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Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1934

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Senator Cutting Considers Reelection As Public Works Urged

Portland report cites Senator Bronson Cutting of New Mexico as saying Congress must appropriate billions more for public works and relief programs to sustain economic recovery. He notes drought relief aids New Mexico counties but questions a return to the gold standard and has not decided on seeking reelection.

Congress NRA New Mexico Portland Ore Bronson Cutting Rep. N. M Cutting United States

Bloodless battle of New Orleans between Long and Walmsley

In New Orleans the Long and Walmsley factions faced off in a bloodless political standoff. Walmsley vowed to keep city hall guarded as long as Long and Governor Allen hold the registration office building with National Guard presence. Injunction papers sought to mobilize troops were served, while Long prepared to contest in civil court.

New Orleans Huey P. Long T. Semmes Walmsley Walmsley Long O. K. Allen Voters’ Registration Office Lafayette Street No Man’s Land Raymond H. Fleming National Guard Alexandria Paris Senator Long Civil District Court Allen

Primaries across Missouri West Virginia and Kansas

The Associated Press reports three state primaries Wednesday's voters will decide winners in Missouri West Virginia and Kansas. Democrats contend for fifty House seats while two Republican Senate seats are up in Missouri and West Virginia. Notable figures include Boss Tom Prendergast's backers for Harry S. Truman.

Missouri West Virginia Kansas Associated Press United States Senate Kan Sas House of Representatives Tom Prendergast Kansas City Harry S. Tru

Pioneer sheepman DeGraftenreid dies at 72 in Albuquerque

Joseph J. DeGraftenreid, longtime inspector for the State Sheep Sanitary Board and former secretary, died in Albuquerque Sunday morning after a four month illness. The 72 year old rancher once ran one of New Mexico’s largest sheep operations near Buchanan.

Associated Press Albuquerque Joseph J. DeGraftenreid State Sheep Sanitary Board The Sheep Sanitary Board Buchanan

President Roosevelts War on Selfishness in West

President Roosevelt declares a war on individual selfishness to save agricultural and industrial resources. He travels from Glacier National Park to Glasgow Montana to inspect Fort Peck dam and review efforts to divert Columbia and Missouri rivers for flood control, power, and navigation. He says the nation is building a better comprehension of its needs.

Roosevelt Two Medicine Lake Glacier National Park Glasgow Mont Fort Peck Missouri Columbia Northwest

Mrs Hylan New Head of Legion Auxiliary

Mrs Minnie Hylan, wife of HarLow Hylan, elected department president at the American Legion Auxiliary convention in Ruidoso New Mexico. Other officers named include Josephine Harner Gallup and De Culpepper Carlsbad as vice presidents, with a slate of district committeewomen and representatives to the National Auxiliary convention. Mrs Odd named National Executive Committeewoman, succeeding Mrs Blair.

Ruidoso N. M Minnie Hylan Harlow Hylan Santa Fe American Legion Auxiliary Janet M. Ord Silver City Carlsbad American Legion Josephine Harner Gallup Dc. Culpepper T. Smith Raton Ophelia Valdez Taos Vera Chavez Garvin Smith Magdalena Hylan Lena Smith Farmington Floy Santistevan A. B. Strong Roy Maude Clark Tucumcari T. B. Morris Artesia Viola Senson Joe Tanky Hot Springs Verna McMains Albuquerque State Department Carrie Blair Anne Cook J. L. Truett Joseph Leiberman Las Cruces Odd Blair

Labor views unemployment with alarm in big cities

Atlantic City on August 6 reports William Green, president of the American Federation of Labor, saying that executives of large cities are alarmed by unemployment next winter. He advocates restoring the Civil Works Administration as unemployment remains a major issue with about 10,000,000 unemployed. Green is in town for a one day executive conference.

Atlantic City N. J William Green American Federation of Labor Civil Works Administration

Nine Killed in Virginia Mine Explosion

Big Stone Gap Virginia August 6 The known death toll from a blast in Derby number three mine of Stonega Coke and Coal stood at nine at noon Two men were rescued and hospitalized while several others were believed buried Seventy five workers escaped through an abandoned entry Rescue was slowed by fresh air needs and lingering carbon monoxide fumes No cause was given

Big Stone Gap Derby Stonega Coke and Coal Company Stonega Hospital Ralph Burchin Charlie Milan Ben Jinkins Alex Payne Clyde Ward Jessie Doyle LaFayette Brondell Clarence Reed Charlie Reece Lawrence Fleener Walter Bayless

Strike ends at Chicago Stockyards reopening after 12 day walkout

In Chicago the stockyards resumed activity as 5800 handlers and 400 commission merchants' workers ended a 12 day strike. Under a settlement arranged by NRAA administrator Hugh S Johnson, a 48 hour week is promised to regular employes and a 40 hour week to extra men after weekly receipts reach 4000 cars.

Hugh S. Johnson NRAA

FERA Strike Continues At Gallup Today

Gallup New Mexico August 6 AP with work on city FERA projects at a standstill due to a strike by FERA common laborers. Unemployed men to be registered to carry on strikers’ work under police guard Tuesday. Strikers rejected concessions offered by the county FERA Grievance Committee and the wage cut from 50 to 40 cents an hour. Protest letters filed with the Governor and FERA officials in Washington.

Gallup N. M FERA Stikers Washington

State Highway 66 Group Formed in Albuquerque

About 75 county representatives met in Albuquerque to form a New Mexico state branch of the U S Highway 66 Association. The goal is to build support to complete the highway across New Mexico. J D Hannah of Santa Rosa will preside, with Carl C McGee of Oklahoma City and H Louis Hahn of Albuquerque speaking.

