Primary Bill In Legislature Faces Likely Defeat
In Santa Fe on April 14 the bill by Sen. Fred Wilson for statewide primaries risks near oblivion in the House. If it passes, the Governor is expected to veto, oppose the measure as against his views. The plan covers parties with 20 percent or more votes, party by laws, petition access for independents, and strict nomination and spending limits, with primaries set for September and filings due 30 days prior.
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Zinn Tax Case Under Review By New Mexico Bar Board
Albuquerque April 14 AP Transcript of the Gallup tax case in which Associate Justice A L Zinn of the State Supreme Court acted as special tax attorney for the Tex Commission was reviewed today by the state Board of Bar Commissioners. Judge M A Otero Jr ordered Zinn to turn over 1000 dollars collected for delinquent taxes on H L Williams property. The board discussed numerous other matters and will forward any recommendations to the Supreme Court.
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E. L. Holt
Las Cruces
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W. G. Hayden
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Clovis
Charles Fowler
Socorro
C. M. Botts
Alvan N.white
Silver City
J. C. Gilbert
Roswell
H. B. Gerhart
Santa Fe
Supreme Court
Creneval
Institute inspection to be next week at New Mexico Military Institute
The annual War Department inspection will occur Tuesday and Wednesday, April 17 and 18, designating the Institute as an Honer Military School for the twenty sixth time. Cadets prepare as officers from Washington and Texas join from Allen Academy and Fort Bliss.
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Allen Academy
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Newgard
Dillinger Vanishes Again as Hunt Continues
Chicago reports outlaw John Dillinger, America’s top fugitive, again vanishes after replenishing his arms in Indiana. His companion Evelyn Frechette faces extradition hearings on possible help to Dillinger, while a raid on Lincoln Safe Deposit yielded little cash but fueled underworld rumors of a loose end.
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John Dillinger
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Underworld
Mileage debate haunts state house as senator recalls slips
Sen J H Jackson recalled reading claims of over 1000 miles in the house feed bill and noted a slip system. Sen Fred Wilson argued mileage required signing a slip, shifting the burden to the signer. Wilson warned auditors would pay only the stated mileage, else the signer pays the excess.
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Fred Wilson
Competing Tobacco Tax Bills Seek Enforcement Authority
Two nearly identical bills surface in Congress, placing enforcement duties with different state authorities. The Senate version assigns enforcement to the tax commission, while the House version designates the Secretary of State. Both aim to raise tobacco tax compliance and revenue.
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Senate Feed Bill Advances Despite Cuts in Mileage
Rates unchanged except Senate license to sell ten dollars and House five. Papers cost a cent for 0, cigars one to ten dollars per thousand, cigarettes one per thousand, bulk tobacco one cent per ounce, and other types in 200 pound boxes at six cents a pound. Senate amended the feed bill, removing 916.75 from mileage, and the bill passed 19 to 0.
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Lawmakers Reduce Mileage Allowances in House and Senate
The House mileage appropriation was trimmed to 1776.70 from 2197.16 while the Senate mileage was cut to 779 from 1115.54, reflecting tighter travel funding across both chambers. The adjustments narrow reimbursement limits for members' travel during sessions.
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Senate discusses county salary reduction bill
One approach advanced in the Senate on the county salary reduction bill. It came from Sen. J. W. Tackett. His route passed the committee's favorable report and the bill moved to the calendar for a likely Monday consideration.
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J. W. Tackett
Senate to Hold Brief Saturday Session
The House adjourned to Monday morning as Dee Howard reported the Senate would do the same. The Senate chose to hold a brief Saturday morning session.
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Dee Howard
D. Roosevelt
Senate
Rep Clarence Hinkle Urges Bills Reported By Monday
Representative Clarence Hinkle of Chaves urged committees to push as many bills as possible to reporting by Monday, stressing timely action. He pressed chairmen to insure full consideration and rapid passage where feasible.
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New Mexico Bankers Meet Next Week
F M Law of Houston will keynote a two day New Mexico Bankers Association gathering in Albuquerque. He will be the first ABA president to attend a state association meeting. James B Read of Taos will preside as sessions open with high attendance anticipated.
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Judge Neblett Issues Opinion Favoring Phone in Roswell Case
D L O Fullen attorney for Mountain States Telegraph said federal Judge Colin Neblett’s opinion favors the telephone company in the Roswell suit to enjoin use of city streets without a franchise. The company’s city franchise had expired years ago and the suit arose from a rate dispute.
