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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1935
Page
1
Santa Monica reports note a stagnant market and a silent Congress. The piece cites rain in Abyssinia and rising prices from the AAA, while England releases chorus girls. It praises the American Bar Association against unethical lawyers and hints at vindication for the speaker.
The Vatican protested a decree suppressing political Catholicism as Nazism expands control in Germany. Catholic circles report confessional bans, confiscation of Catholic newspapers, and anti Jewish and veteran persecutions. Hitler cites the Steel Helmets as foes. internal church resistance grows with widespread protests in Catholic strongholds. Lake J. Frazier gains strong support for American Legion national committeeman from New Mexico.
American Bar Association officials selected Boston as the likely site for the 1936 convention while Los Angeles concluded its 58th annual session. The meeting highlighted efforts to coordinate the bar and defend constitutional government, with William L. Ransom elected president and Henry W. Toll praising unified national and local bar structures.
Attorney General Patton filed in the state supreme court to mandamus the New Mexico Tax Commission to place oil producing firms equipment and materials on Eddy and Lea counties tax rolls. The petition claims $2,000,000 annual value was skipped for five years and asks for 1930 to 1935 back taxes or justification. Immediate action is sought to include 1935 rolls.
The second U S Indian Health Institute concluded in Santa Fe with 108 girls from 13 tribes and 14 Pueblos earning health certificates. They studied eye care, sanitation, nursing, first aid, and home care while promoting medical treatment over traditional dances of medicine men. Navajo Gabah Manuelito shared aiding an eye infection case.
The worship committee plans a brief Bon Voyage program during the morning service at 9 o clock. Rev. Titus offers a final service before departing for Leister England to attend the International Convention of the Christian Church. C E Lannom chairs the program and urges a large turnout to wish him a safe journey and return.
A receivership hearing in Albuquerque is underway for Sherman Mines, Inc. of Hillsboro New Mexico. Judge James B. McGhee of Roswell sits in for Judge Joseph L. Dailey during the trial brought by William Abbott requesting court-ordered management.
Addis Ababa July 20 AP The Italian Minister Count Vinci protested to the foreign office against the harsh tone of Emperor Haile Selassie's speech to parliament. Rome July 20 AP Italy views the Ethiopian crisis with great seriousness after receiving the Ethiopian text, noting the original was more hostile in tone than the French version. Italy likely to protest the emperor's words as preparations for war continue. Tokyo July 20 AP Italo Japanese relations grow tense over Ethiopia, with Italy accusing Japan’s commercial push of violating a 1928 treaty. Japanese officials counter Italy’s charge, stressing mutual economic interests.
Chicago police probe the murder of Louis Two Gun Alterie amid conflicting theories. They note he was marked for a final roundup before gunfire from an apartment wounded him. Union organizer George Ford, once linked as J Sullivan, surrendered but released. housekeeper denies involvement. A new theory ties the killing to remnants of the Al Capone gang and Caponettes. Alterie’s body awaits burial in California.
In New Haven on July 20 AP reports Disabled American Veterans advocating immediate cash payment of the soldiers bonus and preparing to elect a new national commander. Four candidates remain after Paul Mercier withdrew in favor of M Froome Barbour. others include Michael Whalen M A Harlan Owen Galvin. A key resolution backs cash payment following Rep Wright Patman remarks of possible enactment.
Severe heat across the eastern half of the country caused at least 35 deaths with no relief expected over the weekend. Chicago reported seven deaths and 95 degrees, with 101 in South Bend and 100 in Columbus. New England storms brought temporary relief but caused nine lightning deaths. Hail the size of an inch fell in Plymouth Massachusetts, New York state had four lightning deaths, cooling showers reached Oklahoma and Texas, and New York City peaked at 89 as forecasts expected continuing heat through Sunday.
Santa Fe AP says the state planning board approved a public works project to add to the Capitol or build a new building at about 1.5 million dollars. Federal grant would cover 45 percent. funding plan for the remaining 55 percent is undecided. Debate over bond issue or debentures and possible voter involvement followed.
A letter from the Lorius family to Governor and Mrs. Clyde Tingley expresses deep gratitude for the extensive search for George Lorius, one of four missing Illinois tourists. The note praises the state’s efforts, hopes for their safe return, and acknowledges the personal connection with the governor.
In Colorado Springs Rodney Bliss of Omaha the medalist was two up on Don Edwards of Stanford and Charley Yates of Atlanta was all square with Jack Gaines at the midway mark. Morning play was affected by light rain and strong winds as scores went over par.
Dr. A S Hazzard of the federal Bureau of Fisheries after a survey recommends introducing pike perch and smallmouth bass at Elephant Butte Lake. He notes warm water with low oxygen suitability and finds no trout or salmon. State game department will discontinue planting trout and salmon. A hatchery and brush shelters in protected bays are recommended.
Sam Blair, owner of the truck in a collision with Craig W. Vilas’s car, says the truck was in motion and did not stop until after 90 feet. Vilas’s three year old daughter died, while Vilas, his wife, and Rev. H Co Elema were injured and recovering in a local hospital.
The Roswell New Mexico High School Band poses before Roswell Junior High as a preview for the Great Southwestern Music Festival set in Roswell from April 11 to 13.
In the first game Boston and Pittsburgh produced a 14 to 2 final with rhe Boston scoring two late runs and pitchers Frankhouse Penton and R Brown handling the batteries while Hogan Mueller and Padden contributed. Second game Pittsburgh beat Boston 3 to 0 with Macfayden Spohr er Weaver and Grace on the mound. Philadelphia routed Cincinnati 9 to 3 behind Walters Wilson Freitas St Johnson Herrmann and Campbell. New York defeated Chicago 2 to 7 as Parmelee Man cuso French Hartnett drove in runs. Brooklyn St Louis postponed due to wet grounds.
A compact roundup of 10 inning log lines lists team matchups including Chicago versus Washington and Cleveland versus Phila with various inning totals. Batteries teams and players Fischer Phelps Tietje Sewell Hadley Holbrook Jones Shea Whitehill Boston Lee Phillips Winegarner Phillips Mahaffey Richards Crowder Auker Cochrane Rhodes Walberg W Ferrell and R Ferrell are named. Rain postponed St Louis New York. Detroit beat Boston 6 to 5 with 13 runs listed for both sides.
David Chavez, chairman of the Interstate Streams Commission, said the commission will hire former New Mexico governor A. T. Hannett of Albuquerque as special assistant attorney general. Hannett will be paid $4,000 a year when the commission meets next Monday. The last legislature created the commission and provided for an attorney to be designated as a special assistant attorney general.
Donald Budge the California redhead defeated Heiner Henkel in four sets to give the United States the first Davis Cup win in the inter zone series against Germany at Wimbledon. The scores were 7-5 11-9 6-8 6-1.
A large crowd gathered for an excellent Roswell School Band concert directed by Mrs. Helen Noah in front of the courthouse last night. The City Band, also led by Mrs. Noah, will give a concert on the courthouse lawn next Friday night.
After a night of rioting in Hoquiam Washington five people were injured and a man arrested as National Guard troops used fixed bayonets to quell clashes. In nearby Portland union members voted to accept operator offers with minor conditions while non union workers faced dismissal at three plants. Police and guardsmen moved to restrain the mob as injuries and tensions rose along Grays Harbor.
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