Mohair Pool Plans Formed by Texas Ranchers
Developments from a Junction mohair clinic aim to form another mohair pool with warehouseers pressing customers to withhold sales until April 10 as a conference with the Farm Board is sought. Committee members include L. A. Schreiner Kerrville Fred Horner Uvalde and Judge C. C. Belcher Del Rio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Junction
Texas Wool and Mohair Warehouse Association
National Wool Marketing Corporation
Farm Board
L. A. Schreiner
Kerrville
Fred Horner
Uvalde
C. C. Belcher
del Rio
The Tinymites Debut Adventure in The Paper
Here is a playful note announcing The Tiny mites, a cheerful band of scouts including Scouty Dancy Coppy and Windy. Their rhymed adventures with colorable illustrations will appear in the paper for the first time on Monday April 4.
Texas Wife's Absence Spurs Millionaire's Divorce Suit
Bror G. Dahlbergh, a Chicago manufacturer of sound insulating material, sues for divorce from Mary Alexander of San Saba Texas. He accuses desertion after nine years of marriage and two years apart with her living in Europe with their adopted daughter. A Miami vacation photo shows Mrs Dahlbergh with Dahlbergh in the inset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bror G. Dahlbergh
Chicago
Mary Alexander
San Saba
Texas
Dahlberghs
Dahlbergh
Europe
Students get no sympathy in Tennessee
Governor Horton told a group of Eastern college students expelled from the Kentucky coal strike area they were uninvited guests. He warned them to avoid communism and advised they pursue court action if they felt mistreated, while urging quiet protest to the governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Henry H. Horton
Eastern College
Kentucky
Claiborne County
Horton
Tennessee
Grand Jury Calls for Jefferson County Audit
The Jefferson County grand jury demands a complete audit of all county fiscal departments by an outside auditor. The letter to County Judge B. B. Johnson and the commissioners' court arrived two weeks before the session end. Johnson declined to reveal contents or confirm broader expenditure inquiries. An external audit has not occurred since 1922.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaumont
Mar
Jefferson County
B. B. Johnson
Commissioners’ Court
First County Meet Declared Big Success in Langtry
Mrs. W. R. Edwards visited Del Rio on Monday to praise the first county meet of rural schools held in Langry last week. She thanks Marie Grande Adams county superintendent for arranging an excellent speaker lineup and for hosting the event in the Langtry district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Edwards
del Rio
Langtry
Women hear first patriotic song sung in Hampton Bicentennial
Hampton Virginia women’s club marked the Washington Bicentennial by hearing what was claimed to be the first published American patriotic song. The Liberty Song, composed by John Dickinson in Philadelphia in 1768, was set to the 1759 Hearts of Oak tune by William Boyce of London.
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Hampton
Washington
Colonies
John Dickenson
Philadelphia
William Boyce
London
Garner Sees Action on Tax Bill in House
Speaker John N Garner signaled he may urge floor action to accept revenue bill tax provisions offsetting sales tax loss. He indicated the House would benefit from a firm hand as reform divisions persist and Ways and Means proposals face opposition. The American Farm Bureau Federation backed higher taxes on luxury goods, certain imports, and select manufactured items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mar
John N. Garner
House of Representatives
House
Garner
Ways and Means Committee
Ways and Means
American Farm Bureau Federation
Homestead Tax Exemptions Spark Texas Budget Fears
In Austin March 28 officials warn the proposed homestead exemption of 3000 dollars will drain state revenue. Education chief Marrs predicts deep effects on schools as lawmakers face revising the tax system. He proposes taxes on inheritances incomes luxuries and natural resources linked to production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
S. M.N. Mavrs
Marrs
Gem Thief Leaves No Trail For Officials
No trace found of the robber who looted the safe of Thomas Graham Jr. of 2000 dollars in jewels and 50 dollars in cash last Friday. Misjudgment of speed cost San Angelo officers a prisoner. Pancho Lopez, wanted on a statutory charge, crossed the river Monday morning just after 8 o clock, after officials warned local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Graham Jr
San Angelo
Pancho Lopez
M. L. “Bud” Whistler
Lopez
150 000 Jobless British Boys Turn Tramps
London report from the Hostel of St Christopher cites 150000 itinerant youths on British roads. They lack dole eligibility and refuse parental relief, while skilled workers drift toward crime to earn an honest living, according to the warden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Great Britain
St. Christopher
Osage Chief Dead at 84 After Long Leadership
Dead Bacon Rind the Osage chief aged 84 died today from cancer and pneumonia ending a half century of tribal leadership. He counted three presidents among friends and allies, grew oil wealth, yet kept a tepee in his yard, wore braids, and spoke little English.
