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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1934
Page
5
Wall Street and grain markets showed little movement in a notably dull session. The Dow was steady, turnover 184,050 shares, with Case up a point among modest gains for Du Pont and several others, while many big names held or slipped slightly.
Chicago grain and lard board closes with July wheat at 88 7/8 unchanged, September wheat at 89 5/8, December wheat at 90 5/8. Corn July 57, September 58 1/4, December 58 5/8. Old crop oats July 42 5/8, September 43 1/8 unchanged, December 43 7/8. Rye July 64 1/4, September 65 1/2, December 67 1/2. Barley July 53 1/4, September 52, December 52. Lard July 6.72, September 6.95, October 7.07. Bellies July 9.65, September 9.80.
A compact AP market digest lists current prices for energy and utility stocks. Entries include Amn Cyan B at 18 3/4, Ark Nat Gas A 1 1/4, Gulf Oil Pa 64 1/4, Humble Ou 41 1/2, Newmont Min 52, Texan Oil 5 7/8, United Gas 2 3/4, and other utilities such as City Sve 2 1/8 and City Sve Pr 22 1/2. Prices vary by company and commodity.
AP dispatch from Kansas City shows hogs at 700 steady to mostly 5 lower with top 4.55. Cattle, 4,200 head. calves 1,550. Week summary: 60d to choke fed steers and yearlings mostly steady, short‑fed and grassers 25 lower, mid yearlings and stockers steady to 25 lower, vealers steady to 50 higher. Week’s top fed steers 8.50, yearlings 8.00, heifers 6.65, practical top vealers 5.00. Sheep 300 for the week, lambs steady, yearlings 10–15 lower, closing at week’s high. native lambs 8.00, fed yearlings 6.15, slaughtered ewes 1.50–2.00 lower.
New York July 7 AP an early decline gave way to slight rallies as trade buying and covering offset doubts whether showers in the southwest have alleviated drought. Futures quoted July 11.88, October 12.05-12.07, December 12.19-12.20, January 12.25, March 12.34, May 12.42-12.45. Spot steady at middling 12.10.
Liberty bonds closed with Fourth 4 1/4s at 33-38 and Treas 4 1/4g at 47-52. The report also mentions Fea Farm Mig Home Owners Loan.
In Galveston on July 7, spot cotton held steady with a five cent drop for middling at 11.95 per unit. Sales reached 200 bales as market activity continued under AP reporting.
Stock averages page lists July 7 1934 figures for Indiana and other stocks. Details show indexes 88.8 44.6 69.3 78.5 in the pro day, with 89.0 44.7 69.6 78.7 for Ann Bina and related values.
In Boston the wool market remained unsettled last week as mills hesitated to bulk up raw wool intake and a sharp London opening price drop increased uncertainty. Spot domestic wool quotations in Boston showed little change despite the volatility.
New Orleans market in midweek trade shows spot cotton steady with an 8 point decline. Sales reach 425 bales with middling grade at 11.97 cents per pound.
In Progres sive-Republican circles a change toward Rapkoch is discussed as possible if Democrats rebuff Progressives and Republicans welcome Sen. Bronson Cutting. Albert G. Simms travels Europe, sidelining anti Cutting efforts. Sen. Carl Hatch downplays personal clashes, cites drought severity and Roosevelt backed aid, signaling party unity despite internal tensions.
Democrats argue a tax increase on business funds a growing school census while property tax limits curb homeowner burdens. Administrators note broad, nonpartisan support from educators, parents, and state organizations with minimal protests, claiming the measure keeps schools operating through a normal term.
Artesia shooter Frank Smith made a remarkable 397 of 400 for Roswell Rifle Club in a postal match against Lassen Rifle Club of Susanville California. He tallied 100 and 99 at 50 yards and 99 twice at 100 yards on the Roswell range ten miles west of town.
The Associated Press reports widespread labor unrest as waterfront strikers test tactics in San Francisco and Portland, with a Central Labor Council committee promising action for a general strike. Rioting at Horlick in Racine sends injuries and arrests, while unions in Oklahoma City and Seminole push for wage gains and sympathy walkouts. Minneapolis threatens city wide action if truckers strike again, and East Peoria hosts a clash at a Caterpillar foundry as Philadelphia painters dispute the labor board’s ruling.
Will C. Lawrence announced an appeal authorized by Governor A. W. Hockenhull to finish Chaves county quota for the Century of Progress New Mexico exhibit. About $500 was raised under Willis Ford and Guy Nickson with help from citizens. No further general solicitations planned, but contributors may leave funds at the chamber of commerce to be sent to Governor Hockenhull. most counties in the state have met their quotas.
