Federal Brake May Curb High Motorist Prices
Tulsa reporting on possible use of federal brakes on oil to restrain prices as six states face price swings and shut ins. Senator O Mahoney urges national action while Ickes signals possible suspension of the Connally hot oil act if shortages worsen. Texas regulators allow exemptions for water produced wells or domestic gas use. No violations reported in sixstate shutdowns and no imminent oil famine feared.
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Tulsa
O’mahoney
Dwye
Austin
Texas Railroad Commission
Lion Oil Refining Co
Arkansas
Shuler
el Dorado
Washington
Ickes
Interior Department
Connally
Trial Of King For Murder Sept. 5
Leland King a 22 year old former soldier was arraigned in Navajo county superior court and pleaded not guilty to murdering Walter Dickson 64 near Holbrook Arizona. The trial date is set for September 5 with King arrested in Portales New Mexico after Dickson died in a hospital hours after being found roadside. King admitted riding with Dickson and saying he fought with him after a quarrel over a dice game.
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Holbrook
Ariz
Leland King
Walter Dickson
Spur
Tex
King
John P. Clark
Navajo County
Portales
N. M
Dickson
Arizona
Edwin Mechem Named State Bar President in New Mexico
Santa Fe August report says Judge Edwin Mechem of Las Cruces was chosen president of the State Bar Association. George L. Reese Sr. of Roswell was named first vice president Everett Grantham U S district attorney became second vice president and Herbert Gerhart was renamed secretary treasurer Mechem succeeds H A Hikey and retires from the first vice presidency as the selections were made by the bar association board of directors.
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Santa FE
N. M
Edwin Mechem
Las Cruces
New Mexico
State Bar Association
George L. Reese, Sr
Roswell
U. S. District
Everett Grantham
Herbert Gerhart
Farley Seeks Pope Pius XII Peace Effort
Postmaster General James A. Farley, after a private audience with Pope Pius XII in Castell Gwandolfo Italy, reported the pontiff anxious to promote global peace and doing all possible to ward off war. Farley noted the Pope’s health and influence, and that the Holy Father sent best wishes to President Roosevelt. Farley’s daughters Ann and Betty met the Pope who gave rosaries. Farley received a medal.
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Tit
Farley
United States
Roosevelt
Ann
Betty
Kiker Questions Hatch Bill At Bar Convention
The New Mexico State Bar Association closed its two day annual convention with officers to be elected by mailed ballots. A. M. Fernandez and Ross L. Malone Jr. spoke as H. A. Riker warned the Hatch bill may be right in aim but questionable in method. He argued government employee speech limits raise broader legal issues. Other speakers urged uniform procedures, mineral taxation laws, and jury selection reform to strengthen the state’s judiciary.
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Santa FE
N. M
New Mexico State Bar Association
A. M. Fernandez
Ross L. Malone, Jr
Roswell
Hatch
H. A. Riker
Carl A. Hatch
D-Nm
Rep
1940 Democrats face reelection shaping party unity
Washington reports seasoned Democratic leaders fear the 1940 reelection slate may narrow intra party rifts. A possible shift toward a brief 1940 session aims to limit controversial legislation as Democrats and anti administration factions weigh cooperation with Republicans. Leaders foresee ties between reelection fortunes and the national ticket.
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Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
Pope Pius XII urges world leaders to seek peace now
Pope Pius XII appealed for immediate efforts to settle disputes and avert further war. He urged prudence and restraint as rulers, aware of their responsibility, work toward peace founded on justice and called leaders to turn to God amid evolving events.
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Castel Gandolfo
Italy
Pius XII
Vatican
Europe
Warsaw
Slovakia
Poland
Moscow
Far East
Hungary
Count Csaky
Mussolini
Ciano
Rome
Germany
Bratislava
Pius
Berlin
Roswell Opens 12 Mile Road to Lea County Oilfields
Roswell completes the final link in a paved highway to the Lea County oilfields with a 12 mile eastward road and Pecos river bridge. The Record plans a celebration inviting Governor Miles and officials. date TBD with further notices to follow.
