State Wins Point In Fight Send Wickman To Electric Chair
Albuquerque March 30 The State won a key ruling in the Wickman murder trial by showing sufficient evidence of criminal means in the death of Mrs Donalda Chicoine Wickman and allowing use of his alleged confession at the proper time Judge M A Otero Jr overruled defense motions and indicated the confession and earlier testimony may be admitted, marking a turning point after defense blocks.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Carl ‘Wickman
Denver
M. A. Otero, Jr
Wickman
Asri
Otero
Donalda Chicoine Wickman
James Davis
Ralph Craig
Pat O'Grady
Joan
Carl Wickman
Dendruggist
M. A. Otero
Armstrongs Awarded Three Road Contracts in New Mexico
Santa Fe March 30 AP One contract tentatively awarded and nine others given by the State Highway Commission at its March meeting. Paving spans Espa neda Clovis Hot Springs Portales Roswell and U S 85 Santa Rosa Tucumcari with firms including New Mexico Construction Co Capital Construction Co Lee Moor Construction Co Pata Fetery and Armstrong and Armstrong. Bridges and culverts also awarded to Wheeler Carrico and Silver and to Armstrong and Armstrong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
State Highway Commission
Espaneda
Hot Springs
Hayner
Las Cruces
S. H. Venter
Arrey
N. M
U. S
Santa Rosa-Tucumccari
Capital Construction Co
Portales
New Mexico Construction Co
Carrizozo
Pata Fetery
Roswell
Tularosa
Lee Moor Construction Co
el Paso
Armstrong and Armstrong
Turkey to arrest Insull for extradition to America
Washington reports that Turkey will arrest and detail Samuel Insull for extradition. The Maiotis was detained in Istanbul harbor pending arrest. An extradition treaty signed in 1923 was ratified by the United States last February but awaits Turkish ratification.
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Washington
State Department
Samuel Insull
Insull
Maiotis
Istanbul
United States
Turkey
Will Roosevelt Take Pay Uplift
Washington reports Congress overrode Roosevelt on restoring the federal pay cut but the President still controls his own pay. A $6,250 monthly installment of Roosevelt's $75,000 annual salary is due, but he may return 5 percent of the restored amount, leaving 10 percent or $625 if he applies it to his pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
Treasury
W White
Gallup jailer slugged as two men escape
Gallup New Mexico March 30 AP two prisoners Jack Morris and William Woodrow slugged jailer Jerry Garcia and escaped from the county jail early today. The men were seized from an east bound bus on orders from Pasadena California police who warned they were dangerous and wanted for robbery. Garcia was hospitalized with a head wound. the jailer’s injuries were not serious as state patrolm en private plane and posses joined the manhunt.
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Gallup
N. M
Jack Morris
William Woodrow
Jerry Garcia
Pasadena
Calif
Garcia
Hope to Reach Agreement on Morrow Bond in Santa Fe
Governor Hockenhull expressed hope that bonding companies would agree to revised terms for John Morrow’s official bond. They require $500,000 and want the treasurer to refrain from dipping into trust funds. The governor would recommend allowing deposits to be covered without personal liability for funds deposited at the First National Bank of Santa Fe. If approved, Morrow could take office during or after the special session.
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Santa Fe
Hockenhull
John Morrow
Morrow
Clinton P. Anderson
United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co
First National Bank of Santa Fe
Treasury
McCar
Wallace Named Today by Dr Wirt in House Probe
Washington March 30 AP The name of Secretary Wallace Roosevelt era Agriculture chief was injected into the House investigation of Dr William A Wirt communist charges. A telegram from a Indiana schoolmaster quoted Wallace and others not disclosed. Rep Foulkes said Wirt listed Wallace as saying brain trusters had not yet decided which way the country was going. A summons for Wirt to testify and an invitation for him to appear before a special committee were reported. The message was kept by Foulkes who glimpsed the words Secretary Wallace. Wallace aides minimized the action saying the plans are experiments and too early to tell outcomes. Wallace noted that newspapers can create states of mind. Wallace has faced criticism over milk marketing agreements and Tugwell was also named in related remarks.
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Washington
Wallace
Roosevelt
House
William A. ‘Wirt
Bury
Indiana
Foulkes
Dmich
Wirt
Bulwinikle
D-Nc
Democratic Party
Kerensky
Special Committee
Rainey
Agriculture
Hoosier
Brain Trust
Representative Eagle
D-Texas
Agriculture Department
Rexford Guy Tugwell
Representative McGugin
R-Kas
Tugwell
McNutt awarded 60653 in noted potash case
Denver AP reports U S Circuit Court of Appeals awarded W H McNutt a judgment of 60653 against U S Potash Co for fees claimed for locating potash fields in southern New Mexico. McNutt had sued for 400000 and earlier won 238666 from a federal district court in New Mexico.
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Denver
Colo
U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals
W. H. McNutt
U. S. Potash Co
McNutt
New Mexico
Governor weighs sending National Guard to Belen on election day
Governor Hockenhull is considering deploying National Guard officers to Belen for election day after a delegation from the city asked for help. The move follows reported authority clashes between the sheriff's office and the local police, with a decision pending.
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National Guard
Belen
Santa Fe
Hockenhull
Attempted car theft reported by junior high student
William Smith a junior high student reports two men tried to steal his father's car yesterday afternoon on Third Street near First National Park. He says they fled when he threatened to call the police.
