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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1935
Page
7
Portales plans a peanut butter factory powered by Roosevelt county peanut harvests with federal funding approved to utilize the crop and create jobs. Local observer Paul Dodge, via the Tucumcari News, suggests a 30 hour labor law could double unemployment, noting many small businesses would struggle under such a rule.
Hub Kane criticizes Governor Clyde Tingley and advisory report delays in pushing for a brief session. He argues for a full term session to ensure public understanding and avoid rushed, ill-considered legislation. The piece notes Dempsey’s maiden congress speech defending HOLC in New Mexico and Blanton’s jab about loan eligibility for widows.
The Albuquerque Journal argues restoring faculty salaries is the vital item in the budget, more crucial than adding a law school. It notes salaries have been cut, driving qualified faculty away, risking harm to New Mexico students and the university's quality if pay remains inadequate.
Cara Follette daughter of a Canadian magnate wrangles a chance for her partner role while in Europe. She funds Jerry Flint a poor singer to audition in Toronto. Rival Harmer returns from Europe and schemes to win Cara by posing as Mulligan at a northern camp. Conflicts surge as lies, love, and a failed business threaten Cara and Follette.
The piece notes wide public approval of the sales tax after a year of trial. It reflects on hot stove league discussions and vox pop opinions across twelve counties, showing broad acceptance and calls to extend measures to curb large corporations.
Wealthy property owners who opposed the sales tax during its emergency adoption now see their payments cut by an average of 47 percent. Their reversal makes the levy seem unanimous, and officials say the impost will be extended indefinitely with no anticipated tax dodgers in New Mexico.
The property tax moratorium fails to significantly ease local taxes in most counties as many reductions already let those who wish to pay manage. Prolonging payments indefinitely offers little real relief to anyone.
The piece argues for a full time health officer per three counties with a resident nurse per division, criticizes part time roles, and notes the governor's push for higher liquor taxes and election reform hopes. It reflects skepticism about progress in New Mexico reforms and governance.
The author argues broad support for keeping judges, including the Supreme Court, out of politics but notes little consensus on a new method of selection. Until judges avoid political involvement, they will remain political and despised.
Across the Blue District a constructive mood grows as people respond to Congressman Dempsey's outreach on replacing relief with a work program. Lincoln county shows rising opposition to "something for nothing" while Otero and others mirror the trend. Senators Hatch and others engage in the debate as Conchas dam projects loom.
The New Mexico delegation supports the work relief plan aligning with the president. It signals that relief recipients will soon be required to work to obtain aid, reflecting the administration's push and the delegation's endorsement.
A Houston Texas reader describes Cardus improving appetite and mood. She writes feeling nervous and depressed, hair-tearing urge, then after third dose strength returns, pain eases, and depressed feelings cease. Cardui advertised as improving nourishment and reducing run-down symptoms. If no benefit, consult a physician.
A vintage advertisement touts Creomulsion as a seven-ingredient remedy that fights a three days’ cough quickly without narcotics. The copy claims the drug is powerful yet harmless and offers an on the spot refund if relief is not achieved.
Austrian operatic soprano, famed for a long illness ending on the near two month mark, died of angina pectoris. She had been ill since November 15 and lived with her son Marcel William Stengel and his wife, her only relatives in the United States.
Mme. Marcella Sembrich an internationally renowned opera singer died today at her home 151 Central Park New York. She was 76 and had enjoyed a long and celebrated career in grand opera and concerts worldwide.
Classified record shows flowers for sale with 50 sweetpeas priced at 50 cents and carnations at 1.00 per dozen, contact Phon 270 for ordering. Advertisements appear in a local want ads section.
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