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Roswell
Lea County
Pecos River
New Mexico
Duke Gay Rates On Electricity Cut
An Albuquerque gas and electric company official announced possible substantial reductions for all electricity users, with figures to be released after a city commission meeting. The move follows a recent Santa Fe rate cut expected to save about 43000 dollars annually.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Albuquerque Gas and Electric Company
Arthur Prager
Prager
Santa Fe
Community singing at Church of Christ Sunday afternoon
Cr H James announced a community singing event at the Church of Christ on East 5th street this Sunday at two o clock. All Chaves county singers are invited to attend.
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Church of Christ
East 5Th Street
Cr. H. James
Chaves County
Two-Gun Bill Hart Wins Trust Fund
Two-Gun Bill Hart, once a top film star, had paternity accusations wiped clean by a judge calling it belated vindication. Hart, 66, won the return of a trust fund created in December 1919 for a son, Richard Leigh, whose amount grew from 7063.45 to 13625.75. He testified Elizabeth MacCaulley of Boston accused him and later confessed to procuring the boy from his mother Lucy Webb. Hart said he feared career ruin without proof and noted the trust could be recovered only after the July 1938 expiration.
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Los Angeles
Bill Hart
Hart
Ya “Son
Richard Leigh
Elizabeth MacCaulley
Boston
Lucy Webb
South Lincoln
Mass
Winifrey Westover
Miss MacCaulley
Baseball Scores Cubs Beat Pirates 5 0 in Shutout
Cubs rout Pirates 5 0 as Bill Lee notches his 15th win in a shutout. Pirates endure 11th straight loss tying season worst, while Dodgers press Boston 4 0 behind Tot Presswell. Reds Cards tied 3 3 after nine, rain ends game with St Louis 38 Cincinnati 3 4. New York Philadelphia game postponed by rain.
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Cubs
Pirates
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pirates
Chicago Cubs
Bill Lee
Pirate
Phillies
Chicago
Lee
Hartnett
Tobin
Balnton
Susce
Mueller
Reds
Cincinnati
St. Louis
White Sox beat Indians 6 5 for sixth straight win
Chicago uses Thornton Lee strong pitching to down Cleveland 6 to 5 as Sox hitters collect 11 hits against Johnny Allen and Milnar. Indians fail to hold early lead, final line 6 5. Allen, Milnar, Hemsley, Lee, Tresh, Schleuter noted.
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Chicago
Indians
Chicago White Sox
Cleveland Indians
Thornton Lee
Sox
Johnny Allen
al Milnar
Cleveland
Allen
Milnar
Hemsley
Lee
Tresh
Schleuter
Spinaway Stakes Victory Caps Now What Dominance
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt's Now What won the Spinaway Stakes at Saratoga, extending a firm hold on the two year old filly title. Perioa, a standout owned by Jos eph E Widener, broke down after a fall and had to be destroyed. Now What led wire to wire as a 4 to 1 favorite, finishing a length and a half ahead of Piquet with Jeanne D Arc third. Time was 1 13 1.
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Saratoga Springs
N. Y
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt
Joseph E. Widener
Mrs. Payne Whitney
Piquet
J. O. Keent
Jeanne D’arc
Northwest Forest Fires Surge On Dry Winds
Portland August 19 Firefighters race to curb spreading blazes as hot winds and low humidity push new outbreaks across southern and western Oregon and western Washington after days of relative quiet.
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Portland
Ore
Oregon
Washington
McSpaden Captures Canadian Open Golf Crown
Harold McSpaden of Winchester, Massachusetts, won the Canadian Open with a 72-hole score of 282 at Saint John, New Brunswick, on August 19. The victory marks McSpaden’s first Canadian title and caps a strong showing in the four-round event.
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Saint John, N. B
Harold McSpaden
Winchester
Mass
New Officers In NMMI Military Department
Major Marcus E. Jones Cavalry arrives with family to assume assistant professor of military science at New Mexico Military Institute transferring from Fort Knox. The Jones family of four children resides in the Reese house at 712 West Alameda. Major John E. Selbey remains professor of military science and tactics at the Institute.
