Washington audit probes noncompetitive aircraft contracts
Members of the House Military Affairs Committee probe why over 92 percent of eight years of army and navy aircraft spending lacked competitive bidding. They suspect senior officers faced political pressure to award contracts to certain firms rather than allegations of graft. The issue may reflect a longstanding purchasing system from the Coolidge era, with two holding companies dominating government aviation business.
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Army
Navy
Air Services
Coolidge
United Aircraft and Transport Corporation
National City Bank of New York
Doral Rs
Billy Mitchell
United Aircraft
Curtiss-Wright Mitchell
Federal Court Docket Opens Light Session in Del Rio
The Federal District Court in Del Rio opened for the Spring term before Judge R. J. McMillan with a light docket. Reporters listed for jury duty include George R. Herndon Isidor Marks Burke Rose and numerous others. Court attaches present include Tillman Smith D H Hart J F Caroline Jim Davis Fleet White Reed Cozart Mrs Gladys McGinnis and Ben Foster and James Jackson.
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Federal District Court
del Rio
R. J. McMillan
George R. Herndon
Isidor Marks
Burke Rose
F. R. Galan
J. S. Bradford
A. F. Haley
John Dooley
A. J. Murphy
Frank Walton
R. B. Smith
J. S. McWherter
J. W. Carruthers Jr
Austin Taylor
A. H. Rushing
F. A. Gottwald
Albert Vasbinder
G. A. Arnin
E. G. Shuddle
Herbert H. Calcott
Albert Halbert
Homer Holman
W. S. Whisenant
Ira Deaton
A. F. Rutledge
Ward Wueste
W. H. Lundberg
John W. Almond Jr
F. M. Getzendaner
H. T. Powers
Judge McMillan
Tillman Smith
McMillan
D. H. Hart
J. F. Caroline
Jim Davis
Fleet White
U. S
Reed Cozart
Gladys McGinnis
Ben F. Foster
James Jackson
Island Freedom Bill Clears House For Philippines Independence
Washington march 19 The McDuffie Tydings Independence Bill passed the House without a recorded vote and was sent to the Senate It grants the Philippines until October 1 to organize a republic Administrations expects early Senate action.
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Washington
House
Senate
Philippines
Administration Hones Watch Over Auto Strike Threats
Federal leaders monitored two New York meetings aimed at averting a automobile industry strike set to begin Wednesday. Up to 250000 workers could be affected if a settlement is not reached, as part of the Roosevelt recovery drive.
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Washington
New York
Four robbers seize Grand Prairie bank in daylight heist
A woman and four men robbed the Grand Prairie State Bank today, locking the president and two employees in the vault and taking all cash in sight. The quartet fled in different cars and were last seen near Fort Worth. the amount stolen was not stated.
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Grand Prairie
Grand Prairie State Bank
Fort Worth
Tom Brite Seeks County Road Commissioner Post
Local resident Tom Brite announces candidacy for county road commissioner of the Comstock Langtry and Pumpville area precinct three. He cites experience since 1900 and pledges to prevent tax burdens and lower running costs while urging voters to hear his claim in person.
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Comstock
Langtry
Pumpville
Val Verde County
Congressman Jesus Ramon Shot in Altercation in Torreon
Report from Villa Acuna says Jesus Ramon, congressman for Monclova district and former Villa Acuna mayor, is out of danger in a Torreon hospital with neck gunshot wounds. Ex-Congressman Zamora is detained by Torreon police and faces trial soon as Ramón recovers.
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Jesus Ramon
Monclova
Villa Acuna
Torreon
Ramon
Marcial Martinez
Experienced Pat Murphy announces bid for new 21st District
San Angelo attorney and American Legion district commander Pat Murphy announces candidacy for representative of the new 21st Congressional District. He previously won 18 389 votes in 1932 for the old 16th District against R E Thomason of El Paso and led outside El Paso. Murphy's background includes law degrees from Georgetown and National University, service in the Texas National Guard, and leadership in veterans groups.
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Pat” Murphy
San Angelo
American Legion
21St
Mr. Murphy
Weatherford
Texas
Knox County
Munday
Baker-Hemphill Company
Edgar Hamilton and
Blanks, Collins and Jackson
Cumberland University
Lebanon, Tenn
Leon Springs
Texas National Guard
Veterans of Foreign Wars
James J. Goodfellow Jr
Murphy
Central Labor Council
Murphy poised for Congress in new 21st District race
Friends of Mr. Murphy tout his six years in Washington as ideal for a representative seat. He enters the race with strong local support across 15 counties he carried in the 16th District and broad ties in 12 other counties. Estimated voting strength totals about 60,000 split 35,000 in the first group and 25,000 in the second.
