Dust storms ease as showers promise relief in dust bowl
Roswell reports lighter dust while dust storms raged earlier in the week. Snow and rain spread through Santa Fe and Colorado Springs as forecasts predict showers tonight and colder lows. Kansas and Oklahoma areas report scattered sprinkles and a promising storm moving toward the Arkansas river valley. Schools in Morton county Kansas suspend until rain arrives. Officials survey stricken areas as relief hopes rise.
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New Mexico
Colorado
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Blackwell
Okla
Beloit
Morton County
M. L. Wilson
Long fights over PWA funds overshadow peace pitch
Baton Rouge reports indicate the Louisiana legislature pushes Long backed measures to control federal work funds and resists Washington administration of PWA money. The Senate rejected a plea to withhold funds, while Hopkins’ moves fuel talk of federal relief. In Berlin a Hitler note to Britain was described as a sizzler, signaling end of returning to the League.
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Defense plans in Gallup riot murder hearing
Santa Fe April 18 AP Defense seeks to prove 45 defendants innocent of first degree murder in the Gallup riot that left Sheriff Carmichael dead and aims to uncover alleged mine industry exploitation and political corruption. Senator Vogel and David Levins join as defense witnesses while Sheriff Roberts testifies under cross examination.
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Dee Roberts
Gallup
M. R. Carmichael
A. L. Wirin
Carmichael
Vogel
New Mexico
David Levins
Philadelphia
International Labor Defense
M. A. Otero, Jr
NRA
Roberts
Otero
Townsend Old Age Pensions Plan Defeated in House Vote
The Townsend old age pension proposal was voted down 206 to 56 as the House backed the administration’s social security bill. Debate lasted about 20 minutes. McGroarty accused O’Connor of politicking with human misery. McGroarty asserted 30,000,000 people want Townsend.
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House
MccGroarty
D-Calif
O’connor
D-Ny
McGreoarty
Californian
Rain and Snow Hit New Mexico Across State
Rain and snow moved across parts of New Mexico today with dust blowing in eastern regions. Weather Bureau reports placed precipitation from Socorro to Raton and Paxton Springs, while Santa Fe and Las Vegas saw snow showers and thaws. Ahead, farmers and ranchers welcomed moisture as dry ranges respond to the wet spell.
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N. M
New Mexico
Socorro
Paxton Springs
Raton
U. S. Weather Bureau
Tucumcari
Clovis
Roswell
el Paso
Tex
Santa Fe
Vegas
Las Vegas
Clipper Crew Ready for Return Flight Next Tuesday
Honolulu April 18 AP Crew of Pan American Clipper, fresh from Alameda, Calif., earned seven hour record drop over 2400 miles as they plan survey flights over Hawaii before a possible return to the mainland. Captain Musick hailed the voyage as overseas pioneering and the crew prepared for surfboard lessons at Waikiki before the next leg.
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Waikiki
Alameda
Calif
Edwin C. Musick
International
Musick
Hawaiian Islands
Los Angeles
San Diego
Pearl Harbor
Radio Guide
Johnson Defends NRA While Criticizing Its Flaws
Washington April 18 AP Hugh S Johnson told the Senate Finance Committee the NRA defects stem from his administration and abandoning it would be like burning a house for rats. He warned against returning to pre1933 capitalism, urging continued reform and presenting an 88 page statement with charts.
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Hugh 5S. Johnson
Senate Finance Committee
NRA
Blue Eagle
Johnson
Senate
Blue Eagle Organization
Beverly Hills
Calif
Parsons
Kans
Henry Ford
Bonus Friends Oppose Harrison Bill In Key Debate
Representative Patman of Texas, who led the push for payment with new currency, attacked the compromise Harrison plan as inadequate while predicting his own bill would pass the House. Veterans groups and leaders voiced mixed reactions, noting the plan’s costs and loan interest issues.
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Patman
Texas
House
Harrison
Dmiss
Frank N. Belgrano
American Legion
Vinson
Columbia
South Carolina
Legion
Senate
Army Flier Killed As Plane Crashes At Taylor
Lieutenant Paul Boyer Wilson 26, of March Field California, was killed when his plane crashed near the Missouri Kansas and Texas railroad station in Taylor Texas. Witnesses said the craft spun and Wilson was ejected as straps broke, the plane demolished, and he died en route to a hospital. The fall narrowly missed the station and bystanders barely escaped injury.
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Texas
Paul Boyer Wilson
March Field
Riverside
Calif
Missouri, Kansas and Texas
Wilson
Roswell Encounters Dark Dust Cloud Over Sun
Roswell reports a dense dust cloud covering the sun during press time with skies dark as night and light rain beginning to fall. Local observers describe unusual weather and reduced visibility as the air turns murky and unsettled.
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Roswell
Baseball Scores and Postponements Across Leagues
National League games featured Brooklyn beating Philadelphia and Cincinnati losing to Pittsburgh while St Louis and Chicago were shut out. Boston and New York split a cold day in a 1 to 0 result for the visitors. American League saw New York edge Boston 1 to 0 as Detroit and Chicago failed to score against their rivals, with several postponements due to cold weather. Cleveland at St Louis also postponed.
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Germany
Foreign Office
John
Geneva
von. Buelow
England
Italy
National League
New York
Boston
Home Run List Highlighted By Radcliff And Broader NatlTotals
A compact recap lists home run hitters including Radcliff Cheo Amn Frey Bkylh Natl Leslie Bklyn Natl Camilli Phila natl and Boyle Brooklyn Natl, signaling a surge in long balls across leagues with notable names and teams.
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Radcliff
Cheo Amn
Frey
Infant Lois Jean Johnson Dies At Home
Lois Jean Johnson eight months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank H Johnson died at the family home this morning at nine o'clock. She is survived by her parents and a two year old brother Jesse Franking. Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at ten o'clock at South Park with Talmage Mortuary in charge.
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Lois Jean
Frank H. Johnson
Jesse Franking
South Park
Talmage Mortuary
Tear Drop Test Car Arrives in Roswell for Demonstration
One of the McQuay-Norris tear drop cars arrives in Roswell driven by engineer W C Reeves. He will hold a mechanic's school at the Nickson Hotel Saturday night with slides and records. The silver body car uses a Ford motor and chassis and tests on road performance with laboratory instruments.
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Roswell
W. C. Reeves
McQuay- Norris
Many Signing The Parking Agreement
A voluntary agreement among Roswell business men and their employees, to refrain from parking in the main business district, is being readily signed. Those who have not signed are urged to do so at once at the Chamber of Commerce to ensure parking for town visitors and shoppers.
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Roswell
Chamber of Commerce
Four From New Mexico to Graduate West Point
Graduation exercises at the U S Military Academy will be held June 12 with a tentative Week program including parades an athletic review an equitation display and diploma distribution. The class includes cadets from forty four states the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico with four from New Mexico two from Albuquerque and one each from Lordsburg and Las Vegas.
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New York
U. S. Military Academy
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Historic Trophy Point
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Delaware
Rhode Island
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Albuquerque
Lordsburg
Las Vegas
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