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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1934
Page
7
In Roswell 1964 report Doug Fairbanks senior actor reportedly withdraws funds from American banks to invest in British film ventures and may seek English citizenship. Huey Long labeled an American menace by a KKK leader, whose reaction drew AP notes noting Huey’s language as unprintable.
Charley Bryan says money and the press beer and liquor youth and religion swung the Democratic primary against him for Nebraska governor. He calls himself a weak sister beside the late William J. Bryan and wonders what he had on his side.
Michael Linyard known as the Lone Wolf sails from France to America on the S S Navarre. He helps Fay Crozier protect emeralds and confronts a jewel theft. Aboard the ship Fay is chloroformed amid a suspenseful mystery with Captain Pascal and detective Plan.
A column blends reflections on the Mescalero church project with statewide notes. It highlights church building as life, cites AP on a June 30 sales tax of 2.5 million to fund schools, and notes over 10 million in federal farm loans, plus 54 NM infant deaths yearly linked to malnutrition and unsanitary homes.
Col J J Dempsey in Santa Fe announces FHA financing for home improvements with loans from 100 to 2000 dollars for up to three years. The program aims to boost employment and living standards as many New Mexico homes need painting and plumbing upgrades. The piece also notes political convention dates and local anecdotes about summer heat and regional life.
A garbled report shows Hitler concluding his first and only campaign speech yesterday. He claims the coming election will prove Germany will stand alone, asking for nothing from other nations while insisting on Germany’s unique path to peace.
Figures show farm income this year at 6.69 billion dollars boosted by one billion in relief payments and bonds. It tallies against 6.583 billion last year and 6.06 billion in 1931 while 9.414 billion was recorded in 1930. Observers say high prices paid for goods explain the gain despite limited real progress.
A woman asks if she should marry a man with periodic drinking, sharing her long love and fears. The piece explores love, age, and risk, noting some women stay despite alcoholism while others seek safer paths. It presents no firm guidance, offering varied views on commitment, adoption, and personal choice.
Roswell Flora Company advertises proper planting time for Oriental poppies and peonies. The notice includes a phone contact for inquiries and purchase details.
Santa Fe Aug 17 AP receipts from state land and oil leases show strong growth. For eight months this year total receipts reached 142 549 77 dollars versus 110 859 84 last year and 31 689 93 in 1933. In August fourteen tracts sold for 55 72 dollars per acre, the two largest at 3 18 dollars an acre, with minimum rentals of 25 cents per acre in one area and 5 75 dollars per acre in another.
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