nearing final negotiations. Rumors of the baby’s discovery spread via Del Rio, while the AP denied the report and Boston’s mayor cited a secondhand tip.
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Hopewell
N J
Mar
New York Daily News
Lindbergh
del Rio
Associated Press
Boston
Lindbergh baby still missing amid ransom rumors
Morris Rosner with underworld ties directs negotiations from the Lindbergh home since March 3. Governor Moore, citing personal opinion, says the baby should be returned safely but offers no basis. Hopewell reports deny a Sunday communication and confirm Anne Lindbergh’s strain as a week passes.
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Morris Rosner
Lindbergh
Covernor Moore
New Jersey
Sterling to Attend Maverick Jubilee in Eagle Pass
Governor Fus Sterling has decided to attend the Maverick County Canal Opening Jubilee in Eagle Pass from April 6 to 10. J. D. Beck, chairman of the invitation committee, announced the four day celebration with Adjutant Crewerel Bill Sterling of the Texas Rangers and Senator B. F Berkeley Alpine slated to attend.
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Eagle Pass
Ciovernor Fus
Sterling
Maverick County
J. D. Beck
Crewerel Bill Sterling
Texas Rangers
B. F Berkley
Alpine
Del Rio Area Weather Ahead Warmer Friday With Rain
Readings show a light warm up with rain moving in Friday. Highs near 45, lows around 30. Snow noted in the perth and rain in the South. Tonight slightly warmer with a southeast push bringing warmer temperatures Friday.
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Perth
Weather outlook for Friday across regions
Forecast shows snow in the West and rain or snow in the East with a warmer coast. North experiences freezing conditions while the extreme East faces unsettled weather. Southern areas expect possible rain and a gradual rise in temperatures in the East and South.
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