Drouth Crisis Shapes New Mexico Gop Ticket
A June 7 AP report from Santa Fe outlines a potential Republican slate for New Mexico featuring Bronson Cutting for the long term Senate, R. C. Dillon for the short term Congress seat, and Judge M. O. Otero Jr. for governor. The plan faces "Old Guard" opposition over representation and strategic splits, with questions about Simms and Chandler roles and Dillon’s gubernatorial prospects amid prior runs.
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Denver Woman Admits Death Of Sweetheart
A Denver woman, 30, confessed to shooting death of her former sweetheart, detective J S Turner, with Turner's own pistol after revealing she had married two weeks earlier. Belle Fiske Newton, wife of F H Newton, was jailed as authorities prepared to charge her with murder. her husband remained jailed but expected to be released. The confession, given after hours of questioning, describes a quarrel in Turner's auto near Arvada following Turner's threats and an alleged leg bite during the dispute.
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Fletcher new GOP chief drives 1934 campaign start
Chicago June 7 AP The new National Chairman Henry P Fletcher hurried into town to address an eager Republican executive committee. He endorsed the party statement of principles issued yesterday and vowed to begin work immediately. Fletcher a Roosevelt Rough Rider former Ambassador to Italy and Hoover friend was unanimously chosen to lead the campaign against Franklin D Roosevelt and the new deal. The open session will likely push sharper criticism of the administration beyond the principles. The platform notes defend democracy against centralization and urge a liberal progressive approach while avoiding past rigidities. Western Republicans welcomed the document with Montana National Committeeman Joseph Scalon saying now is the time to present real issues. Politicians note the platform avoids specific acts to spare Republican incumbents reelection chances.
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NRA Opposes Price Fixing In All Codes
Washington June 7 AP The NRA opposes price fixing in codes except emergencies and shifts to negotiation for code revisions. Prices may be posted with confidentiality to a disinterested agency and cannot be raised within 48 hours, with possible reductions anytime. The policy aims to curb price cutting and limit artificial high prices while allowing model cost findings.
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Otero Seen Likely Governor Pick Yet May Not Run
The passage notes Judge Otero, famed across the state, remains a leading candidate for governor though many expect he will not stand this fall. The main hurdle is appointing his successor as a district judge who previously won the governorship, in a situation echoing Jory in New Mexico.
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CCC to Preserve Old Quarai Ruins in New Mexico
Twenty CCC workers will restore the Franciscan Mission ruins at Quarai eight miles northwest of Mountainair. The sandstone walls rise 40 to 59 feet on a 40 acre UNM tract. the site is among the southwest’s largest prehistoric pueblos. Work begins Monday under Dr. Edgar L. Hewett's oversight.
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Santa Fe
New Mexico
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Cibola National Forest
Hewett
Washington
Steel Leaders Threaten Hell Will Break Loose If Demands Met
William J. Spang and steel union leaders warned they would either meet the president or strike, potentially moving the June 16 date. Hugh S. Johnson conferred in New York as the steel industry faces a looming walkout by more than 100,000 workers. The Amalgamated Union pressed for a conference and a closed shop, while Institute directors rejected that demand and Johnson’s labor-board plan.
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Perkins
Hugh S. Johnson
New York
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Amalgamated
Potash debate at Rotary on New Mexico mines and future
C A Pearce of the U S Potash Company spoke at the Rotary about potash in the United States and New Mexico. He warned of an uncertain future, noted large development near Carlsbad, a $45,000 monthly payroll, and argued for tariffs or an NRA embargo to protect domestic potash production from foreign competition. He showed photos of Carlsbad mines and desert site changes.
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Batteries: Newsom Knott Hemsley and others cited
Detroit and Cleveland matchups cited with players Newsom Knott Hemsley Hemsley listed along with Metsbaters and others. The report references Philadelphia Washington and New York Boston series with delays due to cold weather and notes Cain Hayes Whitehill Phillips Berg among batters.
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Home Run Leaders Today Across The Leagues
Koenecke of Brooklyn and Ott of New York homered in National League action. Verges and Watkins of New York and Bonura of Chicago added hits in American League play. Foxx also connected for Philadelphia, highlighting a day of powered offense across multiple clubs.
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Grandson to late Albert of Belgium is born
Brussels June 7 AP Belgium mourned three months after King Albert's death. Queen Astrid and King Leopold III welcomed a baby boy born at 11 35 PM in Laeken Royal Castle. The infant named Albert, is reported healthy along with the queen and child.
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Haydon Again Heads New Mexico Normal U Regents
William G. Haydon was re elected president of the Board of Regents of the New Mexico Normal University at a meeting in Las Vegas on Wednesday night. Miss Annie E. Lee was renamed secretary treasurer of the board.
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Railroads to Cut Rates in Dry States
The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized railroads in 12 western states to slash freight rates on livestock and livestock feed to drought areas. The measure affects 257 counties including Colorado New Mexico and Texas with specific reductions on hay grains cotton seed and fat stock movements and return trips. Counties listed include Colorado Fuiaca and Prowers New Mexico Harding and Union Texas Dallam Hartley Moore Oldham Potter and Sherman.
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June 16 Birthday of NRA Code Eagles Urged
The national NRA headquarters calls for a display of code eagles by June 16. W. J. McInnes chairs the local committee and urges all entitled businesses to obtain and display the eagle or the regular insignia if not under a code. Most Roswell shops already have theirs. remaining can request a card at the post office or via the mail carrier. The insignia remain government property and can be recalled by administrators at any time.
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Baer Carnera Fight Postponement Considered After Baer Nod
Asbury Park N J June 7 AP After watching Baer box nine rounds NYSAC member Bill Brown said the title bout with Primo Carnera should be postponed or called off. He will propose a postponement to the other two commissioners at a meeting in New York to which Baer and Carnera have been summoned. The Bailey camp uproar and manager Hoffman and Dempsey lost composure amid training doubts. Hoffman insisted Baer should fight on the 14th. Johnston of the Garden protested, saying Baer is in great shape.
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Bill Brown
New York State Athletic Commission
Primo Carnera
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John J. Phelan
D. Walker
New York
Jimmy Johnston
the Garden
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James Keeley Dies at 66 Former Pullman VP Journalist
James Keeley, 66, vice president of the Pullman Company and a prominent Chicago journalist, died at his Lake Forest home after a cerebral hemorrhage Tuesday night. He previously guided major press ventures and civic affairs in Chicago.
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James Keeley
Pullman Company
Lake Forest
Dictator Valdemaras Seizes Lithuania in Coup
Kaunas reports indicate Augustine Valdemaras, former dictator, returned from exile to lead a military uprising and retake the premiership. An army takeover left government offices occupied from 2 am to 7 am, with civil authorities reportedly opposed. President Antanas allegedly refused talks as the capital remained quiet at noon.
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