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Newspaper
Del Rio News Herald
Location
Del Rio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1958
Page
1
A historic partnership links William Randoph Hearst papers with United Press, reshaping newsroom dynamics. Veterans recall 15 minute beats, the fierce rivalry, and the shift toward joint reporting as Hearst’s system blends with UP. A Texan visiting Chicago recounts a playful local tale of pranksters and city pride.
Vatican City reports the Sacred College of Cardinals is reduced to about 55 of its possible 78 members. Cardinal Suyllen notes the drop while Pope Pius X-1 delays appointing new members. The remaining cardinals are largely aged or infirm with an average age around 72.
Del Rio social notes show Carol Sley and Henny Tankley visiting Del Rio before summer UT Austin sessions, with rooming details and local guest Gerry GLeer. Four speeders paid fines in Corporation Court. Rotary International events link Amarillo and Dallas as Fred Brien Sr. and Jr. move toward club leadership. TB Association officers to be chosen in federal building, with Miss Nichol visiting. Mrs J A Handley of Gregor visits for Del Rio High School graduation, and local families plan Dallas trips. Paz Sart Felipe High School teacher, and wife, faced separate medical emergencies.
The Del Rio multifaceted district court trial concluded with a jury verdict at 4:46 p.m. Friday finding the City of Del Rio and Hamilton White interfered with the occupant’s service at Muntelpa Airport and awarded damages to McMichael and the Southwest Texas International Flying Club. Evidence showed the contract remains in force but not exclusive as to flight operations. The panel included John A. Fairbault, Beverly Tabor, and others, with Judge Doughty presiding.
Six Del Ricans and three Rotarians with their families plan to attend the Rotary International convention in an annual session. Fred Brien, incoming president of the Della Rotary Club, and Mrs. Arlelu with their children Becky and Courtney visited relatives in Quklahami City before heading to Amatilla La Jeuve Ant. Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Posy will leave Sunday from San Antonio to attend the convention. Last year they attended Rotary International in Boerne, Switzerland. Mr. and Mrs. Billy Cook departed for the gathering which will bring thousands of Rotarians from many countries.
An 81 year old leader speaks at a General Assembly session while the United Air Lines and Air Force clash over a bomber incident. Lone Star Steel plans a 1 500 layoff recall in East Texas as production nears full rate. Indonesia considers public trial for Allen Pope amid rebel conflict.
Austin attorney Alvis Vandyger withdraws from the governor's race amid the Texas Democratic primary. He cites lack of genuine interest in state government and insufficient time and funds to conduct a credible campaign. He resigns from the gubernatorial contest effective immediately.
The Del Rio News Herald reports an annual Fourth of July pageant at Moore Park to raise funds for the Del Rio Baseball Association. Rev W Nickle is president of the organizing group and helps plan the show. Miss Cherry Youbbider is the current Miss Deb Kine with a new representative to be chosen.
A 20 year old Del Rio man was charged by DA Bonglas A Newton in a case involving a 14 year old Del Rio girl named Villarreal. Sheriff Heenan Richter said attorney Gled represented the charger. Police and patrols arrested the suspect Friday and filed the charge after a Friday arrest.
The Soil Conservation Service plans a Field Day on June 6 for the Devil's River area. L M Bishop notes the event will start with a program at Ward Jaw Standart Beach and include foot plowing demonstrations. Attendees will visit nearby ranches, including the Carol Briggs Ranch on Mud Cites, for observation of conservation practices from the past year. The event was reported in the Del Rio News Herald Thursday.
Details emerge for the Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association convention to be held in Del Rio June 13 to 14. Horace Fawcett and Edward Wy Jarrett coordinate housing, registration and events at Roswell Hotel and Del Rio Country Club, including a Sunday barbecue at Moore Park and a women’s gathering. Attendees from San Angelo Sonora Ozona and nearby towns expected. ticketed entries require pre registration.
Clifford Flora Finney, a Del Rio locksmith with a five year Air Force post shop career, received a plaque as an honorary member of the Locksmiths Honor Society. He maintains a home shop at 410 Washington Street, Gel Rin, teaches and demonstrates lock techniques, and has been active with Boy Scout Troop 73 since 1955. He and wife Lucille Philips have two daughters and five grandchildren across Del Rio, San Antonio, and Denton.
Col Harvey addresses Queen City Lions on Ladies Night with remarks on management and airforce topics. Attendees include Col Harvey and Mrs Powell, with a list of local members and guests documenting the event.
Firestorms in Seagoville Garland Sweetwater Waxahachie and nearby areas caused extensive damage. About 150 inmates aided Dallas and Mesquite firefighters at Seagoville prison where one explosion injured inmates and the blaze damaged the facility. A plant in Garland suffered a $200,000 loss after naptha-fed blasts. Sweetwater fires destroyed the Wallay pelts and five freight cars, with losses around $450,000. Lightning struck near Medra ranch igniting hay and destroying 300 bales of Ray. Continuous showers helped save wheat fields.
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