Dreuth Cattle Being Moved Sparks Debate About Kill Policy
A column notes the idea of government killing cattle to save moving costs amid cap i tal and labor talk. The piece questions practicality and cites public fault lines over policy and expense.
27 Mar 1935
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Newspaper
Del Rio Evening News
Location
Del Rio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1935
Page
1
A column notes the idea of government killing cattle to save moving costs amid cap i tal and labor talk. The piece questions practicality and cites public fault lines over policy and expense.
Farmers near Liberal recall a six foot drop in a flatland billowed by wind. A lone button like mound remains after erosion carved by three years of storms. The scene explains how dust storms originate and reshape fields.
A compilation of columnist takes on Roosevelt era experiments and economic policy. The Kansas City Star notes openness to change amid fears about government spending and policy shocks. Other cites include Carter Glass on the 4.88 billion relief bill, El Paso Times on stomach disorders from politics, Stalin on farmer autonomy, and Yale tests comparing ape and child perception.
In San Angelo on March 27 the wool firm Francis and Company Inc announced Jim Hill and Russell Martin as Texas representatives. Hill has bought 25,000,000 pounds of wool since 1922 and has wartime and Canadian agriculture ties. Martin runs the southern Texas division and has ranch ties near Eagle Pass. The chartered firm plans to handle Texas wools and has already bought 100,000 pounds in San Angelo and Brady.
W T Strange of Big Spring sought release of 132000 dollars from the Public Works Administration at Washington for construction of a new post office in his city.
Federal Court rules that the 101 Ranch no longer belongs to Colonel Zack Miller. The report notes a separate Dallas probe into alleged cow poisoning in a price dispute and a Memphis incident where 20 masked men opened fire at the home of C T Carpenter in Marked Tree Arkansas.
Washington report notes W. R. Ely of the Texas highway commission hopes Texas may receive about 50 million dollars as its allotment under the President’s work relief bill. He spoke in Washington on March 27 as part of ongoing discussions.
The Texas House unanimously approved an administration favored measure repealing the blue sky law and setting new rules for securities distribution. It creates a state securities commissioner appointed by the secretary of state and requires licensing of all securities dealers and salesmen with license revocation after hearing evidence of fraud.
Mrs Comie Barrow Clyde’s mother Mrs Emma Parker Bonnie’s mother and Mrs Steve Davis Raymond Hamilton’s mother were freed from the county jail after completing a 30 day harassment term in Dallas.
San Angelo March 27 Farmers report near completion of late small grain sowing and now plant corn. Large idle land from cotton acreage reduction boosts corn acreage this year while wheat and oats planting rise. Farmers note more moisture in the ground than in 1934, though more rain would help.
The comptroller’s review shows Texas has paid about 47 million dollars to Confederate veterans and widows since 1900, while the pension fund deficit reaches roughly 4.5 million. No legislation to trim the deficit has been introduced this session.
Virginia Cherrill of the movies was granted an interlocutory decree of divorce in Los Angeles. Cary Grant, leading man of the films, is the respondent. The decree was granted here Tuesday.
Two unmasked men held up the Ben Goldberg Jewelry Store in Tulsa and fled with diamonds and cash totaling about 50 000. The proprietor two clerks four jewelry salesmen and one customer were bound and gagged in a five minute holdup.
The regular April term of District Court will open in Del Rio on April 8. Those summoned for grand jury duty include A. A. Baker and O. R. Weinert among others. First week petit jurors listed and second week names follow, with numerous local residents named for service.
Mrs. Ethel Perkins Ellis 33 wife of Jack Ellis of Marshall died Wednesday morning at her Bochat Lane home in Del Rio Funeral services set for 6 p m Tuesday at Doran Funeral Home with G O Frazia minister officiating She is survived by her husband in Marshall and two children
Moscow reports that Russian and Japanese foreign ministers exchanged cables on March 27 signaling progress in smoothing relations after the Chinese Eastern Railway dispute was resolved in the recent sale.
Frances J. Forman, textile labor leader, told the House Military Committee that the NRA authorization for a sharp cut in cotton goods production may have set the stage for another textile strike. Washington report dated March 27.
Deaths equalled births in Shamrock for February, the first month of Bureau of Vital Statistics records. Eleven deaths and eleven births were recorded in the city during the period.
The Federal Land Bank will charge 4 percent interest on new loans closed after April 1 1935 replacing 5 percent. Commissioner loans stay at 5 percent. Del Rio district ranchmen expect refinancing. six counties Val Verde Terrell Edwards Kinney Sutton Crockett have about 3.4 million dollars in loans through the local association plus 800 thousand from the loan commission.
Bernard M. Baruch, former World War Industries Board chair, told the Senate Munitions Committee he sold all holdings that touched upon his official duties when called to war service. He labeled the insinuations and amendments as unfounded and urged an end to the questions.
The Pan American clipper ship departed for San Diego as the giant air service inaugurates a trans Pacific route. In Washington officials expect the service to begin around April 10 as the Post Office Department approves the operation.
Mrs. James House and her seven year old son Joe were reported doing well at Williams Sanitarium after a Tuesday 13th Street and Avenue F collision. Mrs House had a sprained back lacerated arm and ear while Joe suffered a back sprain head bruise and mouth cuts. Their car overturned several times injuring three other children Colby Jim and Bill House and Mrs Emma Ball. Mrs Walker and daughter Gail suffered nervous shock with no injuries. Mr House sister Wade House of Del Rio and en route to Sanderson with his family after visiting his mother in Carrizo Springs.
Sacramento reports George Stamp a 24 year old ranchman weighed 470 pounds and refused to enter jail due to size. He was charged with violating internal revenue laws, appointed a trusty, and released on bail the following day.
Blowing dust and a strong north wind sweep across Texas bringing what officials call the year’s worst dust storm. North Texas defogged in a reddish haze, temperatures dropping, with Abilene Lubbock and Del Rio reporting difficulties breathing and near freezing air. Weather bureau forecasts colder, partly cloudy conditions tonight and Thursday. Ironically high temperatures earlier in the week above 90 degrees. San Angelo reports this season’s worst dust reach the area.
Langtry has no relief applicants as seven families were eager to enroll but an inspection found all eligible residents employed on ranches. County Relief Administrator EF. S. Block said the town currently has no one seeking aid.
Berlin reports official sources say Germany demands absolute equality of arms with Western European powers, excluding naval strength. Germany seeks gun for gun and man for man parity with France and likely superiority to Russia.
The Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the death penalty for Ramiro Galvan, accused killer of Ivan Scot ten, a Border Patrolman, in a gun battle near El Paso in 1929 between federal officers and alleged smugglers.
Partly cloudy and colder tonight with Thursday fair and colder. Yesterday’s high 91 and low 68, this morning’s 63. West Texas freezing in the north tonight, with the south remaining fair and colder Thursday.
Rain showers move through the Southeast tonight while the Northwest and North Central see likely frost. Temperatures fall, bringing colder conditions in the South and extreme East as a chilly night settles in.
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