Tax Cut Promises Amid Election Talk Reach Newfoundland
A compilation of editorial snippets warns Republicans promise tax cuts if victorious, recounts Roger Gillis tax reduction efforts in Val Verde County dropping rates from 88 to 20 cents per $100 valuation, and notes political hype while urging scrutiny of campaign rhetoric as elections approach.
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Knox
del Rio
Roger Gillis
Val Verde
Texas
Corpus Christi Caller
Social Security Plan Rolls Out for 30 Million Americans
A vast new system to manage old age and unemployment benefits for 30 million people begins under the Social Security Board in Washington. Pictured are Arthur J. Altmeyer John G Winant and Vincent M Miles. Within the first year 1 152 000 aged and 8 000 000 workers across 16 states are already listed for benefits as the board builds a massive filing system.
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Social Security Board
Washington
Arthur J. Altmeyer
John G. Winant
Vincent M. Miles
Roosevelt Dominates Texas in 1932 Primaries
In a Texas column a writer notes the New Deal’s regional dominance and predicts Roosevelt’s national victory with a Texas landslide. The piece recalls barbs about the chair in the Postmaster’s office and reports a late night schedule as part of a light political commentary. The author states opposition to all candidates in the race.
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Texas
Mr. Roosevelt
Koran’s Father Fatally Injured in Chicago Crash
William P. Taylor known as T. P. Koran learns that his father Harry A. Taylor 64 died after a street collision between a truck and an ambulance in Chicago. Funeral services set for Monday in Dayton Ohio where the family home stands.
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Koran
Chicago
Harry A. Taylor
William P. Taylor
T. P. Koran
Taylor
Dayton
Ohio
Mr. Koran
Weather De Rio and Vicinity Report
Partly cloudy tonight and Sunday in De Rio and vicinity. Yesterday’s high reached 91 degrees with a low of 70. This morning’s minimum temperature was 75.
Rebels Gun Fort Guadalupe in Drive for San Sebastian
Rebels trained their guns on Fort Guadalupe to clear the way for an attack on San Sebastian Santander Bilbao and other cities as government resistance ended at Irun. Rebels closed the bridge at Irun to stop loyalists fleeing into France amid a civil war dispute.
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Irun
Fort Guadalupe
San Sebastian
Santander
Bilboa
France
Expert Advises Blow Your Nose Like a Horse
Dr I B Ravdin of the University of Pennsylvania told Utah doctors to blow their noses like a horse at the state medical association meeting in Salt Lake City. Attendees questioned the point, noting no horse was on campus to illustrate the method.
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Salt Lake City
Utah State Medical Association
Ravdin
University of Pennsylvania
University of Utah
Old Trail Drivers Plan 1936 San Antonio Reunion Events
The 21st Old Trail Drivers reunion set for October 8 to 10 at the Gunter Hotel in San Antonio features a full program. Invocations, welcome addresses by city and region leaders, memorial services, a barbecue at Woodlawn Lake, and the annual ball are planned with speakers including Maj. Gen. Claude V. Birkhead, State Sen. Jim Neal, and Gov. James V. Allred.
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San Antonio
Gunter Hotel
Bruce Roberts
Hebbrowville
C. K. Quin
James A. Gallagher Jr
H. H. Ochs
P. B. Hill
Claude V. Birkhead
Jim Neal
Miranda City
T. W. Taylor
University of Texas
Jack Potter
Lving
Clayton
N. M
J. Frank Dobie
Robert
Stores and Banks To Close Monday Labor Day Closure
Stores and banks will be closed all day Monday for Labor Day. The post office will be closed with no delivery, though mail may be collected and sent out.
Carnell Hilt Named School Board Member
Carnell Hill was appointed by the Board of Education to fill the unexpired term of Mrs. Cathryn Wayman who resigned after moving to Tallahassee Florida. The board also sponsored a Public School Band with tuition set at two dollars a month for all Del Rio students. Director Shepperd, a musician with extensive credentials, will oversee band activities in both high school and North Heights School.
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Carnell Hill
Board of Education
Cathryn Wayman
Tallahassee
Fla
E. M. Shepie
del Rio
Shepperd
North Heights
Texas
Band Director's Association of Texas, Inc
Baylor College
Belton
Temple High School
Vander Cook School of Directing
Chicago
Chicago. “He Comes Highly Recommended,” Supt
R. M. Bankhead
Missionary Prefers Slower Pace as He Returns to China
Dr. Wilson Fielder, visiting in San Angelo, says he cannot adapt to American speed and automobiles. He plans to return to Chengchow, China, for seven years of missionary work under the Southern Baptist Church with China as the looming battlefield in the China-Japan-Russia tensions.
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San Angelo
Wilson Fielder
United States
Fielder
Chengchow
China
Southern Baptist Church
Speed
Dr. Fielder
Russia
Japan
Cameron County Seeks RFC Loan to Refund Flood Bonds
Cameron County officials announced a request for a 1 053 750 RFC loan to refund flood protection bonds totaling 1 411 000. A preliminary legal opinion says the county is eligible, with interest and principal savings projected at 789 976.25, enabling bond payments through 1950.
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Brownsville
Cameron County
Washington
Commissioners’ Court
San Antonio Doctor Found Dead in Room
Dr. J. A. Daniels a 71 year old physician was found dead with chloroform soaked cotton on his face in his room in San Antonio. His wife Catherine 68 was found nearby in an unconscious condition with a stocking around her neck in what authorities called a plea to end their lives. A suicide note stated they could not get well and could not carry on.
