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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1934

Page

7

Roswell Daily Record Masthead and Byline Notice

The Roswell Daily Record lists offices at 55 East Mason and staff roles including Grace Gear Epw L Scarratt Don Wilkins and T G Gear as society editor City editor and advertising manager. It notes subscription rates and the 1903 establishment date with Associated Press and New Mexico Newspaper Association affiliations.

E. MASON _ GRACE T. GEAR L. Scarritt Don Wilkins Roswell New Mexico Congress

Sales Tax Issue in New Mexico Politics

The Alamogordo News argues for a combined approach of a fair income tax and a sales tax to equalize the burden, criticizing current income tax laws as inadequate and urging repeal of the sales tax only if New Mexico cannot enact a fair income tax.

New Mexico Alamogordo

Government by the People in Santa Fe Debenture Sale

The Santa Fe New Mexican critiques the governor’s rush sale of highway debentures as a superficial form of popular government. It argues the move deprives referendum signers of time to express views and disapprove, calling for genuine citizen involvement.

Santa Fe New Mexican

Tesla claims perfecting beams to deter war at 78

Nikola Tesla, aged 78, proclaims perfected electrical inventions that could send concentrated beams 25 miles through air to sink fleets or crush armies. He says these would render war impossible by rendering nations impregnable. He plans to present discoveries at a disarmament conference amid other reports of a 250000 ampere man made lightning from General Electric labs.

Nikola Tesla General Electric Massachusettes Laboratories Nobel Gatline el Paso Herald Post

Realignment Doubts Across Political Parties

The nation sees no true realignment as leaders argue over party labels. Republicans retain liberal figures like Borah and Nye, remaining conservative in some states while liberal or radical in others. Democrats show similar lack of unified shift amid ongoing internal debates.

Republican Party Borah Idaho Nye North Dakota

Party splits shape scattered 1936 congressional campaigns

Amarillo News notes that prominent figures like Al Smith John W Davis and Carter Gless condemn Roosevelt era shifts yet no major leaders commit to voting Republican. Both parties face fragmented races with incumbents Hale of Maine Frazier of North Dakota Byrd Wheeler and others split by regional issues. National organizations struggle to set a united conservative or radical line.

al Smith John W. Davis Carter Gless Roosevelt National Party Hale Si Maine Eastern Conservatiom Frazier North di Ikon Amarillo News

Bean Named Sheriff Candidate in Chaves County Race

The Record announces R. P. Perry Bean as a candidate for Sheriff of Chaves County, subject to Democratic Party action. The notice underscores party nomination considerations and election context in the local race.

R. P. (Perry) Bean Chaves County Democratic Party

E J House Sr Announces Candidacy for Sheriff

E J House Sr. has authorized The Record to announce his candidacy for nomination as sheriff of Chaves County, pending the Democratic party's action.

E. J. House, Sr Chaves County

Homer Dunagan Nominated for Democratic Sheriff Candidacy

Homer Dunagan is named as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Sheriff of Chaves County, subject to the decision of the Democratic party.

Homer Dunagan Chaves County

James B Coats Announces Candidacy for Sheriff

James B. Coats has authorized The Record to announce his candidacy for Sheriff of Chaves County, pending the voters power in the Democratic primary.

James B. Coats Chaves County

Prasher Named Democratic Candidate for County Superintendent

Mrs. Julia Prasher is announced as a Democratic candidate for Chaves County Superintendent of Schools pending the party decision. The notice names the candidate and notes the party body's pending choice.

Julia Prasher Chaves County Democratic Party

Ralph A Sheehan Seeks Democratic Nomination for County Clerk

Ralph A Sheehan authorizes The Daily Record to announce his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for County Clerk of Chaves county subject to the will of the Democratic party.

Ralph A. Sheehan The Daily Record Chaves County

Chaves County Announces Democratic Primary County Clerk Bid

The Democratic party organization will announce a date for the primary race with P. Greiner as a candidate for County Clerk of Chaves County subject to voter will. The final date will be set later by the county organization.

Dpd. P. Greiner Chaves County

Crosby Nominates For County Treasurer Seat

The Democratic party names Mrs. Harold E. Crosby as a candidate for Treasurer of Chaves County subject to party decision.

Harold E. Crosby Chaves County

Democratic nomination bid for County Assessor in Chaves

Charlie Lawey announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination for County Assessor in Chaves County subject to the Democratic Primary decision. The filing signals formal bid pending primary outcome and party endorsement.

County Assessor Candidate A C Jones Nominated

The County Assessor announces A C Jones as a candidate for Assessor of Chaves County subject to the Democratic Primary.

