Japanese Attack Shanhaikwan Ends Chinese Defenses
AP report from Tokyo citing Japanese military headquarters says the Shanhaikwan battle ended at 2 pm with a combined land sea and air Japanese offensive routing Chinese forces. Chinese retreated toward Lwanchow leaving many dead. Japanese losses quoted as one officer and one sergeant killed.
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Conference of War Office
Foreign Office
Near riot at Rose Bowl stirs Pasadena crowd
In Pasadena on January 32 a near riot at the Rose Bowl gates drew 500 participants. Twenty seven people were charged with attempted forcible entry as police dispersed the mob with tear gas. An officer was knocked unconscious by a stone and many officers were injured.
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Cal
University of Pittsburgh
University of Southern California
Roy Ewing
President Hoover Back At Work After Rest
Washington reports Hoover returned to the White House desk early today to tackle ongoing problems as his administration moves into the final weeks of activity. A Frazier hearing was reset for Thursday with Judge W. Winston presiding. Perry Bean Jr. won the Roswell high school tennis tournament in a playoff among the four leaders, defending his title from last year.
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Hoover
House
Perry Bean Jr
Roswell
Sinclair cuts gasoline price by one cent in New York
The Sinclair Refining Co subsidiary of Consolidated Oil Corp said it will reduce the price of tank wagon and service station gasoline in New York by one cent per gallon. The move affects grades sold by the companys network today.
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New York
Jan
Sinclair Refining Co
Consolidated Oil Corporation
Borah Signals Reducing War Power in Senate
Senator Borah outlined a plan to cut presidential war powers and limit executive authority. The proposal, discussed in Washington on January 3, aims to curb unilateral decisions and restore congressional oversight amid ongoing military concerns.
Warren R Graham Dies Suddenly New Mexico Treasurer
Warren R. Graham of Albuquerque, New Mexico state treasurer, died in Santa Fe at age 69 after a bout with influenza. He rose from a mining camp boyhood job to public trust, having been ill but improving before his heart dilation struck last night.
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N. M
Warren R. Graham
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Farm relief may be up Thursday
Democratic leaders announced Thursday as the probable date to begin House consideration of the domestic allotment farm relief bill. Representative Rainey, the majority leader, said the measure to establish minimum prices on wheat cotton tobacco and hogs would be given priority at the earliest possible time.
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Washington
Representative Rainey
Suspect Held in Steele Slaying Case
A man described as resembling the cleavagedly identified suspect was questioned by detectives today in the slaying of Mrs Steese. The investigation centers on a welfare worker and a man who entered the police station wearing stained gloves.
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Steele
Cléveland
Steese
Foreman Receives Flowers from Opponent in Clerk Race
George Foreman, new county clerk sworn in January 1, received a bouquet with a card reading from the also ran with best wishes. Mrs. W A Johnson, who sought the Democratic nomination for county clerk, sent the gesture as the office opened for the first time under Foreman.
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George Foreman
W. A. Johnson
Johnson
Senate OKs Cotton Transfer to Red Cross Relief
The senate passed a House bill to deliver 350,000 bales of cotton held by farm board agencies to the Red Cross for distress relief. This action, announced in Washington, aims to support aid efforts during hardship conditions. The measure transfers seized cotton to fund or support relief operations.
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House
Farm Board
Red Cross
Senate
OAIL Survey Underway Across Pecos Valley Start
W J Harper is conducting a soil survey from north of Roswell to south of Artesia under U S Bureau of Chemistry auspices. The survey, funded by federal and state governments, began at Second street and the Roswell-Dexter highway and proceeds southeast.
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Second Street
Roswell-Dexter Highway
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United States Bureau of Chem
Vesely sets Hobbs oil field proration plan
Santa Fe January 2 AP One of the first major problems for state oil and commissioner Frank Vesely will be Hobbs field proration. At Veselys request James F Hinkle retiring commissioner called a conference of Hobbs field operators for January 9 before the existing proration expires January 10 to determine the production course.
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Santa Fe, N. M
Frank Vesely
Hobbs
Vesely
James F. Hinkle
Hobbs Field
Smith Mourns Moskowitz Death in Political Circle
New York AP reports former governor Alfred E. Smith grieved deeply at the death of his adviser and chief strategist Mrs Belle Lindner Moskowitz. Known as a feminine Colonel House she died at age 25 from a heart attack after a fall that injured her arm and wrist. Smith rushed from Albany to console colleagues after hearing the news.
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New York
Alfred E. Smith
Belle Lindner Moskowitz
Colonel House
Smith
City Council to discuss city salaries at January meeting
Tonight at 7 30 city hall the regular January meeting of the city council will address city salaries. Some members seek across the board cuts while others oppose changes. Reports say applications for current city positions will be filed as the debate continues.
President Hoover attacks plans to regroup government agencies
President Hoover in his first press conference since September criticizes Democratic plans to halt or defer government reorganization. He warns Congress against transferring the task to his successor and says such moves would render the effort merely make believe.
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Hoover
Congress
Roosevelt
Capitol Hill
Chaves Red Cross Seeks Fifty More Members
Chaves county Red Cross officials issue urgent appeal for fifty additional members at one dollar each to meet a national shortfall after November roll call. Local chapter notes flour supply and material aid. many men joined but wives and absentees did not. Enroll at the Chamber of Commerce today.
