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Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1934

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Dramatic Showdown Over Disarmament At League Meet

Geneva dispatch reports a looming May 23 World Disarmament Conference session aiming to reconcile multi facet arms control issues. France seeks German armament data before negotiations. Britain notes a German five year delay proposal to curb other powers, complicating the broader Far East China policy link.

Associated Press Geneva League of Nations France Germany Great Britain Far East China

Senate Passes Primary And Income Tax

Santa Fe April 206 AP A graduated net income tax bill was passed 15 to 6 by the Senate replacing the House bill HB31. The Senate substitute keeps the 193 rate applies to foreign and domestic corporations and raises exemptions to single 1500 married 2400 plus 200 per dependent. The chamber also acted on water rights at Elephant Butte after the Colorado River compact expiration and two school for the deaf measures allowing bonds and U S grants. House reconvenes this afternoon.

Santa Fe Senate House A. W. Hockenhull Elephant Butte School For the U. S T. E. Mears Finance Committee Roy J. Carroll Raton Trinidad Colo

Wilsons Found Guilty of Second Degree Murder

Cliff and John Wilson father and son were found guilty of second degree murder in the March 15 Encino gun battle that killed Mrs. Penlan and wounded her husband. Sentencing will follow. District Judge Numa Frenger presided as verdict was read at 2:20 am. The article also covers Rotary International District 42nd conference in Albuquerque with Colonel Pearson nominated as next district governor and attendance awards, listing registrations and club percentages.

Estancia, N. S1 Cliff John Wilson Encino Numa C. Frenger D. C. Pearson New Mexico Rotary Pearson International Rotary Convention Detroit Woman's Club W. L. Kerr Pecos Texas Colonel Pearson George Dowdle Alamogordo Carlsbad Alamogordo Club Rotarians Rotarvanns Artesia Rotaryann Alpine Rotaryaan Albuquerque Rotaryians Rotarvann Deming Las Vegas Las Cruces Marfa

Tammany to tell Curry today he is deposed

In New York on April 20 AP reports the Tammany executive committee will meet to vote on deposing John F. Curry as leader. A plan to resign first is proposed, with vacancy if he refuses. Insurgents claim at least sixteen of twenty five votes on the committee.

Tammany Curry New York John F. Curry Tammany Executive Committee James J. Dooling

Man saved from mob helped 10 lynch Leo Frank

Fred Lockhart, saved from death by a mob, identified himself as part of the Leo Frank lynching in 1915. He said he drove the car that carried Frank from Milledgeville prison to Marietta for hanging near Mary Phagan’s grave. National Guardsmen patrolled as troops were called.

Leo Frank Shreveport Fred Lockhart Georgia Lockhart Mae Giffin Frank Milledgeville Marietta Brooklyn N. Y Mary Phagan

Senate Committee OKs U K Stocks Bill in Senate

The Senate Banking Committee approved a revised stock market control bill by 11 to 8 after a two year inquiry into Wall Street practices. Ferdinand Pecora said the bill has teeth to curb abuses, reflecting a sharply divided panel. With President Roosevelt's support, Senate action is expected soon.

Washington Senate Banking Committee Wall Street Senate Ferdinand Pecora Roosevelt

Revival of Oil and Gas Leases in New Mexico

Santa Fe April 20 Revival of interest in New Mexico oil and gas leases was shown at the last state land office public auction. Sixteen tracts sold for about $17 000 the highest sale total in years. Frank Vesely state land commissioner says the lease business is upgrading and letters from across the country are encouraging. Prospects of oil development next year look good. For the first quarter of 1934 land office receipts were 125 000 higher than the same period in 1933.

Santa Fe New Mexico State Land Office Frank Vesely

Roosevelt backs direct loans to industry and home funding

President Roosevelt approved legislation to let Federal Reserve Banks make direct loans to industry for up to five years. A Mortgage Guarantee Corporation would back private home loans, aimed at spurring renovation with up to 1.5 billion in loans and potentially creating up to 1,009,006 jobs nationwide. Industry advisory committees will operate in each Federal Reserve Districts.

Washington Roosevelt Federal Reserve Banks Glaes D-Va Governor Black Federal Reserve Board White House Congress Federal Reserve Districts Home Owners Loan Corporation

Action on Bills in Legislature

House Bills Passed. SJM3 asks Congress to prohibit importation of canned meats. 44 to 0. Hb039 allows municipalities to issue bonds under NILA provisions as amended. 4% to v. Committee Substitute for HB13 directs payment of half proceeds above state rental of three cents per acre to institutions and schools. SB18 invalidates bond issues after two years from initiation of proceedings. 43 to L. Bills Billed HB20 Poll tax unfavorable committee report. Senate Bills Passed HBS authorizing drainage districts to refund outstanding indebtedness by borrowing from U.

Senate HBS

Cuba seeks extradition of Machado for 1933 massacre

Havana. The Cuban government arms for legal battle to bring former President Gerardo Machado and General Alberto Herrera back from the United States to face murder charges. Extradition hinges on the August 7, 1933 killings, with Cuban authorities pressing the Supreme Court for action amid doubts about U S willingness to extradite political refugees.