Fern West Declared Candidate Amid Democratic Primaries

Fern West is announced as a candidate pending approval by the Democratic party at the upcoming primaries. The move places West in the race as a party fixture awaiting primary support and official nomination prospects.

Candidate S. P. Johnson Sr Seeks County Commissioner Post

A notice announces S. P. Johnson Sr as a candidate for county commissioner subject to approval of the appropriate authority. The item reflects a local political filing or candidacy step and signals forthcoming confirmation or ballot placement.

Nelson seeks District 1 county commission seat

Ernest Nelson announces candidacy for county commission in District 1, subject to the Democratic primary. Nelson lists qualifications and the aim to serve the county with focus on local concerns and public services.

Radio repair ad promises quick fix and low cost

A compact classified ad guarantees radio repair service with fast turnaround and affordable pricing, noting the contact phone number 289 and location 25 West Second Avenue, with the advertiser at Once.

Blood Money by Irvin Cobb synopsis spark and murder

Uneas Cresap and his Chinese servant are found dead in Cresap’s boathouse tip room near Kettle Pond Long Island. Gilbert Redd keeps a private account of the case and confesses multiple killings. Florence Dane, Gregory Thorpe, and others figure in a web of motive, betrayal, and a final will. The killer claims justice, plans suicide, and hints at escaping scrutiny. the narrative closes with a note that the tale continues tomorrow.

Uneas Cresap Cresap Kettle Pond Long Island Gilbert Jonathan Redd Wong Gee Capt. Bray Reid Redd Florence Dane Florence Far East Bray Chinaman Sabino Thorpe Riverhead Sabine Uncas Cresap Old Wong Gee Manuel Sabino Rheas Cresap Nature Little Riverheld Perso Ladies and Gentlemen Ofeour Schools of Ethical Culture

Local pride and home town bias in New Mexico leaders

Sidelights on the news review notes two rival views from New Mexico’s brain trust. It discusses the “prophet in his own country” as graduates, chamber leaders like Jim Briscoe, Claude Sampson, and V. L. Winter, and the challenge home towns face in recognizing capable outsiders. It contrasts the merit of outside leaders with the common bias favoring locals, and cites examples from Tucumcari, Artesia, and Port land. It also touches on a presidential moratorium, debts, and a New Mexico health survey reporting 15000 syphilis cases with most untreated, plus related demographic notes.

New Mexico Hood Las Cruces Southwest Dona Ana Mr. Briscoe Claude Sampson Winter Tucumcari Chamber of Commerce Portland Maine Dakotas Ole H. Olson Andy Hockenhui Carl Buck

Water and health notes spark distant mining talk

The article notes tuberculous infections among children and widespread malnutrition, with thousands needing eye care and rural water sources at risk. It argues a five year health funding program could save lives but warns implementation is unlikely. It mentions mining lore near Lordsburg and Sierra County, and honors Col. Edward M. House on his 76th birthday. It ends with optimism about water prospects in Oro Grande south of the region.

Sacramento Lordsburg Sierra County Santa Fe Buck Car Oro Grande

More Convictions in Rio Arribado Mystery

Tierra Amarilla New Mexico AP reports a directed verdict of acquittal after four convictions preceded another district court verdict. Isidoro Lujan was acquitted for the 1932 Chavez killing. Marcial Vigil was convicted of second degree murder in Trujillo case. Benigno Martinez apers faces Velasquez charge. Two defendants received degree murder convictions and faces electric chair sentences for Martinez and Hall set for October.

Tierra Amarilla N. M Isidoro Lujan M. A. Otero, Jr Lujan Bartolo Chavez Marcial Vigil Enrique Trujillo Benigno Martin Epers Jose Daniel Velasquez Veneziano Martinez W. E. Hall

New Reds Pilot Named From Nashville Club

Joe Dressen, manager of the Nashville club in the Southern Association, moves to the Cincinnati Reds of the National League as pilot, succeeding Bob O Farrell in the role. The deal involves unannounced players and no cash.

Joe Dressen Nashville Club Cincinnati Reds S Pilot Bob O'Farrell

Also Mentioned on This Page

Society Vertising Mer Associated Press New Mexico Newspaper Association Mars Byrd Virginia Senator Wheeler Montana la Follette Sneriti Charlie Lawey A. C. Jones Aaa Fer County Assessor Fern West S. P. Johnson, Sr Ernest Nelson BY Irvin Scobb Gregory Thorpe Gregory Irvin Ss. Cobb Jim Briscoe Albuquerque Revenue Department Uncle Sam Edward M. House Wilson Col. House Rio Arribado New Reds’ Pilot Charley Dressen
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