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Chaves County
Red Cross
Chamber of Commerce
National Red Cross
Jack Pickford Dies in France After Breakdown
Paris report says Jack Pickford brother of Mary Pickford and film actor died at the American Hospital following a breakdown. Dr. Edmund L. Gros states death was due to multiple neuritis affecting brain cells.
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Jack Pickford
France
Paris
Mary Pickford
Edmund L. Gros
Wieh Him
Minimum Prices Farm Products in House Bill
Washington January 3 AP) Chairman Jones introduced an emergency farm relief bill by the house agriculture committee to set minimum prices for wheat cotton tobacco and hogs. He expected quick reporting to the house and sought privileged status to move the measure this week with Speaker Garner noting full debate and a possible final vote.
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Washington
Jones
House Agriculture Committee
House
Rules Committee
Garner
Overdraft Report For Chaves County Ends Year With Small Balance
December 21 1932 report by Mrs W C Holland county treasurer shows an overdraft only in the audit fund of 195 69 with all other funds in credit. Salary and school funds hold surplus while county taxes collected total 3664 35 for 1931 and prior years. W C Holland deputy treasurer to prepare six month report. the retiring treasurers leave books in order after eight years of service.
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W. C.holland
Ochaves County
W. C. Holland
Chaves County
Cutting and Rainey to Be Interviewed on Radio Tonight
Senators Bronson Cutting of New Mexico and Henry Rainey of Illinois will be interviewed by William Hard on a national NBC broadcast at 7 15 p m EST. They will face roughly a dozen questions on national legislative proposals including unemployment relief banking and taxes.
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Washington
Bronson Cutting
N. M
Henry T. Rainey
Illinois
William Hard
Cut Made in Prices of Cigarettes
New York reports cigarette prices cut to six dollars per thousand by major manufacturers including R J Reynolds American Tobacco and Liggett and Myers. The reduction returns pricing to levels from two years ago and is subject to standard jobber discounts.
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New York
R. J.reynolds
American Tobacco
Liggett and Myers
Miss Marie Baca Dies at NM State Capitol
The New Mexico statehouse faced two deaths in two days as Miss Marie Baca, daughter of Secretary of State Marguerite Baca, died from peritonitis following an appendicitis operation. State Treasurer Warren R. Graham also died after a brief illness from influenza. The capitol buildings were shut and empty.
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N. M
New Mexico Statehouse
Marie Baca
Marguerite Baca
Warren R. Graham
Capitol
State Laundymen Meet Here Jan. 13
The annual convention of the New Mexico State Laundry Owners Association will be held in Roswell on January 13 and 14 with two speakers from the National Laundry Owners Association on the program. I. W. Woolsey, Roswell Laundry Co. owner, was the first president of the New Mexico group formed in Albuquerque in 1926, F. A. Kock of Santa Fe has been secretary since then, James Zukic of Raton is now president, and C. N. Green of Roswell is vice president.
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New Mexico State Laundry Owners’ Association
Roswell
National Laundry Owners’ Association
I. W. Woolsey
New Mexico Association
Albuquerque
F. A. Kock
Santa Fe
James Zukic
Raton
C. N. Green
The
Coach Stagg Struck By Pneumonia In Hospital
New York AP reports Amos Alonzo Stagg, age 71, is hospitalized with bronchial pneumonia. He appeared on a hospital cot with a former pupil of a quarter century ago present. Stagg retired as Chicago's head coach after 1932 season and was said to be out of immediate danger. Doctor Max Rohde, a former Chicago right guard, attended him.
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New York
Amos Alonzo Stagg
Chicago
Max Rohde
University of Chicago
Weather Forecast for Roswell and Pecos Valley
Roswell and Pecos Valley forecast fair tonight and Wednesday with rising temperatures. For New Mexico, fair tonight and slightly warmer in the north and extreme east portions on Wednesday.
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Roswell
Pecos Valley
New Mexico
Wednes
Brothers Summers suffer dual family tragedy in street crash
Roy Summers, 18, and Harry Summers both suffer serious injuries amid a deadly sequence that began with Harry's apparent suicide the previous day. Roy was struck by a car driven by Gus Lemp on Main Street between Sixth and Seventh, while pushing a Model A Ford with D N Peek and Edith McCord. Roy broken legs, in fair condition at St Marys hospital. Harry had earlier died after poisoning.
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Harry Summers
Roy Summers
Gus Lemp
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Seventh
D. N. Peek
Edith McCord
Main
Lemp
St. Mary’s Hospital
Elza White Named for Postmaster in Roswell
The Record reports President Hoover sent Elza White Jr. to the Senate for Roswell postmaster. White, acting since January 3, 1932 after C H Lutz’s death, is not expected to be confirmed as Senate opposition grows. In Roswell, Harry Summers, 31, killed himself with strychnine at his sister-in-law’s home after a note to Miss Roselle Zitts. An inquest was in progress.
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Hoover
Elza White Jr
Senate
Roswell
C. H. Lutz
W. C. Winston
Roselee
Harry Summers
Christ
New Mexico Motor Plate Program Update
A brief item from Santa Fe notes an announcement on the state motor program. Details are unclear due to OCR gaps but refer to the 19323 motor plates and a planned action by state officials.
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New Mexico Motor
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