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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1930
Page
5
Washington reports that expenditures for highway construction and maintenance in 1930 will total 1.60145 billion dollars. Of this amount 1. - 150 million goes to state highway departments and 663.667 million to local roads and bridges.
Governor Lionel A. Sheldon commends the New Mexico militia for rapid marching and decisive blows against Indians and desperados. He warns against outlaws, stresses vigilant courts, and declares peace requires heroic measures to protect citizens and promote prosperity.
Washington reports the gasoline tax is the cheapest to collect yet yields the most revenue. The U S Bureau of Roads notes average state collection costs under 24000 dollars for gas taxes versus over 400000 for registration fees. Gasoline tax raised about 450 million dollars while registration brought 350 million. Oil companies collect the tax for states, facing potential collection costs, risks from water in fuel, and penalties for late filings or incorrect records.
A jumble of characters includes a Boss named Robert and an Office Boy debating earnings while a frustrated Motorist calls for anti-chatter oil. A Service man asks for locations and a car related line about his wife, illustrating a chaotic transcript.
Ford introduces the De Luxe Sedan with a distinctive interior, privacy from absent rear quarter windows, and luxurious trimmings in brown mohair or deep tan Bedford cord. Features include rear armrest, mahogany garnish moldings, robe rail hardware, and adjustable front seat. available in several color combinations.
A concise, poetic line ponders life’s troubles and sunlit moments. It contrasts a man in love with his wife with the reciprocal affection she feels, hinting at mutual devotion amid struggle.
Department of the Interior announces Walter Dunagan of Animas New Mexico filed intent to prove up land in Township 308 Range 20 W New Mexico Meridian. Hearing before Willard Holt U S Commissioner at Lordsburg on July 12, 1930. Witnesses: K R Warmel H K Dunagan C H Dunagan Holmes Maddux all of Animas NM.
Leaders of Pickwick Greyhound Lines and Pacific Greyhound Lines announce delivery or progress of 200 modern motor coaches worth about 3 million dollars. GM of Pontiac supplied 100 coaches for 1.6 million, Wil Corporation 75 at 1.5 million, rest to Pickwick Motor Coach Works.
At Indianapolis on Memorial Day the Miller Special driven by Dave Kivans finished the 100 mile race with a stock Conoco Germ Processed motor oil in the crankcase. Official verification from the AAA Contest Board confirmed the oil's legitimate stock Conoco origin and performance. Evans also praised its body and efficiency, noting it used less than half the typical oil.
Department of the Interior notice records Herff Kimble Wood of Lordsburg New Mexico filing notice of intention to prove up a 1926 homestead entry for section 15 Township 2 South Range 20 West N M Meridian before U S Commissioner Willard Holt on July 4 190 Claimant’s witnesses include B Wood G J Lyall T A Kerr and Elsie McCants House all of Lordsburg New Mexico published first May last June 27
A city notice warns that dumping garbage outside the designated city site will incur a 25 pound penalty. The current dumping ground is one mile south on Animas Road and a half mile east. The order is by City Marshal A. Conner with notices dated June 6 and final on June 13.
County districts 4 6 and 9 call for bids for driving school buses. Bids due July 7 at 10 a m. for route and bus details, apply to County Superintendent. Board reserves right to reject any and all bids. Olivia M Wells County School Superintendent published May 30 and June 2.
In the probate court of Hidalgo County New Mexico the estate of James Francis Ammons deceased is under final report of administratrix Mary E Dunagan. A hearing to determine heirship and distribution is set for July 7 1990 at 10 A M in Lordsburg at the County Clerk office.
The Commissioner of Public Lands of New Mexico will sell at public auction on June 18 1930 at 10 AM at the Lordsburg courthouse a 200 acre tract in Sec 32 T22S R16W containing specified land parcels with 1 mile of 3 wire fence valued at 150 dollars. A minimum bid of 0 dollars per acre is required plus 5 percent bid deposit, land improvements, and sale costs. Balance due in 30 years at 4 percent interest. minerals reserved. commissioner may reject bids.
Detroit on June 4 a border patrol inspector in a Chevrolet sixes unit met a plane during a chase along the Detroit river front. Stanley Zerambo senior inspector backed by twelve cars sped to an open field as the aircraft landed in a suspected Canada to U S aliens route.
In a dramatic chase a pilot tried to escape by throttle boost, colliding with an oncoming car driven by Inspector Zerambo. The plane was disabled, a prisoner escape thwarted, and Zerambo, though shaken, towed the vehicle and prisoners to Detroit headquarters.
A fragmented report quotes the sporting editor noting a violent breach as fans reacted with disorder during the game. The unclear passage mentions peroxide blondes and a wild crowd, signaling a disruption at the event.
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