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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1934

Page

5

New York Stocks Close Mixed on Cautious Turnover

New York stock market held steady with a cautious tone as rails and select issues firmed while overall trading remained restrained. Turnover reached 849,417 shares with gains for International Business Machines and American Can amid wide moves in grains and bonds.

Wall Street New York International Business American Can Briggs Coca Cola Wilson & Co Ptd United Aircraft American Telephone Consolidated Gas Public Service of New Jersey Western Union Worthington S. Smelting Howe Sound Cerro de Pasco Santa Fe Union Pacific Delaware & Hudson American Tobacco B Liggett & Myers, B Philips Morris Radio Pia U.S. Steel General Motors du Pont Sears Roebuck Standard Oils of California New Jersey

Stock Averages Decline in Early Trading Session

Market indicators show mixed results with the index values down across sectors on December 1. Key stocks reported lower prices compared to yesterday, while some gainers balanced the day as traders monitored overall market momentum and volume.

Chicago Grain Prices and Futures Report

Chicago price data for grain and corn includes December and May futures for wheat December old and new, July, and May. rye December and May. barley December and May. lard January and May. bellies December and January. Prices shown in fractions reflect market quotes from AP reports.

WV Chavina

Cotton futures slip and steady by afternoon trade New York

In New York on December 10, early cotton advances of 3 to 5 points gave way to reactions as traders realized gains and scattered selling. By mid afternoon March held near 12.55, the market narrowed, with futures closing steady or up to 5 points. Spot middling cotton stood at 12.75.

New York Dec New ‘Stock Exchange Ind Ray T&t Mvi Kelvina Kencott KrogGro Lambert LigMyrs Lorillard Mack. Tr McInpor McLellan MidcPet Montard Moth Lod Murray C Nash Mot Nat Bis Nat Csh Nat Dairy NorAmr Nat Dist Nat P&li Armil Ty. Cdl Armilt Pf Wynh&h T&sf Nfk Wst Aub Auto Avia Cor Nor Pac BalLoco Ohio Oil B&o Rail Meatric Pac G&e Ngiz Packard Park Boh Alum Penny Jc Borden Penn RR Phelps D Bulova BuradMa Phil Rit Ae Buster Gam Bss Byers Co Pubelnj Pullman Cal Hec Seab Oi Galgate Pneli U Esel G&e i G& E Skelly O Atl Soe Vac eAutl So Cal Bd Sou Pac Sou Ry Sears R Sperry Crp Firet&Ér i Sta Brds Sto G&e SO Cal St Oil Ind Stao NJ Ste Wrn GenFood Stone&w Studbkr Gen Mtr Tex&Pac Jonan Tex Corp Gil-Raz Tex Gul Texpc&o Com&Sour du Pont Corp US Steel Wadsco Warn Pts West Mary West UN West Air WstE&m Tr&c

Abandon Hope For Rescue Of Pacific Fliers

Honolulu December 10 AP Despite dwindling chances of survival, Navy abandons wide search for Lieutenant Charles T. P. Ulm and other Australian fliers missing since last Tuesday in the mid Pacific. Army to decide on continuing air hunt while surface ships maintain vigil for a possible float or small-boat rescue.

Honolulu Charles T. P. Ulm Navy mid-Pacific Army Oakland Cal Australia

Clothes Show To Aid Needy Children At Princess

Chaves county school superintendent M Martin announced Yucca Princess management will host a clothes show at the Princess Theatre tomorrow afternoon. Any child 14 or under bringing a usable garment can attend from 1 pm to 7 pm to watch Its A Gift starring W C Fields and Baby LeRoy. Donations of outgrown clothing in repairable condition are welcome to help county children attend school this winter.

Martin

Kansas City Livestock Prices Reported by AP

Kansas City livestock figures show hogs at about 9 000 head, mostly steady with top at 6.00 for choice 220 pounds and up. cattle numbers near 13 000 with better grades fed steers and yearlings steady, steers 5.40 to 8.75, heifers 5.00 to 7.63, cows 3.00 to 4.00, vealers 3.00 to 6.00. Sheep around 4 000 with killing classes steady. native and fed lambs at 7.40, yearling wethers 4.75 to 6.25, ewes 2.85.