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Marcus E. Jones
Cavalry
New Mexico Military Institute
Jones
Fort Knox
Kentucky
Army
Mechanized Cavalry
William M
Lawrence C
Marcus E., Jr
Sally
Reese
West Alameda
John E. Selbey
Institute
Eastern New Mexico State Fair Parade Opens Oct 4
Roswell invites El Paso and Albuquerque to enter the Parade of Legends at the Eastern New Mexico State Fair on October 4. Six bands from Carlsbad, Hobbs, Clovis, Artesia, Lovington, Portales and Eunice will participate. Prizes total thousands dollars in varied amounts. Rodeo daily October 4 to 7 features Beutler Brothers events. Old-timers parade October 6 honors NM residents of 30 years or more.
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Keen A. Rafferty
Roswell
New Mexico
Carlsbad
Hobbs
Clovis
Artesia
Lovington
Portales
Eunice
Beutler Brothers
Elk City
Okla
ContinentalAirlines seeks extended Denver El Paso route
Continental Airlines asked the Civil Aeronautics Authority to extend service to three southeastern New Mexico cities. A two day hearing was adjourned and the matter taken under advisement. CEO Robert Six testified that service could start 30 days after permit, with El Paso flights from Denver and direct Albuquerque plus stops at Roswell Carlsbad and Hobbs. Local leaders including Lt Governor James Murray Sr supported the request.
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EL Paso
Tex
Continental Airlines
Denver
New Mexico
Civil Aeronautics Authority
CAA
Edward Leasure
West Texas
Continental
Albuquerque
Roswell
Carlsbad and
Hobbs
Robert Six
James M. Murray
Last Philadelphia Mayor S Davis Wilson Dies at 57
S Davis Wilson former Philadelphia mayor dies at 9:30 a.m. at his home after retiring Aug 11 due to illness. He was 57. Dr George Wilson cited cerebral thrombosis and hypertension as causes. Wilson led dramatic city government from his bed after December illness and retirement ended a storied political career.
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Philadelphia
S. Davis Wilson
Wilson
George Wilson
Indians Gather for Halfway Gallup Ceremonial Parade
Indians from 26 tribes attend the 18th annual Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial in Gallup New Mexico at the halfway point as a million strong parade is expected to double in size. The event features sports and ceremonial dances with the celebration set to conclude Sunday afternoon and evening. Lieutenant Governor James M. Murray Sr. of Hobbs attends last night’s performance representing Governor John E. Miles who is in Texas on personal business.
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Gallup
N. M
Southwest
James M. Murray, Sr
Hobbs
Murray
John E. Miles
Texas
Harden Medalist At Silver City
SILVER CITY NEW MEXICO August 19 With Jack Hardin of El Paso setting a dizzy pace in the medal round first round matches began in the Silver City golf club annual invitation tournament Harden a professional captured medalist honors in the opener yesterday with a par beating 64 Just behind him and bracketed at 65 were Phil Hesler and Carlos Edwards Shorty Hornbuckle Las Cruces pro and defending champion carded a 66 and was in the thick of the battle Herb Bowers of Globe Arizona had a bagful of trouble and wound up with a poor 70 six strokes off the pace Brandy Holman of Hurley who last year bowed out to Hornbuckle in an extra hole match for the championship carded a satisfactory 68 while Harry Al of Fort Bayard had a
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Silver City
N. M
Jack Hardin
el Paso
Silver City Golf Club
Harden
Phil Hesler
Carlos Edwards
Shorty Hornbuckle
Las Cruces
Herb Bowers
Globe
Germany Aims Finally to Conquer United States
Washington reports the Dies committee focused on how Nazi aims might reach the United States. A witness, described as a well known educator, will testify on Nazi teaching in American colleges. Helen Vooros, a Brooklyn native and former German American Bund youth leader, testified about Germany’s expansion plan including U S annexation and education’s role.
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Washington
United States
Dies
Helen Voores
Brooklyn
N. Y
Germany
Andluss
Austria
Vooros
Bund
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Hayes
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Ferrell
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