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Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1934

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Veterans' Bill Clash Over Recovery Foes Rally In House

Washington scene shows a conservative Democratic group pressuring against veterans and federal employee spending while the Senate pushes a dairy and beef cattle basic commodity bill with broad AAA provisions. Roosevelt orders curtailment of army air mail after ten deaths and seeks rapid legislation with MacArthur and Foulois to boost training and safety.

Washington Veterans’ Bloc House Senate John Dickinson Commerce Francis B. Sayre AAA Capper Frazier Johnson LaFollette Nye Schail Adams Bailey Barkley Black Bulkley Clark Coolidge Copeland Dietrich Erickson Gore Hatch Logan O Mahoney Tydines Wagner Wheeler Roosevelt Army Air Corps Secretary of Commerce Farley Benjamin Foulois Air Corps MacArthur Army

Dillinger and Gang in Fight With Police

Chicago dispatch reports a sensational late night gun battle in Schiller Park as police chief Robert Christian fought off gunmen believed to include John Dillinger. Christian drew within ten feet of a sedan. gunfire damaged his car but did not stop the escapees. Gaskin, a chauffeur for Mrs. Herman Stern, identified Dillinger among the assailants as they fled toward Wisconsin after kidnapping and car theft.

Chicago John Dillinger Schiller Park Robert Christian James Gaskin Dillinger Wisconsin Christian Herman Stern Gaskin

Three Army Air Mail Fliers Lost Near Hartsville

Hartsville South Carolina reports three Army Air Mail fliers lost overnight while en route from Ohmond to Miami. They landed in rain and fog near Hartsville with slight damage to the craft and no injuries. The crew included Lieut K N Allen of Charlotte Michigan, Sgt Harry Shilling of Harrisburg Pennsylvania now in Richmond, and a corporal from Washington who joined the flight.

Hartsville S. C Ree Ohmond Miami Lieut K N. Allen Charlotte Michigan Harry Shilling Harrisburg Richmond Washington

Zara the Turk on the loose in Beverly Hills

A fragmentary column notes a character named Zara Agha described as 160 years old and Turkish, depicted as wandering Beverly Hills in a sensational tone. The text references military privates' finances and a looming threat as Zara seeks a fourth wife, with no clear factual details or corroboration.

Zara

NRA Sees Signs of Better Business Nationwide

Washington reports the NRA cites better business with a 17 percent rise in department store sales for January and February 1934 versus last year, plus early gains from its hour reduction campaign. It notes staff resignations, intensified enforcement, and new cases under the coal code with decentralization efforts.

Washington NRA Federal Reserve Board Blue Eagle Department of Justice Colorado W. H. Davis Hugh S. Johnson E. G. Budd Manufacturing Company Philadelphia Davis

Boy Scout Camping Conference In Roswell Next Week

I L McDonald national camping director of Boy Scouts of America and J P Fitch regional executive will conduct a camping conference in Roswell next Wednesday March 14 at the Chamber of Commerce. Local leaders from Lubbock Amarillo Pampa Roswell and eastern New Mexico will attend with invited area camping health and leadership training committees. Sessions run 10 to noon and 1 to 5 with a noon group luncheon.

I. L. McDonald New York Boy Scout of America J. P. Fitch Dallas Roswell Chamber of Commerce Offcat Lubbock Amarillo Pampa Texas New Mexico McDonald Fitch Boy Scout Movement America

Cuban strike order ended by government in Havana

In Havana on March 10, an official decree ordering striking workers back to duty appeared in the Gazette. The harbor association planned talks with strikers to resume work while 100 strikebreakers guarded Ward Line docks as S S Oriente delivered perishables from Mexico. The Havana Coal Company steamer planned to discharge with soldiers if needed. The Cuban Telephone Company remained largely unchanged with many lines in operation.

Hiavana Harbor Association Ward Line S. S. Oriente Mexico Havana Coal Company Cuban Telephone Company

Roswell Man Fined In First Driver License Case

J M Babe Poteet paid a 50 fine and costs after being charged with operating an automobile without a city drivers license. He appealed to district court, bond set at 100, represented by George Threlkeld. Police Chief Frank Young signed the complaint. The case awaits Judge James B McGhee ruling on ordinance 526. A petition asking repeal of the drivers license and gasoline tax had 300 plus signatures.

J. M Babe” Poteet L. L. Johnson Roswell District Court Poteet George Threlkeld Frank Young James B. McGhee

Republican Central Committee Meets at Courthouse Law Library

The Chaves county Republican Central Committee held a meeting this afternoon in the law library at the courthouse. Members stated there was nothing for publication at the present time regarding the business of the meeting.

