Bankhead Pushes Currency Expansion to Boost Farm Prices
Washington and agricultural policy circles debate ways to raise farm prices. Senator Bankhead proposes expanding currency by using government silver and idle gold to back money, amid White House talks with Roosevelt aides and legal experts. Attorney General Cummings says no plan is set. A looming farm leader conference may shape tariff and subsidy moves.
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Canada
Weather Outlook Across States Tonight and Friday
New Mexico shows fair conditions tonight and Friday with slightly warmer temperatures. Colorado remains fair in the east and unsettled in the west with probable snow in the northwest tonight and Friday, and warmer air in that region. Arizona stays fair in the south and unsettled in the north tonight and Friday with little temperature change. West Texas is fair with a bit warmer readings in the north tonight, and overall warmer Friday.
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Colorado
Arizona
West Texas
Comments On Speech Of The President At Jackson Day Dinner
The Associated Press reports mixed reactions to President Roosevelt’s Jackson Day remarks. Republicans praised some lines while others criticized or welcomed the tone as hopeful, with governors and senators offering varied evaluations of the New Deal and leadership.
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Associated Press
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Joseph Daniels
Mexico
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Dickinson
Iowa
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Curley
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Albuqueque CCC worker found wandering in forest
Eddy Davis, 27, a CCC worker, was brought to the veterans hospital after being found exhausted and dazed north of Santa Fe. He had wandered into a forest Sunday night, was initially taken to St. Vincent's sanitarium, and was described as nearly out of his mind with glassy eyes. Royal Vermillion reported extreme exposure. Two hundred CCC employees and the sheriff’s office helped search despite recent snow.
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N. M
Eddy Davis
Veterans’ Hospital
Santa Fe
el Kivo
St. Vincent’s Sanitarium
Roy Vermillion
State Police
Davis
Vermillion
Sheriff's Office
Chester Morris Takes Producing Role After Game Film
Hollywood report says Chester Morris used a hand camera at the Stanford Southern Methodist football game to film plays after major newsreels boycotted the rights. He developed edited, titled footage and exhibitors now bid for his independent project.
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Chester Morris
Morris
Stanford Southern Methodist
Treactor
Harp named New Mexico chairman for music festival
E L Harp director of the Pecos Valley Orchestra was appointed New Mexico chairman for the Southwestern Music Festival to be held here and in Roswell early in April.
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Carlsbad
N. M
E. L. Harp
Pecos Valley Orchestra
New Mexico
Roswell
Airport radio operator injured in Hunting accident
Lordsburg AP report says John H. Clear, airport radio operator, remained in critical condition at Demoss hospital after a hunting accident yesterday in which he accidentally shot himself.
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John H. Clear
Demoss Hospital
Bere
Rescue of Trapped Dog Costs Street Crew Fifty Dollars
Fremont Nebraska January 9 AP report says Street Commissioner Al Nehrbas supervised a crew that spent three hours labor in near zero weather to rescue a mongrel pup trapped in a culvert. The men cut a four by eighteen inch hole in a street to reach the dog and repair costs totaled about 50 dollars.
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al Nehrbas
Rose Colored Snow Shrouds Reserve Kansas Streets
Rose colored snow blanketed Reserve Kansas lawns on January 9. Residents speculated a Kansas blizzard mixed with an Oklahoma dust storm, creating a rare rosy snowfall scene observed by locals.
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Kansas
Oklahoma
Idaho Governor Ross announces not seeking reelection
Governor C Ben Ross told 400 attendees at a Jackson Day banquet in Bull Idaho he would not be a candidate for reelection next fall. He cited health as his reason though another speaker hinted at broader plans. Ross had been seen as a potential challenger to Senator Borah.
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Idaho New Deal Club
Crisis on West Coast maritime ties up Pacific shipping
Pacific coast labor strife paralyzes coast shipping with 11 vessels in trade. Twenty-three small coastal carriers idle due to six hour port day demands. Four eastern deep water ships tied up as crews seek west coast agreements. Las Cruces prepares to fete State College football team and band for a 14 14 Sun Bowl tie with Hardin Simmons. banquet and pep rally planned along with civic discussions to boost Mesilla valley interest.
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Pacific Coast
Las Cruces
N. M
State College
Hardin- Simmons
el Paso
Mesilla Valley
Mrs. Morrow Arrives in Southampton Aboard Bremen
Mrs. Dwight W. Morrow and her daughter Constance traveled from Southampton by liner Bremen and sped to London by car. They are believed to head tonight for Llandaff Wales to join Colonel Lindbergh, his wife, and their young son, who are staying there.
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Charles A. Lindbergh
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Constance
London
Pilot Jack Herman Good News Flight Reaches Nulato After Straited Fuel
Fairbanks Alaska reports Pilot Jack Herman and four passengers reached Nulato after being forced down Friday by fuel shortage. They walked 35 miles with snowshoes to a supply station for fuel, enabling continuation to Nulato. A search by other aviators was launched when the plane failed to arrive Friday night.
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Alaska
Jack Herman
Nulato
Nulate
New County Agent Named in Colfax County New Mexico
Zenas R. Brush a local high school instructor was appointed Colfax county extension agent succeeding R L Strong who resigned to take a federal post in Albuquerque.
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N. M
Zenas R. Brush
Colfax County
R. L. Strong
Albuquerque
Mary Pickford Begins New Film Under New Producing Deal
Hollywood AP Mary Pickford starts filming One Rainy Afternoon under her new producing arrangement with Jesse Lasky. The report recalls her dramatic divorce from Douglas Fairbanks and hints at potential future romance with Buddy Rogers as Fairbanks heads to Hollywood.
