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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1939

Page

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Longfellow Speaks At Ladies Night

Commodore Longfellow addressed Kiwanis and Kiwanettes at a Nickson Coffee Shop ladies night. He noted drowning deaths in the United States have fallen by over 50 percent since a nationwide instruction and training service began, urging water safety. Past President B B Ginsberg presided, J M H Callender led the program, and members planned to attend the city pool program Friday night, backing Red Cross goals.

United States Commodore Longfellow Nickson K’s B. B. Ginsberg Kiwanettes J. M. H. Callender Red Cross

Masons To See Group Of Pictures Tonight

Roswell Masonic Lodge announces a showing of Beginnings in Masonry as the feature of tonight's regular communication. Will Robinson will present the collection on a program arranged by the Masonic educational committee with refreshments served. All Master Masons are invited.

Roswell

SCS office in Roswell boosts payroll and jobs

The Middle Pecos Area Soil Conservation Service office in Roswell New Mexico adds a payroll of about 3000 dollars monthly and sixteen federal staff plus families, with more hires expected as the program expands. The area covers 17000 square miles across four counties and includes diverse conservation projects and CCC camps.

Middle Pecos The Soil Conservation Service Roswell Lorin F. Jones Jones Albuquerque Roswell Auto Company New Mexico Region 8 Department of Agriculture Chaves Eddy Lincoln de Baca de Baca County CCC Fort Sumner Fort Stanton SCS Hope Cooperative County Chaves County Eddy County State Extension Service Mary Z. Weber Ernest A. Caldwell A. H. Bulkley

Dissension in Senate on Neutrality

In Washington on July 6 a rift opened in the Senate over extending the current session to fight administration plans for arms sales to belligerents. Senator Borah urged a retreat, while Senator Harrison favored staying to support neutrality legislation. The Foreign Relations Committee plans to review the Bloom bill amid embargo repeal debates, with several senators signaling early departures.

Washington Senate Borah Idaho Congress Harrison Dmiss Senate Foreign Relations Committee Roosevelt House Europe Pittman D-New Foreign Relations Committee Pitman Norris Glass D-Va

Col Ely Retires From The Guard

Santa Fe New Mexico reports Colonel Clyde Ely retires after a dispute over resignation. Lieut Col C G Sage of Deming is named colonel of the 11th Cavalry and Major Harry M Peck of Albuquerque promoted to lieutenant colonel. Ely is promoted to brigadier general and placed on the retired list. Further changes are expected as the regiment schedules summer maneuvers at Camp Maximiliano Luna.

Santa FE N. M New Mexico National Guard Clyde Ely C. G. Sage Deming Cavalry Harry M. Peck Albuquerque Ely R. C. Charlton Army Col. Ely Miles Charlton Milesang

New Silver Price To Benefit Industry

Denver reports that a 71.11 cent per ounce price for silver, guaranteed for two years, is expected to aid Rocky Mountain mining. Industry leaders call the plan essential for regional benefits and cheaper than relief, while critics note it as a subsidy. Labor tensions rise as WPA wage disputes trigger sporadic walkouts and potential nationwide strikes amid state WPA guidance on five day absences.

Denver Rocky Mountain States Robert S. Palmer The Colorado Mining Association Thomas Patterson Campbell Associated Press WPA American Federation of Labor Washington New York Thomas A. Murray Building and Construction Trades Council of Greater New York AFL Rochester N. Y New Haven Conn

Flood Disaster Hits Eastern Kentucky Killing Dozens

Heavy rains in eastern Kentucky hampered rescues as crews searched wrecked towns for missing flood victims. In Jackson 43 bodies were recovered and about 100 people were missing, with Breathitt County reporting 69 missing and a likely death toll of at least 70. Red Cross workers fear deaths could total around 100 as more communities await word after washouts and rising creeks.