Chaves County Republican Central Committee

Feed Supply Short On Western Ranges

Denver reports the Monthly Livestock and Range study shows old feed is scarce on western ranges though livestock remain in fair to good shape due to favorable weather. Cattle losses and feed shortages vary by state with New Mexico dry but cattle in good flesh, while sheep and breeding ewes are in good condition and lamb prospects look solid if weather holds.

Denver U. S. Division of Crop and Livestock Nebraska Kansas Texas New Mexico Colorado

Playing with Fire Takes Life of Girl in New Mexico

Five year old Dultera Saiz daughter of Mr and Mrs Juan Saiz died after playing with matches igniting her clothing. Left at home with her younger brother while mother shopped the children started the fire prompting neighbors to rush to aid. She died several hours later at a hospital in Springerville Arizona.

Quemado N. M Dultera Saiz Juan Saiz Dultera Springerville Ariz

Newlywed couple kill each other in Pecatonica

Pecatonica Illinois March 10 AP fear of public scorn drove Mr and Mrs Ray Holcomb newly married for 24 hours to point shotguns at each other and fire. Coroner W R Julian said the deaths appeared to be a pact of self inflicted shots with both spouses found dead yesterday.

Pecatonica Ill Ray Holcomb W. R. Julian

Noted editor to address sportsmen in Chaves County dinner

Gene A. Howe editor of the Amarillo News Globe will be the principal speaker at the annual dinner and meeting of the Chaves County Game Protective Association at the Woman's Club next Tuesday at seven. He is a noted sportsman and columnist known as The Tactless Texan. Dinner tickets cost 50 cents and officers will be elected. Prominent attendees include W. A. Losey and state officials. invitations were sent to federal judge Colin Neblett and Gilbert Espinosa, but attendance is not definite.

Gene A. Howe Amarillo News-Globe Chaves County Game Protective Association Woman's Club Southwest Texas Game and Fish Commission Gene Howe Ed Howe Potato Hill Kansas Ed Roberts H. P. Saunders Curtis Hill W. A. Losey Chaves County New Mexico

State to arrest violators using state autos

Santa Fe reports that state officials or employees using state cars for private purposes may face arrest. After repeated warnings, highway engineer G. D. Macy with Gov. Hockenhull backing, asked the state motor patrol to seize anyone driving a state car contrary to regulations. The governor had received reports of infractions across the state.

Santa Fe G. D. Macy W. A. Hockenhull State Motor Patrol Macy

Schedule of CWA Reductions in Chaves County

T J Hall Chaves county CWA chairman received a letter from Margaret Reeves executive secretary of the state CWA board with the county reduction schedule. CW A works will be cut to 186 on March 16 to 149 on March 23 and to 117 on March 56. Quota was 220 yesterday. A wage scale was set: one dollar an hour for skilled labor and 50 cents for unskilled in towns over 2500 and 40 cents elsewhere with Roswell the only place in the county where 50 cent unskilled rate applies.

T. J. Hall Chaves County CWA Margaret Reeves Mr. Hall State Harry L. Hopkins Hall Organized Labor Lea Rowland Roswell

Gas and Oil Lease Sale Totals in New Mexico

Santa Fe reports state land commissioner Frank Vesely announced today the monthly gas and oil lease sale grossed 12908.46 dollars. Fifteen tracts were auctioned in this sale, part of the department’s ongoing program.

Santa Fe Frank Vesely

Battery A to Get Three More Cars

Battery A will receive two more trucks and a station wagon, making six trucks and five station wagons in all. The new vehicles are expected to arrive any day and are described as Chevrolets with bodies matching the existing cars.

Pleads Guilty 18 Forging Check

Clarence Schmalzfeich, arrested Thursday, pleaded guilty in district court to forging a check bearing George French signature. Judge McGhee deferred sentence until after he returns from Carlsbad in two weeks to handle Eddy County matters. Schmalzfeich had pleaded not guilty in justice court. He passed the forged check at Huff's Jewelry Store where he bought two rings which were recovered.

Clarence Schmalzfeich George French McGhee Carlsbad Eddy County Schmalzfeich Tn Justice Court Huff

Roswell Recovery Story Highlights Agency Incomes

In Roswell and the Pecos Valley the fourth installment by Charles Cutter Jr details added incomes arising from two government recovery agencies. The piece explains how valley inhabitants gain funds through these overatons, illustrating the broader Recovery series in the Roswell Daily Record.

Roswell Pecos Valley

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Congress Dern Franklin D. Roosevelt Senator McKellar Tennessee Representative Mead Congressional Postal Committees Douglas MacArthur Graeeral Foulois Corps Jesse L. Livermore Wall Street UR. Bradley Dillinger and Gang R. L. Bradley Robert L T Bradley Dr. Bradley Army Air Mail Beverly Hills Calif McNeught Lieate, Ine Paul H. Douglas Consumers Advisory Board University of Chicago R. B. Paddock L. H. Tompkins General Johnson United States Rubber Co
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