Washington clash over army aviation plans shakes House
Washington March 1 AP Secretary Dern condemned congressional aviation expansion plans as beyond sane estimates. The War Department and the House Military Affairs Committee broke relations after McSwain proposed 4384 new planes. Dern called the bills one sided and costly and urged a probe into army procurement. Lobbying and indictments rumors swirl as a grand jury investigates army contracts.
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Dern
Congressional
Washington
War Department
House Military Affairs Committee
Swain
McSwain
House
Department
Congress
Army General Staff
Army
McFarlane
D-Tex
Belgium
United
New Mexico Schools Face Closure Over Funding Shortfall
Espanola teachers face months without pay as about 409 students risk losing classes unless federal funds arrive. School board president H W Wassner cites only 4000 separating open term from shutdown, while community kitchens and Junior Chamber aid support continues. State officials warn four northern counties Rio Arriba Taos Union San doval rely on scheduled $400000 federal aid, with no local income, to prevent closures.
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Espanola
N. M
H. W. Wassner
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Georgia Lusk
Rio Arriba
Taos
Union
Sandoval
Lus
Livestock Train Worth 10000 for Feeders in Morris Run
Farmers praise the special livestock train arranged by the Roswell chamber of commerce workers. A lamb feeder from Hager man estimates an extra twenty five cents per head profit with 40000 lambs on feed, totaling about 10000 extra to feeders if the Morris Kansas run completes in the 36 hour limit. Weather across New Mexico brings rain and snow, easing drought concerns and promising early spring pasture and irrigation water for stockmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Morris Kansas
E. O. Moore
Hagerman
Moore
Roswell
Pecos
New Mexico
Santa Fe
Albuquerque
Vaughn
Texas Line
Cap Rock
Lovington
Lea County
Artesia
Sacramento Mountains
Return of 15 Percent Salary Raise Debate in Senate
In Washington a speaker notes the Senate voted against a raise in salary, thanks Senator Borah for the vote, and mentions the salary raise applying only up to $6000. He remarks on perception of senators and praises action despite opposition, highlighting a sharp political moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
General Johnson
NRA
House
Senate
Senator Borah
Governor hints at May special session in March talk
Gov A W Hockenhull says a special legislative session may be called this month if he can fit it in. He spoke after the state board of finance and noted the treasurer can continue appropriations until April 1, with a session possible by then. Treasurer Clinton P Anderson declines march appropriations. successor John Morrow says he has no comment until taking office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
A. W. Hockenhull
State Board of Finance
Clinton P. Anderson
John Morrow
Morrow
Finance Board
NRA Evasions Hurt Wages Spark Labor Probe
Washington March 1 AP Labor spokesmen at the NRA hearings accused code authorities of tolerating wage cuts and union suppression through various devices. Witnesses described stretched hour limits and intimidation as industrialists press complaints to NRA with little response. Edward F. McGrady led a push to analyze charges in preparation for next week’s sessions.
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Washington
NRA
Hugh 5. Johnson
Four Bandits Held After Gallup Area Holdup Attempt
Four men Ronald Haney Robert Stewart Jack Malone and Gordon Childress were jailed in McKinley county after an attempted holdup of the W O Turner service station five miles west of Gallup New Mexico. They were captured near Holbrook Arizona by state highway patrolmen and identified by Rex Jordan the attendant. Jordan said he was beaten with gun butts and tied up before the men fled. Haney and Stewart allegedly confessed to the holdup to Arizona officers and claimed they were tying Jordan up when Jordan's wife and sister in law arrived. Malone and Childress from El Reno Oklahoma were arrested with them. Haney and Stewart were said to be driving a stolen car from Indiana. Their addresses were not yet known.
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Gallup
N. M
McKinley County
W. O. Turner
Here
Ronald Haney
Robert Stewart
Jack Malone
Gordon Childress
Holbrook
Ariz
Rex Jordan
Jordan
D. W. Roberts
Haney
Stewart
Arizona
el Reno
Okla
Roberts
Indiana
February Record at Carlsbad Caverns Sees Surge in Visitors
Carlsbad New Mexico reports a record February with 2,298 visitors at Carlsbad Caverns National Park, over twice 1933 figures. The daily average reached about 82, drawing tourists from 40 states, three territories and eight foreign countries.
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Carlsbad
N. M
Carlsbad Caverns
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
New Mexico Denied PWA Funds Despite Board Existence
Santa Fe reports that New Mexico public works board engineer George M. Neel remains at work as the PWA board for the state ends. State projects totaling about six million dollars were submitted to Washington, with roughly 250000 approved and February approvals near 700000, but no funds were ever sent and no projects started. Congress would need a new appropriation for future PWA money.
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Santa Fe
George M. Neel
New Mexico Public Works Board
PWA
Washington
New Mexico
Congress
CWA Suota Quota Cut to 256 Friday
The Chaves County CWA quota drops from 293 to 256 workers effective tomorrow, a 12 1 2 percent cut. Lea Rowland, city engineer, said New Mexico’s state quota would be 3,000 by March end, placing Chaves at about 140 or 145. J. Hall, county CWA chairman, notes 13 new and continuing county projects will start by next Monday, including courthouse plumbing and NM Military Institute building repairs.
