Swatow Harbor Tensions Steady Amid Naval Movements
In Swatow harbor two American and two British destroyers stood by after a captured south port. Admiral Yarnell and British authorities disputed a Japanese message while Pillsbury and Pope remained offshore. In Amoy, protests rose against Japan’s Kulangsu blockade as foreign consulates protested food diversions. Burgunder plans to go on trial Monday for the murder of two auto salesmen, rejecting insanity pleas.
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Amoy
Amoy International
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King and Queen Return to Great Welcome in Southampton
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth arrived aboard the Empress of Britain after a North American tour, greeted by cheering subjects as their children, Elizabeth and Margaret Rose, joined them on deck. Queen Mother Mary, recovered from a May accident, led the royal procession ashore.
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Russia Rejects British Plan Amid Axis Counterbalance Effort
French and Mevcs Prance pursued bloc building to counter the Nazi German and Italian axis. A declaration signaling determination to sustain the alliance was being prepared as Mevs Prance continued steering efforts toward a united front.
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Ia Mercy
German Glider Sets Record in Southwest
Captain Peter Riedel, 33, a member of the German embassy staff, landed his motorless glider 13 miles west of Magdalena, New Mexico after a 300 mile flight from Winslow, Arizona. He claimed an unofficial American altitude record of 17,600 feet en route, and planned to proceed toward Wichita Falls Texas, via Roswell.
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Here
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Washington
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Myrland Ranch
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Tex
Roswell
Texas City
Counterfeit Twenty Found at Local Bank
A counterfeit $20 bill, praised by a First National Bank official as the best he had seen, was detected when deposited by a customer. The note bore the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Virginia as issuer with symbol E. Bank officers notified. the public urged to inspect $20 bills carefully.
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Bill for Payment of Villa Raid Damages
Washington reports the House Foreign Affairs Committee favorably advanced a bill seeking immediate federal payment of about 2.3 million dollars for damages awarded to Americans over Pancho Villa border raids 23 years ago. Assistant legal adviser B L Hunt said Mexico paid roughly 500 thousand dollars annually until 1938 when the U S government began distributing to claimants. The bill from Rep. J J Dempsey would provide advance payment ahead of Mexican settlement.
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President Proposes Massive Spending Plan to Congress
President Roosevelt proposed a 3.86 billion dollar program to stimulate business via self liquidating projects and low cost housing. He outlined a two to seven year effort with 870 million in federal loans this year and a total borrowing limit of 3.06 billion for self liquidating ventures. An additional 800 million could be added for housing authority borrowing to fund low income homes for incomes from 1250 to 2000 dollars yearly.
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Roswell Plans Purchase of New Fire Truck
Roswell intends to buy a new fire truck and the matter will be presented to the city council at the next regular meeting by the fire department committee led by chairman Howard Glover. Bids from several manufacturers have been requested and should arrive before the council session. Roy Daniel, head of the city council finance committee, said funds are being studied and an appropriation for the purchase is included in the tentative budget for the coming fiscal year. If possible, cash will be.
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Howard Glover
Roy Daniel
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Roswell’s Summer Parks Offer Wide Recreation Options
Roswell, famed for summer sports and parks, expands with North Spring river system Cahoon Park golf links and a new park on the Hondo. The city plans a southeastern park and new baseball softball field near the Eastern New Mexico State Fair grounds. The de Bremond stadium hosts fall football and other events. a new fire truck is budgeted at about 8500 dollars as aging engines are replaced.
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Senate Rejects Income Taxes On Little Fellows
Washington June 22 The Senate rejected a La Follette proposal to tax 1 500 000 little fellows by cutting exemptions from 2 500 to 2 000 for married and 1 000 to 800 for single filers Treasury estimates say the plan would raise about 56 million dollars yearly President Roosevelt urged broadening the base but did not expect action This vote followed a 38 38 tie rejecting higher middle bracket surtaxes and altering the existing schedule from 4 to 75 percent for top incomes.
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Singing at Hagerman Sunday a community event
Roswell reports a Sunday 2:30 pm community singing at Hagerman high school auditorium. Bottomless Lakes State Park fifteen miles from Roswell offers boating swimming and fishing with government funded facilities. Roswell’s golf course and municipal pool attract visitors from nearby towns and states and the greens are being enlarged this summer.
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Roswell
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Kansas
Cubs Beat Bees 7 1 To Extend Win Streak
Chicago Cubs defeated Boston 7 to 1 in Chicago continuing their five game winning run as Dizzy Dean earned his fourth win of the season. Boston managed six hits while Chicago produced timely support and defense led by Dean.
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Lou Gehrig Day planned by Yankees for ailing star
New York officials disclosed plans for a Lou Gehrig Day at Yankee Stadium as Gehrig, suffering from a form of paralysis, received his first treatment. President Ed Barrow said details were not set, but he, Joe McCarthy, and the team aimed to honor the veteran. Gehrig appeared in uniform and drew an ovation at the Chicago game.
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World powers press Britain in empire struggle
New York reports concerted pressure by German Japanese Italian factions aimed at breaking Britain's political and economic strength. The Japanese tighten a Tientsin blockade to curb British influence in China while Mussolini's Italy spreads propaganda. Hitler backs Arab independence in the widening regional crisis.
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Rotary International elects directors at Cleveland convention
At the annual convention in Cleveland on June 22 Rotary International elected 12 directors. Five were from the United States, six from outside North America and one from Canada, including J. Edd McLaughlin of Ralls Texas and Roy J. Weaver of Pueblo Colorado.
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Ralls
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Baseball Scores From Boston and New York Games
Boston Red Sox outslugged the St Louis Browns 7 to 3 in a six hitter effort led by Jack Wilson. The Yankees swept the White Sox 6 to 1 behind rookie Ailey Donald, while the Athletics edged the Tigers 6 to 5 and Washington topped Cleveland 8 to 5 with timely hitting from Jimmy Bloodworth and Sammy West.
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House Passes Bill For 5500 Planes
The House approved a $292,695 547 Army supplemental appropriation and rejected a Republican amendment to cap expansion at 4,217 planes. Leaders and reinforcements enabled the defeat of the cut, avoiding a potential first major setback to President Roosevelt's defense program. The roll call was 217 to 150.
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Roosevelt
Bankhead
Dryness in New Mexico Reaches Serious Levels
U S meteorologist E L Hardy reports a prolonged dry spell across New Mexico causing high fire risk on forests and plains. Intermittent showers offered little relief as temperatures ran 5 to 8 degrees above normal. Cattle moved due to water shortages. early wheat yields were good but late wheat suffers. irrigation water is scarce in small districts. Forest fires, costing about 10000 dollars, were controlled over ten days with 34 fires affecting around 1926 acres.
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N. M
New Mexico
U. S
E. L. Hardy
Hardy
Forest Service
House Tax Bill Faces Senate Jam In June Clash
Washington June 22 The house approved tax bill is stuck in a senate jam as the silver bloc delays monetary legislation. Democratic leader Barkley predicts passage by nightfall while Senator McCarran warns the currency expansion debate could extend. Treasury assurances on silver pricing are not forthcoming and the 64.64 cent price remains contested. The bill to extend devaluation powers and stabilize funds expires June 30, threatening lost revenue and WPA relief end.
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