Devastating Honshu Quake Kills Over a Thousand
Tokyo reports say more than 1,200 killed as earthquake followed by tidal wave and fire devastates northern Honshu. Iwate province suffers 1,119 deaths, with Miyagi Aomori and Hokkaido also hit. Officials fear thousands more dead as homes destroyed and boats lost. Epicenter about 190 miles northeast of Tokyo, quake at 2:32 a.m. lasting ten minutes.
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Honshu Island
Iwate
Miyako
Miyagi
Aomori
Hokkaido
Honshu
Kinkwaten Island
Central Seismological Observatory
Yokohama
Kinkazan Cape
Sendai
Wool Market Dull as Week Opens in Boston
Boston AP report notes wool market exceedingly dull with sales scarce and prices hard to quote amid uncertain banking and political climate and awaits the inauguration address. Milling demand slows. western markets scarce, but foreign markets steadier. Mohair remains dull and unchanged with quotations for various fleeces listed by region and quality.
Roswell and Dexter Win In Nose Games
Roswell edged Tatum 22 to 21 while Dexter narrowly defeated Hagerman 17 to 15 in district high school basketball openers at Cahoon Armory. Roy Johnson officiated as tournament referee with Hondo and Hobbs advancing. second round play set for afternoon and evening across multiple matchups.
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Tatum
Dexter
Hagerman
Cahoon Armory
Coyotes
Fred Grover
Dexter-Hagerman
Roy Johnson
University of New Mexico
Hondo and Hobbs
Hope
Lovington
Oklock
Artesia
Lake Arthur
Carlsbad
Governor seeks repeal of SB118 substitute on delinquent taxes
Santa Fe March 3 AP The Governor sent his first special message to the legislature requesting repeal of the committee substitute for SB118 and urging passage of a new law on discharge of delinquent tax interest and penalties. He noted questions about the prior bill’s constitutionality and said the Senate measure will not alter the first bill’s content but will fix constitutional concerns.
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Santa Fe
House
Senate
Bank Holiday Impacts New Mexico Banks Across State
Associated Press reports banks in Albuquerque and San Juan county opened as usual despite a governor proclaimed holiday. Las Vegas Roswell Clovis Gallup Las Cruces Carlsbad and Silver City saw varied closures. some banks stayed open with deposits strong while others planned further actions.
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Associated Press
Arthur Seligman
New Mexico
Albuquerque
San Juan County
Las Vegas
A. H. Gerdeman
Texas
Arizona
Gerdeman
Clovis
Gallup
Las Cruces
Banking Holidays Sweep Wide Across States and DC
Swift action to protect deposits spread across seven states and the District of Columbia. Governors and legislators impose holidays, limit withdrawals, and empower banking authorities while Congress weighs powers to suspend payments. Several banks in Texas and New Mexico adopt restricted operations. Roswell, New Mexico expects four day closure under Governor Seligman order.
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Comptroller of Currency
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Georgia
New Mexico
North Carolina General Assembly
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Missouri
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Detroit
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Texas
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Oklahoma
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Dill
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Roswell
Seligman
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Santa Fe
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War Material Sales Debate Reflected in Anger Toward Japan
A remarks filled exchange shows Beverly Hills and England clashing over arms sales to Japan. The piece criticizes moral posturing and hints at shifting to neutral trade with both sides while highlighting tensions between disarmament efforts and humanitarian stances.
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Beverly Hills
England
Japan
Europe
Writing Checks Carefully With Ink
The Record advises those writing checks to use ink and write carefully. Checks may be circulated, so careful ink writing reduces the chance of alterations and disfigurement during handling.
New Mexico clubs send congratulations to Roosevelt Garner
The Roosevelt and Garner Clubs of New Mexico radioed congratulations and best wishes for a successful administration to President-Elect Franklin D Roosevelt and Vice President-Elect John Garner. Messages signed by John Michaels, chairman of the organization.
