Washington Intrigue Touches Ickes and Cummings
In Washington a one paragraph order signed by Harold L. Ickes sparks talk of muzzling junior aides from drafting legislation without high level approval. The piece recalls Ben Cohen and Ickes ties to Frankfurter. Rumors also discuss Cummings as Johnny-on-the-spot and a DOJ ruling upholding Ickes on the $100 million Federal Housing Corporation.
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Interior Department
Public Works Administration
Harold L. Ickes
Ben Cohen
Cohen
Ickes
Felix Frankfurter
Brain Trust
Public Works
NIRA
Roosevelt
NRA
PWA
Binoy
Pease
Johnny
Cummings
The
Philippines
White House
Morgenthau
Congress
Department of Justice
Heavy Rain Sweeps Nueces and Nearby Counties
General showers drenched Nueces and San Patricia Counties on Wednesday with precipitation from one-fourth to four inches. The heaviest rain fell between Petronila and Driscoll, accompanied by hail but little damage. The rain promises ample moisture for planting cotton, even on undeveloped land.
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Robstown
Nueces
San Patricia
Petronila
Driscoll
Lindbergh Presses Inquiry Into Airmail Contracts
Charles Lindbergh told the Senate committee that the administration should have tried the airmail contractors before canceling their contracts amid allegations of fraud and collusion. He criticized the air corps for being unprepared and urged proof of charges before contract cancellations.
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Washington
Charles Lindbergh
Senate Committee
Lindbergh
Air Corps
Last Rites Held In Carta Valley
John King aged 77 died Thursday after a lingering illness at the North Heights home of his sister in law Mrs E Wheeler He lived in Del Rio four years coming from Moran where he ranched He was born in East Texas and raised by grandparents Mr and Mrs William Nelson He married Ida Sallis in 1882 His widow survives The funeral cortege to Carta Valley left Del Rio at 1 pm Friday with Rev Burdwell of the Carta Valley Methodist Church officiating Accompanying Mrs King were her sister Mrs E Wheeler and nieces Mrs Earnest Varga and Mrs Richard Baker and Mr Baker
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Carta Valley
John King
del Rio
Burdwell
Carta Valley Methodist Church
Doran Funeral Company
Mr. King
E. Wheeler
North Heights
Moran
East Texas
William Nelson
Ida Sallis
William Gallis
Leander
King
Earnest Varga
Richard Baker
Baker
Melvin Billings Car Damaged By Friday Fire
Del Rio volunteers extinguished a small coupe blaze on West Second Street belonging to Melvin Billings. About $100 in damage was caused before discovery. Origin unknown. Fire department noted cycles of fires and planned to end the second cycle with a call Friday.
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del Rio
Melvin Billings
West Second Street
Harry Altman
Sultan Surrenders in Madrid Amid Moroccan Rebellion
Premier Lerroux announced a telegram from Morocco stating the Blue Sultan, leader of the Moroccan rebellion, surrendered to the Spanish garrison. Earlier reports noted a French Foreign Legion mop-up campaign reducing rebel forces and more than 175,000 tribesmen laying down arms.
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Madrid
Lerroux
Morocco
French
French Foreign Legion
Greyhound Quote Prompts Quiet Reflection
A terse aphorism notes that a grayhound known for starting many shares kills none. The concise remark suggests caution against overreliance on appearances or early lead without lasting impact.
Lon A. Smith Opens Campaign for Re election
Railroad Commissioner Lon A. Smith launched his bid for a second full term in Henderson East Texas on March 13.
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Lon A. Smith
Henderson
East
Texas
Deal of San Angelo Announces Congress Candidacy
Culberson Deal, San Angelo Chamber of Commerce manager, announced his candidacy for Congress from Texas 21st District. The district contains 27 counties. Deal, 40, a former city commissioner and war veteran, was raised in the district and has led the chamber for three years. His resignation from the Board of City Development takes effect April 1.
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San Angelo
Culberson Deal
Deal
New District
Board of City Development
Texas Leads Membership in American Oil Association
Officials of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists meet in Dallas for their 19th annual convention on March 22 to 23 with a record anticipated attendance. The group reports membership of several thousand across 40 states, Canada, Mexico, and 34 countries while Texas tops all states and countries with 610 members.
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Dallas
American Association of Petroleum Geologists
United States
Canada
Mexico
South America
Asia
Africa
Europe
Texas
Three Black People Die in Mississippi Incident
In Jernando Mississippi on March 16 a 17 year old schoolgirl was hurt and three Black people died in a related incident. National Guard units surrounded the jail to maintain order as the three figures in the sensational case were moved to a passing.
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Jernando
Miss
Siento
Johnny
Mississippi
Six File Names For San Felipe School Board
Last day for candidates to file to the San Felipe Independent School District board closed with six names. Incumbent president Santos S. Garza and Andres Cortinas filed for re election to three year terms. New candidates included Pancho Cantu Pilar Garza Teodoro Monchado and Federico Paniagua. Trustees election set for April 7 at San Felipe High School.