Albuquerque New Mexico J. D. Hannah Santa Rosa U. S. Highway 66 Association Carl C. McGee Oklahoma City Okla Albuquerque Tribune H. Louis Hahn Highway Advertising Association of

Chavez optimistic on Democratic victory in New Mexico

Albuquerque. Congressman Dennis Chavez voiced strong optimism for a Democratic win this fall after a northern New Mexico tour. He noted few organized Progressive movements in the north, while Democratic leaders see little threat and Republicans are split. He remained noncommittal on seeking the long term Senate nomination against Senator Cutting as party organization proceeds ahead of the state convention expected later this month.

Albuquerque Dennis Chavez Senge Senator Cutting

Four Camp Cabins Burn at Noon Today

Four camp cabins at the filling station and camp on the northeast corner of North Main Street and the Country Club road were destroyed by fire at about 12 50 this afternoon. Water was unavailable and the fire department could not stop the blaze. The owners and cause are not determined. The fire began in the easternmost cabin and spread to the others, though the furniture was saved.

Taxation and Govt Committee Begins Work in Santa Fe

Santa Fe August 6 AP The taxation and government commission named by Governor Hocken hull started its task of drawing up remedial legislation for the state. The committee met in the State House executive offices and then moved to the House of Representatives to continue deliberations. No details were announced about discussions in the governor's office.

Santa Fe Taxation and Government Commission A. W. Hockenhull State House House of Representatives

J J DeGraftenreid Dies at 72 in Albuquerque

Joseph J DeGraftenreid known as Dick DeGraftenreid pioneer New Mexico ranchman and former Roswell resident died Sunday morning in Albuquerque at age 72 after four months illness. He served as secretary and later inspector for the State Sheep Sanitary Board and lived in the state since 1881. He was a member of Masonic lodge Shrine and Elks. Survived by wife four daughters a brother and a sister. Funeral services were held in Albuquerque this afternoon.

Joseph J. DeGraftenreid Dick DeGraftenreid New Mexico Roswell Albuquerque State Sheep Sanitary Board Porto de Luna Santa Rosa Sheep Sanitary Board Abbuquerque Masonic Lodge The Shrine Order Elks Club

G N Thompson Dies At Ranch After Poison Death

G N Thompson age 38 and foreman of the Diamond A Cattle Co died at the Diamond A ranch west of Roswell at eight Sunday morning allegedly from strychnine. A doctor was present at death, inquest unnecessary. Survived by wife two sons Daniell Roswell Delmar Montana mother Mrs George Thompson Clinton Oklahoma brother John Roswell sister Maude Clinton Oklahoma. Ballard Funeral Home in charge. arrangements await word from relatives.

G. N. Thompson Diamond A Cattle Com Diamond Roswell Thompson Daniell Delmar Montana Geogre Thompson Clinton Oklahoma John Thompson Miss Maude Thompson Ballard Funeral Home

Arrests Made In 102 Head Sheep Theft Case In Lincoln

Ben Payne and son O'Dell were arrested at the Payne ranch about 85 miles northwest of Roswell in Lincoln county. Accompanying officers included Har ry Thorne sheep inspector sheriff A S McCamant state motor patrol chief E J House and patrolman Gilbert Peckner. They were jailed on a charge of stealing 102 head of sheep from H Hines.

Ben Payne O'Dell Payne Payne Ranch Roswell Lincoln County Harry Thorne A. S. McCamant E. J. House Gilbert Peckner H. &. Hines

Bar exam shadows in New Mexico as applicants take tests

Twenty applicants to the New Mexico bar sat examinations before the State Bar Examiners Board with names withheld pending results. The court disclosed several one year permit holders including W. J. Loftus Santa Fe Allen A. Carter Albuquerque John Darwin Schuster Albuquerque Errett Reed Cooper Las Vegas Joseph L. Smith Albuquerque and Robert H. Higley Albuquerque Temporary licenses were made permanent for Wheaton Angur Santa Fe and Leonard C. Jones Clayton.

New Mexico State Bar Examiners’ Board W. J. Loftus Santa Fe Allen A. Carter Albuquerque John Darwin Schuster Errett Reed Cooper Las Vegas Joseph L. Smith Robert H. Higley Wheaton Angur Leonard C. Jones Clayton

Baseball Today Scores No Major League Games Reported

Small docket notes no major league baseball games were played today. The brief indicates an empty schedule with no scores, highlighting a rare pause in top level play.

Yankees Stadium Exhibition: Cincinnati 17 Washington 16

In an AP report from Yankee Stadium Cincinnati overwhelmed Washington 17 to 16 in an international printers union exhibition game. Heany Christie Eaton and McPherson teamed for Cincinnati while Stieringer and Tiett Meyer pitched for Washington.

Yankee Stadium N. Y Union Printers International Cincinnati Washington Heany

Wildcat well near Artesia shows multiple oil and gas zones

Three oil and gas shows at depths of 730 to 755 feet were found in a wildcat well four miles north of Artesia field drilled by R. M. Tigner, Geo. Etz, and F. G. Keyes in section 10 17 28. A second well in section 16 17 28 also shows shallow production potential, potentially extending Artesia field northern limits by four to five miles.

R. M. Tigner Geo. Etz F. G. Keyes Wildcat Artesia Field Willdeat George Betz T. B. Hammond See

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