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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1934
Page
9
The Roswell Daily Record comments on Republican and Progressive merger rumors. The paper doubts a real merger, criticizing old guards and factions while noting it could stabilize New Mexico politics. It argues a merged coalition might avoid a second legislative session and correct prior mistakes.
The party chairs agree to allocate delegates based on Vote for Seligman results. East Side counties show minimal support for Seligman, shifting leverage to northern counties. The convention setup favors regions with stronger Seligman backing.
The speaker argues conventions are pointless if a faction like Cutting gains control with a fixed slate. He warns that once a convention begins the old guard on both sides will be displaced, while praising the New Deal as a turning point. The tone is skeptical about traditional party machinery.
The piece speculates that Cutting may try to gain control of the Republican party in New Mexico, affecting publications like the Santa Fe New Mexican and the Albuquerque Journal. It ponders Hub Kane of the Las Vegas Optic reacting, possibly by forming a new party, noting Kane as clever and capable.
The letter hints at Democrats in Roswell backing Cutting to lead the GOP. The writer notes strong party loyalists may pivot if Cutting seizes control, citing supporters who revere Jefferson Jackson and Sidaces Cutting as pivotal figures.
The reader is invited to note the anticipated first encounter between Doc Crile and Prager Miller when events unfold. The remark signals interest in the initial interaction between the two notable figures.
In Santa Fe the New Mexico Democratic central committee chose a Quay county veteran as chairman. The meeting stressed Roosevelt’s accomplishments while state issues drew fire over job policies and a 2 percent state employee tax to fund party coffers.
The Albuquerque Journal notes uncertainty about the party's record and future promises. It questions what was offered in politics and jobs, accusing the party of handing control to outdated political factions and leaving thousands among the rank and file wondering about what comes next.
In Chaves County New Mexico the court orders a sale of the Slaughter estate under a 1934 foreclosure decree at 10:00 AM August 6 1934 on the Roswell courthouse steps. The 57.22 acre tract includes water rights 75 shares in Ranch House well 81.25 shares in Second Street Well and 2 shares in the Pioneer Ditch. Costs total 6246.80 with cash due on striking off. notice lists debts and attorneys fees. Enid Phillips Special Master Adv. War-Ads note appears in the same notice.
Uncas Cresap and his Chinese servant are found dead in Cresap’s Long Island boathouse. Captain Bray investigates a fatal forehead wound and an unsigned will that would disinherit Cresap’s heir Florence Dane. Hidden romances, secrets with a Chinaman and dwarf servant, and forged ties complicate the case as Thorpe’s car ties to Detroit en route.
The piece notes a nationwide travel surge to New Mexico with Carlsbad Caverns described as a cool retreat at 56 degrees. It mentions Cloudcroft and Ruidoso as popular stops, estimates over 250000 visitors this year, and urges highway expansion. It also recalls Franklin MacVeagh and quotes an Illinois senator targeting profiteers using NRA rules to justify price hikes.
Jim MecConvery has been selected to probe charges of political supremacy in the relief work in Rio Arriba and possibly other counties. The inquiry aims to determine whether Margaret Reeves is a political booger or a fair and patriotic person, with a quicker classification preferred.
The article notes the fight to obtain the Blue Eagle by close of business with 300 trucks currently registered as of Monday. Each unregistered owner faces a $500 daily fine for operating without the emblem while many still must pay the $3.00 fee. Dan Harris, sec.
The New Mexico Motor Eight Association warns of an imminent confrontation over trucking penalties as most drivers struggle to meet fines of only three dollars. The article notes widespread financial strain among drivers facing enforcement actions and potential policy shifts surrounding penalties.
Frustrated reader laments dark night driving dangers on Clo Vis Highway. Blames reckless motorists who refuse to dim lights and ignore signals, arguing they cause wrecks and evade capture. Mentions HOLC price talks, Gen Hugh Johnson, and a string of scattered local notes about Texas U, Hot Springs, Magdalena, and archery curiosities.
New Mexico report highlights Mrs Aldo Leopold of Santa Fe winning most archery cups in Milwaukee. The piece notes archery as a grand sport for women and men and mentions the presence of high class archers in the division, including Miss Lillis Fisher.
A Sanitary Goat Dare ad promotes a free sample of goat milk with quirky wording and a phone contact 759W, highlighting a playful early marketing approach.
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