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San Felipe
Board of Trustees
The
San Felipe Independent
Santos S. Garza
Andres Cortinas
Pancho Cantu
Pilar Garza
Teodora Monchado
Federico Paniagua
San Felipe High School
Absentee Ballots Filed In Del Rio Election
Three absentee votes were cast in Del Rio Friday morning with ballots filed at City Hall. City Clerk E F Howard said voters must show a poll tax receipt to receive an envelope for sealing their vote. On April 3, two days before the election, absentee ballots will be mailed to the presiding judges.
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E. F. Howard
Mr. Howard
Ferguson signals willingness to serve as Democratic national committeeman
Former Governor James Ferguson said he would accept a Texas Democratic national committeeman post if offered. He noted no Texas state delegation has formed yet but he remains open to possible nomination and keeps his name in circulation.
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Austin
James Ferguson
Texas
Legion Mass Meeting Highlights Post Expansion Goals
Dr John R Brinkley E E Pat Murphy and Rev L B Gilbert spoke at the Val Verde Post 23 mass meeting in the District Court room for the Legion's 15th anniversary. Murphy urged restoration of benefits lost under the Economy Act and emphasized a 4 point program while Gilbert called for fair benefits. Post Commander Art Kramer said 97 veterans had paid dues and a 100 member goal was near.
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John R. Brinkley
E. E. “Pat” Murphy
San Angelo
L. B. Gilbert
First Baptist Church
District Court Room
Val Verde Post No. 23
American Legion
Brinkley
Legion
Pat" Murphy
16Th
Murphy
Legionnaires
Rev
Gilbert
Art Kramer
Section That Never Had Bank Robbery Adds to Protection
The Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas plans a short wave radio station to aid law enforcement. Police and border officials push to equip patrol cars and share information as highways expand, preserving the region’s rare bank robbery record.
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Brownsville
Rio Grande Valley
Texas
Mexico
Border Patrol
John T. Armstrong
U. S. Department of Commerce
Federal Customs, Border Patrol
Immigration
Falfurrias
Insull To Be Returned To United States From Greece
In Athens Samuel Insull Sr was aboard the Greek freighter Maceus when authorities persuaded the captain to turn back. He is to be expelled to the United States, ending a large police search. Metaxas resigned as interior minister amid the escape.
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Athens
Samuel Insull
United States
Greece
America
Insull
Ministry of Marine
Pteraeus
John Metaxas
Twenty More Unpaid School Tax Suits Filed Thursday
Twenty additional suits to collect delinquent taxes due the Del Rio Independent School District were filed Thursday afternoon in the district clerk's office. The total filed today reaches 130, with further suits threatened. The action was ordered by the school board last November to keep schools open.
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del Rio Independent School District
Dixie 8. Dunn
Martin Insull Ordered Extradited to United States
Toronto reports Martin J. Insull former Chicago utilities operator and brother of Samuel was ordered extradited to the United States to face trials on embezzlement and grand larceny. The ruling ends Insull's fight to stay in Canada and return to Chicago.
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Toronto
Martin J. Insull
Chicago
Samuel
United States
Insull
Blossoms Signal Recovery of Rio Grande Valley Citrus
Harlingen reports citrus trees in the Lower Rio Grande Valley show bloom after the hurricane last fall. Experts anticipate near normal production in 1934 35 with about 20 000 carloads under normal growing conditions.
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Harlingen
Rio Grande Valley
Two Die In Sedalia Area House Fire
A home northeast of Florence, Missouri, the Obe Marquess residence, burned killing two family members from a household of 11. Several others suffered burns and were injured in the March blaze.
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Sedalia
Obe Marquess
Florence
Dillinger hunted in Port Huron as gun battle wounds officers
Port HuronMichigan March 16 authorities hunted John Dillinger after a man identified as Herbert Youngblood was shot and severely wounded in a clash with four officers. Youngblood, who died later, admitted Dillinger’s presence in a South Port Huron suburb and officers blocked all exits.
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Port Huron
Herbert Youngblood
Dillinger
Indiana
Mich
John Dillinger
Youngblood
Wool Prices Hover Above Thirty Cents In Idaho
Idaho wool prices range from 30 to 32 5 8 cents a pound though sales are scarce. Eastern buyers stay away due to price uncertainty, with the Parma pool and individual clips near 32 5 8 and 30 cents. Major pools are mortgaged to the Regional Agricultural Credit Corporation, shaping consignments and credit ties across Idaho.
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Boise
Idaho
Parma
Charless Nichollson
Dan Drake
Challis
Regional Agricultural Credit Corporation
Andrew Little
Jonn Arshabal
Federal Labor Union Meets at 7 30 Tonight
Local Federal Labor Union will meet at 7 30 tonight in the Woods Building on West Broadway. Secretary H L Arnold announced the session. the regular Thursday meeting was moved to Friday due to the American Legion mass meeting.
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the Woods
West Broadway
H. L. Arnold
American Legion
Del Rio Area Weather Forecast With Warmer Weekend
Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday with a warmer night. Yesterday’s high 79 and low 54. The minimum this morning 58. Southeast warming and Panhandle cooling tonight. Saturday brings rain in the North and rain and snow in the extreme North with colder conditions in the Northeast and Central.
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Panhandle
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Jim
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Venice
Canals
U. S
Martin Insull
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