12 May 1937
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Newspaper
Del Rio Evening News
Location
Del Rio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1937
Page
1
A Dublin riot follows London crowned a new king while Britain laments poverty in the empire. The piece mocks press framing of a Baltimore socialite and notes political oddities in Kansas and California marriages.
An editorial voice argues about human progress and war as a waste, contrasting ancient origins with modern advances. The writer, S H Henderson, laments censorship and cruelty toward new ideas while noting steam, rail, cars, and radios as achievements amid hunger and nakedness.
A collection of citizen quotes remarks from varied voices about modern life and enduring habits. Old and young contributors like Paul Johnson and Mrs Sarah Wormer share reflections on dining memory fame aging and the curious shrinking disease reported by Jujuin Vienna.
E K Fawcett of Del Rio named second vice president as Milburn McCarty of Eastland becomes president and H Hillburn of Plainview is first vice president Karl Crowley urged Texas to cut federal grants and take on more state funding to avoid higher taxes. Wichita Falls chosen for 1938 convention.
Louis F Swift 76 longtime head of Swift and Company died in Chicago May 12. Born to a founder of the packing house, he led the firm through decades of growth and expansion in the meat industry.
Wool sales rose to top prices unseen in eight years as the Agriculture Department noted strong domestic and foreign demand. In San Angelo buyers Albert Schneider and Nelson Johnson purchased tens of thousands of pounds at 34 to 38 cents, with large free-wool stocks reported in Texas and nearby warehouses underlining the robust market.
George Cottingham of the Houston Chronicle addressed 160 Texas Press Association and Chamber of Commerce leaders at a Brownwood luncheon. He praised West Texas papers for virility and community growth driven by local knowledge and strong causes.
Del Rio Volunteer Firemen plan a regular drill tonight at 7 30. Fire Chief Frank J Schmidt urges prompt attendance from every member.
Washington May 12 opponents of the Roosevelt court bill said administration leaders advised the President to expect Senate approval while supporters claimed enough votes to pass it. Senators Van Nuys and Kang urged recall of Ambassador Dodd from Germany over a dictatorship scare letter. House sentiment grew against relaxing helium restrictions.
Paul Poag returned to Del Rio for the Rotary Club luncheon at the Roswell Hotel after treatment in Dallas at St Pauls Hospital. H J Beadie led the program. Gail Walker offered two violin solos with Earl Miller at the piano. Herbert Beadie Jr played clarinet. Two new pastors were introduced, Reverend Burton Johnson and Reverend F C Rufle.
Three robbers took about 4000 dollars in a First State Bank holdup at Big Sandy on Monday. Police chased them to Gladewater where Chief Harry Groves fired at their car but they escaped.
District Attorney Julian LaCrosse traveled to San Antonio to appear in the Fourth Court of Civil Appeals. He sought advancement of the cases against City Commissioners Mike Averill and Otto Koog.
Reppert Extension Service entomologist will speak in Del Rio on Friday at the county agent’s office on South Main Street. He will discuss insect control with emphasis on ants and cockroaches and invite consultations from residents with insect damage.
New West Texas Chamber officials in Del Rio were elected. Milburn MecCart of Eastland became chamber president and H. S. Hilburn of Plainview was chosen first vice president. Wednesday in Brownwood, ii called second vice president of the West Texas Chamber.
In Washington the House rejected the President’s recommendation for a permanent CCC and sent a two year extension bill to the Senate. Also the Commerce Department blamed pilot error for December and January California crashes that killed four, including Martin Johnson. In Austin a Senate resolution probing late budget spending passed, and the House appropriations committee approved a $5 million rural school aid package to be administered by the State Board.
Preparations for the 28 annual Rotary International convention in Nice France outline multilingual sessions with English French Spanish and German. Notables include Dr John R Brinkley and Rotary leaders from France Canada and the United States as 80 nations attend with expected over 6500 delegates and a June 6 musical program.
Crowds fill Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace as George VI is crowned, with Queen Elizabeth II by his side. Edward VIII listens by radio after abdication, while 7,000+ injured in crushes, two fatalities reported. International reaction mixed amid ongoing press ban in Britain.
Partly cloudy and cooler in Del Rio area with a forecast of generally fair conditions on Thursday. Yesterday's high reached maximum temperatures while the low was around 68 degrees and this morning's low is about 70 degrees.
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