The Yucca theatre offers prizes for top theatre advertisements. First prize is 10 tickets, second 7, third 5, fourth 4, and 15 prizes of 2 tickets. Clip Yucca and Princess ads from The Record on July 9 10 11, rearrange, rewrite copy, use the pictures, and submit to Yucca office by Thursday night. Prizes based on neatness originality and correctness.
The Revival Meeting on East 5th Street ends Sunday night. The topic tonight is Christian Unity with worship at 10 30 a.m. on Sunday. Night services begin at 8 o'clock. All are invited.
Rev. Titus Home Rev. D. F Titus, chairman of the Chaves County Welfare Association, returned yesterday from a Santa Fe meeting of county relief leaders. Miss Maude Kemp in charge of the local welfare office attended but had not yet returned by noon today.
Classified snippet advertises dark red cherries for sale with contact options at 719 East Pear and phone number 684 713e, indicating a small local fruit listing.
Mrs. Roy Robinson won yesterday's news tip contest and receives two theatre tickets for Monday. Readers call 11 for a general item or 55 for a society item to submit tips. no writing needed, facts only. Upcoming shows at Yucca and Princess theatres feature Alice Faye Lew Ayres and Tom Tyler along with a roster of stars.
Bob Allison of Lake Arthur writes that his softball team defeated Hagerman 1-0, a correction to a prior report. He notes Bosie pitched for Hagerman and Gibson for Lake Arthur, with Lake Arthur scoring 1 run on 1 hit and 1 error while Hagerman had no runs or hits and 1 error.
Princeton oarsmen fell in two Henley finals as Leander beat the Tiger Varsity eight by three-quarters of a length for the grand challenge cup while Winthrop Rutherford finished behind Berlin’s Dr. Herbert Buhtz in the Diamond Sculls. Helen Jacobs lost to Dorothy Round in Wimbledon singles 6-2 5-7 6-3. Davis Cup pair Lott Jr. and Stoeven won the men’s doubles 6-2 6-3 6-4 against Borotra and Brugnon.
Hatch and Chavez meet local Democrats as Postmaster General Farley tours the West with a political and vacation mix. A Santa Fe stop may occur with private car shifts via Lamy to Albuquerque for a July 7 night meeting. Officials weigh implications for Senator Cutting and Progressive Republicans.
Ellen MacRorie, who tended Franklin D. Roosevelt as a baby, was buried yesterday in Hamilton Ontario. The family withheld notice of her death until after the funeral, following a recent visit by the President's mother.
Chicago July 7 AP Franklin MacVeagh former Secretary of the Treasury died last night after a 10 day siege of bronchial pneumonia at age 96 He ran for US Senator in 1896 on the Democratic ticket and later served from 1909 to 1913 under President Taft His brother Wayne MacVeagh was US Attorney General under Garfield and his nephew Charles MacVeagh was Ambassador to Japan His great nephew Charles MacVeagh Jr is minister to Greece.
Fletcher continued on page one arguing the ruling party merely suspended constitutional guarantees, calling the economic emergency a test of the Constitution’s resilience. He itemized delegated powers to the President including distributing public funds to favored groups and appointing large unregulated staff to fuel a costly political machine.
Massachusetts state police issued an alert via telegraphic printer to all towns, saying a man resembling John Dillinger was seen traveling along the Boston Post Road toward Boston, prompting a statewide lookout.
Mrs. Clarence Irwin entered a bouquet of daisies in the City Beautiful Contest held today, highlighting floral arrangement as a key feature of the event.
Tom Neal arrived in Roswell today visiting from his home in Lovington. He plans meetings and local engagements with residents and officials during the stop.
The Dexter community reports a Christian Endeavor gathering in the Presbyterian church gardens from 7:30 to 10 with games and a sweet course chaperoned by Rev. and Mrs. John G. Anderson and about twenty five attendees. Many residents announce upcoming trips to Hobbs Roswell and Santa Fe while others attend dances at Lake Van hosted by Miss Dororthy Monical and Miss Wanda Preston with a two piece orchestra and ice fruit punch. notable visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lea Nearn of Hagerman and Mrs. Sadie Simpson.
Max Baer will box in California for a benefit for the widow of Frankie Campbell who died after meeting Baer in the ring. The heavyweight champion will choose his opponent later as manager Andy Hoffman selects during Baer’s ten week coast theater tour. The winner of Baer’s end of the gate goes to Mrs Frankie Campbell, with the titleholder announced last night.
Juan Martinez was given a suspended 90 day jail term by Justice of the Peace L. L. Johnson this afternoon for deserting a herd of sheep on Ed Goodrum ranch. The sentence was suspended on the promise to work faithfully and Martinez must pay court costs.
Reports say Jews fleeing persecution in Eastern Thrace are streaming toward Istanbul as Turkish authorities investigate. The Interior Minister and regional Inspector General Tala Bey traveled to Thrace to assess the situation amid anti Semitic propaganda claims.
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