Prickly Pear notes on politics and society in Dallas
The column mocks Irish behavior and Hitler as writer while noting recent chicken thefts and jail terms. It cites the Foreign Affairs Institute in Cleveland on Europe, Mary McCormic entering a second childhood, and a Dallas election with 60 candidates where a newspaper man failed to win a vote. It also jokes about a wealthy American girl divorcing a European, and a politician who retires to join the ministry.
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del Rio
Dallas
Columnists clash over money changers and policy
A compilation of eminent voices disputes critics of money changing and Roosevelt era policy. The excerpt contrasts editorial polemics by critics including Father Coughlin and Senator Long with James Truslow Adams on unemployment insurance as a preventive tool and economic stabilizer.
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Roosevelt
Father Coughlin
Senator Long
Henry Ford
Mr. Ford
Congress
New York Times
Dole
Europe
Fire devours Red and White Store in San Felipe
Del Rio reports the Red and White Store in San Felipe destroyed by a blaze that forced owner Garza and his family to flee in their sleep. Loss ranges around 5,000 dollars for the building and 3,000 for contents with 4,000 dollars of insurance. Firemen checked spread to nearby structures as flames burned for over an hour. Cause under investigation by Chief Harry Arman.
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del Rio
San Felipe
Garza
Allred Plans Padlocking of Liquor Joints
Governor Allred vows to close gambling joints and saloons by rangers if local officers fail to enforce laws. Attorney General McCraw supports the drive and would cooperate. He and the adjutant general discussed padlocking but have not reached a conclusion. Rangers ordered to gather evidence of dereliction for possible oyster suits.
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Allred
McCraw
Adjutant General
Rangers
Recovery Board Chairman Urges NRA Extension
S. Clay Williams, recovery board chairman, urged the Senate finance committee to extend the NRA noting it has made a definite contribution to recovery and general conditions. He said with certain modifications the extension would be exceedingly valuable.
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Recovery Board
NRA
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
S. Clay Williams
Williams
Chester Forth Injured by Horse on Miers Ranch
Chester Forth was injured when a horse fell on him at the Bob Miers ranch where he works. He was taken to his home at 217 East Martin Street Saturday and was reported doing well Monday. doctors say injuries appear slight though full extent cannot yet be determined.
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Chester Forth
East Martin Street
Bob Miers
Weather for Del Rio and Vicinity
Partly cloudy tonight with light winds and warmer high next. Tuesday shows a mix of sun and clouds with continued mild temperatures and no significant precipitation expected.
West Texas Weather Outlook
Partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday with cooler air spreading from the west and north on Tuesday. Temperatures are expected to fall across western and northern areas as conditions remain dry.
East Texas Weather: Rain Likely Tonight Through Tuesday
A forecast for East Texas shows rain chances tonight and into Tuesday with warmer temperatures tonight. Rain and showers expected to taper later in the period as a warm front moves through the region.
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East Texas
St Francis Flood Crumples Levee
Floods across eight states submerge thousands of acres north of Kennett Missouri as the St Francis River breaches the levee. Huge holes trap hundreds of cattle and force valley residents to flee to safety amid widespread homelessness.
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St. Francis River
Kennett
Bonds Proposed as Veteran Compensation Option
Representative McReynolds introduces a bill to issue negotiable government bonds to veterans in place of adjusted compensation certificates, a compromise echoing Senator Tydings. The plan would convert certificates into $50 bonds with 3 percent coupons, maturing in 1945, and include protections against sale below face value.
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Washington
McReynolds
Tennessee
Senator Tydings
Tydings
Andrews
New York
Ways and Means
Vinson
Patman
Mr. McReynolds
Officials Delay Argyle Election to March 24
Argyle New York officials forgot election day fell on Tuesday and due to preparation lapses postponed the local vote to March 24. The delay shifts local ballots and timing for residents.
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Argyle
N. Y
Car Crash Kills Youth in Brownwood
Hobart Mullin aged 21 was killed and D. D. Oliver aged 35 was seriously injured when their car struck a bridge rail early today near Brownwood.