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Chaves County
Lea Rowland
Santa Fe
T. J. Hall
CWA
New Mexico
Hall
New Mexico Military Institute
Veterans Bill Referred to House Appropriations
Washington March 1 AP Speaker Rainey referred the controverted independent offices supply bill increasing by 350 million dollars to veterans benefits and federal salary increases to the house appropriation committee without house action.
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Washington
Rainey
House Appropriation Committee
House
Entire Spanish government resigns under Lerroux
Madrid March 1 AP The entire government of Premier Alejandro Lerroux resigned suddenly after ministers Diego Martinez Barrios and Gomez Lara planned to quit. The move follows pressure from the Catholic Agrarian action party which opposed government policies and sought amnesty for political prisoners and subsidies for rural clergy.
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Madrid
Alejandro Lerroux
Lerroux
Diego Martinez Barrios
Department of the Interior
Gomez Lara
Niceto Alcala Zamora
Martinez Barros
Lara
Catholic Agrarian Action
Martinez Barrios
President Roosevelt to speak on NRA at Monday meeting
President Roosevelt will address NRA issues in a Monday appearance before Johnson organized hearings. The 11:00 a.m. EST address will be broadcast nationwide, with observers noting the move signals potential policy directions and responses to complaints from invited participants.
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Washington
Roosevelt
NRA
Johnson
Many Troops Ready Now in Austria
Vienna March 1 AP The armed strength of strike torn Austria has been rapidly increasing since the bloody Socialist civil war and today the government has at least 110000 armed men to deal with emergencies During the bitterest days of the recent fighting the government issued numerous appeals to volunteers and many responded The Fascist Heimwehr Home
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Vienna
Austria
Heimwehr
Two Kidnappers Sentenced to Hanging in Los Angeles
In a landmark verdict under a California law allowing life imprisonment or death for kidnapers who injure victims, Henry Bodkin’s attackers Harry Brooks and William Tanner were found guilty of kidnapping, robbery, and torture. The jury of seven men and five women recommended hanging.
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Los Angeles
Henry Bodkin
California
Harry Brooks
William Tanner
County Clerk Fees and Tax Collections Rise in February
The county clerk’s office reports February 1934 total fees of 394.63 dollars, up from 283.48 in February 1933, indicating higher business volume. The county treasurer’s tax collections reached 16,432.43 dollars, up from 11,019.18 in February 1933, a gain of 5,413.25.
Japanese Radio Expert Leaves After Visit Here
H. Kikutani, a Japanese government radio engineer, leaves Roswell at noon to continue experimental work on an experimental radiophone hookup in Chicago and other eastern cities. He visited Carlsbad caverns and praised the staff, noting New Mexico’s physical similarity to Manchuria.
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H. Kikutani
Chicago
Roswell
L. E. Fay
Kikutani
Carlsbad Caverns
New Mexico
Manchuria
Income tax returns due by March fifteenth in New Mexico
Albuquerque AP reports the deadline to file income tax returns is in two weeks. Returns must be filed by March 15 to avoid penalties. The guidance lists thresholds: single filers with net income 1090 or gross 5000, married filers with net income 2500 or gross 5000, plus an extra 400 exemption per child.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Internal Revenue Office
Col Atwood Returns to Roswell From Fort Worth
Col J D Atwood returns to Roswell after conferring in Fort Worth on public works matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Atwood
Roswell
Ft. Worth
Penalties Set for Unpaid Gross Sales Tax
Santa Fe March 1 AP No extension of time remains for paying the gross sales occupation tax on chain stores. A five percent penalty and one percent monthly interest apply to unpaid taxes. Jail terms possible for nonpayment. Governor Hockenhull and the finance board weigh future extensions and potential tax restructuring amid a 20 mill levy limit.
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Santa Fe
Juan N. Vigil
Vigil
Finance Board
A. W. Hockenhull
Juan Vigil
State Comptroller
Louise McConnell Named Deputy Court Clerk
D P Greiner announced the appointment of Louise McConnell as deputy clerk of the district court. She succeeds Marcie de Puckett and brings extensive local experience from Roswell Hardware, Chaves County Building and Loan, and the Roswell Business and Professional Women’s Club, with two weeks of court work already completed.
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D. P. Greiner
Louise McConnell
Miss McConnell
Marcie de Puckett
Bernard Johnston
Roswell
Roswell Hardware Company
The
Central Hardware Company
Chaves County Building and Loan Association
Houston
Texas
Chiff House Wins U S Flag Medal in New Mexico
Chief E J House Jr of the state motor patrol received the United States Flag Association medal for law enforcement at Santa Fe. Honorable mention went to Colfax sheriff G R Fletcher and Union deputy Luther Oldham. Jury cited time constraints kept other worthy candidates from consideration.
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Santa Fe
E. J. House, Jr
New Mexico
G. R. Fletcher
Colfax County
Luther Oldham
Union County
E. K. Neumann
Marguerite P. Baca
E. Dana Johnson
Santa Fe New Median
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Wassrer
Tierra Amarilla
E. C. Moore
Clovis
Elida
Carrizozo
Alamogordo
Ee Rape
MyNaught Syndicate
Ine
Paul Revere
Pauline Revere
School of Commerce
York University
White Plains
N. Y
Labor
Edward F. McGrady
McGrady
Col. Atwood
Chiff
U.S
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