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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1939
Page
6
The New Mexico State Supreme Court today overruled a motion related to a tax dispute involving a bank in Albuquerque. The decision appears tied to the state tax assessment process and the commission’s role in the case.
B C Cavender faced a police court fine of five dollars for operating a vehicle in the city while using a spot light. The incident highlights enforcement of street lighting and vehicle equipment laws.
In Hayward Wisconsin a wide manhunt continues for Ray Olson the north woods killer of two deputies Sheriff George Seehuetter ordered a vigilant jail guard to prevent Olson from freeing his wife Dolores Olson abandoned during his escape from a county officer near Exeland. The search focuses in Moose Lake and northern Rusk County with possemen guarding roads stores and resorts while authorities chase a bearded report near another county. Olson identified as August Buelo a former burglar sentenced for muskrat hides remains at large after fatally shooting deputies Fred Scott and Cully Johnson.
In Santa Fe on June 21 a suit seeks 3000 dollars from Walter E. Whitmore of KGFL Roswell for alleged copyright infringement. Gene Buck, head of ASCAP, says KGFL broadcast 12 musical works last April without permission. A related action was filed recently against a Gallup station.
Washington report from June 21 describes Senator Thomas arguing against falling price levels as a sign of ongoing depression. He pushes currency expansion and proposes extending emergency powers and the 2 billion dollar stabilization fund to 1941, with plans to cut the fund and back new money. The proposal also seeks to raise the price of newly mined silver from 64.64 cents to 1.05 dollars.
Health workers among Indians will learn methods of both the white physician and the Indian priest at the annual health institute at Fort Wingate July 6 to 14. Dr. Estella Ford Warner announced the program which features leading physicians, Dr Ruth Underhill of the Indian Service and Dr James G Townsend of the Public Health Service. The institute, tied to the summer school for Indian service personnel, will include daily round table discussions and lectures on the Indian priest and healer as part of health education.
State police and district attorneys investigators probed a second extortion attempt against Mrs Manuelita Chavez de Angel wealthy Galisteo widow. A note demanding money was sent to her while authorities pledged swift action. Four men Abel Anaya Jose Sandoval Agapito Valencia and Alberto Madrid had received suspended sentences for an April extortion attempt.
A compact 1900s style ad for Dr. T. E. Boggs an optometrist at 309 North Main Street offering eye exams glasses fitted and ground in house with expert technicians. Broken lenses are promptly duplicated and appointments can be made by dialing the listed phone number 21.
SANTA FE June 21 News reports that New Mexico gasoline tax refunds totaled 10.3 percent of gross collections, described as excessive and out of proportion. State comptroller C R Sebastian urged field staff to audit claims, noting delays and fraud risks despite a 1939 law to speed payments and improve verification.
Santa Fe New Mexico reports July as the most dangerous month for automobiles. State motor vehicle commissioner J O Garcia urges drivers to be sober and safe as Independence Day travel rises. Past five years show July accident tolls 27 percent higher than average. four of five accidents occur in clear dry weather. National Safety Council backs a declaration of independence from needless American road deaths.
Marysville Ohio June 21. Scores of tips failed to locate Velma West from Painesville and three other women missing from the reformatory. Superintendent Margaret Reilley led a state wide hunt driving along central Ohio highways. Assistant welfare director H R Mooney joined reformatory officials to question inmates suspected of complicity.
General Fred Miles of Louisville Kentucky a distiller and horse breeder visited the mansion of Governor John E Miles no relation during a today’s call with the state leader in Frankfort
Washington June 21 Charles Fahy general counsel said the national labor board will grant employers the right to petition for a collective bargaining election in certain cases. The board will include the change in a set of revisions to be announced soon and follows earlier statements by Chairman Madden about safeguards against employer abuse. David R Clarke urged repeal of the majority rule in the Wagner act, warning of greater industry paralysis if not. He cited coal auto and other strike ridden sectors as preliminary skirmishes to come. He said the CIO and AFL have declared war to control millions of workers under the act.
In Portales New Mexico on June 21 a district court suit filed by Tinkie Smith seeks title to Lot 4 Block 2 Original Town of Roswell and the structures including Kipling's Confectionery and Jewett's. The plaintiff claims Emma Kipling promised to will the property in return for invaluable services but no will has been found.
Roswell residents Edward Goodrum and Buena Strike obtained a marriage license. The couple, both of Roswell, are listed as applying for the license in the official notice.
In Chicago on June 21 Dr. Francis E Townsend denied plans to form a new political party under the National Recovery Plan. Officials at Townsend's old age pension movement also denied any such intention, clarifying a misquote from Indianapolis convention coverage.
At Canton New York on June 21 a Canadian American conference urged U S leadership in the Pacific and a stronger role in global affairs. Sir Robert Falconer of the University of Toronto said the United States can bring the world back to peace and would carry tremendous weight. A R M Lower of the University of Manitoba pressed for U S leadership or risk retreat from global duties.
E H Peterson, El Paso chamber president, urged no lawsuits over the New Mexico compensating tax. A July 7 meeting of El Paso merchants will discuss tax administration by revenue officials. He cited U S Supreme Court support for similar laws and said the tax equalizes El Paso and New Mexico traders without disrupting trade. He criticized the El Paso chamber’s stance.
The Senate today swiftly approved a farm bill totaling more than 1.2 billion dollars and sent the annual supply measure back to the House for separate votes on items totaling 140 million dollars. A Senate-House conference committee had reached a compromise, which the Senate approved.
A secession tax of 18742.35 on the estate of the late Medill McCormick was paid to the state of New Mexico. The levy was one percent of the estate totaling 1,874,2935 dollars. It was paid by Ruthanna McCormick Simms of Albuquerque, executrix. Richard Whitmer, a companion, was killed last summer while climbing in the Sandia mountains near Albuquerque. A rally by the Assembly of God Church WMC and CAs will be held Wednesday night and all day Thursday, inviting everyone.
Pete Anderson, former Hobbs Chamber secretary, was elected secretary manager of the Clovis Chamber of Commerce when the board met on Tuesday afternoon. He succeeds K. C. Lea, who held the post three years. Charles C. Alsup was elected president, J. F. Sellers became first vice president, and Pete Miller second vice president. Anderson will assume duties after July 1.
Washington dispatch reports opponents doubt the administration neutrality bill will reach the Senate floor before adjournment. Senator Borah and Senator Nye forecast delays, while President Roosevelt presses Congress to act, delaying his west coast trip. The Bloom bill, favored by many, would repeal the auto matic arms embargo and let the President set wartime zones.
Nine Roswell youths join an over 10 000 piece orchestra at the San Francisco fair on June 25 sponsored by the Junior Musicians of America. Dr E Franco Goldman directs. Roswell Artesia and Carlsbad performers travel by auto caravan joining others along the route.
Farmers in the Roy area surveyed extensive crop damage from a heavy rain and hail storm late yesterday. Hundreds of acres of wheat were damaged or destroyed as hail accumulated to several inches between Roy and Solano. Rainfall measured 1.85 inches at the locale.
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