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Brownwood
Hobart Mullin
D. D. Oliver
Funeral Held for Mrs Refusia V Sanchez Mother of Frank Sanchez
Frank Sanchez returned Saturday from Anson where he attended funeral services for his mother Mrs Refusia V Sanchez 70 early resident of Tom Green County She died Thursday night after a brief illness She was born in Brackettville on July 4 1864 married Jesus Sanchez in 1885 in San Angelo Her husband a pioneer West Texas freighter died May 6 1921 Survivors include 11 children 28 grandchildren and two great grandsons with all the children present Relatives live in Del Rio San Antonio Crystal City and San Angelo
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Frank Sanchez
Anson
Refusia V. Sanchez
Tom Green County
del Rio
San Antonio
Crystal City
San Angelo
Ohio Governor Files Libel Suit Against Hopkins
Governor Martin L. Davey files criminal libel charges against Federal Relief Administrator Harry L. Hopkins in Columbus Ohio alleging political corruption in Ohio relief administration. The move follows Roosevelt directing Hopkins to take full control of relief two days earlier.
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Columbus, CO
Martin L. Davey
Harry L. Hopkins
Ohio Relief
Hopkins
Roosevelt
Relief
Prison schools in Texas report 624 inmates learning to read
The Texas prison system annual report shows 2234 inmates enrolled in prison schools during 1934. Of these 1149 were white, 890 Black, 195 Mexican. 624 men learned to read and write. 22 inmate head teachers and 257 inmate teachers assisted. Vocational courses expanded to 66 options while a standardized curriculum and record system were implemented.
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Texas
Austin
J. M. Reynolds
Reynolds
W. W. Waid
Two More Charged At Post In Garza County Case
Dallas dispatch reports two more defendants charged in a Garza County narcotics and liquor case connected to the February death of Federal Narcotic Agent Spencer Stafford. Oliver H. Kitchen and W G Hamilton face indictments with bonds set. Dr W Hartman and Sheriff W F Cato also involved in related indictments. The U S Attorney says investigations into dope and liquor networks continue with a Fort Worth grand jury resuming Tuesday.
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Dallas
Garza County
Spencer Stafford
W. F. Cato
Oliver H. Kitchen
L. W. Kitchen
Cato
W. A. Hartman
Tom Morgan
Post
Stafford
W. G. Hamilton
Post Drug
Dr. Hartman
Outlaw
E. R. Braddock
Braddock
Lubbock
United States
Clyde O. Eastus
West Texas
Allred Approves Seven Thousand Five Hundred School Measure
Governor James V. Allred signed the Quemado Valley school bill late Saturday approving a 7500 dollar appropriation. The measure, introduced in the House by Rep. Stanford Payne of Del Rio, passed the Legislature in Austin last Friday. Payne was in Del Rio. Allred signed in Austin and wired Payne after signing.
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James V. Allred
Quemado Valley
Stanford Payne
del Rio
Austin
Quemada Valley
Allred
Payne
Bus to bring Sunday mail to Del Rio post office
Postmaster Ray Ross announced a new Sunday mail run for Del Rio starting next Sunday. The 12:30 bus will carry mail from the east as it does on weekdays, whereas the previous Sunday noon bus did not deliver mail.
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del Rio
Ray Ross
Eagle Pass Court Opens March Term
District Court opened Monday in Eagle Pass for its regular March term. Key attendees include Judge Brian Montague District Attorney Julian LaCrosse and court reporter Mrs. Belle Sutherland.
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Eagle Pass
District Court
Brian Montague
Julian LaCrosse
Belle Sutherland
Name Congress Pinks Mavericks
Maury Maverick of San Antonio leads a bipartisan group of about 35 House members called the Mavericks. They organize in Washington to back banking reform and liberalize House rules. Maverick, formerly Bexar County tax collector, seeks advanced legislation.