Kansas City Livestock Kansas City

U S Bonds Closing Prices Report

Liberty bonds closed with Fourth 4 1/4s at 103.22 in old terms and 33-38. Treas 4 1/4s at 112.12. Home Owners Loan at 101. Fed Farm Mortgage 3s at 98.30 and 3 1/4s at 101.8.

U. S. Bonds New York Liberty Bonds Treas Home Owners Loan Fed Farm

Boston Wool Market Sees Prompt Delivery Demand

Prompt delivery was requested on most recent wool purchases in Boston signaling healthy trade based on immediate consumption. Estimated domestic wool receipts at Boston for the week ended Dec 8 totaled 306,600 pounds versus 6,781,900 last week.

Boston US Dept Boston Grain and Flour Exchange

Galveston Cotton Holds Steady on Spot Market

Galveston December 10 AP spot cotton remained steady with middling grade at 12.70 cents per pound and total sales reported at 1.75 bales.

Galveston

New York Curb Stocks Mixed Across Industries

The Associated Press reports a broad list of prominent stocks with varied movements. Notable levels show Amn Cyan B at 16 5/8, Humble Oil near 44 1/4, Newmont Min at 40, Gulf Oil Pa at 55, and Ford Mot Ltd at 8 5/8, reflecting sector sentiment in trading.

New York CURB Associated Press Alum Co Am Amn Cyan Amn Fen Fi Bon, & Sh Ford Mot Ltd Gulf Oil Pa Hecla Humble Oil Lib McN&l Newmont Nia Hud Pew Penn Road Shattuck Dean Shaeffer Pen Buitt & Co Trans Cent Air Unit Verde

New Orleans Cotton Prices Hold Steady in Quiet Day

New Orleans on December 10 reported a quiet spot market with unchanged quotations. Sales reached 534 bales as middling cotton priced at 12.77 cents per pound.

New Orleans

Fords to Spend for Equipment Expansion Drive

Detroit December 10 AP Ford Motor Company announced contracts for nearly 8 million dollars worth of equipment for its rolling mills and other units will be awarded within 60 days bringing total Rouge plant development expenditures to about 20 million nine hundred thousand. Suppliers across the eastern United States benefit from this work as Ford describes its expansion program as a drive to create employment by reviving industry.

Detroit Ford Motor Company Tee Rouge United States Ford

Liquor dealers sue New Mexico over sales tax

Gus Anison of Las Cruces leads sixteen southern New Mexico liquor dealers in a suit against the state tax commission arguing the sales tax on liquor, in addition to the stamp tax, creates double taxation. Dealers seek refunds from $14.40 to $129.10 totaling $1,285. The case is set for informal discussion at a dealers meeting in Albuquerque today and Tuesday.

Associated Press Albuquerque Gus Anison Las Cruces New Mexico State Tax Commission

Henry H. Shelly Dies Former City Clerk and Miner

Henry H. Shelly, 45, a former city clerk and veteran mining man, died after a short illness at Lordsburgh. He had recent mining work in Hidalgo County. He leaves a widow and four children.

District Judge Escapes Injury In Car Crash Near Log Lunas

Albuquerque reports District Judge George W. Hay of Silver City escaped injury when his car collided with two others one mile north of Log Lunas. Pete Torres of Belen was seriously injured while Desidero Padilla of Belen suffered head injuries and a broken leg. Harold Gifford and George Woods of Las Vegas were ordered held for investigation after the crash involving Hay’s car and the Torres vehicle.

Albuquerque Tree George W. Hay Silver City Log Lunas Pete Torres Belen Desidero Padilla Harold Gifford George Woods Las Vegas

Lost Brown Alligator Purse with Keys Reward

Lost brown alligator purse containing valuable keys and small change. Reward offered if returned to Record.44610x0

Decoration Contest Draws Big Interest In Albuquerque And Roswell

Albuquerque lawmakers study a state driver license exam bill for all drivers with penalties and appeals. Roswell residents gear up for a holiday home decoration contest offering 50 dollars in prizes, including 25 for best decorated house and 19 for best yard display, with entries due by December 24.

