Freakish Weather Of Rains Blizzards Across Nation
A sweeping mid winter storm brought torrential rains and heavy snow from Idaho to Southern California, causing flooding, property damage, and disrupted travel. Los Angeles logged 2.07 inches of rain, while Chicago saw 59 mph winds. A battle group left San Pedro to avoid harbor danger as floods threatened Canoga Park and a stretch near Riverside faced rapid snow melt.
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Associated Press
Idaho
California
San Pedro
Los Angeles
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Canoga Park District
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Erie
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Colorado River
Mexican Family Loses Home In Night Fire
A three room frame house belonging to a Mexican family of six burned to the ground in the 700 block of East Alameda. The fire, spotted by a Roswell Cotton Gin worker who alerted the department, left the Samoya family destitute. The Chaves County Relief Committee seeks information to aid the family. contact 219.
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East Alameda
Roswell
Samoya
Chaves
Weather notes from Roswel and Pecas valley forecast
Yesterday in Roswel the temperature reached 61 with a low of 32 last night. unsettled weather is expected tonight and tomorrow in the Pecas valley with no marked temperature gas. Low temperatures are lingering in the northern states as heavy snows hit the Pacific coast.
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Roswel
Pecas Valley
Pacific
State House action on bills outlines highway, crime and banking moves
Summary of lower house measures includes HB3S8 authorizing a state highway from U S 85 near Bosque to Carrizozo with 1-4 mill levies in Valencia and Socorro counties for two years. HB41 sets death penalty for kidnapping of a child under 16. HB4 and HB48 propose capital or indeterminate punishments for murder and kidnapping for ransom. HB42 defines banks broadly for deposit takers. HB9 provides elected justices of the peace and constables every two years. HB40 requires reporting inspections by sheep and cattle sanitary boards.
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Associated Press
Contreras
U. S. 85
Bosque
Carrizozo
Valencia
Socorro
Encinias
Thurmond
Sheep and Cattle Sanitary Boards
Greaser
Hudgins
Whittaker
State Penitentiary
New Joint Memorials and Capitol Investigations
The item notes Thurmond and McKken requesting suspension of annual labor on unpatented mining claims. It also covers HR7 authorizing an appropriations committee subcommittee to probe all Capitol departments for expense cuts and to examine nepotism practices within the Capitol.
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Thurmond
McKkenna
Appropriations Committee
Capitol
Audit Shows Artesia Schools In Good Financial Shape
Public accountant Mansfield Tweedy, returning from Artesia after auditing the district schools for five years, reports strong finances with substantial credit balances in all funds and an efficient management of school affairs for the period July 1 1927 to June 30 1932.
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Artesia
Mansfield Tweedy
Roswell Public Accountant
Farmers Meet to Push 59 Percent Valuation Cut
The Chaves County Farm Bureau executive committee and farmers from across the county held a 2 PM meeting to discuss demands for a 59 percent cut in farm valuations. By 3 PM the committee reported no outcome yet. About twenty people attended, with W. C. Urton presiding.
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Chaves County
Judge McGhee to Address Kiwanis Club Speaker
Judge James B McGhee will speak to the Kiwanis club on Tuesday delivering remarks on local civic matters and community service.
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Judge McGhee
Kiwanis
James B. McGhee
Kiwanis Club
Japs Plan Occupation of Jehol Province
Japan reports dispersing Chinese bands on Jehol border as three forces unite for a major push. A war office spokesman says Jehol, gateway to Peiping, will be occupied before summer. The army also plans to move large portions of conscripts to Manchuria. Koiso foresees a long campaign and 80,000 soldiers to quell banditry in Jehol.
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Tokyo
Jehol
War Office
Peiping
Nobuyoshi Muto
Manchuria
Japan
Kuniaki Koiso
Hitch hikers and primary up in senate
Santa Fe New Mexico January 20 AP motorists would not be penalized for injuries to non paying passengers under a senate bill filed by the State Bar Association. The measure protects drivers from damage actions when a courtesy rider is injured unless the accident was intentional. Separately a senate bill would hold statewide primaries to select nominees for all state offices including U S senators and presidential electors.
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Santa Fe
N. M
Senate
State Bar Association
Judiciary Committee
The
Bar Association
New Mexico
Supreme Court
U. S
J. W. Tackett
Albuquerque
Taylor E. Julien
Tucumcari
Man Arrested Here Admits Fake Theft
Portales officers arrested E. K. Pettis after he stepped off a bus from Clovis. Pettis admitted the robbery story to his employer Ralph Warwick, head of the New Mexico Roofing Company, saying he claimed he was robbed of 222 dollars. He had 211.74 with him. Warwick said Pettis was sent to Tulareosa to settle a job and Pettis returned claiming he was held up between Elida and Kenna. Police investigated and Pettis was moved toward Roswell as more details emerged.
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Portales
John C. Peck
E. K. Pettis
Clovis
Pettis
Ralph Warwick
New Mexico
Warwick
Tularosa
Western Roofing Company
Ft. Stanton Reservoir
Elida
Kenna
Roosevelt County
Roswell
Sherifeck
New Bills in the New Mexico Senate Judiciary Committee
A list of Senate bills under the Judiciary Committee requests from the State Bar Association outlining proposed changes. SB28 allows foreclosure actions on real estate liens to satisfy judgments. SB29- SB30- SB31- SB32 address succession of community property, interpleader actions by non residents, specific performance of real estate contracts, and surety/indemnitor claims in contract actions. SBes covers guest transportation liability limits for drivers.
