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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1934
Page
7
Roswell Daily Record examines Samuel Insull’s uncertain status abroad as nations bar entry, arguing his fate reflects a broader shift toward government control of business and communications. The piece warns of rising strikes and urges cooperation between employers and unions to avert political gains from unrest.
A Capitol intruder a skunk was shot by a Washington police officer after a brief pursuit inside the Capitol grounds. Congressmen from rural districts departed quickly while newspapers questioned the animal’s nature and a Congressional “smelling committee” was formed to investigate. The committee’s blunt report stated only that the skunk is gone but its memory remains.
From Santa Fe reports comes criticism of Governor Hockenhull for not promptly accepting the resignation of a New Mexico insane asylum board member unsympathetic to the new board's program. The Las Vegas Optic says his picks for state boards are usually solid, but his executive action remains tardy and evasive, hindering timely adjustments.
A New Mexican report notes debate over state board purchases of paper backed spelling books for public schools. It questions durability, hints at political maneuvering, and covers Senate battles over silver, independence bills, and federal control of cotton with brief court news from Las Vegas and Roswell.
In a European mystery, Bun O'Reilly known as Bun charts a perilous search for Helene with ally Finlay and wary friends. A sequence of hotel intrigues in Grasse and Cannes escalates as Bun and Finlay confront impostors, a missing woman, and a web of secrets amid late night reflections and mounting tension.
The piece analyzes federal relief for New Mexico totaling 12 327 000 with most funds funneled to Indian programs at 100 each. It questions distribution noting underpasses grants and praise for some non federal works while criticizing perceived eastern bias and state missteps in resources and industry. It highlights local press history and geologic quirks in Dona Ana county with sunken mesas near the Rio Grande.
Paris reports a vast international espionage plot against the United States, France, and Britain, alleged to benefit Germany and Soviet Russia. Police said two American prisoners provided the breakthrough, leading to arrests of five more suspects after seven hours of questioning of Mr and Mrs Robert Gordon Switz before Judge Andre Benon. A third woman escaped, and warrants were issued for additional arrests as the investigation expands to 15 people.
A fragmented poem by F Snipes portrays Stand By Standby Byrd delivering a distant radio talk about exploration from east to west and pole to pole. It imagines dangers, weather, and the future of towns, while yearning for celestial harmony and a Christ centered voice in the heavens.
The sermon collection argues injustice prompts explanations while justice needs none. It critiques those who claim wisdom yet do nothing and refuse criticism as infallible. It highlights the ignorant man who preempts remedies and the fool who judges without facts.
In Washington on March 1 the Senate approved amendments to the cattle commodity bill and sent it to conference for a compromise on the differences.
Three men robbed the Grand Prairie State Bank today taking $1,448. They locked four people in the vault and fled by car heading north toward Oklahoma. Sheriff and state police launched a manhunt.
Washington March 26 IAP Speaker Rainey believes his compiled list of house Democrats who voted against administration measures could prove useful. The Bankhead cotton bill passed 51 to 114 as observers noted surprises in votes. The list may include Republicans seen as voting right on administration measures, with possible shifts in electoral tactics.
Roswell Chapter Order of De Molay chose new officers for a three month term including Master Councilor Tommie Fowler and Senior Councilor Gilbert Pfeiffer. The selection followed by a note on tax policy lobbying and a fragmented list of preceptors and additional names.
Alpheus A. Keen of Albuquerque was elected Grand Secretary for a 51st term. Other officers named include W. H. Duckworth Grand Master Edward R. Paul Senior Grand Warden R. E. Asset Junior Grand Warden Peter Cameron Grand Treasurer. Appointive posts to be named by Duckworth Wednesday.
Albuquerque will host a two day session Friday and Saturday of the New Mexico Owners Association to examine the national laundry code and how it operates. Charles B. Wilson, president of the National Association, from Des Moines Iowa, will be the principal speaker.
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