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Newspaper
Del Rio Evening News
Location
Del Rio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1934
Page
1
In Washington a legislative push emerges over a proposed cash bonus for veterans. The piece notes unemployment figures and policy debates, including Triple A amendments, census timing, and potential senate and committee actions shaping welfare and wartime economic programs.
County Tax Collector Lyle S. Almond warned that March 15 is the final day to obtain a refund of the 20 percent penalty charged for late automobile registration in Val Verde County. About 50 people faced penalties. most have already been refunded. The Legislature moved license payment to April 1, and collectors were instructed to return penalties on late registrations.
Robert Wiles was electrocuted at dawn for kidnapping and killing Hubbard Harris, a Columbia schoolboy. He admitted guilt and death came as he sang "Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow." Harris was killed two days before Christmas after ransom talks collapsed.
Officials announced the Wednesday deadline for candidates to file for the San Felipe Independent School District board election on April 3. Three trustees will be elected, replacing President Gantos Garza and trustees Rodolfo Gutierrez and Andres Cortinas whose terms expire. Names listed include Pilar Garza Paniagua and Teodoro Sanaa tuave with a tentative filing window.
Federal Judge Wilson issues a perpetual injunction blocking Plainview from pursuing a municipal light and power plant project. The order sides with Community Light and Power Co, holder of about 8 million dollars in Texas Utilities bonds, citing illegal private negotiations and bid violations.
Pecos March 12 Ward County expects unusually strong turnout with over 1 000 poll taxes paid. When combined with overs and riders assessed, the county’s voting strength rises to about 1 200 voters.
A compact proverb note cites an Italian German and Dutch saying that even a strong horse can stumble, illustrating humility and caution across cultures. The line reflects cross cultural wisdom about luck and fallibility.
National guardsmen trained machine guns on the county jail in Lima Ohio and challenged John Dillinger to free Harry Pierpont who sits on death row for first degree murder in the sheriff’s raid. Police guarded routes after reports of Dillinger’s proximity.
Tokyo March 12 A Japanese torpedo boat Tomozuru with heavy armament was wrecked off Sasebo in heavy weather. The navy gave no immediate details but the probable loss was about 120 men.
A mysterious explosion leveled a frame dwelling owned by Carl Bracken in San Felipe on Saturday afternoon. Bracken's wife and children were outside as flames engulfed the structure and spread to the adjacent house. Chief Harry Altman called it unprecedented in Del Rio fire history, with the alarm at 5:45 and the home reduced to charred cedar stumps within 15 minutes. A small insurance policy was on the building.
William Randolph Hearst charged in Los Angeles that NRA interference hinders business recovery. He said attempts to aid the economy are often thwarted when the NRA unintentionally pulls it down with a figurative millstone and lead pipe as a life preserver.
Banks spend about 3.9 million dollars yearly on armored car services to safeguard cash in transit. The Milwaukee Journal outlines rising costs and the impact on bank operations and security planning.
H A Dick Walker a leading Comstock ranchman announces his candidacy for county commissioner in Precinct 3 which includes Comstock and Langtry. A supporter praises his reliability and leadership noting his prior service on the Comstock school board and his role in paying teachers in cash during hard times. Walker asks for votes and support from precinct residents.
Bert Dragoo and Harry Stewart ended a two hour chase with hounds on the Bode lease at the Indio Ranch near Eagle Pass deterring a young Mexican mountain lion. They shot the 72 pound animal after a back shot ended the pursuit. The lion stood 22 inches high with a length of five feet nine inches and had a fat body.
A halo like moonlit rainbow appeared in New Britain Connecticut early today after a thunderstorm and heavy rain. The event followed a storm that broke in the west while the moon glowed in the east.
Jurors failed to recommend mercy for Pierpont and the court ordered the death penalty in the electric chair. The verdict completed the sentence for the Dillinger associate, confirming a mandatory death sentence.
News of a board dissension sparked a run on the London and Mexico bank in Mexico City. Depositors fled then redeposited funds as several banks including the Bank of Mexico pledged to guarantee deposits.
Clarksville voters approved a $25,000 bond issue on March 6 to fund a new school auditorium estimated at $35,000. Construction will start soon with a government grant and PWA loan, bonds held as security for the loan and not issued unless the project fails to be self liquidating.
Washington March 12. Army Air Corps grounds flying of the mails two to three days to reestablish schedules under new contract system. Major General Foulois orders suspension until personnel and equipment ready. Routes mapped Newark to San Francisco and Chicago to Dallas as backbone of modified airmail plan.
In Madrid on March 12 radical laborers set fire to a Catholic kindergarten, but civil guards halted the attack and saved the children. Two mob members were arrested as others caused panic during a day of strike related violence.
Britain's industrial recovery accelerates as the Ministry of Labor reports unemployment down across all sectors. February 19 employed tally up 67 000 from January and 625 000 from four years ago, while total registered unemployed fall 71 159 from January and 538 729 from last year to 2 317 909. Major gains seen in building public works contracting boot and shoe manufacturing tailoring and pottery.
The House, by a two thirds vote, approved immediate consideration of the Patman cash bonus bill amid no opposition from Democratic leaders. The $2.2 billion measure, vetoed by the President, moves to two hours of debate with opponents and supporters split.
Val Verde County moves toward demobilization with CWA quotas dropping from 141 on March 8 to 119 by March 16 and further declines to 97 and 75 by March 23 and 30. County administrator E S Block notes the counts include office staff and outside workers as relief rolls rise when projects end.
Arthur P. Dyer, regional oil industry code representative for Texas, will attend a 10 a.m. meeting at the Elks Club in Del Rio on Wednesday March 14. The session aims to build understanding of the Petroleum Code, with a special push to include independent refiners and jobbers. similar talks are planned in Carrizo Springs Eagle Pass Brackettville and Uvalde.
Fair tonight and Tuesday with warmer conditions. Yesterday's high reached 79 and low 39. This morning minimum was 49.
The forecast predicts a fair night with warmer conditions, followed by Tuesday showing continued fair skies and cooler air across the Panhandle region. Local officials caution residents to plan outdoor activities accordingly.
A warm pattern continues with East Texas seeing warmer conditions tonight while the Northeast area warms further on Tuesday. Forecast calls for mild temperatures, light winds, and limited rain chances through the period.
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