President Hoover signs farm relief measure in brief ceremony
President Hoover signed the farm relief bill without fanfare in Washington, with Vice President Curtis and Speaker Longworth among witnesses. The act authorizes 500 million dollars for stabilization efforts by the Federal Farm Board, nine board members, and a plan to reduce surplus crops amid congressional debate and campaign pressure.
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Weather Forecast for Roswell and Pecos Valley
Roswell and Pecos valley expect fair weather tonight and Sunday. New Mexico overall sees generally fair conditions with little temperature change across the period.
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Pecos Valley
New Mexico
Cotton Seed Prices In Dallas Reported For June 15
Prime grade cotton seed of Dallas quoted at 73 and four tenths cents per pound as AP data notes market activity for mid June. The brief price report cites commodity trading inputs from local growers and merchants in Dallas.
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Bratton and Cutting Send Greetings to State
In Tucumcari on June 15 AP reports United States Senators Bronson Cutting and Sam Bratton sent greetings to the New Mexico Press association at its annual convention. Cutting urged freedom for the press and a vote on the secrecy rule, praising editors for informing the public and calling the press essential to accountability. Bratton extended greetings and lauded the editors for disseminating facts and serving New Mexicans, wishing the convention a fruitful gathering.
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Contested custody case over border patrolman’s murder charge
International Falls reports a fight between federal and state authorities over E. J. White a border patrolman charged with second degree murder for shooting Henry Virkkula a Big Falls confectioner during a liquor raid The hearing is set for July 2 with White remanded on a 5000 bond as citizens appeal to President Hoover for relief amid alleged lawlessness by patrolmen.
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Ohio State coed murder probe grips Columbus officials
Marion T. Myers of the State Department of Agriculture and Professor James B. Snook of Ohio State University Veterinary Medicine were held for formal investigation by Columbus police after questioning in the hammer killing of Miss Theora K. Hix, a OSU coed, on Thursday night.
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Myles Thomas Sent to Washington on Waivers
New York announces pitcher Myles L. Thomas to Washington on waivers. The Yankee right hander joined from Toronto of the International League three years ago. In his lone start this season he was driven from the mound by the St. Louis Browns this week.
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Inquest on Austin death could be reopened
Melrose New Mexico June 15 AP a possible reopening of the inquest into the death of Henry W Austin 65 Curry county merchant and rancher who was found burned near Melrose Thursday follows reports that the district attorney may have new information Meanwhile concern over Noble Dunlaps disappearance was dampened by a note from a sheepherder saying Dunlap had gone to Amarillo Texas on business and would return this afternoon Posse teams paused their search to await his return District Attorney Grantham said he came to doubt the death was self inflicted until late last night after conversations with family and friends He described a scenario in which Austin suffering mental strain wrote checks lit a flame and walked toward a ravine three miles from Melrose to start the fire The only definite belief at the inquest remained that Austin killed himself Mrs Rita Austin former wife of Austins eldest son Joe Austin arrived in Melrose and testified she wired she was leaving Santa Fe for Melrose The inquest record notes Austin may have burned himself either intentionally or accidentally based on medical opinion that a cerebral hemorrhage could have occurred during the fire Rita Austin arrived in Melrose Friday afternoon
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Melrose
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Wichita Falls
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Goddard Killed by High Voltage Wire Incident
Clyde Goddard owner of Orchard Camp on North Main Street died instantly yesterday about five pm after coming into contact with a high voltage wire. He reportedly climbed a tree carrying insulated wire to connect power lines at the new campground two miles from town. It is unclear whether he fell onto the wire or was knocked from the tree. The wire burned or broke as the body fell. Aid arrived quickly and Dr. Fall signed the death certificate, avoiding an inquest. Survived by widow and two children. The body may be sent to a family home area. Authorities state he likely died while wiring his own project and that no party is to blame.
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Baseball Scores From Today Across Leagues
Scores list numerous games with Detroit and New York, Cleveland and Philadelphia, St Louis and Boston, Washington and New York, Pittsburgh and New York, St Louisan, Brooklyn and Cincinnati, Philadelphia and Chicago. Batteries, pitchers, and fielding details are included for each matchup. The entries reflect rain delays and rain called games, with multiple scorelines and innings.
