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Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1935

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Cold wave spreads as floods and frost bite nation

A large Associated Press report details a sweeping new cold wave moving south from the north into the Midwest and western mountains, with Hibbing Minnesota recording 42 below zero and Montana reporting three storm deaths. Mississippi floods drive hundreds from homes as guards aid rescue, while western Washington floods, Manitoba blizzards, and widespread snow and ice threaten crops and transport. Livestock losses rise including 4400 sheep frozen en route to St. Louis from Texas.

Associated Press Ocky Mountain Hibbing Minn Montana Washington Florida South Louisiana Alabama Manitoba Canavsa Maryland Isas St. Louis Texas Kentucky

House Election Committee Opens First Meeting in Santa Fe

J V Taylor chairman of the House election investigating committee for San Miguel and Mora counties opened a preliminary meeting to determine the scope of the inquiry. Other members include Miguel Leyva R P Harrelson Milton T Smith and R D Brownfield. The session set groundwork for the probe into alleged irregularities.

Santa Fe J. V. Taylor Lincoln San Miguel Mora Taylor Miguel Leyva R. P. Harrelson Dona Ana Milton T. Smith Dlea-Eddy Brownfield

Deaths Last Night Across Several Cities

A roundup of obituary notices from Dallas Columbus New York Seattle Duluth Wheeling and Wheeling listing C W Hobson Major Esterly Mrs Rid der Maj C K Magill Dr W W Holderman Mrs Lettie Dodge Montgomery Rev Howard Blake Oliver C Gerry and their ages and roles as prominent professionals and public figures.

Associated Press Dallas Tex C.W. Hobson Southwest General Electric Company Columbus S. C Hilton T. Esterly U. S. Veterans Hospital New York Victor F. Ridder New York Staats Zeitung Seattle Maj.c.k. Magill Americanavaiian Steamship Company Egypt Duluth Minn W.W. Holderman Rush Medical College Lettie Dodge Montgomery Grenville Mellen Dodge Union Pacific Railroad Wheeling W. Va Howard Blake The Christian Church New Cumberland Cincinnati Roanoke Pine Bluff Ark Oliver C. Gerry Quincy, Ill 2 Paint Company

New Mexico Senate Bills Hit State Affairs and Finance

Senate introduces SB31 requiring portable flares on trucks after sunset with emergency clause. SB32 seeks $15 000 for Middle Rio Grande Conservancy improvements with reimbursement when funds allow. SB33 mandates printing contracts go to state residents with emergency clause. SB34 limits insurance policy terms. SB35 creates state prison farm with $25 000 funding. SB45 sets bank minimum paid in capital at 25000 and excess dividend rule. Committee reports note SBC creating bureau of revenue and warden transport of prisoners. both recommitted.

Mullis Wilson Middle Rio Grande Conservancy gTackett Julien Jones State Bureau of Revenue

Transferred relief chief Miss Gillfillen moves to De Baca

Miss Gillfillen who replaced Miss Maude Kemp as head of the local relief office on January 4th has been transferred to De Baca county. Miss Gladys Needs will succeed her here and Miss Neehl becomes acting supervisor of welfare for Chaves county under the new FERA setup. Neehl has served since last October and comes from Minnesota.

Louise Gillfillen Maude Kemp de Baca Gladys Needs Miss Gillfillen de Baca County Miss Neehil FERA Miss Neehl Chaves

Rates Raised in New Mexico Income Tax Plan

Santa Fe January 23 AP Rates are raised in an income tax amendment offered in the House by Floyd T Kennedy with higher brackets. Individuals face 2 percent up to 5000 3 percent to 8000 and 4 percent beyond 8000. Exemptions shrink to 1000 for single filers 1500 for married couples and 20 per dependent. Corporations would be taxed in the same brackets.

Santa Fe Floyd T. Kennedy D-Roosevelt

Two Percent Tax on Income of Utilities

Satta Fe January 23 AP reports a proposed House bill HB42 would levy a 2 percent privilege tax on gross income for utilities including railroads telephone and telegraph water light power and gas. Violations carry up to a $1000 fine and six months jail. Monthly payments due by month end. Tax would fund schools.