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Washington
Sterling
Tom Creen
Irion
Coke
Sutton
Schleicher
Menard
Kimble
Mason
Gillespie
Val Verde
Edwards
Kerr
Real
Bandera
Runnels
Concho
Coleman
McCulloch
Kinney
Uvalde
Kendall
Llano
Asphalt Surfacing Work Began West of Comstock Highway
Work started Monday morning on 10.8 miles of Highway No. 3 west of Comstock to receive an asphalt surface. The State Highway Maintenance Department led the project with $23,772 appropriated by the State Highway Commission on March 14. Graveling and drainage work were done by J. Lee and E. A. Wilbig. The thief and liar live under the same roof.
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State Highway Maintenance Department
State Highway Commission
J. Lee
E. A. Wilbig
Del Rio Sizzled by 40 Mile Windstorm Damage Over $200
A Saturday night gale in Del Rio tore down trees awnings and tension wires causing over 200 dollars in damage. A sign smashed a plate glass window at Herald Printing. Fire crews quashed fires and prevented further damage as power was cut to stray lines and additional roof and wire damage were reported.
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del Rio
Herald Printing Company
Chas. N. Daniel
San Felipe
Plaza Brown
J. Z. Cottle
East Third Street
Government Bureau
Childs Proposes Route Change for Highway 90
The County Commissioners Court heard F. L. Childs delegation discuss rerouting Highway No. 90 to run on the north side of the railroad and avoid the grade crossing. No action was taken. An injunction against using funds for right-of-way was denied in district court and upheld on appeal.
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F. L. Childs
Commissioners’ Court
H. J. Lowe
63Rd District Court
Brian Montague
Fourth Court of Civil Appeals
San Antonio
Child Lost During Norther Is Found Safe
Okla. March 19 Sidney Gene Carr, 3, who was lost over 20 hours during a Saturday norther on a ranch near Elk City, was conscious and feeling fine today after being found in an icy ravine.
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Okla
Sidney Gene Carr
Norther
Here
House Action on Silver Bill Halted by F D
Washington March 19 action on the Presinger Bill for the purchase of a billion and a half ounces of silver was halted today by Speaker Rainey at the request of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The move came as the President said he would send Yale professor James Harvey Rogers to China to study the silver situation and expected to announce a decision soon.
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Howention
Speaker Rainey
Franklin D. Roosevelt
James Harvey Rogers
Yale
China
Army Resumes Airmail Flights in Clear Weather
In Washington on March 19 Senator O Mahoney proposed a substitute for the administration airmail bill to use rail-like transport basis. Army planes restarted mail flights with ideal weather. All eight new routes started on time after a week’s halt, covering about a quarter the distance of former commercial routes with inspected planes and improved blind flying gear and radio gear.
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Washington
O'Mahoney
Associated Press
Orchardist Hoards 1000 Bird Egg Specimens Near Weslaco
D A Cleveland a citrus orchardist from Weslaco owns what is claimed as a complete collection of eggs from birds on the American continents. He reportedly has over 1000 specimens representing every Western Hemisphere species. The largest egg measures ten inches in circumference and the smallest fits inside a locket. He also preserves ancient firearms and war clubs and owns aboriginal weapons plus African and South American idols. Cleveland is noted as an expert taxidermist with many mounted animals.
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Weslaco
D. A. Cleveland
Hemisphere
Cleveland
Michigan
Dillinger gang lawyer in Lima jail visit case
Russell Clark faces murder trial as Dillinger ally Louis Piquett is held for investigation in Lima Ohio. Piquett was arrested after boasting of Dillinger ties and meeting Gen. Bush National Guard commander. Dillinger aides Pierpont Makley convicted awaiting sentencing. mercy delays complicate Ohio death penalty.
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Lima
Ohio
John Dillinger
Russell Clark
Louis P. Piquett
Chicago
Matt Leach
Indiana State Police
Piquett
Dilliger
John Creps
Harold M. Bush
National Guard
Dillinger
Harry Pierpont
Charles Makley
Crown Point
Thirteenth January Fire Damages Drisdale Home
A noon Monday kitchen blaze caused by grease on a stove flared and lit window curtains at the T. L. Drisdale residence on Spring Street. Mr. Drisdale put out the fire before fire trucks arrived. A separate flue fire at Juan Zarroza’s San Felipe home Saturday caused no damage. Total insured losses so far this year total just under $1,000 per Fire Chief Harry Arfman.
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T. L. Drisdale
Spring Street
Mr. Drisdale
Juan Zarroza
San Felipe
Pire
Harry Arfman
Weather Summary for Del Rio Vicinity and West Texas
Fair and warmer tonight with Tuesday mostly fair. Yesterday’s high 59 and low 38. This morning’s low 34. West Texas also fair and warmer tonight and Tuesday.
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West Texas
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