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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1939
Page
3
A safety article explains drowning causes and prevention. It stresses breathing control, proper air use, and conserving air during swimming, plus the dangers of poor health, cold water shifts, night swims after drinking, and the bragging show-off drowners.
A substantial Japanese view from Tientsin explains that despite harsh measures against Britons, Tokyo does not seek war. The piece notes resentment over British support for China, alleged counterfeiting and terrorism in the concession, and British reluctance to hand over Chinese suspects, with hopes for a peaceful resolution.
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York will close on Saturdays during July and August under the Quinn bill permitting banks to observe Saturdays as holidays in the state. President George L. Harrison announced the decision, with the Buffalo branch also set to close.
Senate continues debate on a 1.735 billion relief bill with key discussions in foreign relations on neutrality laws. House moves to address Senate amendments to monetary and agriculture measures while resuming neutrality debate. Committees hear officials on taxing government securities, doubling housing funds, Wagner act support, and WPA investigations. Yesterday Senate accepted amendments and confirmed Jesse Jones to head a new federal lending agency.
In Tierra Amarilla district court the George Martinez murder trial was to resume after interruption when court interpreter J. M. Chavez collapsed and died of a heart attack during final arguments. Cayetano Martinez was shot fatally, with the proceedings paused to mourn the interpreter's death.
At Flagstaff the tenth annual all Indian powwow opens Sunday drawing about twelve thousand participants from Arizona New Mexico Oklahoma Colorado Utah California Montana and Nevada. Tribes include Navajo Havasupai Hualpai Mojave Piute Tonto Kiowa Hopi Crow Zuni Apache among others. Showcases rodeo dances handicraft and tribal ceremonies with both participants and spectators from many communities.
In Weatherford Oklahoma a Boy Scout target tournament intended to curb youth bird hunting instead created a new drive to shoot birds and spread the practice among other youths, as leaders witnessed a sharper, more dangerous aim taking shape.
Senator Ashurst proposed a bill amendment for a monument to Coronado near the international boundary where he began explorations. The proposed site is near Nogales, Arizona, with a cost cap of ten thousand dollars. Senator Hayden and Senator Clarke offered related measures on irrigation and Social Security exemptions.
Elyria report tells how Mrs William Beal found a $125 diamond ring in a duck's gizzard after feeding peelings to her flock. The ring had been missing for six weeks and may have been dropped into the pan during cleaning.
Hastings pitcher Junior Gaston unleashed a high hard one that sailed wild striking batter Cliff Souchek. It glanced off and broke the catcher Bob Thoesen’s middle finger, forcing an immediate game call.
Members of the house judiciary committee were reported to have promised Senator Hatch to send to the house tomorrow his bill to ban political activity by government employees. The measure would bar federal workers from soliciting campaign contributions or serving as delegates to political conventions, with officials responsible for national policy exempted. The bill has Senate approval.
An anonymous donor gave St. Vincent's Hospital in Santa Fe New Mexico a baby sized iron lung. The device is believed to be unique in New Mexico and will assist infants with breathing interrupted by paralysis or delayed first breaths.
Philadelphia heavyweight Al Ettore had his license revoked and his $1,000 purse seized by the California State Athletic Commission after a controversial exhibition in Los Angeles following a knockout loss to Maxie Rosenbloom in the third round.
In Topeka Kansas on June 28, the Santa Fe Railway announced promotions across its western divisions. H. B. Lautz, 63, will retire from Amarillo after taking over as manager of the western lines, with John A. Gillies succeeding him at Amarillo. J. R. Skillen moves from Las Vegas to assistant general manager of the western lines at La Junta, as D. T. Trahey shifts from Wellington to take his place. J. W. Walter becomes district engineer at La Junta while J. W. Murphy from Albuquerque becomes yard master there.
Bisbee Arizona June 28 A new attendance record for Arizona-Texas League games in the first half was announced by president R E Souers with 91203 paid entries. Albuquerque led the league with 45346, Tucson with 16893 due to night games, El Paso posted 15616, up from last year.
John F. Vail, 79, a longtime Denver resident, died last night ending a business career spanning more than fifty years. He was a former resident of the city and had been active in local affairs.
N M Maxwell ran a 20000 acre New Mexico farm near Raton and held Texas business interests. Vail led Colorado utilities and mines. In 1900 he gained control of the Pueblo Star Journal, selling it in 1915 to Frank S Hoag, the present publisher.
Andersons Gardens advertises home grown cabbage carrots and squash with fresh produce. Local readers are invited to visit the garden stand for seasonal vegetables and farming tips.
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