City Budget Talk For 1939 40 Financial Plan
The city council will consider a tentative 1939-40 budget tonight submitted by the finance committee chaired by Alderman Daniel. The council may approve as is or amend before sending the draft to the state tax commission for a July 17 hearing. An $8000 to $8500 allowance is allotted for a new fire truck, with bids expected after a formal advertisement.
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Finance Committee
Daniel
State Tax Commission
Council
Fire Department
State budgets cut ten percent in present year
Santa Fe New Mexico July 7 The state board of finance approved ten percent cuts to department and institutional budgets tied to the general fund with Governor Miles and Comptroller Sebastian requesting tightened general expenses and salary adjustments leading into page two. Washington July 7 Claude A Swanson secretary of the navy dies at 77 from a cerebral hemorrhage at Rapidan Camp Virginia after long illness. Roosevelt and Carter Glass issue statements praising his public service and leadership.
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Santa FE
N. M
New Mexico
State Board of Finance
Miles
C. R. Sebastian
Washington
Claude A. Swanson
Navy
Rapidan
Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Roosevelt
Swanson
Senate Naval Committee
Navy Department
Charles Edison
William D. Leahy
Edison
Rapidan Camp
Marine Corps
Behing Swanson
Carter Glass
El Paso Man J J Dekker Killed In Highway Crash Near Portales
J J Dekker a 52 year old El Paso railroad worker was killed and companion Ralph Petone 32 seriously injured when their four door sedan overturned about 30 miles south of Portales near Kenna early today. Survivor Lee Dodrill 30 unconscious was gravely injured. The party was en route to St Louis for an Elk convention.
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Portales
N. M
J. J. Dekker
el Paso
Here
Kenna
Lee Dodrill
Ralph Petone
Dodrill
Dekker
St. Louis
Portales Hospital
Dekkker
Roswell
A. Dekker
Joe Dekker
J. B. Headley
Boy Killed by Fall From Truck in Albuquerque
Pajarito, N M July 7 14 year old Juan Chavez son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Chavez was killed about 7 15 am today when he fell beneath the wheels of his uncle s truck as he tried to fasten a water barrel on the running board en route to the mountains for wood Police said the accident was unavoidable and no action will be taken against Ralph Sedillo the driver
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Albuquerque
N. M
Juan Chavez
Ralph Chavez
Pajarito
Ralph Sedillo
Annual Report of County Treasurer 1939 Summary
Will Robinson exports the county treasurer report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1939. Total tax collections reached 372 763 31 dollars with 338 893 53 from 1938 taxes. Total income from all sources was 703 275 79 dollars and disbursements 783 940 00. Year end balance stood at 145 030 76 dollars.
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Will Robinson
Coronado Cuarto Centennial Bill Approved for $250,000
Washington July 7 The Hatch Chavez bill authorizes federal participation in the Coronado Cuarto Centennial celebration led by New Mexico and other southwestern states. The measure provides a $250,000 appropriation for the government's part in the event. The bill passed Congress with a minor house amendment and awaits the president's signature.
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Washington
White House
New Mexico
Congress
Senate
Wilton Sentenced to State Prison Two to Five Years
L R Wilton, ex registrar of the New Mexico School of Mines, arrived at the state penitentiary in Santa Fe to begin a two to five year term after being convicted of embezzlement tied to a 6800 shortage in school funds. He surrendered amid pending appeal and lack of funds.
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Santa FE
N. M
L. R. Wilton
New Mexico School of Mines
Wilton
EB. H. Wells
State Supreme Court
Frank Knoblock
Soccorro County
Socorro County
State Comptroller’s
Wells
J. O. Gallegos
Albuquerque
Arizona
Valuation of State's Metal Mines Is Up
New Mexico metal mine valuations rose to 16,282,650 in 1939, up 176,180 from 1938, aided by the Hurley copper smelter project. Kennecott Copper's Hurley valuation climbed to 9,000,000, up 550,000, while several other mines posted gains. Non producing mines total 1,269,373, up 61,554, with potash and major producers showing mixed shifts and several shutdowns impacting totals.
