War Profit Tax and Controls in Roosevelt War Move
Washington dispatch reports President Roosevelt pushes a new board led by Baruch and Johnson to curb profits and mobilize industry. Key points include immediate price freezing if war breaks out, heavy taxation on profits above the three year average, and rapid mobilization machinery to secure industrial resources.
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Washington
Senate
Tess
Roosevelt
Bernard M. Baruch
Hughs. Johnson
War Policies Commission
White House
Police Chief Kidnapped in Herington Escape Probe
Two men abducted Art Calkins chief of police in Herington Kansas as he questioned them about a traffic stop. Witness P H Knuth described a small dark car used in the arrestee seizure. Authorities fear possible link to Belleville terror incidents earlier today and a companion killed in a motor crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herington
Kas
Art Calkins
Kansas
Belleville
P. H. Knuth
Calkins
Cuban press raid sparks calls of war in Havana
From Havana a strong ABC society denounces a government inspired raid on its anti government Acción paper. Nine editors seized and forced to march to the outskirts with castor oil while police occupied the offices. The ABC split from Mendieta and campaigned against Batista. Washington reports then reveal World War profits and new millionaires as Senate committee probes wartime earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
ABC
Accion
ABC Group
Pedraza
ABC Society
Carlos Mendieta
Fulgencio Batista
Washington
Senate Munitions Committee
Bethlehem Loading Company
Calumet and Hecla Mining Company
Roosevelt
Wart
Senate
Internal Revenue Bureau
Pierre S. du Pont
Astors
du Ponts
Morgans
Vanderbilts
du Pont
Dern
Dexter reelects leaders of New Mexico Oil and Gas
C J Dexter of Artesia was reelected president of the New Mexico Oil and Gas Association at a meeting in Artesia. Reelected officers include Van S Welch as vice president and Harry Leonard as secretary-treasurer. Executive committee members span Artesia Hobbs Roswell Lovington and Midland Texas with several named directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artesia N. M
J. Dexter
Artesia
New Mexico Oil and Gas Association
Vans. Welch
Harry Leonard
Roswell
Powhatan Carter
Lovington
Hugh Burch
van 5S
Dead Leaves Fire Hazard Reminder in Roswell
The Chamber of Commerce warns Roswell residents that dead leaves and grass pose a real fire hazard this season. Piles around garages sheds and outbuildings can ignite from a dropped match or cigarette, so leaves should be raked away from homes and structures.
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Chamber of Commerce
Roswell
Jap ambassador warns of Japan action over North China
Beverly Hills reports a provocative Japanese envoy threatens if England and America anger Japan they may seize North China. He comments on Max Baer and Shirley Temple in a crude aside, urging a dismissive diplomatic stance while noting Russia's potential timing.
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Beverly Hills
Calif
England
America
Japan
China
Max Baer
Shirley Temple
Russia
Revival in capital goods spurs big spending plans
New York dispatch reports business leaders awaiting a revival in capital goods. James A. Moffett cites a $500 million industrial replacement program with potential to reach $1 billion by Christmas. Dawes forecasts a prosperous year ahead as heavy industry recovery hinges on such public and private spending. AT&T, Standard Oil, and others pledge hundreds of millions for modernization, largely benefiting labor.
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New York
James A. Moffett
Charles G. Dawes
United States
Chicago
Mr. Moffett
Lewis W. Douglas
Moffett
American Institute of Banking
Walter S. Gifford
American Telephone and Telegraph Co
A. T
Walter C. Teagle
Standard Oil Company of New Jersey
State Income Tax Collections 1933 report
Santa Fe December 13 AP Byron O Beall chief tax commissioner said income tax collections this year totalled 49 361 53 71 4 percent of the total assessed between March 14 and December 1 1933 The total after adjustments was 69 164 85 Beall noted department expenses for administration and collection were 5 1 percent of the amount collected or 2 532 80
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Santa Fe
Byron O. Beall
Beall
Department For Administration and Collection
Institute Grid Banquet Honors Broncos With Alumni Dinner
The New Mexico Military Institute Alumni Association Roswell businessmen host the Bronco football squad for a dinner at the Woman's Club tomorrow at 6 90. Tickets cost 1, buyers cover their own meals and contribute to players. Lions Club attends in place of Friday noon meeting, regular Lions gathering after the dinner. Speakers include Robert W Fall, Capt R R Brown, Capt L T Babe Godfrey, Cadet Maxwell.
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New Mexico Military Institute Alumni Association
Roswell
Bronco
Woman's Club
Chamber of Commerce
Lions Club
Lions
Robert W. Fall
R. R. Brown
L. T
Babe” Godfrey
Maxwell
Roswell Postmaster Prepares Christmas Mail Distribution
Roswell postmaster Mrs. W H McCullough plans thorough care for all mail received before Christmas Day. Mail up to the night of the 24th will be distributed in boxes and by carriers. Extra help will be employed and windows stay open until 530 PM on the Saturday before Christmas to handle Christmas mail. The post office force is on tiptoe to expedite mail and the office is expected to be cleaned by Christmas morning.
