Democrats Draft Roosevelt at First Convention Session
At Chicago Stadium on July 15 the Democratic National Convention opened with Mayor Edward J. Kelly urging a Roosevelt third term. Delegates heard speeches as talk of a Roosevelt nomination grew, while James Farley confirmed he would be a candidate and expected a unanimous first ballot result.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Edward J. Kelly
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White House
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Roswell Pioneer Mrs Hedgecoxe Dies at 77
Tennessee Weaver Hedgecoxe a prominent Roswell resident died Sunday at 2 25 PM at her daughter Mrs E A Choon s home 612 North Kentucky Ave She born July 21 1862 in Collin County Texas and came to Roswell in 1897 She was active in First Baptist Church and survived by two daughters one son four grandchildren and three sisters Funeral services will be Tuesday at 10 AM at Talmage Memorial Chapel with burial at South Park Cemetery. Associated Press
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Roswell
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Collin County
Texas
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First Baptist Church
Laura Hedgecoxe Cahoon
Eva Hedgecoxe Barlow
California
Weaver Hedgecoxe
Mary W. Chandler
Paralee W. Sandifer
Plano
Ethelinda W. Franklin
McKinney
Daniel Hedgecove Cahoon
Peggie Hedgecoxe
Weenell Hedgecoxe
Lottie Elizabeth Hedgecoxe
Talmage Memorial Chapel
W. Fred Hinesley
J. Q. Crummins
J. E. Moore
Carl McNally
N. M. Guard May Be Stationed On Mexican Border
Oklahoma City July 15 Adjutant General Louis A Ledbetter said the 45th National Guard division including troops from Arizona and New Mexico would likely be stationed on the Mexican border if called to active duty He predicted all 22 guard divisions could be activated as facilities allow Our maneuvers August 4 20 will proceed unless ordered to a year long duty before that time
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Talk of Hatch For Vice-presidency
In Chicago on July 15 members of the New Mexico Democratic delegation said Senator Carl Hatch was receiving widespread and serious consideration for vice president at the Democratic national convention. Hatch, author of the Hatch anti-politics act, sits on the platform committee led by Senator Wagner. The delegation indicated it would back Hatch for president if the opportunity arose and the president was not seeking the role. Governor John E. Miles chaired the delegation dinner with Mayor Edward J. Kelly. several delegates were absent.
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John Bingaman
Grant County
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Ruth Edwards
Tom Gallagher
Sidelights On Democratic Convention
Chicago July 15 program lists events for the Democratic national convention with calls to order, invocations, anthems, welcomes, and speeches led by James A. Farley. Key moments include Bankhead keynote, Mithell and Barkley talks, Byrnes and Adams addresses, platform adoption, and nominating proceedings.
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Samuel Stritch
Phil Regan
Edward J. Kelly
Scott Lucas
Illinois
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Farley
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America
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Rep
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Alben W. Barkley
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James F. Byrnes
South
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Homer Mat Adams
Young Democratic Clubs
Farley Syndicate To Get the Yankees
Attorney Jeremiah T. Mahoney said the New York Yankees would be sold by the Ruppert estate to a Farley led syndicate within two weeks for 4 million dollars. Mahoney noted negotiations are advancing and the contract has been sent to Basil O Connor representing Farley during the Democratic national convention. The remark followed Farley’s attendance at the convention and a playful exchange about the song Take Me Out to the Ball Game.
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New York
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James A. Farley
Mahoney
Amateur Athletic Union
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Basil O’connor
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Democratic National Committee
British Offer to Close Burma Road for Three Months
London reported that Britain told Japan it would shut the Burma Road, the sole overland route for war supplies, mainly American, to the Chinese central government for three months if Japan sought peace. The United States was informed of the offer, and had not objected.
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Burma
Herman R Crile Weighs U S Representative Bid
Herman R Crile says he is considering a Republican nomination as United States representative from New Mexico. A respected attorney and oil operator, Crile also farms in the Berrendo area. A World War II veteran, he rose from 2nd lieutenant to major before discharge.
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Record Today
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France
Northwest Forest Fires Rage Across Several States
Firefighters battled a new wind driven blaze from Canada into northern Idaho as 8,000 to 10,000 workers fought a broad front of dry lightning fires across four Northwestern states. Parcels of volunteers arrived by radio appeals from Spokane Billings and eastern Washington towns to aid in quelling the dozens of fires.
