Heat wave relief limited as deaths rise nationwide
Thundershowers brought some relief to parched areas but heat kept gripping the nation. Deaths from the season’s heat wave reached 765, with 382 heat deaths and 383 drownings. Illinois led with 74 heat deaths, mostly in Chicago, while Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin reported smaller totals. Forecaster Gordon E Dunn warned the relief would be temporary as temperatures rise again elsewhere.
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Associated Press
Illinois
Chicago
Ohio
Michigan
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
Gordon E. Dunn
Minnesota
New England
Rockies
Laredo
Tex
Rio Grande
Burley
Idaho
Lancaster
Waynoka
Okla
Arkansas
Mercury
Little Rock
Fort Smith
Dallas
Detroit
Weather Bureau
Argentina Holds Back in Havana Conference Pact
In Havana on July 30 the Argentine reservation clouded unity among 21 American republics as foreign ministers wrapped up their hemisphere defense talks. Argentina reserved the right to pass final judgment on the Havana conference act, which expressed deep concern over European possessions in the Americas and authorized American nations to act singly.
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Associated Press
Havana
New World
Argentina
Battery A Prepares for Third Army Maneuvers in La and Tx
Bitter air fighting continues as Battery A of the 158th Field Artillery, New Mexico National Guard, gears to move toward Pitkin Louisiana for Third Army maneuvers. 75 men and 4 officers will lead 62,400 troops from 13 states, with five 1940 model trucks and four French 75 cannons. The unit will travel by road and train, stopping near Breckenridge and San Augustine, Texas, before returning to Roswell by August 24.
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Pitkin
Edward Purdy
John Allen Phinizy
C. M. Woodbury
Fred Rowell
158Th Field Artillery
New Mexico
New Mexico National
Roswell
Breckenridge
Texas
San Augustine
Japanese Arrest Campaign Expands Against Foreigners
Tokyo announces several foreigners were arrested in Korea as part of a drive against espionage, following 13 Britons seized in Japan proper. The communique notes spying charges and ongoing examinations while high officials discuss the broad effort to curb foreign influence and secure Asia’s resources.
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Tokyo
Korea
Japan
Seoul
United States
Sir Robert Leslie Craigie
Joseph Co. Grew
McCormick Withdraws From Congress Race in N M
In Albuquerque Cyrus McCormick Republican national committeeman withdrew from the upcoming party primary for Congress to devote full effort to the state election campaign. He cited party service as paramount and endorsed Wendell Willkie and state Republican candidates for victory in November. Crile remains the sole announced Republican candidate for Congress.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Cyrus McCormick
Congress
Wendell Willkie
McCormack
Lasegas
Crile
Herman Crile
Roswell
McCormick
John Emmons
Emmons
Decision Today on August Oil Allowable in New Mexico
A conservation commission in Santa Fe was set to decide today on New Mexico s August petroleum production allowable. A hearing on the oil gas ratio for the state was recessed to August 12, with separate ratios possibly needed for different areas. About 100 oil operators attended the hearing, and land commissioner Frank Worden noted Lea and Eddy county oilmen were not ready to accept a single ratio for the entire southeastern New Mexico belt.
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Santa FE
N. M
Conservation Commission
New Mexico
Frank Worden
Lea
Eddy County
G O P Petitions Circulated Here In New Mexico
Petitions circulated for three Republican state ticket spots in New Mexico. Maurice Miera seeks governor, Albert K. Mitchell runs for U S senator, and Mrs C E Mason of Roswell is vying for a presidential elector post. Lieutenant Governor James Murray of Hobbs promises a statement on his political intentions, while Mitchell plans to file his candidacy declaration soon for the U S Senate race.
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R. M. Reynolds
Hidalgo County
Roy Stovall
Sierra County
Pat Hamilton
Santa Fe
McCormick, Emmons
Albert K. Mitchell
Maurice Miera
Joseph Tondre
Los
U. S
C. E. Mason
Roswell
Murray
N. M
James Murray
Hobbs
U. S. House of Representatives
Mitchell
O'Daniel Removes Thompson From Oil Commission
Governor W Lee O Daniel removed Ernest O Thompson as his representative on the interstate oil compact commission in a public letter citing state welfare and conservation needs Thompson remains a railroad commissioner official who regulates Texas oil O Daniel won the primary with 583 607 votes in a statewide tally of 1 088 057 with 252 of 254 counties reporting Col Thompson finished second with 233 576 votes and others followed Hark Hines Miriam Ferguson Jerry Sadler Arlen Cyclone Davis and R P Condron are listed with lower totals
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Austin
Tex
W. Lee O’daniel
Ernest O. Thompson
Texas
Interstate Oil Compact Commission
Thompson
O’daniel
Texas Election Bureau
Fort Worth
Col. Thompson
Hark Hines
Miriam A. Ferguson
Jerry Sadler
Arlen B. Cyclone Davis
R. P. Condron
Contested Race for Chaves County State Representatives
Frank McCarthy of Hagerman and Robert L. Daughtry of Roswell filed as candidates for Chaves county state representatives. Four candidates now seek the county’s three lower house seats with Rev. John G. Anderson and C. N. Moore also in the field. McCarthy and Moore seek re election. Mrs. R. R. Brown will not seek re election and will devote herself to Democratic national committee work. McCarthy says one term taught him the ropes and requests return to Santa Fe.
