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Newspaper
Del Rio Evening News
Location
Del Rio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1935
Page
1
A column from the Big Bend Sentinel in Marfa laments violence and politics while humorously defending art funding and international tensions. The writer recalls moving houses and jokes about landlords, editors, and a stubborn editor’s lodging. The piece reflects local voice amid broader themes of power and culture.
Joyful reunions unfold as hurricane struck Dixie liner survivors arrive by special train from Miami to New, embracing mothers fathers sons daughters wives and husbands after days of suspense.
A 1931 recollection recounts Huey Long's dramatic rise and front page escapades from Baton Rouge to national headlines. The piece notes his sudden death by assassination, his control over Louisiana politics, and his influence on Tulane and LSU, ending with his claim as the state's smartest man.
United States Senator Huey Long dies in Baton Rouge after a 31 hour battle following a gunshot wound at the state capitol. Physicians performed one operation and multiple transfusions as Long’s death ends a turbulent Louisiana political era.
A ponderous old column muses on types of triangles from geometry to social “human triangle” in a satirical tone. It notes dangers of driving as year end approaches and jokes about presidential respite versus business action, reflecting 1936 sensibilities.
Mr and Mrs Paul Poag overcome by high waters of Dry Devils River were guided toward Del Rio by an Emery Davis plane and Buckie Dobkins. The vehicle was towed from the river bed as receding floodwaters allowed crossing about 20 miles north of Vinegarone. Bedding and food were dropped to the couple from the aircraft.
The Latta murder case moves to Mason for a September 16 session before Judge Lamar Thaxton in the 33rd District Court. About 50 Del Ricans will testify as witnesses, with the case tracing venue changes from Bandera to Mason and previously to Uvalde and Del Rio through years of proceedings. Latta is charged with killing Estelle Calli Latta on North Main Street in Del Rio on March 8, 1932.
The State Highway Department reports Highway 3 east of Del Rio is closed due to Nueces River rise near Uvalde. Traffic eastward diverted via Highway 85 to Eagle Pass, Carrizo Springs, Dilley, and San Antonio via Highway 2. West routes along 3 and 30 open though conditions rough. other links such as 41 to Carta Valley remain open while 29 to Junction is impassable.
Weather report shows Del Rio and vicinity generally fair and warmer tonight and Wednesday. Yesterday's high 78, low 72, and this morning 67. West Texas expected fair and warmer, east Texas cooler in northeast tonight, then fair and warmer to interior areas Wednesday.
Emperor Selassie blocks the Italian legation from bringing Colonial Italian troops into Ethiopia as European powers worry over naval moves in the Mediterranean. Provincial governors order foreigners to move toward provincial capitals for safety. Mussolini calls a nationwide one day mobilization of Fascist forces with no date set.
At Geneva on September 10 a patient effort to reconcile Italian plans with League of Nations proceeds amid no concessions from Italy. The discussions focus on aligning Italy’s aims with League requirements as the search for a workable formula persists.
The Advisory Council of the Del Rio Chamber of Commerce will meet for formal organization on September 17 after a prior postponement due to the Brinkley banquet. The council aims to gather 30 to 40 business and professional leaders to discuss civic needs in Del Rio and Val Verde County and chamber activities.
Athens September 10 Premier Tsaidaris head of the Greek Republican government urged the people to vote for the restoration of the monarchy under former King George now in London. The proclamation followed a clash outside the cabinet chamber when Monarchist guards bayoneted two Republican leaders in the open fight.
Regular Fall session of the District Court in Brackettville, set to open Monday, has been postponed to Thursday. Judge Brian Montague is in El Paso and could not attend Brackettville court at the planned opening.
The Val Verde County Commissioners' Court met for a regular session in the County Judge Clarence Herreford's office. Topics included completing the WPA program for the county and officially adopting the county budget for 1936. The next budget was set at a called meeting last week and awaits regular approval.
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