Havana Gerardo Machado United States Machado Alberto Herrera Cuba Juan M. Valdes Anciano Court of Sanctions Supreme Court General Herrera

Lawmaker Proposes School Closures To Back Farms

Rep. Pedro Contreras suggests closing schools for a year to employ students and teachers on farms to produce corn and other crops. The idea drew protests as a Memorial to Congress for a child labor amendment faces opposition from Santa Cruz residents in New Mexico.

Associated Press Pedro Contreras Abe Lincoln Congress Santa Cruz New Mexico

New Mexico High Schools Lose Accreditation Standings

The North Central Association dropped five high schools from its accredited list. Conway Central College Academy and Farmington High School in New Mexico Socorro High School in New Mexico Jenks High School in Oklahoma Augustana Academy in Canton South Dakota Farmington and Socorro cited for inefficiency in instruction moral tone and community cooperation. Fifty nine Ohio schools placed on probation for not meeting the 86 week school year standard.

Chicago North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools Conway Central College Academy of Farmington Socorro Ohio

Committee substitute for SB37 on occupation tax discussed

A Senate committee approved a substitute bill for SB37 detailing changes to the chain stores occupation tax. The measure allows municipalities to set tax rates and directs revenue sharing with the state receiving half and the municipality retaining the rest. The provision applies to business tax bases over 5400 000.

Senate

Special session outlook shadows revenue tax fate

Forecasts say the special session will run full 30 days or adjourn soon without major revenue bills. The House opposition grows as protests against the sales tax flood in, dimming the prospect of passage.

House

Debate over bill for safer passage and tax impact

Proponents argue safer passage while opponents claim enough votes exist to kill the bill. A membership survey suggests if it passes, foodstuffs and clothing will be taxed away, undermining the tax mechanism according to backers who point to limited alternatives for revenue.

Senate Panel Adopts Mileage Autonomy For Members

The joint Senate House committee on the feed bill agreed members may set their own mileage. The bill, now Senate committee substitute for House Bill 22, was recalled by the Senate last night, while the House did not order it sent back as observed in debate.

Senate House Senate Committee Senate House

House adjourns after caucus amid tax wrangle

Last night the house recessed at 7 30 after a party caucus but did not gavel until 8 15. Members continued wrangling over the sales tax, delaying voting and stirring debate.

Caucus Deepens Divide Over Tax Bill Debates

At the caucus HB49 on utilities regulation and tax faced swift shifts to sales tax. After two hours of argument, one member said the group began divided and ended divided as the discussion stretched on without resolution.

Conference on sum due Rio Grande project

Albuquerque April 20 AP A conference to determine the exact amount due the Middle Rio Grande conservancy district by the Indian Bureau for work on Indian lands will be held next week in Washington. H C Neuffer will depart for Washington via Denver to discuss Pine River project costs and related matters with officials. Pearce Rodey, conservancy attorney, will join in Washington.

Albuquerque N. M Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District Indian Bureau Washington H. C. Neuffer Indian Irrigation Service Denver Neuffer Indian Service Pine River Ignacio Ogle Consolidated Ute Pearce Rodey Middle Rio Grande Conservancy Rodey

Foresters inspect CCC camps in Santa Fe forest

Albuquerque April 20 Roy Headley assistant forester and F C W Pooler regional forester visited CCC camps in the Santa Fe national forest today Headley will depart for Washington after several days of talks with forest officials on financial and organization plans

Albuquerque Roy Headley Washington F. C. W. Pooler CCC Santa Fe National Forest Headley

General MacArthur backs plan to add 48000 Army men

General Douglas MacArthur, chief of army staff, voiced unqualified approval of a bill to increase the Army by 48,000 men. He told a House military affairs subcommittee the measure seeks to remedy a glaring defect in the military establishment.

U.S Washington Douglas MacArthur House

Baseball Scores and Postponements Across Leagues

Scores show Cleveland and Philadelphia wins with strong pitching and sharp bats. Washington and New York split in a rain affected slate while Boston and New York avoided a complete game due to rain.

Koenecke and McManus Matchup in Ott Brooklyn Bout

Ott in New York faces Koenecke of Brooklyn while McManus of Boston prepares to challenge. The terse pairing hints at a regional contest likely to draw local fans, with both sides showcasing rising talent from their clubs.

Ott Koenecke Brooklyn McManus Boston

Three Sentenced to State Prison by Judge McGhee

Judge James McGhee sentenced three defendants for April term crimes. Gregoro Flores received 3 to 5 years for theft of Edward Goodrum's silverware bacon and cooking utensils. Alvin Burton got 2 to 3 years for stealing Jesse Dustin's car. Felix Chapa faced 18 to 30 months for assault with a deadly weapon.

James McGhee Gregoro Flores Edward Goodrum Alvin Burton Jesse Dustin Felix Chapa George J. Trott New Mexico Horrace Station Roswell Paul Thoma

NRA head says can't catch the big fellows

Washington April 20 AP Hush S Johnson told editors no charges of NRA code violation against large manufacturers have formed a case that would stand in court He noted opposition reports ask why drastic action was not taken against a firm altered to be violating an NRA code He said no case against a large manufacturer would stand up in court and some are skating near the line He warned against opportunistic scrutiny that delays action

Washington Hush S. Johnson Johnson Federal Trade Commission

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