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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1933
Page
1
Washington reports that filibusters against the Glass banking reform would not delay a decision on Philippine independence. Senator Robinson planned to invoke cloture to end debate and force a vote, targeting Senator Long who is tying up Senate procedure in a fifth day of filibuster.
Santa Fe New Mexico January 16 The state highway department said work would not be completed and bids would not be announced until tomorrow on six projects under the federal emergency construction act. Bids were received today but low bidders will be announced tomorrow.
Tokyo newspapers allege the United States provided money and war matériel to China for use against Japan. Ambassador Grew denied charges as Japanese war office claimed American planes and cars were sent to assist Chinese forces. An Italian soldier was killed in the Shanhaikuan zone, with Rome seeking satisfaction. Japanese and Chinese forces remained active in Jehol while passes near the Great Wall were contested.
R H Carter who officially became cashier of the Bank of Commerce replaces W H McInnes and is expected to arrive in Roswell tonight with his wife and son from Raton, their present home. If delayed, he will come tomorrow.
The Chaves County Farm Bureau executive committee plans a Friday meeting at 2 PM at the county agricultural agency office to decide further action on demanding a 50 percent reduction in assessed farm property valuations. A petition may circulate to show farmers’ resolve, though opinions differ on issuing a tax rendition ultimatum.
Secretary Wilbur announces a February 1 meeting to decide whether government oil land lessees owe royalties on full oil production or allow deductions for impurities. Lessees operators and interested parties will have a chance to present views.
Roswell chief of police Frank Young and J C Peck returned from Santa Fe where they attended a peace officers meeting.
The Roswell Women’s Christian Temperance Union will host a program at the Christian Church tonight at 7 30. Rev D B Titus will give the address on Pending Legislation. The public is cordially invited.
Raton New Mexico January 16 two business blocks in the town core were leveled by a fire of undetermined origin causing about 100000 in damage. The J C Penney Co store and Nord Stationery Co were ruined with only outer walls left standing. Firemen saved nearby buildings after hours of effort. The properties were owned by former mayor Max Smilgelow and most losses were insured.
This morning at the corner of Second and Pennsylvania a Buick driven by Miss Jean Pearson and a Ford driven by C. W. Barnes collided. No injuries were reported and both cars suffered minor damage.
Rome reports that Italian authorities await advice from the Italian minister in China after an Italian courier was killed by Chinese troops in the Shanhaikwan battle area. The government plans action pending the received despatches.
Petitions from scattered communities across the United States ask clemency for Winnie Ruth Judd, convicted of killing Mrs. Agnes Le Roi. An earlier commutation request to life was filed with the Arizona board of pardons and paroles. Judd faces a February 17 execution by hanging for Le Roi’s murder. John J. Halloran, Phoenix sportsman, charged as an accessory, will have a preliminary hearing tomorrow.
A Caesarian section was performed at St Marys hospital around 11 o clock Saturday night. The operation succeeded and Mrs Herbert Zeeveld is recovering well. The baby girl named Virginia is healthy, delivered in about five minutes. It is the first birth of this long bees.
The contract for the construction of the new Continental Service Station at Fifth and Main will probably be let tomorrow. Five general contractors in Roswell are bidding on the job. Work removing trees on the lot has begun the tearing down.
Santa Fe New Mexico Jan. 16 AP report says charges that voters were denied franchise privileges and the ensuing refutations and counter charges filled the morning session of the privileges and elections committee.
Snow storms approach New Mexico from the north and west as the Weather Bureau warns of colder weather tonight. Observers report a high altitude gale of 100 mph at 12000 feet and a peak 136 mph at 16000 feet yesterday. Snow is likely in northern New Mexico tonight, with fair skies and cooler temps forecast for the south tomorrow.
Philadelphia report states Dr Norris Vaux refutes claims that infant heir to Smith Reynolds estate was underweight. The newborn weighed 3.5 pounds at birth last Tuesday.
