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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Manchoukuo-outer Mongolia
Khalka River
Tokyo
Khalka
Shanghai
Manchukuo
Harbin
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Benton
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Francis Thomson
Montana School of Mines
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