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Santa FE
N. M
Jay
Hurley
New Mexico
State Tax Commission
Kennecott Copper Company
Paul B. Harris
Banner Mining Company
Lehigh Metals
Potash Company of America
U. S. Potash
American Metals Company
Tererro
American Smelting and Refining
Black Hawk
East Camp Exploration Syndicate
Empire Zinc
Kinney Brick
Molybdenum Corp. of America
New Mexico Construction Company
Peru Mining Company
Rosedale Gold
Burton Wins English Open At St Andrews
St Andrews Scotland July 7 Deadeye Dick Burton English pro holed a 12 foot putt for a birdie three on the 18th to win the British Open with a 72 hole score of 290. He closed with 71 two under par to edge Johnny Bulla of Chicago and Greensboro NC who finished with 73 for 292.
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ST. Andrews
Scotland
Dick Burton
Royal and Ancient
Johnny Bulla
Chicago
Greensboro
N. C
Riggs Defeats Cooke For All England Tennis Title
Bobby Riggs of Chicago defeated his roommate and doubles partner Elwood Cooke of Portland Oregon in the all-American final of the All England championship. Score 2-6 8-6 3-6 6-3 6-2.
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Wimbledon
England
Bobby Riggs
Chicago
Elwood Cooke
Portland
Ore
Sunset Creamery opens remodeled Roswell plant
Sunset Creamery marked a major expansion with a remodeled facility on Second Street Roswell. Manager A F Madison said over 25000 dollars funded the project adding a new ice cream hardening room, freezing and milk processing gear, new refrigerating equipment, and upgraded insulation to boost taste and freshness. The company now operates the largest ice cream storage room in New Mexico with a 35 by 8 by 9 foot cork insulated space and expanded floors across processing areas.
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Roswell
Sunset Creamery
Second Street
A. F. Madison
New Mexico
Japanese perplexed by the Chinese war toll and prayers
Tokyo observers describe a solemn two year anniversary of the Sino Japanese war. Emperor Hirohito and Empress Nagako led prayers at palace shrines while Premier Hiranuma and cabinet visited Yasukuni. The public mood mixed resignation, tax burdens, and demand for peace amid ongoing Chinese resistance.
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Tokyo
Japan
China
Hirohito
Nagako
Baron Kiichiro Hiranuma
Yasukuni Shrine
Arlington
Invincible
Fight to the finish rocks WPA strikes nationwide
Thousands of WPA workers walk off or idle in protest against extended hours and the shift from prevailing wage. Washington's ultimatum requires five days to return or face firing, while locals warn of no home relief for walkouts. The dispute centers on abandoning the prevailing wage for skilled labor and a flat 130 hour monthly requirement, a move seen as boosting pay for some while lengthening work time for others.
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Associated Press
Washington
WPA
New York
P Mason Is New Pastor In Roswell
Rev J P Mason takes pastorate at Assembly of God Church in Roswell with his wife after 15 years in evangelistic work This is his first pastorate and he will lead a revival on the church lawn for three weeks starting next Sunday at 8 p m services nightly.
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J. P. Mason
Assembly of God Church
4Th and Garden
Mason
Waiters Wallop The Congressmen Waiters Wallop The Congressmen
Washington July 7 The annual congressional softball game at Griffith Stadium ended with the press team routing the lawmakers 17 to 7. Umpire Gene Tunney oversaw a colorful tilt as Rep Schwert, former Yankee catcher, homered and both sides joked about fatigue from too much legislation.
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Washington
Congress
Griffith Stadium
Gene Tunney
Schwert
New York Yankees
William Donaldson
Amendment to the Taylor Grazing Act approved by House
Washington July 7 A measure amending the Taylor grazing act of 1934 was sent to the White House after House action. The revision would create local stockmen advisory boards of five to 12 members in grazing districts to make recommendations on grazing permit applications.
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Washington
White House
House
Democrats oppose Hatch bill on political activity ban
House Democratic leaders oppose restoring a prohibition on federal officials taking active part in political management or campaigns. The draft measure would bar officials from influencing elections and coercion, with exceptions for top leaders and aides. Roosevelt reportedly offered a less stringent substitute, which was rejected by the judiciary committee.
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Washington
House
Hatch
Judiciary Committee
Roosevelt
Congress
Representative Dempsey
Confesses to torso murder in Cleveland case
Sheriff Martin L. O'Donnell quoted a 52 year old bricklayer who said he killed Mrs. Florence Polillo, 42, one of twelve torso murder victims found since 1935. He claimed no link to other slayings, described disposal details, and pleaded not to be sent to the electric chair.
