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Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1934

Page

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Conservancy Board Rejects $75 000 P W A Loan

Bullets flew with ballots in Tennessee as three men were killed in election quarrels. Gov Hill McAlister won the Democratic nomination for Governor defeating Lewis S Pope. Senator McKellar defeated Dr John R Neal for a six year Senate term. Casualties included John Tallent Beecher Phillips deputy sheriff and Guy Sutherland. Memphis landslide noted.

Nashville Tenn Tennessee Hill McAlister K. D. McKellar McAlister Lewis S. Pope Senator McKellar John R. Neal Senate John Tallent Madisonville Beecher Phillips Anderson County Guy Sutherlan Pikesville

Open Chicago Stockyards Face Strike Fallout

Truckloads of livestock move toward the Chicago stockyards as 100 policemen prepare for trouble amid a strike by 5800 live stock handlers. Merchants vote to stop work leaving skeleton staff while federal mediators propose a plan that the yards company rejects.

Chicago Livestock Commission Mercy Hugh S. Johnson Century of Progress Commission

Troops Defy Court Order In New Orleans Standoff

In New Orleans on August 3, Adjutant General Fleming refused a civil court order to demobilize the state militia. Sentries obstructed the sheriff from serving the command, as troops fortified their positions at Jackson Barracks. The conflict pits Huey Long allied factions against Mayor Walmsley, with martial law looming and city hall surrounded by armed police.

New Orleans National Guard Jackson Barracks Raymond H. Fleming Fleming Huey P. Long T. Semmes Walmsley Long City Hall Wamsley O. K. Allen

Memorial Meeting Honors Judge K. A. Richardson

The Chaves County Bar Association held a memorial in Roswell for Judge Richardson in the district courtroom. Speakers praised his public service, fairness, and kindness, noting his role in local projects like the New Mexico Military Institute and his generous character. Senator Hatch recalled his early case before the judge and praised his courtesy and bearing.

Chaves County Bar Association G. A. Richardson Richardson James B. McMhee Herman Crile Judge Richardson J. M. Hervey L. O. Fullen J. D. Atwood Mr. Hervey Roswell Pecos Valley New Mexico Military Institute Hervey Bar Association Crile McGhee L. O. Cullen William Jennings Bryan Babe Ruth Fullen Col Mr. Crile Carl A. Hatch Senator Hatch New Mexico Clovis

Plan to Buy 5 Million Sheep in Drought Relief Effort

Washington report from the Bureau of Agricultural Economics calls the sheep industry outlook the most serious ever seen. Officials weigh purchasing up to 5,000,000 sheep in the drought struck west, potentially $7 to $10 million in benefits, but a Comptroller General ruling blocks use of Farm Administration cattle funds.

Washington Bureau of Agricultural Economics Farm Administration West McCarl AAA Federal Surplus Relief Corporation The Agricultural Administration Comptroller General E. W. Sheets Agricultural Adjustment Administration

Germans Fear a Future Under Hitler After Hindenburg’s Death

Berlin August 5 The Associated Press reports Germany faces an uncertain future under Adolf Hitler as Paul von Hindenburg dies leaving Hitler master of 65 million. A rigged plebiscite August 19 will formalize Hitler’s expanded powers while the army and navy pledge allegiance, easing potential threats to Nazi rule.

Associated Press Berlin Germany von Hindenburg Hitiler Army Navy Hitler

Baseball Scores From Today In The American League

MLB results show Philadelphia beating New York five to one with strong pitching by Cain Cascarella and Hayes. Detroit defeated Chicago with early offense and late relief. Cleveland edged St Louis 3 to 0 as Blaeholder Coffman and Knott held the lead. New York toppled Philadelphia 7 to 0 in another game with Hubbell and Danning efficient behind the plate. Cincinnati vs Chicago and Pittsburgh vs St Louis games listed with incomplete box scores.

Bateman Opens Office to Sponsor Home Tax Exemption Plan

U. S Bateman has opened an office in the former Gross-Miller Grocery building to promote a law exempting homes from taxation. A sign over the door invites interested citizens to enter and register their support.

U. S Bateman Gross-Miller Grocery Company

Storms sweep over the East eight killed

Eastern Michigan focused the toll with eight dead as summer storms lashed the region. In Bridgeton water outages, tornadoes near Baltimore damaged homes, and Ontario rain battered crops while New York benefited. Debris removal and repairs followed, with a forecast of continued travel disruption and extensive property loss.

