Labor Official Affirms New Mexico Wage Schedule
A federal labor representative, under state and national law, validates the wage schedule effective December 1 after reviewing wages paid in New Mexico. The Davis Becon act requires prevailing wages on state and federal aid projects, with the state labor commissioner holding sole authority to set wages on projects over $2,000. The official notes some reductions may undercut union wages paid on PWA work, despite opposition from a highway engineer.
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U. S. Department of Labor
New Mexico
Pearce
PWA
Russian protest over British blockade and losses in war at sea
A vigorous Soviet protest denounced Britain's blockade as unprecedented and vowed compensation for losses. Berlin quotes deny German arms to Finland and British sea losses grow with several ships sunk or overdue. Front line action increases as British forces report activity near the front. France builds fortifications along the Maginot and a second line.
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Britain
Moscow
Russia
France
Germany
Finland
Berlin
Transocean
Reich
English Channel
Great Britain
Bay of Hope
Willowpool
Caf
Newton
Beech
Trevanicon
Huntsman
King George
Maginot
Roswell Seeks Southwest Fame Through Christmas Lights
Roswell residents boosted by more holiday lighting as the Chamber of Commerce promotes a contest across four districts. Prizes range from 2 to 25 dollars for best displays, with a 10 dollar nativity scene prize for the church division and a goal to spread Christmas glow across the city and valley.
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Roswell
W. P. Turner
Chamber of Commerce Committee
Southwest
Chamber of Commerce
Main
Will Lawrence
Strange Winter Continues Till December Across West
Weather across the region shows mild December temperatures with record highs and early spring blooms. From Havre Montana to Los Angeles deserts and New Mexico, warm spells curb snow and trigger early activities while many areas report drought and drought related impacts on farms, tourism, and water use.
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Havre
Mont
McDonald Pass
Continental Divide
Hela
Evanston
Wyo
Brute
Wyoming
Montana
Minn
Minnesota
Utah
Salt Lake City
Idaho Mountains
Phoenix
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Los Angeles
Mojave
Colorado
California
Washington
Seattle
Mount Rainier
Oklahoma
Hatch proposes federal role in primaries and relief funds
New Mexico Senator Hatch argues for extended federal influence over elections and relief related campaigning. He cites relief prohibitions on campaign fund solicitation and a felony for officials pressuring employees. He notes resignations of federal and party officials and seeks Supreme Court validation of Congress power over primaries, arguing constitutional grounds exist.
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Hatch
New Mexico
United States
Justice Department
Congress
Newberry
Supreme Court
Senate
Gridiron Ovation At Dinner For Finnish Minister
Washington observers report a lengthy ovation for Hjalmar Precope the Finnish minister at the semi annual gridiron dinner. The audience of officials diplomats and leaders applauded as the envoy was introduced amid satirical sketches about reciprocal trade and party politics.
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Washington
Finland
Hjalmar Precope
Texas
Montana
Cordell Hull
Roosevelt
Desert
Remodeling Ruling Looms on 25 Cent Tax and Filing Fees
Remodeling commission members hinted no definite commitments until a supreme court ruling. Richard Manson, attorney for the capitol commission, announced an appeal of Judge James B. McGhee's ruling that validated the statute. A Union district court had previously held the statute constitutional, with a third test case pending in Roosevelt county. The act imposes a 25 cent filing tax and a 50 cent recording tax on instruments.
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Taglelight
Chenille
Silk
Claussner
Labor
Cruces
Las Cruces
N. M
Santa Claus
The
Mercury
New Mexico Press Association
el Fidel
Floyd Rigdon
Carlsbad
Association
Vincent Jaeger
Will Harrison
Santa Fe
Doc Kirby
Portales
Chaves
Union County
Jaaegge McGhee
Sears
Rayon
Sears, Roebuck and CO. Pvt
3Rd St
B. V. Ellzey
Auto Service CO. W. 2Nd and Penn
Sunset
W. 2Nd and
Sunset St
2Nd St
Country Club Road
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