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Young People’s
Roosevelt
Garner
New Mexico
Franklin D. Roosevelt
John Garner
John Michaels
Bradley Reappointed to State Medical Board
Dr. R. L. Bradley of Roswell has been reappointed by Governor Seligman to the state board of medical examiners.
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Bradley
State Medical Board
R. L. Bradley
Roswell
Seligman
State Board of Medical Examiners
Stocks Surge In Sudden Market Rally Across Sectors
New York markets opened with a rapid surge in stocks pushing prices higher by about $1 to near $5 a share. The rally spread to bonds and commodities as wheat gained 3 cents a bushel, cotton rose about $1 a bale, and silver and sugar also edged up.
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New York
Shorts
Seed loan applications arrive. local committees to prefill
The federal seed loan application blanks arrived late yesterday and the county agent's office reports steady intake. County agent J. R. Thomas urges applicants to first consult seed loan committees in their communities and complete a preliminary form before visiting the county agent. Committees include J. P. White Jr and H. E. Gifford in Hagerman. W. A. Losey, Harry Cowan in Dexter. Geo. Wilcox, R. S. Durand, E. L. Love in Lake Arthur. and E. C. Jackson, with three members each.
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J. R. Thomas
J. P. White Jr
H. E. Gifford
Hagerman
W. A. Losey
Harry Cowan
Dexter
Geo. Wilcox
R. S. Durand
E. L. Love
Lake Arthur
E. C. Jackson
Ford's Bill Keeps Sheriff Pay Untouched
Willis Ford introduced HB280 at the request of George Foreman Chaves County Clerk. The measure shifts sheriff office and traveling expenses from the salary fund to the general expense fund, leaving county official salaries unchanged. Foreman emphasized the bill does not affect salaries and aims for precise budgeting by separating expense funds.
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Willis Ford
George Foreman
Chaves
Foreman
Associated Press
Ford
Major Toulouse Visits Roswell From Albuquerque
Major J. H. Toulouse of Albuquerque is in Roswell today visiting friends and attending to business matters.
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Toulouse
J. H. Toulouse
Albuquerque
Roswell
Laughlin Receives Military Honor For Chemical Warfare Training
Sergeant Rex R. Laughlin of Battery A, 158th Field Artillery in Roswell has earned and been awarded a Corps Area Chemical Warfare correspondence course certificate. Major Frederick R. Lafferty commended Laughlin for qualifications as an instructor in chemical warfare and his unit’s achievement in securing a skilled trainer.
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Rex R. Laughlin
158Th Field Artillery
Roswell
Frederick R. Lafferty
New Mexico National Guard
Laughlin
Franchise Granted for Ball Club Here Roswell
The Record reports Joe Pate former Texas League pitcher has secured a franchise for Roswell in a new West Texas New Mexico baseball league. He states he has a strong club and expects to arrange agreeable terms with city residents. He seeks The Record’s opinion on local support for organized baseball and invites reader input.
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Joe Pate
Roswell
State High School Basketball Results Dispatched
Dispatches report today's district tournament scores across the state. Albuquerque High 19 Albuquerque Indians 17. Gallup Sacred Heart 34 Farmington 14. Lou Lamas 23 St. Mary's 16. Menaul 29 Belew 23. Dawson 20 Mills 27. Cimarron 32 Miami 13. Desee 26 Pompa 15.
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Albuquerque Indians
Gallup Sacred Heart
Farmington
Lou Lamas
St. Mary’s
Menaul
Belew
Dawson
Mills
Cimarron
Miami
Desee
Pompa
Cummings to Be Attorney General in Roosevelt Appointment
President elect Roosevelt announced Homer Cummings of Connecticut will serve as attorney general replacing the late Senator Thomas J. Walsh of Montana. The March 3 notice identifies Cummings as the new head of the Justice Department and marks a shift in the administration’s legal leadership.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Homer 5
Cummings
Connecticut
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