Worries and weather mix in Prickly Pear letter page
In a reflective column, readers vent about worries from a French scientist predicting Earth's cooling to vegetation loss in 10 million years to local concerns like posted fishing holes in Val Verde County. The missive also notes Venizelos’s exile death, a Rudy Vallee fist fight, and historic dust storms, harsh winters, and early Spring floods in the Ohio and Potomac regions.
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Val Verde County
Austin Callan
Ohio
Potomac
What Other Columnists Write About The Language Of A Dictator
The Fort Worth Star Telegram editorial notes that Adolf Hitler alone claimed responsibility while past dictators balanced I with we. It contrasts Hitler’s rapid dominance with earlier rulers who masked policy behind collective pronouns. The piece questions whether Hitler truly understands Germany or is driven to the dictatorship’s inevitable collapse.
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Adolf Hitler
Munich
Hitler
Fort Worth
Del Rio Area Weather: Partly Cloudy and Colder Tonight
Partly cloudy and colder tonight with Friday generally fair. Yesterday's high was 76 and low 49 with a 54 degree morning low. Also partly cloudy and colder tonight then generally fair and slightly warmer in the Panhandle.
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del Rio
Panhandle
Treaty breach condemned as Germany asserts Rhineland claims
London reports the League of Nations council condemning Germany as a treaty breaker over the Locarno dispute. In Cologne, Goering declares Rhineland sovereignty non negotiable, promising peace only on der Fuehrer terms while troops are showcased and crowds celebrate the occupation.
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London
League of Nations Council
Germany
France
Belgium
Locarno
Rhineland
Cologne
Herman Wilhelm Goering
Air
Goering
Adolf Hitler
Europe
French War-Time Civil Industrial Organization Bill Urged
Paris officials report an army commission of the Chamber of Deputies urged the government to push a bill organizing civil and industrial France in time of war. The move aims to mobilize resources and coordinate national efforts during wartime.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
France
FBI Seeks All Suspects With Mutilated Fingertips
Washington reports a new FBI drive on public enemies requests local police to hold anyone with mutilated fingertips. The agency led by J Edgar Hoover asks departments to rush fingerprints of such suspects to Washington for cross checking against FBI files to track Alvin Karpis and other gangsters seeking to avoid identification.
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Washington
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Alvin Karpis
Bureau
J. Edgar Hoover
Hoffman backs Landon for Republican delegate position
Governor Hoffman announced he will support Alf Landon of Kansas when Landon files as a candidate for delegate-at-large to the Republican convention, backing the candidate from New Jersey on March 19.
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Trenton
N. J
Hoffman
Alf Landon
Kansas
Man Throws 5000 Pesos From Balcony Tragedy Follows
In Valparaiso Chile on March 19 George Phillips a German citizen distributed about 5000 pesos to a cheering crowd from a hotel balcony He shoved his wife and daughter over the edge then jumped himself The wife died on the pavement the daughter was only slightly injured and Phillips died in a hospital two hours later The crowd scrambled for the tossed money as Phillips ended his life after a harangue by the former Chilean Exploration Company employee
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Venizelos
Woodrow Wilson
Valparaiso
Chile
George Phillips
Phillip
Phillips
Tax planners omit banks and insurers from earnings levy
Washington March 19 congressional tax drafters agreed to exclude banks and insurance companies from the proposed levy on undistributed corporate earnings.
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Washington
Mdivani Will Allocates Half to Widow After Polo Death
Prince Serge Mdivani's will, reported by The Examiner, leaves half of a 1.5 million estate to his widow Louise Van Alen and co executors. The other half goes to his two sisters Ina Mdiygni Huberich and Roussadana Mdiygni Sert and his surviving brother Prince David Mdivani. the prince died in a Florida polo accident.
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Mdivani
Serge Mdivani
Louise van
Ina Mdiygni Huberich
London
Roussadana Mdiygni Sert
Prince
David Mdivani
Tribunal Extends Jail Ban on Debts
The Texas Supreme Court ruled that imprisonment for debt cannot be used in receivership cases in district courts. In the Walter Britton contempt case in Dallas County, he was not party to the receivership and was ordered released, as contempt to collect civil debts is not policy.
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Austin
Texas Supreme Court
Walter Britton
101St District Court
Dallas County
Supreme Court
Britton
Seamen Clash at Port Arthur Hall
Four Houston seamen were jailed and a fifth hospitalized after a violent clash at the International Seamen's Hall in Port Arthur. Police blamed the Houston men for attempting to seize the union HQ while about 100 Port Arthur defenders protected the building.
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Port Arthur
Houston
International Seamen's Hall
Pangborn Aims for World Distance Record From Dallas Start
Clyde Pangborn plans a June flight from Dallas to Russia to challenge the world non stop distance record of 5 604 2 miles set in 1933 by Rossi and Codos. The 60 hour mission uses the Vance Flying Wing with possible automatic pilot and refueling plans for a later round the world flight.
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New York
Clyde Pangborn
Pacific
United States
Russia
Dallas
America
Vance
Pangborn
Oakland
Cal
Keyport
N. J
Clair K. Vance
Mount Diablo
Moscow
Maurice Rossi
Paul Codos
Floyd Bennett Field
Rayak
Syria
Burnelli
Governor reports over 100000 old age pension applications filed
In Austin Governor Alfred announced more than 100000 old age pension applications had been filed. In Africa near Amaalaji, battles raged as Ethiopian forces under Emperor Haile Selassie directed counter-attacks against Italian forces with heavy losses reported on both sides.