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Bacon Rind
Lindy Has No Faith In Rumor
Norfolk dispatch says John H. Curtis reports Rev H Dobson Peacock went to Hopewell New Jersey to confer with Col Lindbergh over the Lindbergh kidnap case. Curtis also flew over the weekend likely to confer with kidnapers representatives. Hopewell dispatches say the Lindberghs remain skeptical about negotiations.
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Lindy
Norfolk
John H. Curtis
H. Dobson Peacock
Charles A. Lindbergh
Hopewell
N. J
Col. Lindbergh
Curtis
Lindberghs
Fairness to All City Campaign Ends April 5 1932
The Del Rio Evening News declares it will not publish new charges after Friday April 1 1932 to ensure fairness in the mayoral race. Campaign ads already in stock may appear Monday April 4 with existing charges only. The paper aims to stay non political and publish only paid items under standard rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
del Rio Evening News
The
Conductor’s Leg Broken by Firing Pistol Accident
Southern Pacific conductor E C Buttes of San Antonio injured when a rusty pistol he tried to unload fired. The incident occurred near Spofford while on an early morning run from San Antonio to Del Rio. Buttes received first aid from Dr. B F Orr and returned home on the 11 o'clock train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Buttes
San Antonio
Southern Pacific
Buttes
del Rio
Spofford
B. F. Orr
State Highway Changes Made for Economy
Texas highway commission reorganizes territory to cut costs. Gibb Gilchrist announces shifts assign district and division engineers to construction and maintenance tasks, expanding roles as economy measures. New staffing includes J. W. Puckett at Pharr and a roster of division and district engineers across cities such as Paris Fort Worth Wichita Falls Amarillo Lubbock San Angelo Abilene Waco Tyler Houston Yoakum Austin San Antonio Corpus Christi Dallas El Paso and El Paducah
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Austin
Mar
Gibb Gilchrist
Texas Highway Commission
Gilchrist
Maintenanc
J. W. Puckett
Pharr
Rio Grande Valley
James FE. Pirie
Paris
John Mead
Fort Worth
D. M. Puckett
Wichita Falls
W. J. van London
P. 8. Bailey
Amarillo
Guy R. Johnston
Joe H. Caldwell
Lubbock
G. B. Finley
Balmorhea
A. F. Moursand
San Angelo
W. A. French
Abilene
E. C. Woodward
Waco
D. C. Greer
Tyler
T. E. Huffman
Lufkin
Jim Douglas
Houston
S. C. McCarty
Yoakum
D. E. H. Manigault
J. G. Rollins
San Antonio
Thos. W. Bailey
Corpus Christi
John E. Blair
Bryan
Clifton Rice
Dallas
W D Dockery
Atlanta
G. A. Bracher
Beaumont
M. B. Hodges
Uvalde
Leo Ehlinger
Brownwood
J. G Lott
el Paso
John B. Nabers
Paducah
Body of Missing Texas Man Found After Blizzard
Sophas Brandzik, 65, a farmer, was found about three miles from Coldwater Creek after his stalled truck was left in a late Spring blizzard Saturday night. He had been ill with influenza. searchers from Texas and Oklahoma had been looking for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover
Texas
Sophas Brandzik
Coldwater Creek
Brandzik
Oklahoma
Six Hurt When Motorman Has Stroke On Dallas Trolley
Six negro passengers were injured when R. A. Terrell a street car motorman, collapsed from a stroke and his car struck another trolley in Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
R. A. Terrell
Jailer Seeks Steel Helmet for Plaster Debris Threat
In Duluth Minnesota jail, guard Louie Johnson asked officials to provide a steel helmet. He said the head protection is for falling plaster squares rather than stray bullets at the citys oldest jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Minn
Louie Johnson
Services for David Smith Jr Held Monday
Funeral services for David Smith Jr. 18, who died Sunday evening after a brief illness, were conducted Monday at 4 pm at Doran Funeral Home with Rev. James F Black officiating. Interment followed at Westlawn Cemetery. Survived by father David Smith Sr. two brothers Willard and Warner, four sisters Mrs Sally Worley Mrs Wallace Wurz Miss Norma Lee Smith and another married sister in Asherton. Active pallbearers named Procter Maddux Boone Schmid Ridgeway Daniels.