Satta Fe Floyd T. Kennedy Tax Commission

Non-Partisan Santa Fe School Board Ticket Named

A Santa Fe convention named a nonpartisan slate for the city school board. The candidates are Ex Sefford James Harvey and Mrs Blanche Lucero. Republican and Democrat alumni attended the meeting outlining the ticket.

Santa Fe Ex Sefford James Harvey Blanche Lucero

Jap Troops Attack Two Chinese Towns in Chahar Province

Shanghai dispatches report 2,000 Japanese and Manchurian soldiers attacking two eastern Chahar towns. Unconfirmed reports say Japanese aircraft bombed Tuhsikou and Tune cheteze, with artillery shelling targets in Chahar. Eight Japanese planes were said to take part in the bombing expedition.

Shanghai Kalgan Chahar Province Tuhsikou Tunecheteze Chahar China

Tingley to Attend the President's Ball

Gov. Clyde Tingley announced he will attend the President's Ball in Albuquerque, hoping the city will raise about $2,000 for the fund to combat infantile paralysis. The event supports a national war on the disease.

Santa Fe Clyde Tingley Albuquerque

Borah Demands Open Debate on Townsend Plan

Senator Borah urged full and open debate on the Townsend old age pension plan as Congress pushed hearings in the social security program. He refused to endorse the Townsend plan yet argued its broad support warranted public consideration rather than pigeon-holing it.

Wahsington Senator Borah Townsend Borah Idaho

Bandits Loot U S Mail in Fall River Heist

Four bandits robbed a U S mail truck in Fall River Massachusetts, binding driver Herbert Reid and fleeing with about 129000 dollars in banknotes and silver. The truck was en route from a Boston train to a local bank. investigators suspect a fifth participant and say the money came from the Boston Federal Reserve.

Fall River Mass United States Boston Federal Reserve Bank Herbert B. Reid Taunton River Swansea Reid

Two Committees Appointed By Chamber of Commerce

C. R. McNally the Chamber of Commerce president appointed the activities and publicity committees for 1935. The activities panel will outline yearly objectives and present them to the board of directors soon. Members include Will C. Lawrence chairman I E Dunn G H Hockenson W A Losey A D Jones H H Ball Cecil Bonney Ed J Williams. The publicity committee lists G H Hockenson chairman J Williams and Oscar Greene. These are two of 18 standing committees for 1935. McNally continues appointing the others and will announce them soon.

C. R. McNally Chamber of Commerce Will C. Lawrence I. E. Dunn G. H. Hockenson W. A. Losey A. D. Jones H. H. Ball Cecil Bonney Ed J. Williams J. Williams Oscar Greene Mr. McNally

Governor hosts House members at Santa Fe dinner

Santa Fe, Jan. 23 AP Members of the House of Representatives will be guests of Gov and Mrs Clyde Tingley at a dinner at the executive mansion tonight. Venison shot by the governor will be served. It was frozen and kept since the hunting season.

Santa Fe House of Representatives Clyde Tingley Executive Mansion

Primary dies sudden death in legislature

Santa Fe January 23 AP The House defeated the direct primary with 13 supporters and 35 opposing while one was absent The bill would tax utilities on gross income and intangibles The Senate sent the prisoner transportation bill back to committee Speaker Alvan White named five Democrats to the election inquiry committee and a special San Miguel and Rio Arriba county investigation panel was created Benito Valdez E H Baca Miguel Leyva opposed the measure Kennedy defended it as ending political chaos

Santa Fe New Mexico Ferinsseur San Miguel and More Senate Benito Valdez Taos E H. Baca Socorro Miguel Leyva Floyd T. Kennedy P-Roosevelt Valdez Baca Leyva

Major Roe To Be Installed Here In Roswell

Major and Mrs. Jesse Roe will be installed as Roswell Salvation Army Corps officers by Col. George Davis of San Francisco at a public meeting tomorrow night at 7 45 at the Salvation Army Citadel on East Second Street. Col. Davis will address and conduct the installation. Maj. E. R. Gifford will also speak. The Roes replace Capt. and Mrs. J M. King and arrive with their 19 year old son Kenneth. King family will move to Tucson Arizona.

