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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1934
Page
7
Roswell Daily Record announces publication details including ownership RECORD PUBLISHING COMPANY and staff roles in Roswell New Mexico. Subscription rates listed for different periods, and newspaper mailing details note May 19, 1903, entry and Associated Press rights retained.
The Record urges Roswell and surrounding communities to press for completing the Highway east and west through Roswell. It notes New Mexico may receive about 7.6 million dollars in federal and state funds for highways, urging aggressive campaigning, risk reduction, and stronger traffic laws to save lives amid rising accident trends.
A broad column links rising traffic fatalities to long term trends and cites AP figures showing Bible sales near 7.8 million in a year. It also discusses farm housing surveys by the Civil Works Administration, urban rural housing conditions, and plans to expand rural construction and jobs.
This week saw the formation of a definite organization to arrange the state wide celebration in 1936 marking Texas one hundredth anniversary with plans described as substantial and worthy of the occasion.
Carlsbad Current-Argus reports unprecedented bat flights from Carlsbad Caverns as an early season anomaly. The article notes unusually large roosting activity compared with typical years and references 1932 to 1933 as a heavy period, suggesting a repeat of historic patterns in this era.
A diary voiced murder mystery sets a Portland tone as Gilbert Redd narrates a murder at his stepbrother Cresap’s boat house on Long Island. He recalls a past as a reporter, notes his Tennessee roots, Bridgeton home, and plans to chronicle the case chapter by chapter beginning Oct 1932. The tale opens with a tense night call from Charlie Clabby reporting Cresap’s violent death.
A new scout troop organized at Crovis will be Troop 30 and sponsored by the Catholic Church. Joseph F Dooley is scoutmaster, Joseph Midinger assistant scoutmaster, Rev F Meyers troop committee chairman. Nineteen boys are now registered.
The Record announces R. P. Perry Bean as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Sheriff of Chaves County, subject to party action.
F J House Sr authorizes The Record to announce his candidacy for nomination as Sheriff of Chaves County subject to Democratic party action. The notice states support from the candidate and adherence to party procedures.
Homer Dunagan announced as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for sheriff in Chaves county, pending the Democratic party's decision.
Mrs Julia Prasher is announced as a candidate for Superintendent of Schools in Chaves county, subject to the Democratic party's decision.
Ralph A Sheeham 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.
The Record announces Mrs. Harold E. Crosby as a Democratic candidate for County Treasurer of Chaves County, pending the Democratic party’s decision.
A nature versus policy piece contrasts drought response with an agricultural adjustment plan. It highlights shifting from grain to grass to protect land, ensure subsistence income, and safeguard future production, alongside a fiction excerpt about Barbara seeking a divorce and a changing relationship with Allen as the stormy denouement unfolds.
The text argues for government action to prevent large surpluses in beef dairy cattle and pigs from causing immense losses. It warns of the danger to farmers if machinery and plans are not in place, and notes the Agricultural Adjustment Administration will proceed with programs to shield farmers from severe emergencies.
Furniture Hospital offers upholstering and repair work with guaranteed results at 208 East 5th Street EK. E Hardcastle advertises services for rapid restoration and quality work.
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