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Frank McCarthy
Hagerman
Robert L. Daughtry
Roswell
Chaves County
John G. Anderson
Dexter
C. N. Moore
McCarthy
Moore
R. R. Brown
New Mexico
Santa Fe
Stolen Buick Sedan From Ruidoso With Cash in Suitcase
A new black Buick sedan owned by Mr. and Mrs. L Todd was taken at 5:30 to 5:45 a m in Ruidoso. A suitcase containing about 300 dollars in cash was in the back. Todd operates a drug store in Ruidoso and the vehicle bore license 78 347.
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Ruidoso
Neild Sanders Stile Pitching Note in Kansas City
Neild Sanders, known in Roswell as a softball pitcher, writes to Pete McCarter that he now pitches in Kansas City. He reports a 7 of 8 win record in a fast industrial league, with a homer by a batter with the bases full costing him a loss.
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Neild Sanders
Roswell
Kansas City
Pete McCarter
Neild
Committee To Plan Good Will Trips
The Chamber of Commerce merchants committee will meet Friday at 2 30 to plan itineraries and dates for three goodwill trips by Roswell businessmen in August. Trips use chartered buses at a cost to all, with 35 signed up and more hoped for to ensure broad representation from city firms.
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Chamber of Commerce Merchants Committee
Roswell
Some Delay In The Bill For Conscription
The senate military committee approved unanimously legislation authorizing President Roosevelt to order the national guard and the officers reserve corps into active training for any period of 12 consecutive months. Gen George C Marshall, army chief of staff, endorsed the measure before the committee.
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Washington
Senate Military Committee
Roosevelt
National Guard
George C. Marshall
Army
Mrs. Clarence Cope Dies After Car Plunge Near Roswell
Mrs. Clarence H. Cope of Mason Texas died at St Marys hospital at 6 30 this morning from injuries when her car rolled down a 40 foot embankment ten miles east of Roswell early yesterday morning. Her husband and their 17 year old son survived with minor injuries. The accident occurred as the family were en route to Honda for Mr Cope to begin highway work. An inquest was not required. Funeral services will be held in Mason with burial there. Talmage Mortuary in charge.
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Clarence H. Cope
Mason
Texas
St. Mary's Hospital
Roswell
Alvie Brown
Denver City
R. K. Brown
Portales
Talmage Mortuary
Supt. Allen Will Not Talk of Changes
Governor Miles ordered an immediate investigation into charges of mistreatment at the State Industrial School at Springer while expressing doubt about the allegations. He noted prior board reports showing improvement in morale conditions and training there.
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Santa FE
N. M
Miles
State Industrial School
Springer
James B. McGhee
Henry Ford at 77 Sees Bright Future and Peace
Henry Ford, age 77, speaks in Detroit of his healthy condition and growing optimism for prosperity and happiness for the people. He eschews war, believes the United States will stay out of conflict, and reflects on the meaning of a long life and its achievements.
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Detroit
Henry Ford
Ford
United States
Phillies Rout Cubs In Seven to Five Victory
Philadelphia built a five run second inning on 11 hits to defeat Chicago 7 to 5. Chuck Klein drove in two with a triple as the Phils toppled five Chicago pitchers.
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Phillies
Cubs
Philadelphia
Chicago
Phils
Chuck Klein
Baseball Scores Show Rivalry in AL and NL
New York and Detroit traded runs as Ruffing and Rosar teamed with Newhouser and Sullivan for the win. Philadelphia defeated Chicago with Ross Knott and Tresh handling the battery. Hayes, Boston visit Cleveland, with Washington at St. Louis in night action.
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New York
Detroit
Ruffing
Rosar
Newhouser and
Sullivan
Babe Born To A Mother Encased In An Iron Lung
In Los Angeles a 23 year old mother with infantile paralysis in an iron lung gave birth to a normal healthy son weighing 6 pounds 3 ounces. Doctors said both mother and baby survived and the birth is among the first of its kind reported in North America. The mother was in the respirator 24 hours before delivery and will remain there several days.
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Babe
Los Angeles
Virginia M. Matthews
Edwin S. Bennett
County General Hospital
North America
Matthews
Bennett
Minneapolis
Elmer Volkman
Clinton
Minn
Lake City
Vern Hawks
George N. Curtis
Curtis
Hitler cautious in planning his English blitzkrieg
Speculation swirls over a Nazi invasion of Britain as bomber campaigns continue. The piece argues Hitler seeks a dual aim: starve Britain into submission or cripple it to enable invasion, while proceeding cautiously until England appears near submission.
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Dewitt Mackenzie
Britain
Berlin
England
Herr Hitler
London
Fortune
Better Hurry Classi fied Tips Warn Buyers
Paul Wilmot of Mabie Lowrey Hardware said a Capitan woman saw a refrigerator in Classified and asked to buy it. He noted the item had been sold and urged buyers to wire, not rely on letters, stressing that classifieds don’t wait for replies. You'd better hurry.
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Paul Wilmot
Mabie-Lowrey Hardware Company
Capitan
Mr. Wilmot
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