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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1933
Page
3
Carl S Sexton and John C Buck were held for investigation by a federal grand jury after pleading not guilty to charges of robbing the Kelly New Mexico post office. The safe, stolen December 15, contained £38 in cash and about $30 in stamps.
An investigating committee of regional forest service officials finishes three years of field work in the Southwest. G. A. Pearson of the Tucson experiment station says conclusions are being tabulated to identify grasses and plants best suited for cattle growers and irrigated farms in New Mexico and nearby areas.
Santa Fe New Mexico January 13 Deputy state treasurer R L Ormsbee said county remittances of property taxes for the appropriations account were about 15 percent short of balancing the 1931 budget. Remittances due January 10 covered Dec 1 taxes and four counties Lea San Miguel Socorro Taos had not reported by today. Tax receipts so far total 613126 with a net 1695618 needed.
John H. York, 71, longtime Las Vegas postmaster, former county assessor and commissioner, died at his home likely of heart disease. Born in Pacific Mon, he lived in Las Vegas since 1879. Survived by a widow and one daughter.
Hollywood police investigate a $35,000 jewel theft from actress Betty Compson who says she was bound and gagged during a bridge game at her mansion. An anonymous caller demanded no police involvement with a promise to return the gems.
Notice to subscribers to contact the Record evening branch, Dustin's News-Stand, for special delivery when a copy is missed.
Washington lawmakers debate farm relief amid confusion over farmer distress. Rep David J. Lewis and Senator Robert Howell liken the problem to serious illness, while Rep Marvin Jones backs an emergency allotment plan as a two year measure. Opponents argue taxation of processors could violate the Constitution and raise consumer costs.
Two prisoners in Chaves county jail pleaded guilty to crimes and are likely to be sentenced by Judge H A Kiker next week. Paul McIntyre admitted stealing a Chevrolet coupe from W E Whitmore, and Forrest Clay pleaded guilty to forging a check used at Ball and White clothing store.
President Hoover delivered a flat veto to the Philippine independence bill before the House, warning of grave dangers of foreign invasion and war. He argued the measure would force US responsibility without authority to maintain order amid a deteriorating social and economic scene. The veto rejected a phased path to independence, suggesting a plebiscite be delayed 15 to 29 years.
Carlsbad New Mexico January 13 AP Jack Mitchell 25 of Tucumcari was detained then released after being linked to a truck that struck and killed five year old Lon Ortega. Witnesses say the boy darted into the street and the truck struck him neck broken the driver did not stop an employee of a construction firm took the boy to a hospital where he died Mitchell later confessed saying he turned the truck around and returned to scene but could not locate the child justify appearance arranged by police
Miss Carolyn Christian Crosby of Minneapolis, heiress to Washburn Crosby flour mills, is engaged to Charles B. Hogan, a Yale library reference division clerk and St Albans native, Yale graduate of 1928, from New Haven, Conn.
Senator George W Norris of Nebraska who backs government control of Muscle Shoals has been invited to accompany President-elect Roosevelt on a visit to Muscle Shoals at Florence Alabama. The nitrate power plant has sparked a congressional battle since wartime ownership by the United States became inactive at war’s end.
Funeral services for Mrs. W. E. Goodsell who died Wednesday night were held at 2 30 this afternoon at the Bynum Ballard Chapel. Friends filled the Roswell chapel to honor a loyal friend and fine character. Rev LeRoy Thompson of the First Presbyterian Church presided.
In Santa Fe on January 13 AP reports the 11th New Mexico legislature would consider San Miguel and Torrance county election contests first. The privileges and elections committee may set a hearing time this afternoon for both sides to present cases.
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