Hull urges world economic conference against economic nationalism
Secretary of State Cordell Hull called on the London world economic conference to oppose economic nationalism and urge all nations to join the American tariff truce. He pressed removal of trade barriers, a permanent international monetary standard with gold and silver, and easing foreign exchange restrictions for balance sheet reorganization where needed.
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London
Cordell Hull
World Economic Conference
Hull
America
All Nations
Roswell merchants hear bright agriculture outlook
J R Thomas and W A Wunch county agents in Chaves and Eddy counties told Roswell Merchants Association the agricultural situation looked brighter locally and nationally. The association announced a sales contest and a tourist information list to be available at the Chamber of Commerce. Thomas said farmers feel much better and markets for grain and cotton were rising.
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Chaves
Eddy County
J. R. Thomas
W. A. Wunch
Eddy
Roswell
the Merchants Association
Claude Simpson
Chamber of Commerce
U S 10 Accept British Part Payment Debt
The United States sent a conditional note to Britain approving a partial payment of the debt. President Roosevelt supervises the move with a pledge not to condone defaults. Senate debates and calls to recall the delegation in London accompany the exchange. Italy and Romania plan proportional payments.
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U. S
Roosevelt
Senate
Lewis Dill
Robinson
R-Ind
London
Italy
Romania
Banking reform act set to take effect after long agitation
Washington report notes radical changes to U S banking methods will begin to take shape immediately. Senator Carter Glass's bank reform act, described as possibly the greatest permanent legislation by a recent congress, is poised to become law with President Roosevelt's signature promised. The measure aims to correct conditions that led to bank failures and fueled booms and crashes.
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Washington
Carter Glass
Congress
Roosevelt
Navy plans to start building 39 new ships
Washington reports the navy will begin construction on 32 ships as part of a three year $230 million program funded by the industrial public works bill. Plans include 20 destroyers 4 submarines two aircraft carriers and four 6 inch gun 10 000 ton cruisers one hybrid cruiser aircraft carrier for scouting. Washington June 14 AP.
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Washington
Navy
Massachusetts votes to repeal Prohibition in 1910s era landslide
Massachusetts backed repeal by about four to one in statewide voting and ten to one in Boston. Three delegates per district were chosen to the constitutional convention, with 441 195 votes pledged to repeal and 98 884 to retain. Governor Ely welcomed the result and pledged an immediate convention. Local license trends showed strong gains for wets across rural areas.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Wyoming
Illinois
Indiana
New York
New Jersey
Michigan
Rhode Island
Delaware
Wisconsin
Nevada
Joseph B. Ely
Eight Hour Law Takes Effect Tomorrow in Roswell
The eight hour law for male and female employees becomes effective tomorrow. Many Roswell grocers plan seven to five hours, Saturdays seven, while others set their own schedules. Several merchants have signed the agreement including Hunter and Son and J C Penney Co. Records of hours worked will be kept for male staff and similarly for female workers in mercantile, office, hotel, and restaurant sectors.
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Roswell
Hunter & Son
Ball & White
brontgomery-Ward
Everybody's
J. C. Penney Co
George B. Owens
G. W. Zink
Price & Co
Southwestern Public Service Co
Equitable Building & Loan Assn
Bray- Moore
Roswell Building & Loan Assn
Rodden Studio
Purdy Electric Co
Purdy Furniture
Equitable Inc. & Ins. Co
Hull Jewelry
Roswell Varety
the Model
Cobean Stationery
Morrison Jewelry
Hull Furniture Co
the Popular
Mabie-Lowrey Co
Dobbs Furniture Co
Roswell Typewriter Co
Boehner’s Jewelry
Roswell Hardware Co
J. & M. Shoe Store
Bon Ton
Bullocks Jewelry
F. W. Woolworth Co
Showdown Nears as Senate and President Clash Over Vets Relief
Washington June 14 AP A Senate move on a substitute to the house administration plan intensifies the standoff with President Roosevelt over veterans relief. Byrnes backs a more liberal pension provision for Spanish American War veterans. If the senate passes the modified compromise and Roosevelt signs it, the battle ends in his favor.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Senate
Byrnes
Steiner
Cuttng
House
Congress
New Mexico Christian Missionary Society Convention Closes
The state convention of the New Mexico Christian Missionary Society closed at noon today after beginning Monday. Delegates from out of town left this afternoon following a successful meeting noted for strong interest and enthusiasm and high quality programs.