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Canada
Idaho
Kaniksu
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Montana
Oregon
Northwest Woods
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City Beautiful Contest Entries Standouts
Entries listed include Mrs. O. O. Askren with a bouquet of zinnias in Coronado colors yellow and red, and Mrs. P. D. Wilkins with a bouquet of zinnias. Lloyd McCracken at 104 S. Lea contributed Bermuda lawn.
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Lloyd McCracken
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Bermuda Lawn
Eigrads Stage Equipment Arrives for Coronado Entrada
Trained horses oxen and the large stage settings costumes and other equipment for the Coronado Entrada arrive today for performances Wednesday Thursday and Friday nights at 8 30 at De Bremond stadium. Temporary structures are being rushed into place and rehearsals for the 550 cast members begin tonight at De Bremond Stadium to prepare for the premiere.
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Coronado
Townsend Demands Pension Plank at Democratic Platform
CHICAGO July 15 Townsend calls for adoption of a Townsend old age pension plank and warns he will form a new party if major parties reject his movement. AFL chief William Green presses for labor standards in defense, subversive prosecutions, and a labor secretary from AFL ranks amid platform talks.
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Democratic Party
William Green
American Federation of Labor
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Coronado Street Dance To Be Held Thursday Night
The Record sponsors a Cahoon Park street dance Thursday during Coronado Cuarto Centennial Week. It follows the Coronado Entrada on the paved area south of the pool, starting about 10 and ending at midnight. Admission is free. City manager Clyde Fulton, pool manager Captain Cowan, and the Yucca theatre cooperate. Music comes from Yucca’s sound car. Pool flood lights illuminate the area. refreshments are available at the bath house.
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County and City Budget Hearings In Roswell Today
The state tax commission held hearings on the 1940-41 budgets for Chaves County and Roswell City. County budget approved this morning. city hearing ongoing. Comparative figures show total budgets of 144,925 for 1940-41 and 141,110 for 1939-40 with net taxes of 66,265 and 64,985 respectively and mill rates about 4.95. Valuations rise from 14,485,184 to 14,870,541.
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Roswell
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Dodgers Rally to 10 1 Win Over Pirates in Opener
Whitlow Wyatt pitched eight shutout innings and added a homer and a double as the Brooklyn Dodgers defeated Pittsburgh 10 to 1 in the first of a doubleheader. Batteries: Wyatt and Phelps for Brooklyn. Butcher, Lanahan, Bauers and Davis for Pittsburgh. Also noted Reds beat Phillies 3 to 2 in Cincinnati behind Bucky Walters 13th win, with Johnny Rizzo homering for Philadelphia.
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Phelps
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C A A Aviation Training Course Starts Tomorrow
The Civil Aeronautics Authority non college flying school opens its first session tomorrow at seven pm in the Junior High library. The event, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, invites all interested in ground school for flight scholarships or educational purposes to attend. Physical exams were limited to fourteen yesterday. more will be scheduled as quickly as possible, with aim of over fifty in the competitive group for ten scholarships.
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Non-College
Chamber of Commerce
CAA
Hobbs Endorses Willkie After Colorado Springs Visit
Claude Hobbs, a Roswell cattleman, praised Wendell L. Willkie after a three and a half hour meeting in Colorado Springs. Hobbs called Willkie a businessman with broad economic insight and easy to talk with, noting Willkie’s interest in cattle, farming and oil conditions in New Mexico. Also present were Walter M. Mayer and Frank C. Rand Jr. of Torreon Livestock Co.
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Wendell L. Willkie
Colorado Springs
Willkie
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New Mexico
Roswell
Walter M. Mayer
Frank C. Rand,Jr
Torreon Livestock Co
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Santa Fe
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Tipton County
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Puts The Idea In Their Heads Blacksmith Ad quoted
Cyril D. Hanes of Hanes Blacksmith and Welding Shop defends classifieds as effective advertising. He notes thousands read his ad nightly and believes it builds awareness of his blacksmithing and welding services as good business.
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Classified Advertising Sparks Business Mindset
A reading on classified ads shows their power to plant ideas and prompt customers. It argues effective ads create interest, drive thinking about a business, and help solve troubles by building awareness and recall.
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