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Six Captured At Hot Springs Freed In Robbery Raid
Hot Springs Arkansas April 14 AP six men jailed in a raid on a Clyde Barrow hideout were released in municipal court for lack of prosecution. Wives of three arrestees were freed later identifying themselves as Frank Montgomery Amarillo Texas Jesse Grover Butte Huntsville Arkansas Andrew McDaniel Hot Springs Bill H Thorne Deming New Mexico Clifford Kell Julia Texas and wives.
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Clyde Barrow
Texas
Butler of Mora Dies in Albuquerque NM
Monta Butler of Mora New Mexico died in Albuquerque last night. He is survived by his widow. Funeral services will be held here this afternoon and burial will take place here.
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New City Administration Opens Monday With Oath
Mayor H. B. Smyrl and the present city council meet for their last session Monday at 7 30 p m. Afterward Mayor elect Jack E Moore and the new council will take the oath and assume duties. Current council members include E B Johnson W H Mc Culough C L Allison Howard Stover and P D Wilkins with remaining two year terms. Incoming members Leland Fellows T L Gardiner J S Dobbs L S Croissant will start four year terms.
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W. H. McCulough
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Howard Tlover
P. D. Wilkins
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Leland Fellows
T. L. Gardiner
C. S. Dobbs
L. S. Croissant
M. T. Norton
Moore
I. E. Dunn
Gardner
R. M. Tigner
Dobbs
J. J. Brockheuser
Croissant
Terrific storm hits coast of Mexico south of here
April 14 reports from Tera Cruz describe terrific hurricanes on the coast south of the city. Initial estimates put property damage at about $140,000 with no confirmed casualties, hindered by wrecked communications facilities.
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Cattle Shipped From New Mexico in March
Albuquerque April 14 AP The state shipped 25,441 cattle in March up from 19,280 a year ago. Shipments listed by town include Springer 792 Las Vegas 428 Clayton 1 356 Tucumcari 2 024 Alamogordo 3 199 Roswell 1 810 Farmington 98 Deming 935 Albuquerque 1 053 Gallup 411 Santa Fe 563 Las Cruces 392 Carlsbad 1 971 Lovington 1 839 Portales 2 580 Magdalen 757 East Vaughn 190 Hachita 789 Silver City 1 094 Solano 426 Hobbs 1 048 Raton 636.
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In Muss Surprises End as Exiled Official Is Prisoner
Ailing financier Samuel Insull, en route on the S S Exilona from Smyrna to the United States, relinquished his defection and faced delivery to U S authorities in Chicago. Diplomat Burton Berry of the American Embassy supervised custody as Insull endured a voyage to Boston and New York amid speculation his wife might join him in Sicily.
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Oil Workers Vote on Strike After Wage Proposal Rejected
Washington April 14 AP wage differentials for oil industry proposed by the planning committee were disapproved by the Petroleum Labor Policy Board. union leader said the victory was negative and a nationwide strike vote would proceed. Harvey Freeming voiced disgust at the hearing and urged action to test economic strength.
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Albuquerque City Manager to Resign
The Albuquerque Tribune reports city manager James N. Gladding will resign within two weeks after three years in the role. Gladding, who would not comment, is reported to be considering two other offices and was previously linked to a potential post as city manager in New Rochelle, Maine.
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New York Riot Over CWA Layoffs Sparks Bronx Protest
About a thousand men and women rioted in the Bronx today after a protest against the layoff of 1500 CWA workers. Three men were arrested for disorderly conduct as officials told a six member committee that an $8,000,009 monthly city allotment makes it impossible to keep all workers.
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Serious wheat soil-blowing concern prompts regional conference
Manhattan Kansas April 14 AP serious soil blowing on contracted wheat acreages in the southwest prompts Kansas State College Extension Agronomist EB Wells to convene a conference in Amarillo Texas. The AAA authorization calls representatives from Kansas Colorado Oklahoma Texas and New Mexico to join. Fifty to sixty percent of US wheat is grown in these five states where soil blowing has become a major issue.
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Mystery Death Shocks El Paso Hotel Guests
Detectives probe the death of 79 year old Hattie Davis found in her bed at Hotel Alstey El Paso. Investigators say a friend may have caused her death while tying hands and feet to hold a natural position. Landlady Lewellyn Hudson said the door was not locked from inside and the key remained in the lock, suggesting the culprit exited through the door and locked it behind. Dr. Waite cited throat infection. blood near the face from hemorrhage. Claude Davis of Clovis NM travels with family to El Paso for burial arrangements amid ongoing investigation.
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Legislature May End Late Next Week in New Mexico
Santa Fe April 14 AP Senator Fred Wilson of Bernalillo said the length of this special New Mexico session would be decided next Tuesday by a vote on the business tax bill. He predicted favorable action in both chambers could wrap up the session late next week, continued on page eight.
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