Veterans Hospital patients dispute Ft Bayard shooting report
In Silver City on June 15 AP reports patients at the Veterans HospitalFt Bayard issue a statement objecting to a Washington dispatch quoting Commissioner Doran. The dispatch described a shooting and an alleged bootlegger incident at Ft Bayard, which the patients say is inaccurate.
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French Yellow Bird Transatlantic Flight Reaches Spain
French aviators As Fevre and Lefevre arrived at Comillas with repairs crews after the eighth eastward Atlantic crossing. The Yellow Bird refueled, underwent minor engine checks, and prepared for a test flight before resuming toward Le Bourget.
Stowaway Arthur Schreiber Surfaces After Atlantic Flight
In Comillas Santander Spain on June 15 AP reports Arthur Schreiber, a youth stowaway on the Yellow Bird, emerged on the beach after a stolen Atlantic voyage. He faced a puzzled crowd while aviator Assolant and backer Armeno Lotti explained the situation, sharing food and acknowledging the mishap before continuing the journey.
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Pretty co ed of Ohio State murdered at rifle range
Theora Hix, 24, a graduated student at Ohio State University, was found murdered at a rifle range near Columbus. Police pursued a mysterious date on the night of her death as two boys discovered the body. Corruption marks and deep gashes are reported, with investigation ongoing.
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Effort to Unite Great Baptist Churches Begun
Denver June 15 AP In a bid to bond two major church branches the Southern Baptists through Dr J B Lawrence of Kansas City presented overtures to the Northern Baptist convention here The Lawrence a state secretary of the Southern group is known for conservative fundamentals while the Northern group leads Protestant modernism The two wings have seen easing tension since the 1925 Seattle convention when fundamental opposition flared up
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Mexican Students Win Point As Rector Resigns
In Mexico City on June 15, AP reports Mexican university strikers achieved a key goal as Antonio Castro Leal resigns as National University rector. He states he was tasked by President Portes Gil to draft the measure granting autonomy, and now that it is finished he steps down.
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Controversial column on education and thinking
A syndicated column from 1929 presents a discussion on teaching methods and provocative questions. It notes it does not reflect the paper's views and aims to present all phases of controversial topics for reader thinking.
Government to add 200 men to curb whisky traffic
A government drive adds 200 men in a bid to curb whisky shipments from Canada to Detroit. A reliable source says smugglers still use torpedoed buoys and escort boats. Prohibition agents face frequent killings, with a youth and a couple killed in confrontations. President Harding cites the clash of goals, while Dean Hutchins urges universities to train students to think.
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Detroit
Dean Hutchins
University of Chicago
United States
Plane inaugurates air rail link to Kansas City service
A tri motor passenger aircraft departed Fairfax airport this morning initiating the first of two air rail transcontinental lines serving Kansas City. The launch marks the start of new intermodal travel options connecting the city with distant destinations.
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Fairfax Airport
Denver Foresters elect chief ranger for region
H. Bartle of Denver was elected grand chief ranger of the Colorado and New Mexico branch of the foresters of America at the close of the organization annual session yesterday in Denver.
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Debutant Racers Lead 200 Mile Flag Day Grind at Altoona
In perfect weather at Altoona Pennsylvania on June 15 the annual 200 mile Flag Day grind saw 14 racing cars start. Half of the field were debutants on the board track previously limited to dirt ovals. The event highlighted new entrants in a long established race.
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Emerson McKelvey Dies in Santa Fe Hospital
Emerson G. McKelvey, 40, died in a Santa Fe hospital from heart trouble, not from a bullet wound received during a bootlegging quarrel weeks earlier. District Attorney Jack Kenney announced the death yesterday.
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Santa Fe
Emerson G. McKelvey
Jack Kenney
Talley Wins British Amateur Golf Championship Again
Cyril J H Talley captured his second British amateur title by defeating John Nelson Smith, a Scottish carpenter from Fife, 4 up with 3 to play. The report from Sandwich, England notes the win and mentions Paris faces across the sea with a plan to send 100 signed photographs to American universities.
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John Nelson Smith
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