Latta Bound Over for Murder Trial in Val Verde
Lawrence Latta 33 bound over to April Val Verde County grand jury on murder charge after examining trial before Justice Charles Miller. Latta denied bond, remanded to jail. accused of killing wife Estelle Latta at Colonial Apartments on North Main Street.
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Lawrence Latta
Val Verde County
Grand Jury
Justice of the
Charles Miller
Julian LaCrosse
Latta
Estelle Calli Latta
Colonial Apartments
North Main Street
Estelle Calk Latta
Sheriff's Department
Miller
W. P. Wallace Jr
Sonora Hires Engineer for Tax Purposes
The Sonora city commission contracts George H Ehrenberg of Dallas to survey all property and place Sonora in a unit system of evaluation for taxation. Work starts today and will take four to six weeks with six experts. houses will be measured and valued by cost minus depreciation. property lines re surveyed. a block map prepared. The $1000 fee is payable in two $500 warrants at 60 percent completion and final completion.
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Sonora
Mar
George H. Ehrenberg
Dallas
Ehrenberg
Egg Cracking Plant Launched in West Texas
LUBBOCK March 12 The South Plains newest industry an egg cracking plant is to be started at Lamesa in the plant of West Texas Milk Products Company by Heimingson brothers of New York City one of the worlds largest egg handling concerns Whites and yolks are separated and dried then packed in convenient sized packages for shipment
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Lubbock
Mar
South Plains
Lamesa
West Texas Milk Products Company
Heimingson Brothers
New York City
Rowland Announces Candidacy for Del Rio City Commissioner
Friends of John Rowland told The Evening News he is a Del Rio veteran of 34 years and a proactive community builder running for city commissioner. He pledges economy and open books, supports water policy reform to lower rates, and aims to extend water provision while funding city needs.
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John Rowland
Evening News
Mr. Rowland
Rowland
the Evening News
Retail Merchants’ Association
Rotary Club
del Rio
Democratic debts total $786,116 reported by DNC
The Democratic National Committee reported to the House Clerk that its treasury held $140,489 on February 29 while outstanding obligations reached $786,116. James W. Gerad of New York showed January and February contributions totaling $219,058 and expenditures of $87,818.
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Washington
Mar
Democratic National Committee Today
House
James W. Gerad
New York
Maverick County Court Opens With Light Docket
Maverick County session of the 63rd District Court will open Monday at 10 o'clock with grand jurors reporting first and petit jurors a week later. Judge Joseph Jones will preside over a light civil and criminal docket, including a $10 000 claim by the C P Scales Estate against Maverick County for alleged improper use of Scales property for highway purposes. Grand jurors ordered to report include Onton Lehmann W A Houchin Clyde Kelso Willie Wipff Joseph Wipff Joseph Batot W A Hewatt H A Seymour P L Harper W J Boehmer George Rohleder H W Fillemann C F Carson Diego Pena O C Gilliland and Albert Riskind.
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Diego Pena
O. C. Gilliland
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Strike Called For Miners In Pennsylvania
Wilkesbarre Pa March 12 A strike call for all members of United Mine Workers of America District No 1 was issued by insurgent Thomas Maloney to begin March 14 unless miners demands are met The move not sanctioned by regular union officials lists re opening abandoned collieries equalization of work ending wage cuts restoration of wage scales prior to cuts and abolition of the contract system of mining
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Wilkesbarref
United Mine Workers of America
Thomas Maloney
Satterwhite Seeks Re-Election in Texas House
Odessa politician Lee Satterwhite former Texas House speaker announces bid for re election. He aims to secure refunds for counties in his district for state highway construction expenditures.
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Odessa
Texas
Lee Satterwhite
House of Representatives
Satterwhite
Borger School Head Refuses Salary Cut and Resigns
Dan Baker, long time organizer of Borger public schools, refuses a 10 percent salary cut and resigns as superintendent. effective at the end of the current school year. Baker served two years as high school principal and three as superintendent. The salary cut hit most teachers. coaches Noble Atkins and L. C. McDonnell renewed their contracts.
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Borger School
Border
Mar
Dan Baker
Borger
Baker
Noble Atkins
L. C. McDonnell
Snow-Capped Mountains Found Near Equator
A report notes snow capped peaks observed near the equator, marking an unusual high altitude phenomenon. Geographers discuss glacial remnants and weather patterns that allow snow cover in tropical regions.
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Equator
Honor Roll List Highlights Six Week Period
The six week honor roll for the second semester is announced by Superintendent Roy M. Andrews. Eligibility requires three A grades and no grade below B for juniors and seniors, while elementary students must average 90 or better. The list names numerous students across senior to first grade levels.
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Roy M. Andrews
Galveston Grain Exports Rise in February Totals
Galveston reports February export movement defying seasonal standstill with 3,381,751 bushels sent abroad. The month included 683,571 bushels karfir, 1,947,466 bushels wheat, 730,714 bushels mile, and 20,900 bushels barley. Rail receipts remain heavy and most exports go to German ports.
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Galveston
Mar
Lindbergh Baby Kidnap Case Immunity Policy
Hopewell New Jersey March 12 4 It was announced that police will protect confidential information from any source on the Lindbergh baby kidnapping but will not grant immunity to the kidnappers Colonel H Norman Schwarzkopf State Police superintendent said he has no control over Lindbergh or his agents who might promise immunity Circulars have been sent to police departments nationwide and hundreds of private investigators are working on the case.