Associated Press Great Lakes Atlantic Seaboard Michigan Ontario Ohio Bridgeton N. J Baltimore Ridgetown Ont New York State Detroit Flint St. Clair River

President Roosevelt Arrives Portland on Houston Visit

President Roosevelt sails the U S cruiser Houston up the Willamette to Portland after a long western tour. The flag flies from the mast for the first time in Portland harbor as crowds cheer under flags along the riverfront. The President travels with family and aides, while officials greet him aboard the cutter Redwick.

U. S Houston Roosevelt Columbia Willamette Portland St. Johns James Wyoming John Franklin, Jr Louis McHenry -Howe Stephen Early Coant Guard Redwig Columbia River

New Mexico Auxiliary Convention Speakers and Activities

State Senator Louise Coe and Ollie A. Davis addressed the New Mexico Department American Legion Auxiliary session in Ruidoso. Delegates heard committee reports, United States Senator Carl Hatch attended an old timers dance, and a Salt and Pepper Club lunch honored members before tonight’s welfare banquet and Saturday officers election.

Hatch Salt and Pepper Club Ths

Will Rogers on Honolulu Visit and Pacific Strength

Will Rogers praises Honolulu as a hub of activity and wealth during a brief stay. He extols Scofield barracks and Pearl Harbor as key military assets, warning that war in the Pacific would be costly and noting the Philippines could fall quickly if these bases were lost.

Honolulu Scofield Navy Pearl Harbor Philippines

Mrs A P Horwitz Injured In Los Angeles Accident

News from Roswell states Mrs A P Horwitz was severely injured on July 26 when struck by a car while walking with Dr Horwitz in Los Angeles. She suffered four broken ribs and heavy bruising, knocked unconscious briefly. Dr Horwitz was unharmed. Mrs Horwitz is recovering at Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Angeles.

Roswell A. P. Horwitz Los Angeles Dr. Horwitz Horwitz Good Samaritan Hospital

Roswell Visit As Family Enrolls At NM Institute

Mr and Mrs C E Willcoxson of Sherman Texas bring their son to Roswell to enter the New Mexico Military Institute and occupy an apartment at Fowler Apartments. The boy plans to stay until Christmas.

C. E. Willcoxson Sherman Texas Roswell New Mexico Military Institute Fowler Apartments

Plan to circle U S with anti aircraft defenses

The War Department outlines a $33 million plan to encircle the United States with anti aircraft defenses, including searchlights and fire control equipment. It proposes eight regular army regiments seven National Guard regiments and nineteen inactive regular army regiments. The program will be presented to Congress, following studies that deemed existing defenses inadequate and cited concerns about Panama Canal defense.

WAR Department The Associated Press Washington United States Congress National Guard Regi War Dern Panama Canal

Home Rans Today Verger NY 1N Gehrig NY

Detected fragmentary notice listing Verger and Gehrig with locations in New York. Context unclear but names and places present.

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Conservancy Board Memphis BAR K. A. Richardson Philadelphia New York Cain Cascarella Hayes Alen Murphy Dickey Gaston, Kinzey Shea Rome Cochrane Hayworth St. Louis Cleveland Blaeholder, Coffman, Knott and Hemsley Pearson and Pytiak RHEB Hubbell Danning E. Moore Colling Todd Cincinnati Johnson, Freitas Stout Lombardi Matone and Hartnett Pittsburgh Hoyt, Birkofer Grace J. Dean Delancey Bateman Atlantic Walter R. Dunlap Robert Willet Pontiac M. N. Willett Robert Michael Roddy Charles van Blaircoum Wayne O. W. Picard Lucille Picard Jerry Picard Niagara Falls N. Y Niagara District Delaware Townsend Del Delmarva Division Pennsylvania Railroad Wilmington Cape Charles New Jersey Cohansey Lake Erie Conservancy District Great Columbia River Far Northwest Ore Hawaii Sen. Coe Ollie Davis Austin D. Crile P.W.A. Money Conservancy P. A the Conservancy Board E. B. Guess Ff Dexter George M. Neel Santa Fe Pecos Valley Artesian Conservancy District wUfi Limited Hinkle Ywill Rogers Ahie Roper
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