Jesse Roe Roswell Salvation Army Corps George Davis San Francisco Salvation Army East Second St Davis E. R. Gifford Phoenix Arizona Roe J. M. King Kenneth Maj el Paso Apt

Governor to talk problems at Washington

Governor Clyde Tingley plans to travel to Washington after the New Mexico legislature adjourns to confer with federal officials and the state delegation. He was invited to a White House reception Jan 31 but will not attend due to legislative duties. He aims to press relief grants and funding plans to cover New Mexico’s share of the year’s relief costs.

Santa Fe Clyde Tingley Washington New Mexico Congress Tingley Roosevelt White House Hatch Dempsey Harry Hopkins

FERA Dips Staffing as New Building Opens Tomorrow

Maj. C. E. Braught, federal representative in charge of the FERA in New Mexico, says 40 workers are dropped at Santa Fe headquarters with 59 more to go tomorrow. The force, about 320, shrinks by roughly 15 percent per department. The FERA will move into the new building Saturday.

Santa FE

Formal dedication of Ney Fera Building in Santa Fe

Gov. Clyde Tingley announced a formal dedication program for the new FERA building once completion occurs. He said the building reverts to the state after FERA is abandoned and should be dedicated to public service and in tribute to federal efforts guiding the state through the depression.

NEY Fera Santa Fe Clyde Tingley FERA

Chavez Goes to Work in His Law Office

Former congressman Dennis Chavez, who filed notice of contest in the U S Senate against Bronson M Cutt ing after November elections, was at work today in his Albuquerque law office. He declined to comment and said nothing further could be made public at this time.

Albuquerque N. M Dennis Chavez U. S. Senate Bronson M. Cutting Chavez

Kirk Johnson Returns to Court After Illness

Justice of the peace Kirk Johnson resumed duties today in his court after a severe influenza attack that sidelined him since December 24. Dr C H Culdice of East Grand Plains precinct 3 has filled in during his absence.

L. L Kirk) Johnson C. H. Culdice East Grand Plains Johnson

Postal Talk At The Ad Club

Ed L Brown and George Owens from the local post office addressed the Advertising Club on postal laws and mail box ownership by the postal service. Brown explained third class mail methods including meter cancellation prepaid stamps and cash permits. Bird urged members to attend the President's Birthday ball at Cahoon Armory on January 30.

Ed. L. Brown George Owens Advertising Club U.S. Postal Department Brown Mr. Brown Lester Wright Carl Bird Cahoon Armory Jaunuary

Sublett Found Dead in Bed in Silver City

George M. Sublett, 65, of Tremone was found dead in his bed this morning by his wife in Silver City New Mexico. Cause of death not yet known and an inquest was expected to be held later today.

Silver Cry N. M George M. Sublett Trronne

Mrs Emma Olson Dies at Roswell Home at 65

Emma Olson longtime Roswell resident and former Home Bakery operator died at 1 15 PM at 318 South Main Street aged 65. Born in Stockholm Sweden she moved to Roswell in 1960 and joined Lutheran Church in Sweden. Surviving sister Mrs Hans Olson niece Ethel Olson Artesia nephew Oscar Olson Los Angeles. Widow since 1915. Ballardee Home arranging services.

Emma Olson Roswell South Main Street Olson South Main Stockholm Sweeden Lutheran Church Hans Olson Ethel] Olson Artesia Oscar Olson Los Angeles

Roswell Ball Tickets Go On Sale For President Roosevelt Birthday Event

Tomorrow the Roswell community begins ticket sales for the President Roosevelt Birthday Ball at Cahoon Armory on January 20. Dora Fellows chairs the ticket committee. Tickets cost 1.00 and admit a couple. Most proceeds fund infantile paralysis research with a local share of 70 percent and 30 percent to a national fund. H B Smyris leads the organizing committee with Roswell group heads as members.

Roosevelt Cahoon Armory Dora Fellows Roswell Cadet National Fund For Research H. B. Smyris

Transient Camps Tied to New Federal Relief Plan

Santa Fe January 23 AP Major E O Braught said the future of transient camps hinges on the new federal relief program. He noted the state will handle unemployables while the government provides work for employables, a shift that will end transient relief deputy duties but offer transients job opportunities.

Santa Fe E. O. Braught Braught

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