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The
New Mexico Christian Missionary Society
Conevention
Flag Day Observed in Roswell with Flag Flying
Roswell marks the 156th anniversary of the adoption of the American flag on June 14 1777 with flag displays in residential and business districts. The day honors national symbol and tradition across the city.
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Roswell
Tax collections near a hundred twenty five thousand in June
Chaves county tax collections for the first 12 days of June totaled 124,617.87 with about 1,600 more likely in mail payments. Officials estimate the total will exceed 125,000, ending the no penalty period on delinquent taxes and improving the county’s financial position as the year closes.
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Chaves
Ross L Malone and Rexwell Chamber Seek Roswell Road Plan
Ross L Malone president and Rexwell chamber of commerce traveled to Santa Fe this morning to present highway proposals to the state highway commission for extending roads east and west of Roswell.
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Santa FE
Roswell
Ross L. Malone
Claude Simpson
Rexwell Chamber of Commerce
State Highway Commission
Griffith Theatres Buys Princess in Roswell Deal
R E Griffith Theatres Incorporated signs a deal to purchase the Princess theatre in Roswell, with fixtures and business included but not the building. The Yucca will share management, prices set at ten and twenty cents, and the Princess to operate weekends first then daily from September. Westerns and first run pictures planned. construction of a new Carlsbad theatre soon.
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R. E. Griffith
R. E. Griffith Theatres, Incorporated
Roswell
Griffith Company
Yucca Theatre
Princess
Yucca
Grifith Theatres, Inc
New Mexico
Carlsbad
Portales
Clovis
Hobbs
Gallup
Albuquerque
Denver
The
Pecos Valley
Hardwick Brothers
Baseball Scores From Today's Major Leagues
Summary of games including New York and Boston where the Yankees beat Boston 13 to 5 in nine innings and Boston topped New York 9 to 8 in a separate contest. Cleveland shut out Detroit 5 to 0 while St Louis defeated Chicago 23 to 3 in a high scoring affair. Brooklyn beat Philadelphia 9 to 8 as Chicago triumphed over Cincinnati 7 to 2 and Pittsburgh won 2 to 0 against St. Leaks.
Home Run Names Across American Leagues
Ferrell and Alexander lead White Sox and Red Sox with home runs for Boston and Philadelphia. Klein and Hurst connect for Nat and Nat clubs. Gullic and Ott contribute for St. Louis and New York. Watkins and Stone add Detroit and St. Louis tallies in a busy scoring day.
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Ferrell
Boston
Alexander
Klein
Philadelphia
Nat
Hurst
Gullic
St. Louis
Ott
New York
Watkins
Stone
Detroit
New Federal Tax on Gasoline Hits Revenue
Washington reports a half cent per gallon gasoline levy will raise about 62 million dollars annually after midnight when President Roosevelt signs the recovery works tax bill. The existing one cent a gallon tax, extended for a year, adds about 120 million dollars. Tax on dividends applies to declarations after enactment and to companies operating at fiscal year end June 30.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Treasury
Mattern Goes Back to Siberia in World Flight
American aviator Jimmie Mattern faced storms and mechanical delays forcing him to land twice more at Khabarovsk Siberia. He had previously taken off for Nome Alaska before returning to eastern Siberia due to fog ice and bearings problems during his world flight attempt.
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Moscow
Jimmie Mattern
Khabarovsk
Siberia
E.S.T
Sofisk
Khabar
Mattern
Tartar Gulf
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Los Angeles
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Petite Miss May
Teridge
Floral Exposition
Cal
Miss Fetteridge
California
Ciety
R. E. Griffith Theatres
ING
Fred Morley
Griffth Theatres
Ted Jones
Gomez
Brown
Pennock
Moore
Dickey
Pipgras
Andrews
Cleveland
Hudlin
Putlak
Marberry and Hayworth
Chicago
Hadhey and Shea
Gregory, Heving, Miller
Kimsey and Grube
Frankhouse
Cantwell
Spohrer
Parmelee
Bell, Lugue and
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Brooklyn
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Lopez
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