30 Sep 1935
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Newspaper
Del Rio Evening News
Location
Del Rio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1935
Page
1
The piece critiques sensational headlines and biased coverage, noting false slayer claims and the prominence of innocent individuals in crime reporting. It also touches on political figures, economic policy debates, and royal intrigues, contrasting sensationalism with factual reporting.
A collage of brief items notes Newcastle coal prospects, Grange jailed in Chicago, historic sword theft in London, Duce and British fears, Germany’s arms needs, stock market shock in Kankakee, Ethiopia war talk, Haile Selassie’s funds, Hitler’s views on women in combat, Nazi birth of battalions, U.S. politics under strain, and a traveling explorer’s wife resting after a long trek.
Lawrence Latta's murder case against Estelle Latta is set to begin in Mason with Judge Lamar Thaxton presiding in a special 33rd District Court session. Del Ricans and other witnesses are expected, while defense counsel Morriss and Sheriff Whistler were absent due to illness and personal reasons. Latta previously faced Bandera and Uvalde venues, with a mistrial in Bandera and a later murder without malice conviction overturned on appeal.
President Roosevelt declares private industry must create jobs for unemployed and cites the Boulder Dam as an example of useful government enterprise. He says federal projects can kickstart the economy, praises WPA spending, and plans a state power line to measure national power costs as he heads to Los Angeles.
A Texas Tech prospective student claimed his mother could not buy snuff to prove poverty. He was awarded a National Youth Administration job among about 2,000 applicants for 259 NYA positions at the college.
Harry K. Thaw, the former New York playboy, is out of danger from pneumonia, according to Dr. Henri Laliberve in Quebec. The report notes his improving condition and hospital status.
Eight persons including four children perish in a Chicago tenement fire that traps victims and injures eight. Frank Vitale, a grocer owner in the building, is questioned and admits carrying insurance but denies knowing the fire’s cause as an explosion rocked blocks away before flames engulfed the structure.
Frank E. Gannett announces the Frank E. Gannett Newspaper Foundation Inc to distribute at least 75 percent of the chain net income for public charitable educational and general philanthropic purposes. The plan prioritizes service over profit. Board vacancies filled from stockholders with 100 shares including eight veteran newspapermen and one attorney.
Robert Camp, found guilty of murdering his wife Julia, was jailed in Del Rio for safety after a Brackettville jury imposed a 99 year term. Defense appeals on insanity grounds. prosecution by Julian LaCrosse and W J Muller. The couple operated a hamburger stand in Brackettville. Camp allegedly shot himself afterward.
Lyle S. Almond tax assessor received notice that ad valorem tax discounts for 1935 will not be granted. George H. Sheppard said on June 28, 1935 the attorney general declared House Bill No. 6 unconstitutional. The bill offered 3 percent discount for October payments, 2 percent for November, and 1 percent for December.
Ralph J. King will report to Del Rio as a new inspector with the United States Immigration Service along with Hugh R. Tannahill replacing A. R. Perkins who transfers to Corpus Christi. King, longtime Hidalgo officer and former Valley Peace Officers Association president, brings a record of local law enforcement leadership and public service.
Premier Mussolini demonstrates marksmanship by firing the opening round at the international military rifle championships in Rome. He stands in the firing pit drawing a precise bead on a distant target as his forces prepare for the Ethiopian border stance at the zero hour.
In Texas G H M Nelson leads Pink Parrish by 354 votes to fill the 30th district seat after the death of Senator Arthur P Duggan. In Washington Edward McGrady travels to Los Angeles to calm waterfront labor tensions with 29 boats docked in San Francisco as unions seek new wage and hour agreements.
Attorney General McCraw ruled the Legislature could add old age pension qualifications beyond constitutional limits and that the Senate pension bill's tax provision was constitutional. He said a per capita pension tax would be unconstitutional as a poll tax. He found a 3 sales tax on retailers’ gross receipts unconstitutional due to pension-licensing suspension without judicial review. The House opened liquor control debates after technicalities. The Senate debated a delinquent tax bill estimated to raise 10 million dollars in year one.
In Chicago on September 30 a bank robbery attempt at University State Bank ended with gunfire and tear gas. Four men and a woman were wounded, two of them critically, after a bank guard and several bystanders were hit. Teller Astrid Olson triggered the tear gas release during the exchange. A customer and a bystander were also wounded, along with a colored man.
R. J. Perkins, commander of the local American Legion post, urges all members to attend the meeting tonight at the Chamber of Commerce. He says the gathering will cover important business matters requiring careful consideration.
The Del Rio Independent School District Grade Teachers Council announces opposition to a double salary schedule in a resolution led by President Mrs. Stanford Payne. Miss Otha McLaughlin argues the single salary plan rewards equal qualifications and supports professional growth for elementary teachers. The article notes the council's officers and committee chairs among present representatives from North Heights West End Central schools and Supt. Bankhead.
Hoover's friends told the Republican national committee that he would not seek the presidential nomination next year. They said his only party interest is backing an anti New Deal platform and opposing social reforms while supporting sound currency. The informal briefing aimed to bolster a clean campaign against Roosevelt.
Val Verce County records show 22 marriage licenses issued in September the highest monthly total of the year at 22. The year to date reaches 123 licenses, nine more than the same period in 1934, according to County Clerk W A Hopkins.
Mussolini has 12 000 troops in East Africa and Selassie says he can mobilize 2 000 000 men if war breaks out. Dry season in two weeks brings half a million natives and Italians ready to fight. Geneva is urged to act only after fighting begins while sanctions dominate London talks.
A tropical disturbance east of Savannah threatened Bermuda as the liner Rotterdam with 450 passengers and 526 crew was aground 60 miles southeast of Kingston Jamaica. The Ariguani stood by to take passengers as the ship was floated. Death toll stood at two in Jamaica with 35 dead and over 300 injured in Cubs. The Rotterdam had been returning to New York from a Virgin Island and Venezuela cruise.
September registrations of new automobiles and trucks fell below all year months. Lyle Almond, tax assessor and collector, reports 12 new cars and eight trucks in the past month, versus 21 cars and eight trucks in August. Yearly totals by month list January 19 cars eight trucks, February 23 cars four trucks, March 27 cars 11 trucks, April 27 cars six trucks, May 17 cars five trucks, June 40 cars eight trucks, July 21 cars nine trucks, August 99 cars eight trucks.
Four members of wealthy Wellesley families in Weston were sentenced to 24 hours of work as firefighters after prank calling a false alarm. The incident follows a trend of false alarms targeting fire departments.
Weather report for Del Rio and area notes warmer conditions tonight and for Tuesday. Yesterday reached a high of 81 and a low of 54. this morning's low is not stated.
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