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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1935
Page
1
The writer describes a Thousand mile journey from Seattle to Juneau with brief stops, noting misty seas, frequent channels and islands, and superb scenery. He praises navigating the coast, mentions passing Ketchikan and the persistent luck of finding the right route, and muses on home and President Roosevelt.
Washington reports Harry L Hopkins decries state and city delays in funding unemployables as the nation moves from dole to a 4 billion dollar work relief program. He cites expected 600 million local vs 4.88 billion federal support, notes declines in relief rolls and rising work relief jobs, and defends W P A against political charges while urging local funding.
Government agents uncovered a counterfeit operation at a High Falls New York plant producing over one million in phony bills. Suspects Uso Albani Albert Ravone and Carmine Cop pola were shown seated at the worktable as investigators seized completed notes and equipment.
Governor Clyde Ellis urged American Legion members to press for bonus payments while highlighting the plight of disabled veterans denied federal benefits. He spoke at Carlsbad Aug 9 stressing that the state must improve schools, roads, parks, water, and recreational facilities, with $16 million planned for roads over the next two years and more if possible.
National League games highlight Boston Brooklyn Cincinnati Chicago St Louis and Pittsburgh results with key pitchers and scorers. American League notes Cleveland St Louis Chicago Detroit Philadelphia New York and a pairing of New York and Philadelphia that produced dominant scores. Home run leaders include Rolfe Hafey Medwick and Greenberg among others.
In Santa Fe on August 9 AP reports Works Progress Administrator Lea Rowland met with a large group of officials from across New Mexico. He skipped his daily press conference saying there was no news while the visitors discussed rural school improvements and other potential WPA projects.
William M. Jones, 30, of Wales, was killed at the Gramercc mine when caught between a mine car and a coal wall. A coroner's jury ruled the death accidental. Warren Bracewell, state mine inspector, conducted an investigation. Jones’s widow resides in Wales.
Washington issues report that President Roosevelt signed the motor bus regulation bill. The action comes as part of federal transportation oversight, reflecting the administration’s push to standardize bus safety and operating rules nationwide.
Assistant Attorney General Quincy D. Adams says a bond election for the courthouse and jail can be held with New Mexico's special election on constitutional amendments. The main challenge is reconciling differing voter qualifications, but Adams suggests a method to restrict the bond election to those qualified to vote on bonding if workable.
Zanesville Ohio Aug 9 The flood from Ohio s worst storm in 22 years raises unofficial property damage estimates to 3 million dollars with more than 1000 homeless. Two killed one missing and three others dead as indirect results. National guardsmen CCC workers and Red Cross volunteers assist as Muskingum river rises to 33.6 feet south of Zanesville. Railroad service blocked and many villages isolated.
New York report says Blondy Ryan, famed for steering the Giants to the 1933 world series, is ready to rejoin the Yankees. Manager Joe McCarthy has revived interest, paying waivers to reinstate the veteran, who promises to lift the club from a slump with renewed pep and his familiar hollering.
Carlsbad New Mexico August 9 AP national commander Frank N Belgrano Jr of the American Legion told the New Mexico convention that veterans seek only justice not tribute. He urged full cash payment of adjusted service certificates while saying the Legion will press Congress to settle a debt past due. He warned senators who backed the administration veto of the bonus and noted New Mexico’s wartime chapter has been politically charged since charter loss two years ago after charges of political tool use related to Sen Bronson Cutting.
Mrs. M F Lowrey died suddenly at 11 30 last night at 600 North Missouri in Roswell after years of health decline. Born in New York City and raised in Van Wert Iowa she moved to Roswell in 1908 with her husband M F Lowrey and two sons Herbert and Byron. Funeral services are set for Sunday at 4 30 at Ballard Chapel with burial at South Park beside her husband.
Washington August 9 AP members of a conference committee reported agreement on Senate provisions for a seven member Federal Reserve Board within 99 days removal of the secretary of the treasury and comptroller of the currency as ex officio members. Weather delays possible for Post Rogers flight in Alaska. See injunction on processing tax.
A large Roswell delegation plus 65 band members will tour Dexter Hagerman Lake Arthur Artesia and Carlsbad with lunch at Artesia. 55 locals signed up plus 65 band members. 35 cars planned, band to play in each town and join the Carlsbad parade at 4 PM. Meet at Chamber of Commerce at 7:30 AM. Third and final goodwill trip of the summer organized by the Roswell Chamber of Commerce merchants committee.
Albuquerque aug 9 AP Janette Lucilles de Baca two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas C de Baca of Albuquerque drowned yesterday in the Pecos river after wandering away from her parents while picnicking. A searching party recovered the body within an hour. ATTY GEN PATTON BACK FROM WASHINGTON Santa Fe aug 9 AP Attorney General Frank H Patton returned from Washington where he outlined New Mexico's Alamogordo dam case and discussed legal aspects of the project. He will speak to the State Bar Association tomorrow.
Judge Dailey authorized the sale of the First Savings Bank and Trust Company building with fixtures and furniture to the Albuquerque National Trust and Savings Bank for 35000. In Santa Fe budget meetings, Ron Beall and associates returned from Raton after hearings on county and municipal budgets.
Santa Fe Aug 9 The office of Governor Clyde Tinzen reported by Senator Dennis Chavez that the public works board allocated 186000 to Las Cruces for a natural gas distribution system and transmission line extension project.
New Mexico hosts its first Legion convention in two years with registration over 100 as the Legion and Auxiliary open separately due to late arrival of national commander Frank Belgrano. Gov Clyde Tingley and Wilbur M Alter preside with H W Jim Neely addressing veteran rehabilitation and Belgrano set to speak at the joint session this afternoon.
Hundreds of Scouts en route to the international Jamboree were sent home after a presidential conference with health officials and Scout leaders. The August event near the Potomac was canceled due to infantile paralysis near Washington, with centers in Charlottesville and Richmond within easy reach. Surgeon General Cummins noted no outbreak in the capital itself, but urged caution as North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, and D C reported cases. The decision aimed to prevent parental and state health fears as the epidemic lingered.
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