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Roswell
W. H. McCullough
Christmas Candy Offer From The Daily Record
The Daily Record offers a Christmas Candy incentive with each one year prepaid subscription. Local subscribers pay $6.00 yearly for a 2 1/2 pound box of fine chocolate from John R. St. John, same candy as last year. All back subscriptions must be paid and one year in advance. out-of-state rate is $8.00. Offer ends at 6 pm Monday December 24.
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The
Daily Record
John R. St. John
Death threats to Urschel witnesses in Oklahoma City
Four federal prisoners scheduled to testify before a grand jury in the Urschel kidnapping case faced death threats. Edward Feldman Clara Feldman Alvin H Scott and Margaret Hurtine were guarded by federal officers after ransom money details emerged. Feldman, 22, stepson of Albert Bates tied to the gang, is held under an assumed name for questioning amid rumors of mastermind involvement.
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Oklahoma City
Urschel
Edward Feldman
Clara Feldman
Alvin H. Scott
Margaret Hurtine
Oregon
Charles F. Urschel
Feldman
Albert Bates
Farm Bureau Criticizes Relief and NRA Programs
Nashville delegates at the American Farm Bureau Federation sixteenth annual convention criticize federal relief and NRA programs. David E. Lilienthal outlines rural electrification via TVA as strengthening agriculture. Abbie Sargent of Bedford becomes first woman on the federation board. The group backs ending NRA features that enable price fixing and depress industrial and labor production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
American Farm Bureau Federation
NRA
David E. Lilienthal
Tennessee Valley Authority
TVA
Abbie Sargent
Bedford, N. H
The
Federation
Wilson found guilty in murder of Mrs Debolt
Arthur C Wilson, 29, a former steel chemist, was convicted of the desert murder of Ohio widow Irene Debolt near Van Horn Texas on November 7 1933. A jury fixed his sentence at life imprisonment at Huntsville State Prison after deliberating four hours and twelve minutes.
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el Paso
Tex
Arthur C.wilson
Irene Debot
Ohio
Wilson
Rattigan
Howe
Huntsville
Dubyns
Port of Spain
Trinidad
Callens Receives Limited Commercial Pilot License
Dick Callens of Roswell earned a limited commercial pilot license after passing required tests. He may fly for hire within ten miles of the Roswell airport as inspector FE Pettis conducted the examination. The license also renewed Herbert Joyce's private pilot credentials during Pettis visit.
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Dick Callens
Roswell
FE. V. Pettis
U.S. Department of Commerce
Herberts Joyce
Mr. Pettis
Albuquerque
Chaves County Board of Education Meeting Planned
A meeting of the Chaves county board of education is set in the office of the county superintendent at nine o clock tomorrow morning.
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Chaves County
Unsettled Weather Brings Rain Across New Mexico and West
The U S weather forecast warns of rain tonight and Friday across New Mexico with colder air. Reports show cloudy conditions in Pecos valley and southeastern New Mexico, while Albuquerque and nearby towns report rain or snow, including snow at Santa Fe.
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U. S
Pecos Valley
New Mexico
Clovis
Vaughn
Levington
Artesia
Albuquerque
Carrizozo
Alamogordo
Santa Fe
Wyoming
Nebraska
Kansas
Texas
Barrow Brother Convicted In 29 Dollar Robbery
L C Barrow brother of Clyde Barrow and Buck Barrow was found guilty of robbery with firearms in Dallas Texas and sentenced to five years for taking part in the $29 robbery of W B Dougherty's Drug Store on October 27. Clyde and Bonnie Parker were killed by officers in Louisiana last May and Buck Barrow died in Iowa in a gunfight.
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Dallas
Tex
L. C. Barrow
Clyde
Buck Barrow
W. B. Dougherty
Bonnie Parker
Louisiana
Buck
Iowa
Boston Braves Bid to Acquire Babe Ruth
New York December 13. The first bid for Babe Ruth as assistant to manager Bill McKechnie of the Boston Braves was made to Colonel Ruppert owner of the New York Yankees by Charles Atlantis, a Boston club stockholder. Ruppert said Ruth could return to New York or stay free until an AL club offers a similar position. Ruth has announced he will not sign a player contract next year and will retire unless he gets a manager's berth.
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New York
Babe Ruth
Bill McKechnie
Boston Braves
Colonel Ruppert
New York Yankees
Charles Atlantis
Boston
Ruppert
Adams
Associated Press
Babe
Ruth
Yankees
Connie Mack
The
Athletics
Mack
Orient
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Dexter
Te Dione
Uncle Sam
Baltimore
Harry J. Anslinger
Institute
Farm Bureau
van Horn
Callens
N. M
Barrow
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