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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1935
Page
7
The Roswell Daily Record listing publishers editors and staff roles includes Grace T. Bear as Society Editor and Bon Wilkins as City Editor, with Grace Bear and office details, advertising rates, and Associated Press affiliation. Local dispatches are reserved to AP.
A Plain View Evening Herald column argues for returning to the old saloon liquor system under a modern framework. It reviews a bill by Senator John H. Mullis imposing a $400 annual license, Sunday and election-day bans, and strict distance rules from churches schools and military sites, plus protections for minors and women and protest-driven sale restrictions. The piece also contains a memorial note on a Texas city officer killed in a holdup, underscoring gunpowder’s dual history and urging safe handling of pistols.
Texas Senator Sheppard warned in the Senate that the United States now has more legalized saloons than at the time of the Eighteenth Amendment’s adoption. He cited federal tax records showing 190,469 licensed retail dealers in 1915, 207,382 seven months after repeal, and a continued rise since then, per the Albuquerque Journal.
A terse local report notes a Texas household reaction to a recent event, highlighting a gun safety stance and public response. It mentions no specific names, dates, or locations beyond state level and captures a cautious tone about firearm handling.
North Dakota may nominate Lieut Gov Walter H Welford as acting governor if Thomas Moodie is removed or resigns Moodie faced impeachment by the state house for allegedly not meeting the five year residency requirement to hold the office The impeachment centers on questions of qualification and eligibility for the governorship
A World War II map outlines Japanese offensives aimed at severing the China Russia caravan route. Japanese troops press toward Kalgan from Kuyuan, with Chengieh as Jehol’s capital. Tatung is described as a demilitarized zone one side claims Chinese have not vacated. Japanese planes allegedly flew over Dolonar.
Rhoda Cornboise in love with Coby Herarley faces an arranged engagement to Maj Ralph Storwack. After a public scandal, Rhoda elopes with Colin, a prisoner helped by his warder Jack Caermuen. Rhoda returns, denial of marriage, and a plan to marry in Manchester collapses as her mother pushes a quick wedding and a swift exit for Rhoda’s trousseau and dress.
Notes discuss marihuana's effects and research prospects, CCC road plans to the Observation Point, and political issues in New Mexico including nepotism, a President's Birthday Ball drive, and proposed income tax changes. The piece blends social commentary with regional developments and civic concerns.
In the matter of the Last Will and Testament of Abraham M Ehret deceased the court in Chaves County New Mexico has set March 5 1935 at 10 am for a probate hearing in Roswell. Objections to probating the will must be filed in the County Clerk’s office by the hearing date.
EF Electric Service advertises a repair offer with "No fix no pay" and years of experience. A cab 289 ambulance is listed along with the address 125 West Sea Street and the name Jstfe. The message promotes free evaluation and service for radios and electric equipment.
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