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William Smith
Third Street
First National Park
Little Chance For Passage Of Bonus Bill
Senate leaders privately view the $2.2 billion greenback bonus as unlikely to pass this session though the House approved it. Senate Finance Committee chairwoman and Democratic veterans bloc members weigh the veto override odds while Pittman introduces a substitute using treasury bonds and a sinking fund backed by silver neigniorage profits.
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Washington
Senate
House
Senate Finance Committee
Harrison
Pittman
D-Nev
Pitman
Treasury
Roswell City Election Urges Voters to Go to Poles Tuesday
In Roswell a mass primary on March 15th produced a slate but did not determine city leadership for two years. The upcoming Tuesday election will decide five aldermen per ward and the mayor with five wards voting separately, under state law and the corrupt practices act. Voters are urged to participate to influence governance.
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Roswell
Hotel Longview Fire Kills Two, Injures Many in Texas
A rapid blaze consumed the 112 room Hotel Longview in Longview Texas killing two people and injuring about 21 others. Guests escaped in night clothes as flames swept the three story building with rescuers aiding those on ledges and windows. One victim was a Dallas insurance employee I F Safford who died after leaping from a third floor window. A third death was attributed to the blaze via complications from shock and heart trouble reported for Herman R Yates of Longview.
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Longview
Tex
I. F. Safford
Dallas
Texas
Herman R. Yates
Fishing Season Opens Next Sunday in New Mexico
The fishing season starts Sunday for bass crappie perch and catfish and runs to November 30 with Elephant Butte Lake upper portion closed April 15 to June 1 for spawning. Trout and salmon season opens May 20 and ends November 15. Year round waters include the Rio Grande segments and all waters in Chaves and Eddy counties. Licenses required for fishermen 14 years or older.
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Albuquerque
N. M
New Mexico
Elephant Butte Lake
Rio Grande
Taos Junction
San Marcial
Percha Dam
Sierra County
Texas Line
Chaves
Eddy Counties
Trott Arraigned on Habitual Crime Act
George S. Trott pleaded not guilty before Judge James B. McGhee to habitual criminal charges under New Mexico law tied to a pending larceny case. Information lists prior sentences in Texas, federal Leavenworth, and New Mexico penitentiaries, with fourth conviction carrying life under habitual criminal statutes. Other arraignments include Albert Wallace, Henry Russell, and Herbert Powell on related charges.
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George S. Trott
James B. McGhee
New Mexico
Texas
Federal
Leavenworth
Kansas
New Mexico Penitentiary
Albert Wallace
George Trott
Chaves County
Henry Russell
Henry Rushing
Herbert Powell
Fifth Ward Registration Tops Previous Record
The Fifth Ward registration list shows 1,444 names after 682 Spanish American names were added during the six day posting period. About 200 duplicates were found and removed. This marks the largest ward registration ever, surpassing the 867 tally in 1930.
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Board of Registration
NRA to Push More Jobs for Unemployed
Washington reports the NRA to intensify the re employment drive with a plan to explore new fields for idle capital. Hugh S. Johnson urged immediate reports from durable goods and services industries on additional job potential by April 4, while a federal survey seeks investment ideas to boost work. The effort may involve home construction and modernization and could fund subsistence homesteads and slum clearance.
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Washington
Hugh S. Johnson
NRA
Johnson
Frank C. Walker
National Emergency Council
Allowable Gasoline Production Set for April by Secretary Ickes
Secretary Ickes, the oil administrator, fixed April gasoline allowable at 21,910,000 barrels, down from March 31,791,000. The plan becomes effective April 1 with district totals including Inland Texas 2,555,000, Texas Gulf Coast 5,300,000, and Rocky Mountain 660,000.
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Washington
Ickes
Texas
Texas Gulf Coast
Rocky Mountain
De Long Guilty in Las Vegas Federal Narcotics Case
In Las Vegas New Mexico Dr Arthur H De Long was found guilty by a federal jury on nine counts of violating the federal narcotics act and faces sentencing later. Pedro Garcia was acquitted of liquor into Indian territory. Thomas Baca pleaded guilty to count one of selling liquor to Indians. count two was dismissed.
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DE Long
Las Vegas
N. M
Arthur H. de Long
Pedro Garcia
Thomas Baca
United States
Zoning Commission Plans City Park Projects
Hail chair of Chaves County Welfare Board seeks help from City Zoning Commission to plan park improvements as Work Relief Program projects. The Board, with John Hall and others, meets at the Chamber of Commerce to coordinate relief work, while 20 investigators begin screening relief rolls for need.
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T. 2. Hail
Chaves
County Welfare Board
Chamber of Commerce
Emergency Relief Administration
Hall
Santa Fe
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North Main Street
Sandoval County
Bernalillo-Cuba
Wheeler
Carrico and Silver
Tularosa-Carrizozo
Ruidoso-Capitan
Armstrong and
Armstrong
Fidleywood
Florida
Hooer
America
Will Roosevelt
Sec. Wallace
WM. Wirt
DR. Wirt
Canon City
Pearl O’loughlin
National Jewish Hospital
Veterans’ Bloc
Trott
Veterans’ Administration
McCarl
Zoning Commission
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