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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1934
Page
9
The Pecos valley, famed for its reliable artesian water, remains a drought refuge yet faces trouble as dry grazing lands tighten. With Uncle Sam set to manage grazing on public land, ranchers fear wells, tanks, and water supplies for livestock will be altered under new federal oversight.
The speaker argues for a wide belt of trees spanning from Canada to the Mississippi to match the proposed belt’s value. It would provide material benefits and has similar potential for growth and long term gains for the people.
The President is taking a calm break from ongoing labor actions and speculation about international conflict. Officials say the stay is focused on rest and regrouping, with no new policy announcements planned during the period.
Bateman questions why some papers reject his pieces and says newspapers rarely share the writers beliefs. He notes editors often withhold reader expressions, yet still publish contri butors ideas in limited space.
A reader questions state bribery law amid talk that Progressives holding state posts may be pressured to stay quiet or back Democrats in exchange for keeping their jobs. The inquiry seeks the relevant statute governing bribery in such political influence cases.
Senator Cutting, leader of the Progressive-Republican party in New Mexico, will visit Roswell for a large veterans’ meeting. Observers expect his return to the U S Senate and foresee cross party support patterns, with Democrats in Pecos valley backing Cutting and Republicans split on merged tickets.
The speaker debates whether the new entity should be the Progressive Republican party or just the Republican party. They note the Progressives seem to have absorbed the Republicans and ponder if it might even be called the Progressive party.
A standout Republican questions backing the ticket, asking why support is needed and noting uncertainty about the overall appeal. The remark suggests debate over the party line and voter loyalty in the current political climate.
The outbreak in Austria was attributed to a German Nazi group that failed and was repudiated by Germany. It bore Hitlerism traits and included the murder of Doll fuss, with possible further killings feared if the plan had succeeded.
A report notes speculation that Mr Butt may run for the Texas highway commission. It hints at possible Democratic backing and suggests he could serve Texas on the ground, as reported in New Mexican sources.
A historical debate critiques a plan to label bootleg distilleries with fired branding to deter illegal drinking. Critics warn such coercive branding may backfire by glamorizing or masking illicit operations, urging alternative enforcement approaches.
A Chicago Tribune quip suggests a novel way to curb bootleggers. The plan would require bootleggers to wear a bell and loudly declare their guilt every ten feet, allowing government sleuths to arrest on suspicion and jail those proven to be bootleggers.
Dr Goebbels complaint about foreign correspondents rings hollow as German press is muzzled by strict censorship. Readers in Germany cannot know truth of recent bloody days, and foreign reporters cannot rely on local accounts. Any government censoring press bears responsibility for warped world image.
The Record announces R. P. Perry Bean as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Sheriff of Chaves County, subject to party action.
For Sheriff E J House Sr The Record announces his candidacy for nomination for Sheriff of Chaves County subject to Democratic party action.
Homer Dunagan announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination for sheriff of Chaves County, pending the Democratic party decision.
James B. Coats has authorized The Record to announce his candidacy for Sheriff of Chaves county subject to the will of the voters at the Democratic primary.
Uneas Cresap and his Chinese servant die in a Crésap boathouse upper room on Kettle Pond Long Island. A private account by Cresap's stepbrother details a tangled case with suspects, a new will, disappearances, a hitchhike hospital incident to clear a sweetheart, and a foggy motive tied to wealth and secret bonds.
In Harmon a passenger notebook recounts Florence bound with a male suspect in a murder warrant. Guards force bond to her wrists as she is paraded to New York, while her ally defends her dignity and pleads for private discussion.
The review lauds Nan Harrison for Frontier Fighter, the George W. Coe memoir of the Lincoln County war. It praises the feminine touch and candor, notes Coe’s loyalty to Billy the Kid era figures, and calls the book a balanced, readable, and honest account that preserves the era’s bitterness while offering a cohesive narrative.
The Artesia Advocate notes oil field activity around Eunice Hobbs Jal and other centers has peaked like 1930 with new locations but no boom. No new completions last week, drilling continues on current sites. A rumor claims Southern Union Gas may lay a line from Eunice to Carlsbad and another to the Skelly Lynch in Eddy county toward Harry Leonard properties in Lea county.
The school district announces Mrs. Julia Prasher as a candidate for Superintendent of Schools in Chaves County, pending the Democratic party’s decision.
The Daily Record reports Ralph A. Sheehan has authorized the paper to announce his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for County Clerk of Chaves County, subject to the will of the Democratic party.
The Democratic party nominates D P Greiner for County Clerk of Chaves County subject to voters will in the primary. The exact date will be announced later by the county organization.
Mrs Harold E Crosby is announced as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Treasurer of Chaves County, subject to the Democratic party decision.
Charlie Lawey is announced as a Democratic candidate for County Assessor in Chaves County, pending the outcome of the Democratic Primary. The announcement notes the nomination is subject to the primary decision.
County officials report A C Jones as a candidate for Assessor of Chaves County, subject to the Democratic Primary. The announcement emphasizes Jones as a party candidate seeking the assessor's post in the upcoming elections.
Fern West enters the race for County Assessor and stands for nomination at the Democratic party primaries. Local party officials will weigh her candidacy as voters prepare for the primary contest.
The notice states S. P. Johnson Sr announces his candidacy for county commissioner subject to the required approvals, signaling a formal bid in the upcoming election cycle.
Ernest Nelson announces his candidacy for county commissioner District One, subject to the Democratic primary. The move signals a bid to secure the party’s nomination and set the stage for the general election.
Radio repair ad promises quick fixes and affordable costs avoiding hardship. Falcon Electrical Service promotes services from 125 West Second with contact by phone 289.
London July 27 AP reports the Davis Cup play draw lists United States versus England. First singles pairings set Frank Shields to face Henry Austin and Sidney Wood to meet Fred Perry. In doubles at Wimbledon George Lott and Lester Stoef fen team up to play Perry and George Patrick Hughes.
Meridian Mississippi July 27 AP Fred and Al Key continue endurance flight in the O8 Miss entering a seventh day aloft. The pair has completed more than 150 hours in the air as they pursue a new endurance flying record. Record Want Ads Get Results.
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