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San Antonio
J. A. Daniels
Catherine
Governor Allred To Speak at Bay City
Governor James V. Allred and Attorney General William McCraw will address the South Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association in Bay City on September 18 19. McCraw will speak at a Palacios banquet opening night and Allred will discuss farm to market highways at the following day’s business session. The association includes judges and commissioners from 52 counties and features speakers such as Julian Montgomery E A Wood George H Sheppard Scott Gaines Harry Hines Harry P Drought Gibb Giehrist and Charles Clark.
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Bay City
James V. Allred
William McCraw
South Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association
McCraw
Palacios
Julian Montgomery
PWA
E. A. Wood
State Planning Board
George H. Sheppard
Scott Gaines
Harry Hines
State Highway Commission
Harry P Drought
WPA
Gibb Giehrist
Charles Clark
State Board of Water Engineers
All-Metal Lockheed Electra Arrives In Del Rio
Dr. J R Brinkley introduces an all metal Lockheed Electra arriving in Del Rio Friday after 5 pm. Piloted by G A McDonald the high speed transport seats 11 and features advanced radio gear soundproof cabin and climate control. The Brinkleys plan to return Monday with family aboard this luxurious aircraft built for performance and comfort.
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J. R. Brinkley
G. A. McDonald
Los Angeles
McDonald
del Rio
Spartanburg
D. C
Brinkley
Electra
Transient Sought in Slaying of Ruth Muir
La Jolla police hunt a hitch hiker linked to the Ruth Muir murder. A San Diego report says a reputable citizen heard the suspect say his partner killed at La Jolla and threatened to kill Catholics and Episcopalians.
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LA Jolla
Cal
Ruth Muir
San Antonio
San Diego
Agency Unable To Find Applicants For Man-Wise Job
The National Re-Employment Agency in Del Rio reports two open positions offering room and board and $40 monthly. A man would fill a filling station attendant role while his wife would manage a cafe adjacent to the station. Applicants must be capable of public interaction and a call to the agency offers more details.
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del Rio
J. EB. F Puquay
Fuquay
Court House
Hall of State to Be Dedicated to Texas Heroes
The $1,200,000 Texas Hall of State at the Centennial Exposition in Dallas will be dedicated as a memorial to Texas heroes on September 5. Lieut. Gov. Walter Woodul and Gov. James Allred will attend with former Gov. Pat Neff delivering the principal address. Nathan Adams and Claude Teer will participate in the ceremony and state officials will present the memorial. Governor Alfred proclaimed September 5 as Texas Day at the Exposition.
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Dallas
Texas Hall of State
Walter FP. Woodul
James V. Allred
Pat M. Neff
Nathan Adams
Claude D. Teer
State Board of Control
Texas
Alfred
Auto Crash Claims One Life In Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi reports a collision at a street intersection killing 17 year old Frank Montgomery and injuring five others, three seriously, in a two car accident.
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Corpus Christi
Frank Montgomery
Trade Pact With Belgium Signed in Chile
In Santiago Chile on September five a commercial treaty with Belgium was signed. The agreement includes a most favored nation clause. Business leaders foresee a large rise in trade between the two powers as a result of the pact.
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Santiago
Chile
Belgium
Red Leader Heads Spain's New Cabinet
Madrid Sept 5 Communists gain cabinet seats for first time in Spain. Francisco Largo Caballero leads a new Socialist government to defend against rebels. Juan Negrin takes treasury and says all factories are under government control to speed defenses. Caballero also becomes war minister. Two Communist portfolios, six Socialists. Jose Giral Pereira remains as minister without portfolio. Archists and Syndicalists receive no posts but back the government.
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Francisco Largo Caballero
Spain
Juan Negrin
Jose Giral Pereira
Caballero
Flyers Loom for Trans Atlantic Return Takeoff
Dick Merrill and Harry Richman, famed trans Atlantic flyers, may depart Sunday for their return to New York. Officials await confirmation as Sunday is eyed as the possible takeoff time.
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London
Dick Merrill
Harry Richman
trans-Atlantic Flyers
New York
Flying High New York Flight Of Mrs Markham
English pilot Mrs Beryl Markham crossed the Atlantic from Berkshire England at 6 50 p.m. heading west toward New York. The 33 year old society woman faced gusty seas and head winds with a son at home, while guards heard her plane near Cape Race and Old Head of Kinsale, unsure if enough fuel to reach New York.
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Beryl Markham
Cape Race
Atlantic
New York
Newfoundlany
Kinsale
Ireland
Greenwich
Royal Airforce
Berkshire
England
Six Test Holes Finished at Site For Salineno Dam
Six of 15 test holes for the Salineno dam near Roma have been completed. The tests, deepest planned, indicate a suitable foundation for a flood control and irrigation project on the Rio Grande. Rights of way titles must be acceptable before construction begins and work will start on each of 20 Valley flood control sections as titles are cleared. The project shifts from relief to a regular public works program.
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San Benito
Salineno Dam
Roma
J. L. Lytel
International Boundary Commission
Rio Grande
Lytel
Sid Kidman
Brownsville
United States
Lyte
Marfa Citizens Back Payne For Highway Post
Marfa voters back Stanford Payne of Del Rio for the upcoming Highway Commissioner job to be vacant January 1. Endorsements come from the Marfa Chamber of Commerce and the Presidio County Commissioners Court, with locals urging a West Texan for the post. Payne is an active Legislature member and organized the first Allied for Governor Club in 1907.
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Marfa
Stanford Payne
del Rio
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