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Maury Maverick
Congress
Democratic House
Washington
San Antonio
Bexar County
Clerk in House Wins Dallas Contest With Big Lead
Sam C. Hanna, assistant reading clerk of the Texas House, led in Dallas County’s race for the Legislature as 113 of 121 precincts reported. Hanna had 1,848 votes, ahead of Dwight Lewelling with 1,393 and A B Lucas with 1,202. Other results included Ray Holder 1,139 and A S Wells 998. Anderson, a reporter, had no votes. total turnout 13,274. Hanna ran without a platform, saying the crowded field obscured any issues.
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Dallas
Sam C. Hanya
Reading
Texas House of Representatives
Dallas County
Hanna
Dwight
Lewelling
A Little Gospel Mission
A. 8. Wells
John W. Philp
Wells
Philp
A. C. Anderson
Johnny Harrison Asher
Carrollton
T. B. Arledge
Hex J. Rowland
Richberg Accused by Lewis Over 7A Recovery Act Interpretation
John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers accuses Richberg of pressuring a breach of labor board decisions via his reading of Section 7A of the recovery act. Senate debates a plan to halve the works fund from 4 billion to 2 billion while preserving 880 million in direct relief. The amendment seeks to shorten the act’s duration to one year from June 1936.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Donald Richberg
Senate
Adams
Colorado
Federal Court Now In Session In Del Rio
The Federal District Court opened Monday in Del Rio for the regular March session. The grand jury was in session Monday but had not reported at noon.
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del Rio
Federal District Court
Grand Jury
British Note Presented to Germany in London Embassy Move
London report states Sir John Simon said Britain delivered a note to Germany this afternoon through the British ambassador. Britain protests Germany's conscript army plan as increasing European unease. Washington says Secretary Hull and Norman Davis to confer after Davis is summoned to the White House.
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London
John Simon
House of Commons
Britain
Germany
Berlin
Washington
Pittman
Seaaite Foreign Relations Committee
Hull
Norman H. Davis
Roosevelt
Davis
White House
Conscription to Form German Army Begins Immediately
Authority sources say Germany will draft a new army modeled on the old imperial force. The conscription starts are planned to follow Reichsfuhrer Hitler's Saturday announcement confirming the draft.
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Berlin
Reichsuehrer
Hitler
Reich
Markets React to European Turmoil
New York March 18 securities and commodities markets fell on European political tensions. Stocks slipped one to two dollars per share while cotton dropped 1.25 to 3 a bale and Chicago wheat eased a cent per bushel.
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New York
Europe
Chicago
Relief Quarters Relocated to East Martin Building
Val Verde County Relief Administration moved its headquarters to the R. E. L. Bush building on East Martin Street from the old Del Rio National Bank Building on Main Street. The new site, previously a 45 & warehouse for Central Power and Light, will store and distribute relief commodities with space for administration, files, and case records. County administrator E. S. Block welcomed the move to end crowding and confusion seen on Saturdays when relief workers are paid.
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Val Verde County Relief Administration
R. E. L. Bush
East Martin Street
del Rio National Bank
Main Street
Central Power and Light Company
Relief Office
Bank
John Draper Escapes Injury In Automobile Overturn
John Draper escaped serious injury after a car overturned near Shumla this weekend. He returned to town Monday with only scratches and bruises as the light coupe was demolished following the driver’s distraction while searching the top of the seat.
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John Draper
Shumla
Draper
Draner
Texas Receives $75,000 Federal Relief Aid
Austin dispatch reports Governor and Allred announced that Texas was sent $75,000 from the Federal Relief Administration for general relief during the latter half of March. The aid supports state relief efforts as March progresses.
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Texas
Austin
Allred
Federal Relief Administration
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Cleveland
Mary McCormic
Prince Nothing
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Harry Arfman
Miers
ST. Francis
Herbert Witherspoon
Metropolitan Opera Company of
Witherspoon
Opera
Gatti-Casazza
Brackett
Ohio
Hamilton
N. C. Outlaw
Leavenworth
el Reno
Ohlo
W. P. McLean
Fort Worth
Quemado
Congress Pinks
Mavericks
A. B. Lucas
Townsend Old Age Pension Plan
Ray Holder
Richberg
Davis Cenfer
England
East Martin
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