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Austin
Alfred Today
Addis Ababa
Amaalaji
Emperor Haile Selassie
Arvad Named Nazi Denmark Publicity Chief
Inga Arvad, described as a beautiful blonde newspaperwoman, was honored by Adolf Hitler with appointment as chief of publicity for the Nazis in Denmark. The article notes she met Hitler in her capacity as a newspaperwoman.
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Hitler
Inga Arvad
The
Fuehrer
Denmark
Miss Arvad
Fort Clark Troops Parade Before General Humphrrey
Fort Clark troops will pass in review Friday at 10 o'clock before General Evan H. Humphrey the post commander. General Humphrey has been moved to the Philippines and will leave Saturday for his new post. The review will include all Fort Clark units and Del Ricans are invited to witness.
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Fort Clark
Evan H. Humphrey
Humphrey
Philippine Islands
Apples Like Dollars Come in Sizes In Field Tests
Washington State College horticulturists report seven years of field tests on Jonathan trees showing fertilizer use affects apple sizing and coloration. Nitrogen alone or with other elements increases production, while phosphorus or potassium alone reduce yield. combined use improves color but yields smaller fruit.
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Wenatche, Wash
Washington State College Experiment Station
Jonathan
F. L. Overly
FE. L. Overholser
Cowboys Visit Dallas For Centennial Fair Accessor Seekers
J Ben Critz of the Dallas Chamber of Commerce says inquiries pour in from a Wisconsin resident seeking a large hat and chaps for a Dallas Centennial visit. The buyer plans to attend the $25,000,000 fair this summer but wants to avoid conspicuous attention.
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Dallas
Texas
J. Ben Critz
Dallas Chamber of Commerce
Waukesha
Wis
Critz
Floods Ravage West Virginia and Ohio Toll Climbs
Disaster floods driven by the Ohio River crippled Pittsburgh and Wheeling with at least 71 dead and millions in damage. Wellsburg and Wheeling Island drowned, 150000 aided by Red Cross as President Roosevelt called for a 3 million dollar relief drive.
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West Virginia
Ohio
Pittsburgh
Wheeling
AV. Va
Red Cross
Roosevelt
Ohio River
Wellsburg
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Vermont
North Carolina
Georgia
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
New York
Maryland
National
Johnstown
Washington
Del Rioan Expects Bumper Grapefruit Crop
A Del Rio resident foresees a large grapefruit harvest if spring warmth avoids a late freeze. Mrs. J Hymans’ East Greenwood Street tree, a marsh seedless variety, blooms in all stages from buds to small fruit.
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Del
Vallee Quits Scandals Cast After backstage fight
New York March 19 Rudy Vallee was dropped from the Scandals cast after a backstage fist fight with producer George White over salary cuts. Witnesses say Vallee shoved White after a heated exchange. arbitration talks stalled as White skipped an equity meeting.
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New York
Rudy Vallee
George White
Father Has First Say In Naming Children
Salt Lake City report states Deputy State Attorney General Zelph Calder concludes the father has legal right to name a child, arguing men remain head of the family in records though he notes it may be chivalrous to defer in practice.
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Salt Lake City
Zelph &. Calder
Rio Cuarto to Sell Town Hall at Auction
The municipality of Rio Cuarto in Cordoba plans an auction sale of its town hall to raise funds for debt payment and improve the town's finances.
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Buenos Aires
Rio Cuarto
Cordoba
Burglar Stolen $60 Replaced by Anonymous Letter
In Lubbock a burglary left Gus Schantz short sixty dollars. An anonymous special delivery letter then arrived with forty four one dollar bills. Schantz now hopes the remaining sixteen dollars may yet appear.
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Lubbock
Gus Schantz
Schantz
Dust Storm Hits San Derson Before Noon Thursday
A severe dust storm struck San Derson shortly before noon on Thursday, according to a telephone message.
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Sanderson
Absentee Voting Starts March 23 for City Races
Absentee balloting in the city election begins March 23, set by revised statutes. Voting occurs at City Hall for precinct one and at the G. S. Diaz building for precinct two. Election date is April 7 with officials Oscar Weinert and G. 8. Diaz named as precinct judges.
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Oscar Weinert
August Batot
Bryan Kelley
G. 8. Diaz
Pilar Garza
Fidelio Cortinas
G. S. Diaz
Confederate Aide Louis Scott Reflects At 100 In Arizona
Winkelman Arizona March 19 Major Charlies Louis Scott Lee’s aide and Confederate officer, now 100, speaks of moderation and life’s peace. He recalls riding with J. E. B. Stuart at Yellow Tavern and notes his later voyage to Europe after Lee’s surrender before returning to ranch life.
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Winkelman
Ariz
Charlies Louis Scott
Lee
Arizona
J. E. B. Stuart
Yellow Tavern
Europe
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Dortmund
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Landon
NEA Features, Inc
Los Angeles
Florida
Alen
Edna Covert Plummer
the Examiner
Humphrrey
Associated Press
del Rioan
Chorines
Vallee
White
Rudy
Hyman Bushel
Bushel
Equity
Nat Dorfman
Thy
Dorfman
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