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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1935
Page
7
Roswell Daily Record publication details including society editor Grace Bear and city editor Don Wilkins. Advertising rates, subscription terms, and mailing information are listed, along with AP membership notice and rights reserve statements.
The governor calls for state action to use FPERA funds to build school athletic fields swimming pools and parks highlighting Roswell as needing a permanent athletic complex with football baseball track dressing rooms showers and seating. A September 17 special election will vote on constitutional changes while liquor regulation debates signal a shift toward prohibition.
The bill clipping mayoral powers and granting appointive control to city councils alarms Santa Fe and Roswell. The Gal lup Independent warns this overreach endangers democratic balance, risking future cities losing executive independence to partisan politicians.
New Mexico weighs two taxation plans. One state plan would tax chain stores. a federal payroll tax would rise from 1 percent in 1986 to 3 percent in 1938. Critics say both taxes burden businesses and ignore reasonable revenue planning. Also, an agricultural note urges oil spray control for San Jose scale on deciduous fruit trees, highlighting Kayso oil emulsion and lime sulfur as options.
The payroll tax will hinder the economy by forcing businesses to cut expenses in one area to pay the tax in another. If employees bear the tax through reduced wages, their buying power falls. Business leaders nationwide oppose the payroll tax, yet their voice may not influence policy, illustrating taxpayer clout limits.
Ruidoso News notes heavy snow and scenic pines, James M. Hervey of Roswell building a summer cabin, Mrs Myrtle B. Davis visiting relatives in Amarillo and Hollywood. Mrs Maria Rooney ill with flu. school lists show 50 students with Richard Traylor as principal. A wedding unites William Yeager and Georgie Stewart of Eagle Creek and Ruidoso, with plans to live in Artesia.
Rhoda Cornboise plans a life with Maj. Ralph Stornack while in love with Colin Briarley, jailed for murder. Stornack and allies push a fake marriage to seize Rhoda's fortune as Colin aids a secret escape from prison. The plot moves through London, a French stay, and a village wedding to secure Rhoda's future and reveal the truth.
A curious drama unfolds with Jack Caermaen in a warder’s role and Colin Briarley swapping identities to steal Caermaen’s vix-out and revolver. Rhoda travels to Landkey-on-Thames for a brisk, staged wedding while Leningway presents papers promising support as the ceremony is brisk and anticlimactic.
A breezy New Mexico column notes rising tides of spring, politics, and local lore. Russell Seiner leads Las Cruces Evening News city desk. Quay county rabbit drive. Carlsbad caverns February visitor count. Amaranillo Mother-in-Law Day plans with Texas host governor Allred. the Harvey forest land trade bid. a Pinon to Oro Grande corridor mystery. Las Cruces civic sights including a lone lily at the city clerk’s office. Union High School roof work. Sunny Jim Auriemma’s Las Cruces singing gig netting nearly $3,000 for a citadel.
Goats Milk is recommended by physicians for babies and those with digestive troubles. Sanitary Seat Dairy at 700 North Ohio invites visitors. Phone 73908 Shay. F22tte Record Want Ads bring results.
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