Morehead Kentucky Jackson Licking Walter Deaton Breathitt County Keck Jones Red Cross Deaton Breathitt W. E. Crutcher Rowan County

New Manager Named for Yucca and Pecos Theatres

Wayne Patterson, recently from Hobbs, takes over as manager of the Yucca and Pecos theatres in Roswell, succeeding Ted Jones who becomes Griffith district manager overseeing thirty New Mexico and Arizona towns. Patterson previously led Hobbs Griffith theatres and rises from Roswell sign painter to theatre manager.

Wayne) Patterson Hobbs Yucca Pecos Ted Jones Jones Roswell R. E. Griffith Company Griffith Company New Mexico Arizona Mr. Patterson Red Head Griffith Theatres R. E. Griffith Theatres Lions Club Patterson Yucca and Stanley McSwain Auburn Neb Bob Morely Kansas Town

Treasury to Resume Foreign Silver Purchases Today

Secretary Morgenthau announced the treasury would resume buying foreign silver at noon today with a posted price on the New York market. The last price was 38 cents an ounce, five cents below the prior year. He noted no immediate policy restrictions, and said Canada will buy up to 1,200,000 ounces monthly, with Mexico and China agreements previously in place. The only change is a shortened refining period from five to four months.

Washington Morgenthau Treasury New York Senate State Department Canada Mexico China

Does Woman Voter Have To Stay Blonde

A New Mexico voter asks if hair color on permanent registration affidavits binds her to vote that way in future elections. Registration director Violet Hoffman says the issue requires clarification as a detailed description of voters is required on new affidavits.

Santa FE N. M New Mexico Violet Hoffman

Child Falls From Car While Driving 50 Miles

In Gallup New Mexico on July 6 a four year old boy named Jackie Russell fell from his parents car at about fifty miles per hour while returning from Bluewater. A truck driver Tim Bustamente found the child and rushed him to Gallup hospital where he nursed minor injuries. Parents unaware of the accident until the rescue occurred.

Gallup N. M Bluewater Jackie Russell Tim Bustamente

Weather outlook across states with scattered tstorms

New Mexico shows partly cloudy conditions tonight and Friday with little temperature change. Colorado anticipates partly cloudy skies tonight and Friday with scattered thundershowers in mountains and cooler eastern areas. Arizona remains generally fair with minimal temperature change, while West Texas stays fair tonight and Friday.

New Mexico Colorado Arizona West Texas

Administration Wins Victory Over Money

Washington reports a senate vote 43 to 39 to resume silver purchases and restore the $2 billion stabilization fund powers for devaluing the dollar. The move followed defections from silver state Democrats and a basis in attorney general Murphy’s opinion that authorities auto resume with continued legislation.

Senate Washington Treasury Roosevelt Murphy Barkley D-Ky

Senate Bans Any Action On A Third Term

Washington July 6 Amid speculation over a third term for President Roosevelt the senate judiciary committee rejected 10 to 2 a proposal to bar any president from serving again It would not apply to Roosevelt per Burke and would bar a fourth term if he sought it The panel split 7 to 7 on a single six year term plan and sent both amendments to the senate with committee votes record Senator Holt signaled a possible senate vote next week opposing a third term

Washington Roosevelt Senate Judiciary Committee Wiley R-Wis Burke D-Neb Senate Guffey D-Pa White House Hatch D-Nm Holt D-W. Va

Hearing July 10 For Motor Carriers

The New Mexico state corporation commission set July 10 for hearings and issued two certificates of public convenience and necessity. Companies seeking permits or certificates include Hill and Hill Trucking, Houston to haul oil field freight. J P Trucking, Artesia to haul crude oil within 100 miles. J A Lott, Carlsbad to operate general hauling. Wilburn L Gayle, Capitan to run freight between Capitan and Fort Stanton. Arthur Dobson, Bartlesville to haul oilfield equipment. San Juan Basin Lines, Albuquerque to serve Bernalillo, Sandoval, Rio Arriba and San Juan counties. Grant Swapp, Tuna for mining machinery and lumber in Catron county. Joe Montoya, Wagon Mound to haul wool, sand and gravel in Mora and Colfax counties. Also Valley Transit Lines, Alamosa to operate passenger and express service between Ojo Caliente and Abiquiu. R H Siler, Santa Fe to run passenger and express service between Santa Fe and Santa Fe airport.

