12 Mar 1937
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Newspaper
Del Rio Evening News
Location
Del Rio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1937
Page
1
A wary column critiques the Roosevelt court plan while lampooning politicians and glossing over economic facts. The piece mentions Rex Tugwell and jokes about lawmaking and gold as global wealth shifts unfold.
The Texas governor proclaims a Mother-in-Law Day praising unselfish, patriotic women and hopes it becomes a nationwide observance. The piece jokes about potential Supreme Court challenges and notes parallels to state action and public sentiment.
Del Rio High Vocational Agriculture students enter eleven bucks and eight muttons in a stock show at Cowboy Park starting 9 am. Weights show animals feeding gains, with participants including Frank Walton Jr and Jimmie White among others.
AP reports Robert Menman a California professor and Abraham Lincoln Brigade commander is critically wounded in heavy Jarama fighting. Insurgent artillery pounded Madrid while government forces bombard enemy positions and strong lines hold along the Guadalajara and El Pardo sectors amid Italian officers and troops cited in the insurgent assault.
Fourteen Texas legislators led by Rep. Albert Cauthorn visited Del Rio on Thursday night en route to the Big Bend International Peace Park for a weekend inspection tour. They dined at the Roswell Hotel with Del Rio Chamber of Commerce hosts and companions E. E. Townsend and A. B. Smith before departing Friday morning for the park.
President Roosevelt started a two week vacation in Warm Springs Georgia arriving from Washington at 9 30 this morning. He will remain at the resort for the duration of the rest period as reported from Warm Springs.
Thirteen indictments were returned by the Kinney County grand jury led by foreman W W Nipper. One charged murder without malice in the death of Lucy Hall October 3 1936. Other felonies included failure to stop and render aid driving under the influence two burglaries one involving Jose Lopez child abandonment rape and five more DWIs. A misdemeanor charged carrying a pistol. Marble machine operations in Kinney County were ordered halted. Memorial service for Judge James Cornell set for Saturday at 2 PM in Brackettville.
The Cincinnati Federal Reserve, led by managing director B. J. Lazar, reports 78,781 notes totaling 243,919 dollars have been treated since the Ohio River flood. The money is prepared for shipment to Washington for destruction.
Dr Francis E. Townsend was sentenced to a month in jail and fined $100 for contempt of the House of Representatives. The bond of $1,000 was continued pending appeal. Townsend, claiming millions of followers, said the conviction would not affect his organization’s work.
Directors of the Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association approved a June Kerrville meeting during their Del Rio session. A loyalty tribute to officials and condolence resolutions were adopted, with a budget committee named to estimate income and expenses for new member recruitment efforts.
Four women involved in a garment workers strike threw 250 eggs at non union workers entering a Dallas building. Police arrested six women as the incident sparked local unrest and further investigations.
Monsignor Luis M Martinez, newly named archbishop of Mexico, vows to secure Catholic Church freedom of worship while maintaining government approval, outlining a difficult program to ease religious tensions in the country.
In Austin on March 12 the Senate tabled an effort to force an early hearing on repealing horse race betting after a heated rules debate. The House also postponed a constitutional measure to exempt homesteads up to 3000 dollars from local taxes except school levies.
New York reports sunspots seen from Mount Wilson exceed the 1929 average and may affect weather and radio this coming summer. The article notes two broad bands on the sun, ultraviolet energy, and potential links to rainfall, storms, crops, and even economic activity through historical correlations.
The Del Rio Junior Chamber completes plans for a 30 minute Easter Sunday broadcast on KTLA San Antonio. RM Holmes chairs the committee and will talk on Del Rio and surroundings while the Del Rio High School Band performs. About 40 band members and as many Del Rio residents are invited to travel to San Antonio and assist with transport.
A direct road to the San Felipe Springs east of Del Rio, opened Thursday, links Highway No 3 to the springs. The route was graded last Fall and widened after cattle guards were built at the Highway No 3 entry and where the road crosses the Moore property into the Country Club. An easement from the Moore Estate and a locking gate at the Highway No 3 entry completed the setup with tourist signs along the highway directing visitors to the springs.
Boston market shows quiet Wool quotations largely nominal amid scarce activity. Some holders concede modestly from prior levels while others hold firm on high asking prices. fine territory and Mohair prices edge up with steady foreign wools.
Washington March 12 F Devaney former Minnesota chief justice urged enactment of President Roosevelt's court bill as the most constructive remedy to enable progressive legislation. He testified before the Senate judiciary committee arguing Congress bears responsibility for the court and must act to prevent abuse of power.
Memorial services for the late Judge James Cornell will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in Brackettville District Courtroom. Robert Hughes of San Angelo chairs the services committee with members from San Antonio San Angelo Fort Stockton Sonora Menard Uvalde Del Rio Brackettville and Port Worth to submit resolutions. The committee was appointed by Judge Brian Montague of Del Rio, judge of the 63rd Judicial District.
Mostly cloudy conditions persist with possible showers tonight and Saturday. Yesterday's high reached 72 degrees, with a low of 58 and a 60 degree morning. Clouds linger with likely showers in the western area.
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