Speedcapic Indy 500 Leads with Triplett Ahead at Half
Perfect weather and 140000 spectators watched the 20th International 500 mile race begin at Indianapolis. After 250 miles Ernie Triplett of Los Angeles led the field with Howdy Wilcox second and Louis Schneider third. Triplett moved to the front after Bob Carey crashed. Halfway time 2:20.36 at 10.741 mph. 13 of 40 starters eliminated.
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Indianapolis
Indianapolis Speedway
Ernie Triplett
Los Angeles
Howdy Wilcox
Louis Schneider
Triplett
Bob Carey
Anderson
Ind
Ritchie Seeks 1932 Nomination Through States Rights Focus
Maryland Governor Albert C. Ritchie pursues a third bid for the presidency, urging states rights and opposition to broad federal regulation. Supporters hope a convention deadlock could lift his candidacy despite Maryland's modest delegation.
Hoover withholds message as sales tax bill battles Senate
President Hoover, acting on Republican counsel, delayed his planned Senate message as the revenue bill’s sales tax clash resumes. The tax faced 43 pledged votes against it, signaling defeat. Hoover may not push for the tax unless treasury estimates require it, with a final budget balance goal in mind. It was said he might appear before the Senate with the message.
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Washington
Repubean High Command
Hoover
Senate
Treasury
Louis Cassinelli Funeral Services Set for Wednesday
Funeral services for Louis Cassinelli 41 a former Del Rio resident killed in New York City last Tuesday will be held Wednesday at 5 pm at the home of his foster mother Mrs John Taini on South Main Street with Fr G M Cartier OM I officiating and military rites by the American Legion. The body will arrive in Del Rio Tuesday. Survivors include his widow Rosa Cassinelli his foster mother and sisters Mrs Louis Garoni Del Rio and Mrs Annie Ramirez San Antonio.
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Louis Cassinelli
del Rhcan
New York City
John Taini
South Main Street
G. M. Cartier
O M. I
American Legion
del Rio
Cassinelli
New York
St. Louis University
San Antonio
Rosa Cassinelli
Louis Garoni
Annie Ramirez
Sonora Road Improvements Move Forward in Sutton County
Contracts awarded for grading 21 miles of Highway 27 in western Sutton County and bids sought for fence work along the right of way signal ongoing activity. The Sutton County commissioners invite bids on 7.23 miles of fence in two contracts including tearing down 3.07 miles of existing fence. Additional bids requested for 5 miles of four-foot woven wire fence 600 cedar line posts 20 corner posts and 1 900 stays limited to county residents.
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Sonora
Sutton County
Commissioners’ Court
Pastor Crowell Called to Big Spring Church
Rev. Woodie W. Smith, longtime Crowell Baptist Church pastor, accepts a call to a Baptist Church in Big Spring. He is expected to preach his first sermon there around June 1.
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Crowell, Texas
Woodie W. Smith
Crowell Baptist Church
Big Spring
Memorial Day Services Honor Heroes With Patriotism
Memorial Day observances at Greenwood Memorial Park and Westlawn Cemetery honored fallen servicemen. The American Legion led a march from the park to the cemetery with remarks by District Attorney Julian LaCrosse and a benediction by Rev. Black. Taps closed the ceremony.
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American Legion
Greenwood Memorial Park
Main Street
Second Street
Westlawn Cemetery
Geo. H. Garrett
Rell
Julian LaCrosse
Water tanks cleaned to ensure city water safety
Health officers urged cleaning after contamination concerns. The two city tanks were being cleaned on Monday. Physicians advised removing animals from premises, cleaning the surrounding ground, and improving sanitary conditions around the tanks.
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Southern Pacific
Kingsville Passes Transient Tax and Solicitor Ordinances
Kingsville city commission enacted two ordinances. One imposes a $2 daily or $30 monthly or $200 yearly occupation tax on wholesalers and retailers entering the city. The other requires solicitors to obtain a free permit after posting a $200 indemnity bond to protect residents. penalties apply for violations.
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Kingsville
City Commission of
Full German Cabinet Quits in Berlin
Chancellor Heinrich Bruening and cabinet members resigned and submitted their resignations to President Von Hindenburg. The resignations were accepted.
