31 Mar 1937
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Newspaper
Del Rio Evening News
Location
Del Rio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1937
Page
1
A fragmented report from San Antonio and Del Rio mentions inheritance chatter around the Green estate and recollections of Jon Creed. It notes Rio Grande water excitement near El Paso and Breanville, plus a tale of a Chicago woman with two husbands.
The article highlights a practical Nagi program aimed at removing stigma from children of unwed mothers through new homes. It notes the first facility opens in a modern setting at Furstesbe, intended to support war families and infants.
A wave of columnists compare Yale to Princeton over the Veterans of Future Wars idea as student satire grows into a campus trend with telegrams for local charters pouring in from New Haven to national universities.
Associated Press reports 1000 Italian colonist troops deployed to Morocco amid tensions after the attempted revolt against General Franco. France and Britain warn insurgents against interfering with shipping and demand explanations for three seizures.
Madrid reports a major insurgent collapse as government forces under General Francisco Franco capture Alaracejos and Villanueva del Duque after four days of bitter fighting. The fall of these towns ends the Pozoblanco front along the road to Hibojosa del Duque, threatening the mercury and coal mines nearby in Ciudad Real Province.
Dr J R Brinkley was named an honorary member of the San Felipe Boosters Club at its Monday night organizing meeting at San Felipe High School. The club aims to boost school athletics and foster closer cooperation between patrons and teachers in extra curricular activities. Sergio Gonzalez Jr was elected president with Juan H Paredes as vice president and Rudolph H Gutierrez as secretary.
A federal court verdict favors Standard Accident Insurance in an $11,000 claim by First State Bank of Rocksprings. Testimony showed misappropriation by Martin Grooms and William Singleton from Edwards County Wood and Mohair Co. The bank argued no liability. Washington reports Wagner criticizes sit downs as corporate tactics amid weak enforcement of the Wagner Act.
Hal A. Hamilton stated after returning from a Pumpville trip that lamb crops in the region will average 100 per cent this spring. One pasture averaged 110 per cent and the general average is 100 per cent. He said ranges are in unusually good shape and other ranchmen may fare as well or better.
The Del Rio region shows cloudy conditions with warmer temperatures. Yesterday high reached 64 degrees and the low was 39. Airlines and local forecasts note continued cloud cover through Thursday with cooler nights.
Washington reports government agencies collected about four cents of every dollar loaned to bolster the nation. Data from the Treasury and Reconstruction Finance Corp show repayments and new loans across agencies, including the Home Owners Loan Corp and Public Works Administration, with totals and shortfalls detailed.
Dr Frank of Dallas, Texas Bar Association chair, said the poll showed 1 to 36 percent against Roosevelt's court proposal. In Washington Yale Law professor Borchard testified before the Senate judiciary committee, opposing the court bill and warning it would offend ethics and fail to achieve its aims.
Sir Alexander Seton reports a bone from a pharaoh's tomb in Gize was blamed for haunting events in a house in Edinburgh. Maids quit after sighting a robed phantom and a surgeon's maid broke her leg fleeing a spectral figure. The bone, kept in a glass case, was loaned to a surgeon who returned it, and Seton plans to reinter it promptly.
The Prison Industries Reorganization Administration urged reforms in Texas prisons including expanding and diversifying prison industries extending the building program and boosting training facilities. Reorganization of parole and probation is also urged and the Texas Prison Board requested the survey.
Robert L Studley aged 65 died at his Wel lesley home. He was former president of the Boston and National Wool Trade associations and served as senior partner of Studley in the Boston wool firm later Studier and Emery. The firm long purchased substantial Texas wool and led recent purchases of short Texas wool.
A Maverick County jury returned four indictments on Monday afternoon in the District Court. The cases involve charges including desertion, car theft, and related offenses. Judge Brian Montague presided with District Attorney Judjian LaCrosse and court reporter Mrs Belle Sutherland present in Bagie Pass for the session.
A missing man case from Safford Arizona draws national attention as authorities pursue leads. A man identified as Miller from Phoenix raised hopes when he reappeared in El Paso after being reported abducted last Wednesday. investigators say the search remains active and federal involvement is possible.
Governor Frank Murphy said a settlement of the Chrysler strike may come Friday as the strike conference reconvenes. Reported withdrawal of all demands except higher pay suggested miners and operators could reach agreement to avert a strike slated for tomorrow. John L. Lewis was expected to rejoin the talks in New York as Walter P. Chervaler was called away on urgent business. The dispute has kept Chrysler and related workers idle for over three weeks.
Five Del Rio district members joined the Intercity Rotary gathering in Piedras Negras along with clubs from Villa Acuna and Carrizo Springs. About 75 attendees were present including Mr and Mrs Paul J Pong and Mr and Mrs Joe Culeso and Bertha Salvatierra.
De Rio Boy Scouts will hold a Court of Honor Thursday night at 7 30 in the Val Verde County courthouse. Joan L. Dodson will be in charge and a cordial invitation is extended to all to attend.
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