Roswell Chamber of Commerce W. C. Quawrence J. E. Johns G. H. Hockenson New Mexico

Alumni Dinner For Coyote Team

Roswell High School alumni plan a dinner next Monday with Coach Poe Corn and the 1934 Coyote football squad as honored guests. The venue is undecided but will likely be announced tomorrow. Dinner begins at six with the program ending by 7 30. Tickets go on sale Wednesday and reservations may be made by calling the Chamber of Commerce.

Roswell High School Poe Corn Coyote Chamber of Commerce

M L Long Wins Poultry Awards in Hereford Show

Roswell poultry man M L Long returned from the Hereford Texas show with top prizes including champion cockerel first hen first cockerel third cock and third and fourth pullets. Judge W C Tallant presided as the event closed Saturday.

M. L. Long Roswell Hereford Texas Rhode Island W. C. Tallant

Railroad Builder Dies at Albuquerque

William Cannon aged 77, once a prominent railroad construction supervisor, died in Albuquerque after several days of illness. He headed Rock Island Railroad maintenance, oversaw the Liberal Kansas to Tucumcari New Mexico line, later supervising the Santa Fe Belen Cut-off project for Sharpe Construction in Kansas City. Funeral plans awaited word from relatives.

AlbuquerqUe William Cannon Cannon Rock Island Railroad Topeka Kansas Rock Island Liberal Tucumcari N. M Sharpe Construction Company Kansas City Santa Fe Railroad

Deaths Tie to Double Shooting Near Tulsa

Kennamer, son of a federal judge, admits shooting Gorrell in self defense and is jailed on murder charges while Born, who tried to call Kennamer, was found shot nearby. Investigating Henry B. Maddux notes the Gorrell death occurred close to Born’s. Sidney Born, University of Tulsa engineer, defends his son’s restraint.

Namer John Gorrell Gorrell Kennamer Born Young Kennamer Dentistry Sidney Born University of Tulsa

Pacific Coast Conference Meets in Palm Springs

Officials of the Pacific Coast Conference met in Palm Springs to discuss broadcasting football, revise the 1925 schedule, and consider athletic scholarship standards. The conference also reviewed the commissioner's report with debate on the future of Herb Dana’s office.

Palm Springs Calif Pacific Coast Conference Herb Dana Rocky Mountain Conference

Hull Warns Against Regimentation and Trade Barriers

Secretary Hull warned that strict regimentation of economic life would cause high unemployment and lower living standards. He argued for restoring economic sanity, urging normal world trade at 35 to 40 billion dollars and American share of 16 to 20 percent. He criticized deviations from most-favored nation policy in reciprocal trade treaties.

Hull

France Again Refuses Pay Debt to U S

Paris reports France’s cabinet approved a fifth war debt default to the United States. The move repeats recognition of the obligation but cites unchanged parliamentary opposition and calls for a new settlement. Edouard Herriot urged payment and hoped for a Washington settlement.

Paris France United States Washington

Roswell Duck Contest Winners Named With Tickets

The Roswell event lists five top names receiving two College Rhythm tickets today or Tuesday at the Yucca for Joe Penner Duck Goo Goo. A second group of 15 names wins two tickets by calling the Yucca box office, and a larger list earns single passes for today or Tuesday at the Yucca.

