Hartman and Campbell Hit by Committee in Probe
Washington report on March 15 describes amendments to the Federal Corrupt Practices Act to curb solicitations for political purposes. A Senate committee report cites evidence of patronage and improper conduct in Texas and southern states, naming Hartman and Campbell in alleged lax prosecutions and influence peddling.
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Pederei
Telay
Senaw
Cuayeetia
Georgia
RB Creager
Comranies
A. Campbell
D Hartman
San Antonio
del Rie
Concrete Plant May Find Site In Eagle Pass
The Alamo Concrete Pipe Company of San Antonio, under contract to manufacture concrete pipes, seeks a site in Eagle Pass for a permanent branch factory. Local discussions with county authorities hint the plant may be movable rather than fixed, with 60 to 90 jobs expected and a boost to the area’s industrial life.
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Eagle Pass
Alamo Concrete Pipe Paectory Company
S On Antonia
Newnan
Comtent
Tfen
Bagie Pax
Fix
Three Elections In Brackettville
Brackettville voters will choose a city council on April 2 and on April 5 elect four Brackettville Independent School District trustees and county trustees at large.
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Brackettville
Mar
Brackettville Independent
Birthday Party for Francisco del Moral in Villa Acuna
Residents of Villa Acuna and many Del Ricans attended a Friday night birthday party for Francisco del Moral. Guests from Del Rio included Mr and Mrs Jose Rivero, Mr and Mrs Raymundo Rivero, Dr and Mrs Manuel Urretia, Mr and Mrs Jesus Galvatierra, Mr and Mrs Tim Cobb, Mr and Mrs Aureliano Rodriguez, Mr and Mrs Guadalupe Diaz, and Sr Lisandro Pena.
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Villa Acuna
Francisco del Moral
del Rio
Jose Rivero
Raymundo Rivero
Manuel Urretia
Jesus Galvatierra
Tim Cobb
Aureliano Rodriguez
Guadalupe Diaz
Lisandro Pena
Addressing mail correctly urged by postmaster
Postmaster warns that many letters lack full addresses and can be misdelivered or returned Unknown. He cites cases in Del Rio where items addressed only to the city or street name caused delays and missed remittances. The lesson urged is to include box numbers and full postal details on all correspondence.
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del Rio
el Paso
Stepfather Held In Menard Death in Trial Set
O L Oliver, 44, charged with murder in the death of his stepson Leman Bailey 17, had an examining trial set for Monday. Oliver, wounded in the effray, is held without bond. Bailey was buried yesterday after dying Thursday night from a bullet wound suffered Wednesday.
Four Election Dates Set For Nan Peliptans In Del Rio Area
San Felipe voters face four elections in nine days starting March 28 with a $50,000 school bond issue and March 29 a levy to retire the bonds. On April 2 mayor and city commissioners race with the rest of the city, and April 5 four school trustees will be elected. The bond proceeds fund a new high school building with remaining funds for equipment.
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San Felipe
del Rio
Tr Wm
Santos Ciarza
Boor
Pablo Flores
Victor Vasquez Jr
A. Maldonado
Pedro Rodrigues
Board of Trustees
Twice Deported Woman Faces Court Here for Third Time
Rosa Ramirez de Puentes is jailed in Marfa awaiting transfer to Del Rio for trial in Judge DuVal West's federal court convening here Monday. She has been deported twice before with penalties and returned to the United States to be arrested again.
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Rosa Ramirez de Puentes
Marfa
del Rio
DuVal West
Fire Destroys Five-Story Detroit Upholstery Plant
A five story blaze at the American Upholstering Company building in downtown Detroit threatened a block as firemen fought the flames. Fireman Louis Viaff was critically injured by a falling wall amid the effort.
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Detroit
American
Louis Viaff
Feliz Valdez and Aurora Gonzales Marriage License
Feliz Valdez and Aurora Gonzales obtained a marriage license at the county clerk's office Saturday.
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Feliz Valdez
Aurora Gonzales
See Bill Quarrel Climaxes In Death Of Ft. Worth Man
Murder charges filed against five people after two killings last night in Fort Worth. Mrs. T B Thompson faces charges for killing her husband in an ice bill dispute. Hancock Belton, "Humpyr" Belton, The Young and Arthur Bennett charged in Ferguson killing at stag party celebration.
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Bill Quarrel
Ft. Worth
Fort Worth
Mar
T. B. Thompson
Hancock
Humpyr” Belton
the Young
Arthur Bennett
Lee Ferguson
Kansas Bank Robbers On the Run Near Manter
A gang of three bank robbers, tied to the Manter Kansas raid, escaped with loot after a bank theft near the Colorado line. Posse forces with bloodhounds and two marchises pursued them, with the trio abandoning a car in a blinding street. One officer was killed and three wounded as the outlaws fled across Southeastern Colorado.
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Jetmore
Kan
Liberty
Colorado Line
Manter
Colorado
Irrigation Group Establishes Eagle Pass Offices
Eagle Pass moves to host the Alen Company representatives and Trinity Farms Construction crews for the irrigation project. A 20 by 50 feet machine shop is being built at the coal mine to support on site repairs and fabrication. The team will operate from the Eagle Hotel basement until the Sanford building remodelling is complete.