The Socorro County Taxpayers Association advocates abolishing all county deputies except sheriff's, creating a revolving six-year county commission with one seat elected every two years. They also back a luxury sales tax of one percent, abolition of the county appraisal board, and repeal of salaries for juvenile court judges and attorneys while keeping the county assessor's office intact for now.
President-elect Roosevelt weighs a young cabinet urged by Col. House and others. McAdoo backs a free hand in picks while party veterans like Senator Glass emphasize tested knowledge as plans form in Hyde Park.
Aimee Semple McPherson Hutton’s condition improved after a coma with death near, per Dr L C Audrian. She faces a court-ordered appearance tomorrow in a $240,000 breach of contract suit filed by Roy Stewart, a film director who alleged she hired him to produce a motion picture starring her.
A giant 18 passenger plane plunged 300 feet above Newark airport and burned to a skeleton. Pilot Albert C Kombat and mechanic George Weidel of Elizabeth were killed. Investigations by airport police and commerce department were announced.
Chicago doped in on January 16 AP reports Patricia Maguire a 27 year old Oak Park resident remains in a coma after a blood transfusion operation. Dr W J Potts who performed the procedure said it may take several days to see any change as she has been in a stupor since last February the victim of sleeping sickness.
Three Roswell women were overcome by gas fumes at 807 North Kentucky while using a gas water heater. Mrs. Mary Hall and Mrs. L. O. Thompson and Mrs. W. A. Thompson were left weak and bedridden, but not in danger. Mrs. O. B. Thompson, present but unaffected, owns the home and works nearby.
A model A Ford sedan left the top of Border Hill yesterday at 2:25 pm, rolled down a ten foot embankment, and came to rest on its side. Nelson, 50, of Ray, Arizona, escaped with a cut chin and minor injuries after crawling out a front window. He rode the car back onto the road and continued his journey. Witnesses called him lucky to survive. The report also notes rumors of a Roswell baseball club and potential entry into a West Texas-New Mexico Class D league, with Lubbock Amarillo and Albuquerque officials discussing plans.
Washington AP report says a joint irrigation committee backs a year and a half moratorium continuation to relieve western districts from government construction charges for half of 1932 and all of 1933. Sponsors hope for quick congressional action amid fears of water supply cuts without deferral.
Senate actions include continuing the Philippine independence veto debate, hearings on veterans legislation, an interstate commerce panel reviewing a radio license fee bill, and emergency farm relief plus unemployment relief discussions. Judiciary moves on a beer bill. House probes crop production loans and war department bankruptc y provisions.
Ten masters of the cue begin the world three cushion billiards championship in Chicago with a top prize of $5,000 and gate receipts. Defending champion Augie Kieckhefer of Chicago starts tonight facing Clarence Jackson of Detroit.
Washington reports mark thirteen years of Prohibition with deep national debate. In Congress a bill to legalize 3.05 beer and wine faces dry opposition, while Senator Sheppard plans annual pro prohibition address. A repeal resolution fails by six votes. the debate centers on repealing the Eighteenth Amendment and protecting dry states.
Whiteman Bros. Store at 104 South Main Street was broken into and robbed last night. Proprietor A. I. Whiteman has not determined the loss and no arrests have been made. Entry was gained by breaking a rear window.
Six year old Rafaelita Riveral of Santa Fe after swallowing a thumb tack was operated on Christmas day. She had been seriously ill for a week but is improving. The tack lodges in the esophagus and punctured the esophageal wall, causing infection. a Chicago surgical instrument was flown in for the operation.
Mrs Jessie Wilson Sayre aged 45 died in Cambridge after a gall bladder operation. She was a life long workers for social service and world peace and wife of Professor Francis B Sayre Harvard Law School faculty and state commissioner of correction.
A Rainbow Truck Line two ton truck was almost completely burned about twenty miles north of Amarillo on Saturday night. The driver escaped unharmed and the loss was insured.
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