Roswell Joe Penner Stewart Pritchard Wade Corn Jr Constance Pritchard Janice Harper Mary Jean Allison Yucca Jewell Essary Marie Pacheco Eunice Caddel Frances Deacon Christine Dunlap Ruth Dunlap Louis White Ruth Munnis Frances Mask Ruth Allison Otho Ray Head Sally Smith Bobby Thompson Imogene Stockton Bessie de Temple Deloise Liston Mary Ruth Erwin Nancy Wilson Billie Jo Shaw Jane Spencer J. Edward Wilson Mildred Fay Allison Jack Miser Marion Cookson Charles Davidson Harles Green Yvette Lynch Elizabeth Cullan Jessie York Clint Westbrook Evelyn Turner Virginia Brown Pauline Wilhite Lois Hill Eugene Curtis Co. W. Turner Jackie Conner Louise Curtis Dixie Irons Hermie Childs Betty Houchen Ruth Kimbeuzh Tommie Dresser Dewey Gann Sammy Spencer Henryetta Wood Joyce Elaine Billy Koonce Emma Lois Poindexter Alle Woodlam Thelma Goodwin Fred Fawks Erwin Clower Alvin Perrin Maxine Turner Anna Grace Lawey Pete Bodine Clifford Pearce Opal Tarpley

Bronx Couple Attempt Suicide After Poison Toast

A man and a 19 year old girl in a Bronx phone booth called police saying they would commit suicide. The pair drank, split poison in a toast, and were found conscious at the scene. The girl’s condition was not serious and the man was hospitalized in Bellevue’s psychopathic ward.

New York Bronx Shirley Larson Paul Bellevue

Four Americans Win Nobel Prizes in 1934 Awards

Stockholm reports four Americans and one Italian honored in the 1934 Nobel Prize awards. Medicine went to three Americans, chemistry to Harold Urey, and writer Luigi Pirandello received the Italian prize. Heath research for anemia cited, with total prizes exceeding eighty thousand dollars.

Stockholm Sweden Oslo Norway Arthur Henderson Great Britain Luigi Pirandello George Minot William P. Murphy Harvard University Medical School George H. Whipple University of Rochester Harold Clayton Urey Columbia University Minot Murphy Whipple Pirandello

New Mexico Transport Co. Receives Modern Streamlined Bus

Paul McCutchen, owner, brings a 1935 model streamlined parlor coach from Pontiac, Michigan to Roswell. The bus, 11,500 pounds, 1190 horsepower, seats 2 with 5 extra on short hauls, features Karpen reclining seats and Tropic Air heating. It will run daily from Roswell to El Paso at 1:00 p.m. and marks a notable advance in intercity transit.

Paul McCutchen New Mexico Transportation Company Roswell Pontiac Michigan General Motors Truck Corporation McCutchen Trans-Continental el Paso

Winter Storm Hits East Coast and Atlantic Sailors

A deep winter surge blankets the eastern United States with gales and subzero temperatures, raising deaths and sparking frost across towns from New York to New England. The Japanese freighter Victoria Maru loses its rudder and bridge in a mid Atlantic gale. its captain and chief officer die, a third officer is missing, and SOS signals draw nearby ships for aid.

Associated Press United States mid-Atlantic Hie New York City New England Mount Washington Northfield Boston Cleveland Indiana Kentucky Atlantic Coast Florida Palm Beach Miami Atlantic New York SOS Radio Marine Corporation Breman Hapag-Lloyd Albert Ballin Pound Hamburg Takeuchi

Elks Charity Ball Set for Friday and Saturday Nights

The Elks annual Charity Ball and Jubilee will be held at the Elks club rooms on Friday and Saturday nights December 14 and 15. Proceeds fund the lodge’s charitable work for the year. Two orchestras will play for dancing with other entertainment features promised. Doors open at six p m both evenings.

Elks Elks Club

Old Guard To the State Earnest Cooperation Urged

A fragment from a continuation urges readers to support state welfare and good government, emphasizing earnest cooperation and noting longstanding interest in state affairs. The call references the need for citizen involvement and shared responsibility in public service.

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Standard Statistics Co Chicago Grain Chicago Fords Sanders Hobbs Wichita Falls Fort Worth A. D. Ford West College Roswell Mattress Company South Main Albuquerque Lion's Club Clyde Tingley National Safety Congress State Comptroller’s Coyote Team Poultry Awards Seret Henry B. Maddux U. S Edouard Herriot Washinston Shirley N. M. Trans. ‘Co East Old Guard 10Th and North Main Streets
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