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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1939
Page
2
German film star Marlene Dietrich was naturalized as a U S citizen in Los Angeles on June 9. Dietrich, renowned as a major beauty and screen presence, joined the ranks of new Americans in a ceremony highlighting her long career and international fame.
A woman swore allegiance to her adopted country in a brief ceremony held in a federal courtroom.
Germans in Prague vow mass arrests if the slayer of Wilhelm Knies, a German police sergeant, is not produced by tonight. Kladno faces martial law and the mayor and police chief are in custody as authorities hunt the first Reichs era fatality since occupation.
A Philadelphia special court opened to determine guilt and punishment for three men who admitted involvement in sensational eastern insurance murder plots. Seven others pleaded innocent in the stay for pay scheme blamed for 50 to 100 deaths and await trial.
Washington June 9 President Roosevelt said he planned informal discussions on international affairs with King George of Britain. He noted he would not discuss such talks with reporters beyond acknowledging the possibility. Fox Oiling East of Here Santa Fe June 9 The New Mexico highway department will open bids June 23 for six projects totaling about 250000 dollars. Bur ton Dwyre reported changes delayed a Lamy to Las Vegas stretch. Projects cover U S 66 near Gallup and U S 60 Encino to Willard among others.
Senator Barkley of Kentucky said it is a possibility, not a probability, that Congress will adjourn by July 15. He noted leaders cannot set a definite quitting date until about two weeks before adjournment. The chance of passing neutrality legislation before recess was also mentioned, while House leaders aimed to send a Social Security bill to the Senate before nightfall to broaden benefits.
RATON New Mexico June 9 District attorney Verdan Doggett announced the release of two of four held in the Ray Sutton disappearance case. Lulu Cameron and her son Wayne were freed as material witnesses and returned home to Clovis. Allen Lostroh and Harold Cameron remain jailed with murder charges. Sutton, a veteran agent, vanished Aug 28 1930 after reportedly seeking a mountain still. his car was found later but no trace. Leggett and federal agents continue to work on the case.
June 9 Washington reports describe Queen Elizabeth charming officials and crowds with restrained grace. Her slow measured steps and distinctive salute, paired with a regal aura, leave observers impressed by her feminine poise and formal presence.
The securities commission announced it has begun an inquiry into discrepancies reported in Du Pont Common stock transactions by Pierre S. Du Pont, chairman of the company's board. The probe follows corrections submitted by Du Pont to the official summary of officers directors and principal stockholders holdings and transactions.
New Mexico workers on PWA projects spend 31.8 percent of income on food 11.3 on clothing 15.4 on housing 11.2 on household operation 3.7 on furnishing and equipment 9.3 on transportation 5 on recreation 0.9 on medical care and 7.4 on miscellaneous items. The survey was released by the department of labor in Albuquerque.
Indianapolis June 9 4 Indiana University medical center researchers report radium can erase birthmarks. They note birthmarks are not usually a physical handicap but may carry strong psychological impact on children.
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