Burgunder Dies In Gas Chamber With a Confession
Florence Arizona August reports Robert Burgunder died in the lethal gas chamber at dawn after confessing to killings. The 23 year old former college orator was strapped to a seat as cyanide pellets dropped into acid, dying at 5 10 a m seven minutes after entering the chamber. He had been convicted of the April 29 1939 desert slayings of E B Peterson and Ellis M Koury. The death house was lit and orderly with warden guards and doctors present as Burgunder walked to his death.
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Florence
Ariz
Robert Burgunder
Arizona
Burgunder
E. B. Peterson
Ellis M. Koury
Here
Gene Shute
U S Deficit Near 6 Billions As Morgenthau Urges Tax Reform
Secretary Morgenthau forecast a 5.7 billion dollar federal deficit for the year and urged Congress to open a new revenue source and apply a better distribution of defense costs through an excess profits tax. He also predicted raising the federal debt limit to allow more deficit financing.
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Washington
Morgenthau
Congress
Daniel W. Bell
Treasury
Roosevelt says odds 100 to 1 guards stay home
Hyde Park, Aug 9 President Roosevelt at a press conference said betting odds were 100 to 1 that the national guard would not have to go outside the United States or possessions in peace time. He noted a defeated Senate amendment limiting guard duty to domestic areas and discussed possible emergencies.
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Hyde Park
N. Y
Roosevelt
National Guard
United States
Senate
McNary
R-Ore
Philippine Islands
Mexico
Pancho Villa
Wallace
Des Moines
British Claim Defeat Of Nazis And Italians Both With Great Losses
Washington reports Secretary of war Stimson and assistant secretary of the navy Lewis Compton told a congressional committee that tax legislation uncertainty and profit limits delayed defense production. They cited Vinson-Trammel act limits and praised plant expansion provisions as easing the path to rapid armament, noting contracts for planes, ships, tanks, and artillery remain constrained by financial rules.
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Washington
Stimson
Lewis Compton
Secretary of the Navy
Congressional
William S. Knudsen
Defense
Army
Compteen
Navy
Compton
War Department
Britain Battles Nazi Air Attacks In Heavy Bombardment
London reports Germany lost at least 60 planes in yesterday's raids, with British losses rising to 16. Berlin claims higher British losses and 12 ships totalling 55,000 tons sunk. Africa and Far East actions also noted as air war widens. Egypt curbs leave. Shanghai withdrawal of 70 officers and 1,500 men noted.
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Associated Press
London
Germany
Air Ministry
Isle of Wight
English Channel
Dover
Africa
Rome
Cairo
Britain
Berlin
RAF
Egypt
Far East
Shanghai
High Command
Midlands
England
Conscription Bill Is Made Still Broader
Washington Aug 9 The senate overwhelmingly approved a conscription bill authorizing the president to mobilize the national guard and army reserves. An amendment drafting 21 to 44 year olds was discussed as a broader registration plan. The bill sets 21 to 30 for immediate draft. The measure moves to the house with minor changes amid fierce debate and votes on guard deployment limits.
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Washington
Senate
Burke
Dneb
Ons
House
Pittman
D-Nev
Chamber
Adams
D-Cole
Philippines
Western Hemisphere
Latin America
Mystery surrounds attack on airline stewardess in sky sleeper
Rosemary Griffith, American Airlines stewardess, was attacked in the women's lounge aboard a sky sleeper near Nashville. The assailant demanded a key to the mail compartment, which Griffith allegedly swallowed before losing consciousness. The plane’s mail area was later found not tampered with as investigators press for details.
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Nashville
Tenn
C. E. Ison
Civil Aeronautics Authority Today
Rosemary Griffith
American Airlines
Ison
Fort Worth
Texas
R. H. Dennis
Post Office
Paul Stanley
Miss Griffith
Stanley
Thomas Cotton
Los Angeles
Ben
Roy Mitchell
Judge McGhee Heads To Conference On Reform School
Judge James B. McGhee left for Springer with Melvin Neal and Thomas Summers to join a board of trustees meeting at the state Industrial School. They seek to investigate charges of mistreatment of boys, following his prior order to remove certain youths from the school. Governor Miles disclosed the action, though McGhee had not intended publicity. The board, chaired by Judge Thomas Mabry, called the session to probe the allegations.
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James B. McGhee
Springer
State Industrial School
McGhee
Melvin Neal
Hobbs
Thomas Summers
Hobbs Daily News- Sun
All Boys
5Th Judicial District
Gov. Miles
Thomas Mabry
Wyatt Delivers 1-0 Brooklyn Victory Over Bees
Whit Wyatt pitched and batted Brooklyn to a 1 0 win over Boston. He drove in the lone run in the eighth with a single after reaching second on Dixie Walker’s hit. Brooklyn’s pitcher and catcher Wyatt and Phelps held Boston to four singles.
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Dodgers
Boston
Whit Wyatt
Brooklyn
Bees
Dick Errickson
Dixie Walker
Babe Phelps
Wyatt
Phelps
Errickson
Yanks blank A's 2 to 0 on strong pitching
New York scores twice as Red Ruffing and Steve Sandra combine for a two hitter to defeat Philadelphia 2 to 0. Babich Heusser and Hayes also saw action for Philadelphia while Rosar handled catching duties for New York.