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Eagle Pass
Alen & Company
Irrigation Board
T. A. Caldwell
T. Jacob
Stanley S. Harvey
Joe McMahon
Eagle Hotel
Sanford
Trinity Farms Construction Company
Green Employed In Shop Window
The Guarantee Store showcases a green themed window designed by Fred Paniagua. A large shamrock and steamers of green cloth set a spring backdrop for dresses pegligee lingerie shoes purses and hose attracting passersby.
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Green
Guarantee Store
St. Patrick
Fred Paniagua
Heavy Docket Wakes Federal Court Monday
About 18 prisoners from Eagle 4 likely to be moved to county jail for appearance in Judge DuVal Wests federal court which opens Monday morning. Court attaches expected to arrive Sunday and a prosecutor may supervise the proceedings. Most cases involve liquor and wheat offenses with guilty pleas likely unless defendants reverse prior pleas. Docket to be disposed of within a week with next session set for the fourth Monday of October.
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Eagle
Curty
DuVal West
Federal Court
Icelork
Eagle Pass Air Field Plans Take Shape
County and city authorities advance a plan for a landing field in Eagle Pass. A 320 acre tract at the current site is considered, with work proposed to gain government approval. The site offers greater convenience for town access and easier passenger mail transfer and immigration inspection.
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Fagle Pass
Mar
Eagle Pass
Customs and Immigration
Thieves Trapped In Nevada Texas Kill Watchman
Two burglars were shot at 2 am while burgling five establishments in Nevada Texas. James R. Conner, 78, was killed in a gunfight. the suspects fled and were later traced to Wylie before vanishing. Police continued pursuit late today.
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Nevada
Texas
James R. Conner
Wylie
Miller Leaves Senators Flat in Abilene Absence
Lieutenant Governor Barry Miller was absent as presiding officer of the Senate for the first time in six years, staying in Abilene to preside at a state IOOF meeting. In his absence BE A Williamson of San Antonio serves as president pro tem.
Alleged Rum Runner Facing Deportation Proceedings
Luis H. Morales, jailed in Eagle Pass, faces three federal charges. He allegedly conspired with four others to handle 60 quarts of tequila and is now charged with illegal entry into the United States by immigration authorities.
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Luis H. Morales
Eagle Pass
Del Rio Local Tales of Hunts and Cal Coolidge Cigar
A Del Rio section recounts multiple man hunts, car incidents, and a mistaken gun tale involving a bottle cap and gravel. It notes a California souvenir scramble over Cal Coolidge’s cigar butt and a street vendor selling shamrocks amid playful street commerce.
Boy Scout Trip Returns from Devil's River Camp
Boy Scout troop No. 24 led by Scoutmaster Charles Nixon returned Saturday after a trip to Devil's River camp about 14 miles from town. Some Scouts planned to walk back to town to fulfill promotion requirements while others rode in cars.
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Charles Nixon
Devil's River Camp
Wulfill
Amateur baseball groups seek city league rules at Monday meeting
Representatives from all amateur leagues are urged to attend a Chamber of Commerce meeting Monday night to draft playing rules obtain lists of eligible players and discuss schedules. Local companies like Central Power & Light Southern Pacific and J C Penney signaled intent to organize while Cowboy Park may host practices from April 1 for the Cowboys and others with daily sessions through late afternoon.
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Chamber of Commerce
Ilinois
Central Power & Light Co
Southern Pacific
J. C. Penney Co
Southern Pacific City
Cowboy Park
Cowboys
Cowborn
Th Evening News
Forth
Mist Fails to Develop Rains for Val Verde
Light rains fell in parts of West and Southwest Texas but did not reach Del Rio by Saturday afternoon. Ayake saw showers on Friday aiding the car crop, while Carrizo Springs Hondo and Falfurrias reported rain. The weather bureau observer said chances for beneficial rain Saturday night were not good.
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Texas
del Rio
Ayake
Carrizo Springs
Hondo
Falfurrias
Weather Bureau
Explosion at Hadley Field wipes 13 planes in New Brunswick
A Ki Fire caused a powerful blast at Hadley Field New Brunswick on March with 13 planes destroyed and the area left in ruins. Damage is estimated at 876000. No further details on casualties or exact time are provided.
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New Brunswick
N. J. Mar
Hadley Field
Plans for Highway 277 Boosted at Gathering
Oklahoma City delegates from Wichita Falls urged faster development of the U.S. Highway 277 corridor from Oklahoma City to Pied River during a Chamber luncheon. Wichita Falls businessmen formed the visiting group and spoke in support of the improvement plan.
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Oklahoma City
U. 8
Oklahama City
Piel Rio
Wichita Falls
Weather report for Del Rio area with rain and mild temps
The Del Rio area may see occasional rain tonight with light winds and mild temperatures. Yesterday’s high reached 65 degrees and the low fell around 10 degrees in parts of West Texas with similar chances of showers tonight and tomorrow, mostly cloudy skies expected.
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West Texas
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