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Berlin
Heinrich Bruening
von Hindenberg
Hunter for Governor Club Plans Del Rio Meeting
Dr Geo W Cox invites supporters to organize a Hunter for Governor Club in Val Verde County. A meeting is set for Tuesday at 8 pm in the First National Bank Building to discuss tax relief school and road issues and to back Hunter’s gubernatorial bid. Hunter will speak at Greenwood Park in Del Rio on Monday, June 6 at 8 pm.
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Tom F. Hunter
Geo. W. Cox
First National Bank
Val Verde County
Cox
Hunter
Wichita Falls
Wichita County
Wichita County Bar Association
Wichita County Medical Association
del Rio
Greenwood Park
29000 Pounds of Red Cross Flour Arrives in Del Rio
Del Rio receives 29000 pounds of Red Cross flour as its first allotment. 1200 sacks unloaded Monday and taken to the North Heights Bakery for distribution by the American Red Cross and Associated Charities with Rev James F Black in charge. 24 pound sacks available on signed applications endorsed by a citizen each Tuesday and Friday 5 to 7 pm. Applications to Mrs F M Rose or Rev Black acceptable.
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Red Cross
del Rio
Associated Charities
American Red Cross
Farm Board
Val Verde County
North Heights
James F. Black
American Legion
F. M. Rose
Mr Black
Free Theatre Party Invites Del Rio Viewers
Public invited to free show at the Princess Theatre in Del Rio on Wednesday June 1 from 12 noon to 6 pm. Movie is Svengali starring John Barrymore. Tickets free via participating merchants with no purchase required. Details to run in Tuesday Evening News.
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del Rio
Princess Theatre
John Barrymore
Evening News
Odessa Highlights Jackrabbit Roping At Legion Rodeo
In Odessa Texas Jack rabbit roping headlines a Legion Rodeo amid protests from humane societies. Officials obtain an injunction blocking interference while Judge Henry L Webb sustains the event amid threats to his safety. Over 100 entries, festive town preparations and the slogan Odessa the home of the wild Jackrabbit roping contest feature in coverage.
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Odessa
Texas
American Legion
Humane Societies
Legionnaires
Humane Society
Henry L. Webb
el Paso
Legion
W. Earl Earp
Webb
Knoxville man James Campbell sentenced to three years
James Campbell of Knoxville Tennessee is sentenced to three years in jail for automobile theft. He remarks that his low mood will be over by the time he is released.
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James Campbell
Knoxville, Tenn
Corn Becomes Local Money in New Mexico Town
In Slaton New Mexico May 30 farmers in northern Lea County have rejected the gold standard in favor of a corn standard. The abundant corn is stacked on farms and used to pay doctor bills trade for livestock and purchase necessities. One farmer states he uses corn for money feed for hogs and food for his family.
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Slaton
N. M
Lea County
New Mexico
Costigan introduces 75000-dollar veterans bonus bill
Senator Costigan of Colorado introduced a bill to appropriate 75000 dollars to care for veterans converging on Washington demanding immediate bonus payment. The move followed a police superintendent’s demand that the federal government instead of Washington cover expenses.
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Washington
Costigan
Colorado
Superintendent of Police
District of Columbia
Prohibition plank debated by Hoover Borah at White House
President Hoover and Senator Borah conferred over a prohibition plank for the Republican platform during an after-breakfast chat at the White House. Borah suggested he does not plan to attend this year’s national Republican convention and has drafted but guarded the plank text.
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Washington
Hoover
Senator Borah
White House
Borah
Woman killed in air crash near Swan Island airport
A woman identified as Mrs. W. M. Smith died when a multi passenger aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Swan Island airport and struck the Willamette River. Pilot Dick Gleason suffered severe injuries and was rescued by a patrol boat.
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Portland
Ore
W. M. Smith
Williamette River
Swan Island
Dick Gleason
Dallas County Probe Ordered by District Judge
District Judge Pippen ordered a special grand jury to investigate financial operations of Dallas County officers. The inquiry will rely on auditors’ disclosures and review records from the last four years.
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Dallas
Pippen
Del Rio Weather Outlook For Tonight And Tuesday
Partly cloudy conditions across Del Rio and surrounding area. Temperatures show little change tonight and Tuesday with warmer readings in the northeast portion tonight. West and East Texas regions are noted for their daytime conditions.
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del Rio
West Texas
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