Roswell Banks Set to Reopen Under Proclamation
Roswell banks will reopen Monday for local business only under a governor’s proclamation and the First National Bank of Roswell president E A Cahoon. Withdrawals limited to five percent of deposits, local checks accepted, new deposits allowed, aimed at restoring normal commerce and easing change shortages. Banks report ample funds and readiness to meet customer needs as nationwide banking restrictions ease.
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Hoover leaves White House after long service and farewell plans
President Herbert Hoover ends his tenure with a quiet departure from the White House aimed at a private vacation in Palo Alto after a day of farewells and final meetings. He reshaped inauguration custom by riding in his successor’s car, and a send-off is planned at Union Station as he travels across the continent.
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Roosevelt Inaugural Address Emphasizes Fear and Renewal
The speech delivered today stresses candor and bold leadership, with the main line that the only thing to fear is fear itself. It highlights economic distress, calls for restored confidence, and critiques money changers while urging a values based restoration of society. Berlin brief notes warn of looming elections and civil strife amid Hitler’s grip.
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Wilmot Sees A Better Feeling On Sales Tax
Dan H. Wilmot and W. C. Holland attended a Santa Fe hearing before a joint legislative committee on the state sales tax bill. Wilmot said legislators are more friendly now toward the tax, though he could not gauge the bill’s outcome. Holland was not reachable for comment.
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State Bankers to Meet Sunday With Governor
The New Mexico governor called a Sunday conference with state bankers to discuss extending the moratorium and new deposit rules. Bank Examiner Bingham urged attendance, with many bankers signaling they would attend. Roosevelt sworn in as president outlined drastic economic reforms and warned of war-time powers if Congress does not cooperate.
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Inauguration Delayed Three Weeks Over Budget
Beverly Hills readers glimpse a letter about delaying the inauguration by three weeks due to budget concerns. The writer mocks political figures, noting Detroit's growth and Henry Ford's influence, and jokes about banking delays and Al Smith’s fee disclosures. The piece ends with a sharp, personal aside and a sign off.
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New Orleans Banks Close After NY Holiday Declared
New Orleans on March 4 AP reports banks remained closed after yesterday's limited withdrawal operations following the New York bank holiday declaration.
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New Mexico banks reopen with withdrawal limits
Banks across New Mexico reopened under a four day banking holiday proclaimed by Governor Seligman. Albuquerque, Raton, and Santa Fe branches imposed withdrawal caps or discretionary limits while declaring that necessary withdrawals would be allowed. Some banks in San Juan county and northeast towns opened. Clovis had two banks still closed Saturday morning.
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Vandewart's Garage Fire Near North Sea Street
Vandewart's Garage at 404 North Sea burned last night due to a left burning gas plate. The car was moved before damage, firemen extinguished most of the blaze, minor damage covered by insurance. Call logged at 8 50. A later 10 40 a.m. grass fire near Garden Avenue bridge over Spring River caused no damage.
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Roswell Couple Granted Marriage License
A marriage license was issued this morning to Stephen C. Baker and Vivian McFarland, both of Roswell. Also wed here were Buford Wells and Zelma Roberson of Seminole, Oklahoma, and J. D. Bunton with Johnnie B. Smith of Marfa, Texas, in the yesterday afternoon ceremony.
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Big Radio Program For Legion Loyalty Meeting
Roswell American Legion Post commander R W Drysdale requests promotion of a March 5 NBC radio program tied to the Loyalty Celebration. The broadcast features Roosevelt and Louis Johnson with Pershing sending a message and radio stars. The program runs 11:30 to 12:45 EST, or 9:20 to 10:45 Roswell time, tomorrow night.
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Senate confirms Roosevelt cabinet lineup in full
The senate late today confirmed all ten members of President Roosevelt’s cabinet. The confirmed officials include Cordell Hull as secretary of state, William Woodin as secretary of the treasury, James Farley as postmaster general, Homer Cummings as attorney general, George Dern as secretary of war, Claude Swanson as secretary of the navy, Daniel Roper as secretary of commerce, Harold Ickes as secretary of the interior, Frances Perkins as secretary of labor, and Henry Wallace as secretary of agriculture.
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