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David Smith Jr
Doran Funeral Home
James F Black
Church of Christ
Westlawn Cemetery
Young Smith
David Smith Sr
Willard
Warner Smith
del Rio
Sally Worley
Wallace Wurz
Norma Lee Smith
Asherton
Wink City Avoids Receivership Vote Ends Mass Taxpayer Meeting
In Wink Texas on March 28 the city avoided receivership as taxpayers approved the current administration. Tax suits may continue in District Court if defendants cooperate while those unable to pay delinquent taxes are offered a liberal settlement by the city attorney to avoid judgments and added costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wink
Texas
District Court
Japan Considers Leaving League As China Controversy Deepens
Tokyo reports the government will send its side of the China dispute to the League of Nations under article 15. Observers fear the move may lead to Japan withdrawing from the League and expect the Japanese delegation to miss the next session.
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Tokyo
Mar
League of Nations
China
Japan
Snow Storm Delays Execution in Bellefonte
In Harrisburg on March 28 a snow storm cut power lines delaying the execution of Quincey Wallandt at Bellefonte prison for the murder of his wife. He was put to death early this morning after the three hour postponement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Quincey Wallandt
Bellefonte
Itinerant knife sharpener Confesses After Bath in Jail
An 87 year old knife sharpener in Memphis told police after being bathed by jail trustees that he had not had a bath in two years. He said he washed daily but considered a bath rare and dangerous to health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Ben J. Jones
Anti-Trust Law Held Valid in Texas Case
Texas Attorney General James Allred sues 15 major oil firms for monopolistic practices and price agreements. Judge J D Moore rules Texas anti trust laws constitutional amid arguments over an unrelated 1925 exemption clause. Trial set to address main facts after exceptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Mar
J. D. Moore
James V. Allred
Allred
Texas
Borah Attacks Missouri Pacific Loan Approval
Senator Borah condemned the $12.8 million loan to Missouri Pacific by the Finance Reconstruction Corporation. He argued the Interstate Commerce Commission approved it only after strong pressure was applied.
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Washington
Mar
Borah
Senate
Missouri Pacific
Finance Reconstruction Corporation
Interstate Commerce Commission
California hunters capture panther cubs in rare hunt
Coluba California. John Ossen briggenn former county treasurer and Pat McDaniel veteran trapper captured alive two panther cubs after a desperate battle with the mother which they killed. Panthers are rarely found in California and capturing them alive is even rarer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coluba
Cal
U.P
John Ossenbriggenn
Pat McDaniel
California
Weather forecast for Del Rio and Texas region
Del Rio and vicinity expect generally fair and warmer conditions tonight and Tuesday. Yesterday's high 72 and low 55, with a 48 degree low this morning. West Texas remains generally fair and warmer one night and Tuesday. East Texas shows partly cloudy skies and warmer tonight and Tuesday.
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S. P. Conductor
Babes
Port Arthur
John Mervin Brevell
Jim Wilford Brevell
Brevell
A. P. Brevell
J. B. Sayler
Jaller
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Joe Maddux
Frank Boone
William Schmid
Alvin Ridgeway
Jack Daniels
Allied
Attack On
Code of Ethics
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