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Lindbergh
Lindbergh kidnapping case nears potential contact point
Hopewell reports growing belief that kidnapers may soon reach out to Lindbergh. In New York, long-time announcer Joe Humphries led a Madison Square Garden crowd in prayer for the Lone Eagle’s safe voyage and the Lindbergh baby’s safe return.
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New York
Mar
Joe Humphries
Lone Eagle
Europe
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Lindbergh
Rainey Warns Excise Tax If Sales Tax Fails
Democratic floor leader Rainey of Illinois said the House will face a direct excise tax on major industries if it rejects the manufacturers sales tax in the new revenue bill. He predicted the bill would pass and that Congress would not adjourn before a balanced budget is achieved. Treasury Secretary Mills stated the Grammers bill is acceptable as written.
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Rainey
Illinois
House
Congress
Ogden L. Mills
the Treasury
The
Treasury
Mar
U.P
Valley crops escape serious damage in Rio Grande Valley
Rio Grande Valley truck crops report only about 10 percent damage from recent winter weather. Beans show 15 to 20 percent loss while potatoes tomatoes and fruit have escaped injury. Growers fear tonight's predicted freeze and take protective measures.
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San Benito
Mar
Rio Girande Valley
Man Builds Own Coffin in Oklahoma Home
J. W. Estes, 80, cabinet maker, has built his own coffin and stored it in the attic for use when he dies. Estes offered to build a coffin for his wife, but the proposal was declined.
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Asher, Okla
J. W. Estes
Estes
Claude Woman Congress Post Amararillo Campaign Aims
Mrs Phebe Ko Warner of Claude announces six objectives for her bid for congressman at large from Texas. She seeks direct representation for 6 million farm homes, harmonizing relations, adapting employment to a mechanical era, a balanced program, farm cure not relief, and a united Texas. She argues farm women and children provide enormous economic value but receive no cash value in production costs.
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Amarillo
Mar
Phebe Ko Warner
Claude
Texas
United States
United Texas
National Congress
Warner
Vote on Eighteenth Amendment Set for Monday
Washington March 12 Speaker John No Ciarner announced a Monday vote on the wet bioc's resolution to submit the eighteenth amendment to the people. The measure came from the Judiciary committee after 145 members signed the discharge petition. Garner said the House may vote on any subject within the rules while he serves as Speaker.
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John No Ciarner
House
Bioc
Judiciary Committee
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Hoover Assured 55 Ohio Delegates As Primary Closes
In Columbus on March 12 the 55 Ohio delegates to the Chicago convention were assured for President Hoover as no opposition delegate candidates entered against his pledged slate when the May primary filings closed.
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Ohio
Chicago
Donahue Unveils 12-Name Democratic Delegation Slate
Boston March 12 Frank J Donahue Democratic State chairman announced a pledged slate of 12 candidates for delegates to the Democratic National Convention from Massachusetts. The list aims to solidify support within the party for the convention selections.
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Boston
Mar
Smith
Massachusetts
Frank J. Donahue
Legion Fair Dates Made Public in Bryan Texas
The Legion Free County Fair dates are set for October 20 21 and 22 by Earl Graham Post No 159 American Legion in Bryan Texas. Standing committees are named and planning proceeds, with a livestock building expected to be erected on post land.
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Bryan
Texas
Earl Graham Post
American Legion
Post
Reduction of Rates Cuts Total Amount Collected
Val Verde County 1931 tax rolls show $129,388.84 collected, about 66 percent of a $196,514.73 roll. Lower rates from 80 to 5 cents reduced total due, with $30,168.08 of 194 rolls due July 1, 1933. January receipts totaled $103,069.90, state share $62,036.65, county $32,551.68, schools $13,481.59. Delinquent January taxes totaled $14,007.03 across state, county, and school districts. Remaining 1930 rolls amount to $30,186.40.
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Val Verde
Lyle S Almond
Almond
Three Drowned After Car Breaks Thin Ice
Three youths under 20 died when their car broke through thin ice on the Cheyenne River near Lisbon North Dakota while returning from a dance. Three companions escaped as rescue crews arrived.
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N. D
Lilian Horne
John Miller
Clinton Seegig
Here
Cheyenne River
Texas ranges report shows 82 percent condition
The Federal Department of Agriculture releases Texas range condition at 82 percent, compared to a five year average of 81.4 percent, indicating current range health slightly above average.
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Austin
Mar
Federal Department of Agriculture
Texas
Weather Report Partly Cloudy With Colder Weekend
Partly cloudy skies continue with freezing temperatures tonight and Sunday. Friday’s high reaches 42 while the low dips to 30. this morning’s low is 35 degrees.
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Cole
Weather outlook drivers for south and north regions
Partly cloudy and bitterly cold in the south tonight with freezing temperatures. In the north Sunday the sky remains partly cloudy with gradually rising temperatures.
Texas Weather Outlook Favors Freezing Coast and North Rise
A fast moving cold air mass drives freezing temperatures along the coast tonight and sub freezing levels inland and in the east. Rio Grande Valley records freezing conditions while the north sees a slow temperature rise Sunday as skies stay fair.
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Rio Grande Valley
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