Santa FE N. M State Corporation Commission Hill and Ill Houston J & P Trucking Company Artesia J. A. Lott Carlsbad New Mexico Capitan Fort Stanton Arthur Dobson Bartlesville Okla San Juan Basin Lines Albuquerque Bernalillo Sandoval Rio Arriba San Juan Grant Swapp Tuna Catron Joe Montoya Wagon Mound Mora Colfax Valley Transit Lines Alamosa Colo Ojo Caliente Abiquiu R. H. Siler

Japanese Bomb Chinese Cities

Japanese air forces bombed several South China cities including Fenghu and Kian, with light casualties but heavy material damage. Shaoshing in Chekiang suffered raids, and Foochow near the Min river faced a siege with refugees evacuated by ship.

Hong Kong Fenghu Chiang Kai-Shek Kian Chiang Chin-Ko South China Shaoshing Chekiang Province China J. T. G. Stapler United States Navy Min Warsips

Congress-Press Softball Game Set On Capitol Hill

Washington July 6 Congressional press and lawmakers prepare for the annual congressional press softball game on Capitol Hill. Nine House members and one Senator play for Congress, captained by Rep Schwert of New York, a former Yankee catcher, while newsmen from papers nationwide supply the opposing side.

Washington Congress Capitol Hill House Congressional Rep Schwert New York Yankees William J. Donaldson, Jr House Press Gallery

Five GM Plants Shut by CIO UAW Strike in Detroit

Five General Motors plants were shut by a CIO UAW strike over a demand for a skilled workers agreement. About 3,700 tool and die workers, engineers, and maintenance staff were idle nationwide. Picket lines appeared at all plants, with production staff allowed through after badge checks.

Detroit General Motors Corp CIO United Automobile Workers Walter P. Reuther General Motors Uaw-Cio

Senate approves OK on Coronado Cuarto celebration

Washington July 6 The house backed federal participation in New Mexico's Coronado Cuarto Centennial with a 52 to 24 vote. A $250000 appropriation requires Senate concurrence after a technical error. the bill will return to the Senate to fill the commission report deadline of January 1941.

Washington House New Mexico Senate White House

Pirates Clinch 7 2 Win Over Cubs on Klinger's Seven Hits

Pirates crush Cubs 7 to 2 as Dizzy Dean suffers first defeat of the season. Bob Klinger drives the offense with seven hits while Pittsburgh builds leads with early runs and seals the win in the eighth. Chicago tallies two, but St. Louis faces Cincinnati in a night game.

Pirates Cubs Pittsburgh Dizzy Dean Chicago Cubs Bob Klinger

Roosevelt's Mother Sails for Paris Visit

Mrs. James Roosevelt, mother of the President, sailed from New York for Paris to visit her sister Mrs. Dora Delano Forbes. Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, the President's wife, was at the pier to see her off.

New York James Roosevelt Dora Delano Forbes Paris Eleanor Roosevelt

Russians Claim Great Victory Over the Japs

Moscow reports a four day battle on the Manchoukuo outer Mongolia frontier with Soviet Mongol forces defeating Japanese Manchoukuoan units. Japanese losses about 800 killed, 200 wounded, 100 Soviet Mongol casualties. Tokyo silent on ground fighting since July 3. Shanghai sources note heavy Japanese casualties and hospitals crowded in Harbin.

Moscow Manchoukuo-outer Mongolia Khalka River Tokyo Khalka Shanghai Manchukuo Harbin

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Longfellow Area Soil Conservation Service Office White Sox Cleveland Chicago Chicago White Sox Jack Knott Gee Walker Chilago Allen Dobson Zuber Pytlak Knott Tresh Louie Benton York Mills Spindel Philadelphia Nation Francis Thomson Montana School of Mines Butte F. C. Harrington Works Projects Works Project Administration Work Projects Administration Coronado Cuarto Dean French Hartnett Klinger Mueller St. Louis Cincinnati Outer Mongolia
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