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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1935
Page
1
In Beverly Hills. Roger lauds Rockefeller at 96 for giving money to do good globally. He claims Rockefeller’s philanthropy surpasses government efforts, citing mosquito control efforts in Brazil and quips about oil wealth spreading to home talent mosquitoes. The speaker predicts Rockefeller may reach 100.
1935 report from Albany details 40 dead and 25 million dollars in flood damage across upstate New York. Gov. Lehman directs relief efforts with state and federal aid. 3,000 homeless and four missing as debris removal and communications are restored. Red Cross sets up disaster relief in Watkins Glen, promising unlimited funds. Health officials battle disease risk and require boiled water.
Santa Fe AP announces Clyde Tingley appoints Lea Rowland of Roswell as emergency relief administrator for New Mexico. She succeeds Clinton P. Anderson in W P A duties, with direct relief likely moved to federal liquidation while W P A handles employables. In Rome, Mussolini expands Italy's East Africa deployment to about 120 000 troops, adding two new divisions and mobilizing Blackshirts, plus aviation imports.
A compact cryptic line hints at treasure or mining content, inviting readers to page four for details. The phrase echoes classic frontier lore and could flag a feature on gold resources, local mining stories, or a humorous aside in the paper.
Santa Fe reports the Works Progress Administration reorganizes with a new regional and state staff. Lea Rowland leads as administrator, Fred G. Healy as assistant, and multiple directors oversee treasury, projects, finance, procurement, intake, safety, personnel, and district offices.
In Trinidad Colorado a rescue team worked through a blast damaged Bear Canyon Coal Mine shaft to reach mine superintendent James McKeown and three miners trapped after a double explosion. Bodies of the miners were recovered, and crews continued repairs as a fresh rescue effort proceeded. In Chicago a shipment of six carloads of cattle from E N Dana's 2-A-Bar ranch fetched a total of 17903 dollars with prices around 11 dollars per hundredweight.
Tacoma July 10 AP The government aims for a swift close to its case against Mrs Margaret Waley in the Weyerhaeuser kidnapping. Nine year old victim George Weyerhaeuser is expected to testify, despite defense efforts to bar him. FBI continues its hunt for fugitive William Damer also known as Mahan and Davis.
The new two million dollar Suffolk Downs race track near Boston opened its gates as Massachusetts first racing in 25 years. The inaugural card featured a six furlong event for three year olds with Paxthorn the favorite among 29 nominees, while track facilities include a 16,000 seat grandstand and 50,000 lawn. Governor Curley was scheduled to preside at the opening.
In a New York victory over Pittsburgh Schumacher and Man cuso led the battery with Hoyt Bush and Birkofer behind. Brooklyn defeated Cincinnati 6 to 4 after a late surge as Poston worked the mound. Only games scheduled.
Santa Fe AP reports state FERA administrator Clinton P. Anderson advised Sen. Hatch that Montezuma College at Las Vegas is not deserving of federal aid as asked. Investigation found 22 of 45 residents were the president Evans's relatives, with $1,660 in debts and a $25,009 repair estimate to house 100 students. Sanitation and fire hazards cited. relief agency offered to take over property, but Evans would not release title.
Baseball score notes show Detroit facing Washington with a 7 run deficit as batteries include Bridges Sullivan Hayworth Whitehill Boston. St Louis and Philadelphia state 7 runs in nine innings with Coffman Hem sley Marcum and Rich ards as batteries. Cleveland New York game postponed due to rain. Chicago loses 7 to 2 with Poston and Wy at Sewell in batteries for both sides.
Werber Bos Am Berger Chi Nat W Ferrell Bos Am are listed as participants in a national trade delegation with representatives from American and Chicago organizations noted among the attendees.
Espiridion Lopez about 50 of Tecolote New Mexico was fatally injured when his car plunged over a 20 foot bridge on the highway six miles west of Las Vegas. He died in a local hospital shortly after midnight. Lopez, the sole occupant, reportedly lost control of the vehicle.
Santa Fe July 10 AP Only six cents a mile is allowed for travel expenses under the new state law. State Comptroller Juan N Vigil has notified county lists. The law covers private cars used on county school district municipal or state business.
Santa Fe reports John T. Murphy retires after four decades in the General Land Office. He has served as chief of the field division most of his career and, with his wife, plans to practice law focusing on land cases. Murphy has lived in Santa Fe 16 years.
The Cahoon Memorial Fund campaign, begun for ten days, is extended by one more day to include additional contributions received Thursday. Donations remain capped at one dollar with any amount from a dime up welcomed. Proceeds fund stone entrances and bronze tablets for Cahoon Park, with names of new contributors listed.
Galveston July 10 AP snot cotton market notes snot cotton prices at middling 12.25 while sales reach 50 units as of the day with 5 up and steady trade across the session.
Santa Fe AP reports Governor Clyde Tugley said the state ended the fiscal year in the black. He urged all departments to stay on a cash basis and live within budgets. Departments will report to the state finance board every 90 days and undergo a monthly budget checkup.
James Roosevelt, son of the president, plans a July 22 Young Democratic clubs rally in Denver to mobilize supporters in Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming, and Utah. Clift Woodward, head of the organization, announced the event and named an executive and finance committee including William D. Murray of Butte and Morrison Shaffroth and Meredith Bromfield of Denver.
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