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Yanks
A’s
New York
New York Yankees
Philadelphia Athletics
Red Ruffing
Steve Sandra
Philadelph
Babich
Heusser
Hayes
Ruffing
Sandra
Rosar
Willkie cites Roosevelt on being poorer and wiser since 1928
Colorado Springs Aug 9 Wendell L Willkie echoed President Roosevelt’s remark that he has become poorer and wiser since entering the New York governorship in 1928 He added that people generally have become poorer and wiser since 1928 regardless of holding public office The Republican nominee said the president made the remark after Willkie suggested federal officials file asset statements upon entering and leaving office He questioned Syracuse Mayor Rolland B Marvin about making a similar declaration.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Wendell L. Willkie
Roosevelt
New York
Willkie
Rolland B. Marvin
Syracuse, N. Y
Damage Suit Alleges False Arrest Here
M. E. Jones of El Paso filed suit in federal court seeking 5000 damages for alleged false arrest in Chaves county. The suit names Sheriff Frank Young and American Surety of New York as defendants, claiming Jones was arrested May 25 and held 12 hours before release. Sheriff Yourig said Jones was arrested for investigation and held.
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Santa FE
N. M
M. E. Jones
el Paso
Chaves County
Frank Young
American Surety of
New York
Jones
Roswell’s Fine Swimming Pool at Cahoon Park
Roswell boasts Cahoon Park and its large swimming pool with night lighting and modern facilities. The smaller cut reveals a kiddie wading pond, both parts highlighting a well designed recreational facility for residents and visitors.
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Roswell
Cahoon Park
Dempsey Attacks Machine Politicians in New Mexico Tour
Congressman J J Dempsey launched his bid for the New Mexico Democratic senatorial nomination by denouncing machine politicians during a Hot Springs rally. He outlined a campaign schedule through Las Cruces Hidalgo and Luna counties, stressing loyalty to the Democratic party and appeal to “the people” while avoiding direct attacks on named figures.
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Albuquerque
N. M
J. J. Dempsey
Hot Springs
New Mexico
Dempsey
Las Cruces
Hidalgo
Luna Counties
Lordsburg and Deming
Santa Fe
Democratic Party
Dennis Chavez
Bad Car Accident South of Carlsbad
A headon two car crash on the Pecos highway south of Carlsbad injured Leroy Weaver of Hobbs and his six year old son Joe Ben. Joe Ben suffered brain concussion while Leroy Weaver sustained severe facial injuries and internal trauma and is in critical condition at St. Francis hospital. Also injured were E J Brooks and his daughter Helen Hayes of Kingsville Texas and Mrs Brooks with facial cuts.
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Carlsbad
N. M
Leroy Weaver
Hobbs
Joe Ben
St. Francis Hospital
Pecos Highway
Here
Weaver
E. J. Brooks
Helen Hayes
Kingsville
Texas
Brooks
Law Enforcement Officials Hold Meeting Here Today
A conference of law enforcement officials convened at the courthouse this afternoon to discuss methods for handling national defense and internal security matters. Led by special agent H R Duffey of the El Paso FBI office, attendees from southeastern New Mexico represented multiple agencies in a series of state wide meetings with plans for further private discussions with police heads. Duffey noted the President, as Commander in Chief, issued a directive on September 6, 1939 designating duties for the agencies.
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H. R. Duffey
el Paso
Federal Bureau of Investigation
New Mexico
Duffey
United States
Army
Navy
14 Points Given As Reasons Why Hitler Will Fail
The Idaho Falls Post Register asks about Hitler’s chances in case invasion delays past mid September. A British counter view lists fourteen favorable factors for Britain from the Yorkshire Post military correspondent, challenging German claims of security in all respects.
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Hitler
Dewitt MacKenzie
Idaho Falls Post-Register
Britain
Yorkshire
England
Pope Speaks at Local CCC Camp in Roswell Area
D N Pope addressed about 85 attendees at a Wednesday night Junior Chamber of Commerce meeting held at the CCC Camp west of Roswell. The educational program focused on Citizenship with Pope delivering a fine talk on the topic.
Roosevelt approves 150 million non mandatory cotton loan
Hyde Park New York August 9 1940 The White House announced that President Roosevelt has approved a recommendation by Secretary Wallace for a 150 million non mandatory loan on the 1940 cotton crop The loans will be handled through the Commodity Credit Corporation The loan rate will be announced later likely in Washington Action taken under the 1938 agricultural adjustment act.
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Hyde Park
N. Y
White House
Roosevelt
Business Partner Eva Cooper Praises For Rent Ads
Mrs. Eva M. Cooper of 414 N. Lea, who owns rental property in Roswell, says record for rent ads makes finding renters quick. She notes three tries or less and frequent use of the "one issue" service, calling the ad her small business partner.
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Eva M. Cooper
N. Lea
Roswell
Classifieds as a Business Partner Ever Useful
A playful note on classifieds as the business partner that does the work. It frames ads as practical tools for commerce and communication, inviting readers to consider them as essential allies in promoting goods and services.
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U. S
Sec. Morgenthau
New England
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Somaliland
Judge McGhee
Chicago
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St. Louis
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Ostermueller and Foxx
Leonard
Krakauskas
Ferrer
Detroit
Cleveland
Yourig
Roswell’s
D. N. Pope
CCC
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