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Buddy” Rogers
Rogers
London
Mary Brian
Fairbanks
New York
Art League Ball to Draw 3000 in Albuquerque
The Art League of New Mexico plans a satiric ball at Carlisle Gymnasium on the University of New Mexico campus on February. About 3000 attendees are expected including many from distant points. Three orchestras will play and 3000 University of New Mexico students are to take part in the pageant.
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N. M
The
Art League of New Mexico
Carlisle Gymnasium
University of New Mexico
Price and Co January Sale Sets Record
Opening day at Price and Co marks a record January clearance sale. Crowds queued before dawn as Mr. Prager predicts strong business in 1936. The firm’s annual sale has long drawn Pecos Valley residents, and this year’s event is expected to surpass past successes.
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Prager
Pecos Valley
Japanese Pressure On North China Crisis Deepens
The North China administration, already strained by renewed Japanese pressure, faced a crisis as Japan announced a vigorous protest over alleged anti-Japanese activities. Tokyo charged Gen Sung Cheh Yuan and his Hopeh Chahar council troops with firing on Japanese officers at Peiping and an insult to the Japanese flag at Taku.
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North China
Sung Cheh-Yuan
Political Council
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Chahar
Sung
Peiping
Taku
Here
Supreme Court Judges to Visit White House in Reception
The Supreme Court justices are set to attend an annual White House reception three days after the court rejected Roosevelt's farm plan. The event signals formal ties with the executive branch and avoidance of any publicized litigation, per prevailing unwritten norms.
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White House
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Hughes
Tingley Speaks at Albuquerque Jackson Dinner
Gov. Clyde Tingley urged support for Franklin D. Roosevelt at a Jackson Day dinner in Albuquerque, praising the New Deal’s bank reforms and recovery efforts. He defended New Deal spending, contrasted it with Hoover era criticism, and lauded Roosevelt as the “Andrew Jackson” needed in 1932. The event featured more than 200 attendees across New Mexico’s Democratic dinners.
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Roosevelt
White House
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Tingley
Andrew Jackson
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Herbert Hoover
Hoover
John Gilbert Dies at 38 in Hollywood Hills
John Gilbert a famed screen idol dies at his Hollywood home at age 38 from a heart attack. The actor known for romantic roles and four marriages passed after illness worsened this morning despite nurse and physician efforts. Born John Pringle in Logan Utah, he began as a cowboy extra and rose to stardom in early cinema.
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Olivia Burwell
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Carl Johnson fined for 1935 license car tag
Roswell man Carl Johnson was billed 382.20 by state officials for a 1935 auto license, alleging he used his position to obtain the license without proper payment. Gov. Tingley and Commissioner Salazar ordered tighter bureaus oversight and daily reporting.
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Carl Johnson
Roswell
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Clyde Tingley
Diego Salazar
Bureau of Revenue
Moores Acquires Leland's Store in Roswell
Doug Moores announced the purchase of Leland's from Leland Fellows. He states the name and staff will stay unchanged for now, Fellows leaving the business. Fellows will remain in Roswell but has not decided his next steps. Moores thanks patrons and pledges continued high service under new management.
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Leland’s
Leland Fellows
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Roswell
Snow drifts block road in Magdalena New Mexico
Heavy snow blanketed western New Mexico with twelve to fourteen inches in Magdalena. The drifts blocked a highway temporarily before reopening, allowing travel to resume as crews cleared the road.
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Magdalena
New Mexico
Highway Department
James F Hinkle Commends Scouting Endorsement
Former Governor James F Hinkle praises Scouting as a splendid asset to the community and state. He notes Scouts aid mental, physical, and moral development and he plans to contribute to the upcoming annual Boy Scout Campaign starting next week.
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James F. Hinkle
Hinkle
Heat Stroke in Snow Hits Davenport Worker
Ray Spoor collapsed atop a Davenport Water Company boiler amid a heavy snow storm. Doctors reported his condition not serious after he received treatment.
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Davenport
Iowa
Ray Spoor
Davenport Water Company
Chicago stable hand acquitted in Kentucky murder case
Walter Schaeffer a 25 year old racing stable exercise boy from Chicago Heights Illinois was found not guilty of murder in the death of Mrs Evelyn Sliwinski who was killed by an automobile after a wild party in Louisville on October 20 A jury deliberated about one hour and 48 minutes Willie Smoky Saunders the jockey allied with the party faced possible accessory charges which were under consideration by Commonwealths attorney Merit O Neal
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Walter Schaeffer
Chicago Heights
Ill
Evelyn Sliwinski
Schaeffer
Commonwealth
Merit O’neal
Willie “Smoky” Saunders
Weekend Outlook Says Mild Night, Warmer Friday Near 50
A weather forecast predicts fair conditions tonight and Friday with a slight rise in temperatures. High near 50 and low around 28, with negligible precipitation reported.
Americans Trust Newspaper Advertising Says Survey
A large nationwide survey of 5000 people across 21 states and 122 occupations finds strong belief in newspaper ads. Eighty eight percent favor ads over salesman claims and 85 percent trust ads over political statements. Sixty percent say ads make newspapers more interesting and 85 percent say brands that advertise keep standards high.
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New York
Charles C. Stech
Stech
First Baby of 1936 Is Brought Home in Roswell
Margaret Louise Waggoner, first baby born in 1936 in Roswell, was taken home yesterday with her mother Mrs. James OD. Waggoner from St. Mary's hospital. The Talmage ambulance provided free service. the family lives at 1301 North Montana.
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Margaret Louise Waggoner
James OD. Waggoner
St. Mary's Hospital
Waggoner
Montana
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