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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1934
Page
7
The Roswell Daily Record details its publishing schedule and staff roles including editors and society editor. It notes advertising rates, subscription pricing, and carrier delivery terms. The notice also confirms May 19, 1903 as the paper's entry date and AP affiliation.
In a House Military Affairs hearing on June 18 1994 Chairman Rogers charged General Banj D Foulois with lying about the experience of Army air pilots. He cited pilots flying mails with 30 to 60 hours of night flying and contrasted it with accident cases where pilots had far less, some only 8.2 hours. The dispute highlights perceived deficiencies in Army flying experience and equipment and blames Congress for underfunding flying and equipment.
English drought snarls daily life as police direct traffic in shirtsleeves and judges drop wigs. Water waste bans and fire guards appear as prayers for rain fill churches. King George orders gardens watered less while crops die and livestock suffers. ten more days without rain could push London to serious water shortages.
Chaves county is asked to provide 500 for the New Mexico exhibit at the World Fair in Chicago. Representative Willis Ford backs the exhibit, has raised about a quarter of the amount, and urges prompt county action. Three counties in the state have failed to meet quotas, including Chaves. A public body should have taken the lead.
The speaker critiques the lengthy session noting much legislation passed and enacted into law. He argues it was socialistic and proclaims Congress should run its own business for the people or cede regulation to more competent, less socialistic leaders, urging members to step aside.
The United States public debt exceeds 27 billions with 1932 national wealth around 247 billions per the National Industrial Conference. Canada stands at 27 billions, Italy at 22, while U S debts in 1933 in national banks total over seventeen billion.
Seers Johnson claims reporters ignore him as newspapers refuse to agree with his views. He accuses media outlets of bias and says he will pursue further action to force balanced coverage.
Roswell develops into a bustling urban center with an expanding saloon district. Business owners push for regulated licenses while residents weigh impacts on commerce and nearby neighborhoods amid ongoing discussions.
Citizens file complaints with The Record about the deteriorating road east of Roswell. Local officials acknowledge the issue and outline planned repairs and safety measures. Residents urge faster action to prevent accidents and damage to vehicles.
A humorous world tale drawn from a book published about two years ago presents funny observations and quirky characters. The piece captures lighthearted anecdotes and playful turns of phrase reflecting everyday oddities and social quirks.
The Democratic platform extols economy and tax relief with Roosevelt and Seligman backing lower taxes. Roosevelt calls for abolition of useless offices and merging government functions, while Seligman vows to ease the tax burden. The piece notes tax due dates and local penalties in Las Vegas Optic.
The record authorizes Perry Bean to run for sheriff of Chaves County as a Democratic candidate under party action.
E. J. House Sr. has authorized The Record to announce his candidacy for nomination as sheriff of Chaves County, pending action by the Democratic party.
Homer Dunagan announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination for sheriff of Chaves County, subject to the decision of the Democratic party.
The Democratic party in Chaves county announces Mrs Julia Prasher as a candidate for Superintendent of Schools pending the party's decision.
Ralph A Sheehan has authorized 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 candidate for the Democratic nomination for Treasurer of Chaves County subject to the decision of the Democratic party.
Charlie Lawey is announced as a Democratic candidate for County Assessor in Chaves County, pending the outcome of the Democratic Primary. The notice states the nomination is subject to primary decision and outlines official party designation.
Washington on June 18 AP reports the state department directed a formal protest against Germanys moratorium on foreign debt payments citing impact on international finance and treaty obligations.
Uncas Cresap and his Chinese servant lie dead in Cresap's boathouse on Kettle Pond Long Island. Cresap's step brother Kedd keeps a private written account of the case as Capt Bray and the district attorney's office pursue clues. Redd, a former police reporter, and Cresap's niece Florence Dane are central, with motives tied to Cresap's fortune and a web of secrets among his servants. The investigation turns on hidden ties and a suspected premonition hinted by Bray to Gilly as the case unfolds.
A discussion notes Las Cruces plan to license hard liquor by population, suggesting four outlets for 2,000 people, while Carrizozo, Vaughn, Clovis, Roswell, Hobbs and others vary in counts. The piece argues licensing should restrain numbers to curb bootleggers, noting stills and runners now supply dispensers who fill bar bottles.
The narrator recounts tense moments at a house where Bray confronts Verity and Hawley, with Florence unseen but present in fear. Bray presses for details on a boat house breakin, a missing motorboat, and a bloodstained skiff, while the evening ends with reflections on coffee, sleep, and a looming climactic explosion involving Florence’s suitor Gregory Thorpe. The piece then shifts to a long observant digression on alcohol regulation, bootlegging, and local licensing across New Mexico towns, noting beer versus spirits, 3.2 beer laws, and regional preferences, ending with a note on Kaffir whiskey and gin.
Ruidoso cottage life grows busy as visitors from El Paso Roswell Carlsbad and Snyder arrive for the season. Families lease Mayer cabins install electricity open new depots and occupy upper Ruidoso cabins while other guests stay at Vista area lodgings and Indian Reservation entrance homes.
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