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Cleveland
Martin L. O’donnell
Florence Polillo
O’donnell
WPA
East 49Th Street
Water Pageant at Cahoon Park Pool Tonight
A water pageant titled How Swimming Grew Up will be performed at the city swimming pool in Cahoon Park at eight tonight. Commodore W. E. Longfellow of the American Red Cross leads the event with about 35 locals under his direction. The Roswell school band will provide music, and the program showcases the new Red Cross instructors course recently conducted here.
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Commodore Longfellow
Red Cross
Cahoon Park
Commodore W. E. Longfellow
American Red Cross
Neptune
Roswell
Woodrow Cameron
Commodore Longfeliow
America
Settlement Near in Lumber Dispute Lets Hope For End
A. W. Muir, executive board member of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners, announced a wage hour dispute with Southwestern Lumber Co. at Alamogordo is nearing settlement. He added five new locals in New Mexico received charters. Arizona forecast: generally fair tonight and Saturday with little temperature change.
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Albuquerque
N. M
A. W. Muir
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
Southwestern Lumber Company
Alamogordo
Muir
Union
New Mexico
Arizona
Baseball Scores From Today Show Bees Giants Cubs All Win
Boston beats Philadelphia 7 to 3 as Al Posedel endures two first inning runs after 22 straight scoreless innings. Dodgers edge Giants 3 to 2 with Whit Wyatt continuing his win streak. Cubs overcome Pirates 5 to 4 in extras on a wild eleventh inning throw and subsequent sacrifice. Only games scheduled.
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Boston
Phillies
Sailor Bill Posedel
Philadelphia
Boston Bees
Posedel
Dodgers
Giants
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Dodgers
New York Giants
Whitlow Wyatt
Cubs
Pittsburgh
Fittisburgh
Ray Berres
Chicago Cubs
Pirates
Hack
Herman
Bill Lee
Boston 4 Yankees 3. Cronin homer helps Sox edge Yanks
In New York on July 7 the Boston Red Sox defeated the New York Yankees 4 to 3. Cronin hit a fourth inning homer as both teams were held to one score per inning. Boston outhit 8 to 6 with Wade Dickman Peacock on the mound for Boston and Ruffing Dickey for New York.
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Boston
Yanks
New York
Boston Red Sox
New York Yankees
Joe Cronin
Sox
O Wade
Dickman and Peacock
Ruffing
Dickey
Small cyclone near Phoenix harms Delancey ranch
Bill Delancey of Phoenix, once catcher for the St. Louis Cardinals, reports a small cyclone struck his Phoenix area chicken sheds, killed 100 chicks, and displaced a corral into the orchard. He pegs damage at about 2000 dollars, insured, amid his health move to the Southwest three years ago. Also, Baptist churches in New Mexico report a 2000 member increase at a July 7 board session in Albuquerque.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Bill Delancey
Phoenix
Ariz
Albuquerque Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals
Delancey
New Mexico
Harry P. Stagg
Mission Board
A. W. Hockenhull
Clovis
Joe B. Hill
Howard Dye
Las Cruces
L. M. Walker
Las Vegas
Earl R. Keating
Alamogordo
O. L. Dennis
Tucumcari
O. E. Carmen
J. B. Savage
Roswell
Writer Sees Japs And Soviet Mongol Battle Front Report
Russell Brines describes heavy fighting at the Mongolian frontier around the Khalka river. Japanese Manchoukuo troops press central lines while pushing Mongol flanks back, with both sides well armed and front lines about 300 yards apart near Nomonhan.
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Russell Brines
Khalka River
Nomonhan
Lake Bor
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Sec. Swanson
Finance Board
Hiway Norte
Coronado Cuarto
Registrar School of Mines
Burton
Bulla
P. Mason
City Swimming Pool
Melton
Salvo
Danning
Wyatt
Todd
Hayworth
RHE
Fittsc
Lee
Bauers
Hartnett
Tobin
Mueller
Berres
Feller
Hemsley
Marcum
Brown
Dobernic
Tresh
Schlueter
Detroit
Trout
Thomas
York
Kramer
Kimberlin
Glenn
N. M. Baptists
Khalka
Khorsten
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