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The
Associated Press
Judiciary Committee
State Bar. Association
Judiciary
State Bar Association
New Mexico
Request
No decision today on paying suit in Roswell case
Judge H A Riker heard the Roswell vs Ray E Levers suit on deducting penalties paid under protest from the tax principal owed and said the penalty assessment was not authorized by law. No order was signed and the city will appeal to the supreme court. A district court hearing will follow on stipulated facts and law. A recount hearing for the Roswell justice of the peace election was held this afternoon.
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H. A. Riker
District Court
Roswell
Justice of the Peace
New Orleans Cotton Prices Steady in Spot Market
New Orleans January 20 spot cotton closed steady with a 3 point rise. Sales totaled 2,250 bales as middling cotton fetched 6.15 cents per pound. The market reflected a stable tone with demand described as steady in the day’s brief report.
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New Orleans
U. C. Off icers Reelected By Roswell Chamber Of Commerce
Roswell Chamber of Commerce reelects Ross L. Malone as president C R McNally as vice president and Claude Simpson as secretary at the new board meeting They plan vigorous convention efforts for the year and approved referendums on debt and banking with committees led by George Jewett S P Johnson and E A Cahoon among others Retiring directors were L T Lewis J D Atwood B C Mossman and E G Minton Ten West Texas Chamber memberships were taken and U S Chamber renewal noted Absent director Col D C Pearson was out of town
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Roswell
George Jewett
S. P. Johnson
W. A. Vandewart
W. J. Mcinnes
A. F. Madison
E. A. Cahoon
Geo. French
C. M. Farnsworth
L.T. Lewis
J. D. Atwood
B. C. Mossman
E. G. Minton
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
United States Chamber
Col. D. C. Pearson
G. N. Amis
T. H. Boswell
Claude Hobbs
H. M. Huff
Three Republicans To Hold Seats In N M House
In Santa Fe the house adopted the privileges and elections committee report to throw out a Democratic contest against three Republican members from San Miguel county. The session moved swiftly with no speeches as Democratic and Republican leaders commented briefly. Also introduced were seven new bills and two resolutions as the house adjourned to reconvene at 10 am tomorrow.
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Santa Fe, N. M
House Today
Privileges and Elections Committee
Republian
San Miguel County
House
T. J. McNeil
Clovis
Albuquerque Commission
Halloran Case Being Considered In Phoenix
A motion by counsel for Jjo?r J. Halloran to strike the testimony of Winnie Ruth Judd from Halloran's record was under consideration by Superior Judge J. C. Niles. Judd, sentenced to hang Feb 17 for the trunk murder, testified at Halloran's preliminary hearing but her status as a voluntary witness is being challenged.
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Phoenix, Ariz
Jjo
J. Halloran
Winnie Ruth Judd
J. C. Niles
Judd
Halloran
New Hobbs Field Drilling Adds Several Locations
Stanolind Oil & Gas announces three new Hobbs field locations State No. 29 Sec 4 19 38 No 8 Capps Sec 3 19 38 and Byers No 26 Sec 4 19 38. Texas Co starts Shepherd No 1 B Sec 5 26 37. Continental Oil completes State A 33 No 7 Sec 33 18 38 at 4220 ft with 1800 bpd protestant test shows heavy gas around 4000 ft. Gypsy Oil Hardin No 2 Sec 18 18 38 completes at 4253 ft tubing test yields 4406 bpd with 5200000 ft of gas.
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Hobbs
Stanolind Oil & Gas Company
Byers
Texas Company
Shepherd
Continental Oil Company
Gypsy Oil Co
Hardin. No. 2
Wool market shows increased interest amid mixed demand
Boston reports a modest rise in wool inquiries over the last 24 to 48 hours with Eastern demand firming, especially for fine and fine medium wools. West buyers eye old wools in Arizona, while London markets stay firm though not surging. Mohair remains dull.
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Bulletin
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Delaine
Michigan
New York
Wisconsin
Missouri
Indiana
New England
Texas
California
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Middle County
Southern
Oregon
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Turkey
Mexican Arrested in Whiteman Grocery Robbery Case
Juan Gamboa was arrested by city officers for the Whiteman Grocery Store robbery and held in county jail. He previously served penitentiary terms from Roswell and Carlsbad on larceny charges. A clock stolen in the Sunday before last robbery was found in his room. He has not yet been arraigned.
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Juan Gamboa
Whiteman
State Penitentiary
Roswell
Carlsbad
Gamboa
Preliminary hearing set for Emerson Watts embezzlement case
Preliminary hearing for Emerson Watts charged with embezzlement is scheduled for ten oclock next Monday morning before Justice W C Winston. Watts pleaded not guilty at arraignment. State represented by G L Reese Jr district attorney and Lake J Frazier assistant district attorney Sindee Feprieme.
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Emerson Watts
W. C. Winston
Watts
G. L. Reese Jr
Lake J. Frazier
Ney Sindee
Roswell Firms Change Locations Move At Yucca Theatre Area
The Yucca Beauty Shop will open Monday in its new 111 West Third location within the Yucca Theatre building. Browen Maid Card Shop shifts to 418 1 2 North Main and will relocate February 1, adding eight booths including a children’s booth. the drying room will be separated from the waiting area as the shop expands with another expert operator.
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Yucca Beauty Shop
West ‘Third
Yucca Theatre
Browen Maid
North Main
Purdy Furniture Store Remodel Contract Awarded
F I Sullins of Roswell wins the general contract for remodeling the Purdy Furniture Store and Henrys Barber Shop, with bids from Amis Axtell Gaines and Reed. Work to start soon, finish in 26 days, architect C R Carr, Godaire Estate owner. Modern plate glass front across both sections planned.
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F. I. Sullins
Roswell
Purdy
Henry
G. N. Amis
W. H. Axtell
R. B. Gaines
C. E. Reed
C. R. Carr
God
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