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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1934
Page
1
In Albuquerque on May 3 AP reports Rep. O S Greaser of Quay urged forming a new party to oppose the sales tax he calls a tool of big corporations. He offered to run as an Independent and outlined an alternate legislative program including income, liquor, potash and oil taxes. He blasted both major parties as corrupt.
Governor A W Hockenhull addressed a large crowd at the First Baptist Church Ruby Anniversary Banquet with musical interludes by local quartets and violin numbers by Doris Deter Welborn. Mrs Hockenhull accompanied him and long time member Mrs H R Webb was honored. Santa Fe New Mexico tax case looms over meat sales tax exemption as lawmakers review livestock product exemptions and court interpretations cited by Swift & Company officials.
Seventy Dallas Wholesale Merchants Association members with a 30 member band travel by special train to Roswell on May 18 for the 33rd annual business tour. They attend a Mothers Day service at New Mexico Military Institute from 9:30 to 10:00, tour city sights, then depart at 11:00.
Two Perry Iowa visitors died when a car near Hoxie New Mexico rolled four times after a front tire blew out. Mrs Eva McCall survived with injuries. her daughter Miss Mary Brenton McCall and Mrs Mary Wendar were killed. Clyde Brenton, bank president and Mrs McCall's brother, was en route to arrange burial.
The Justice Department unveiled a plan to seek about 2 million dollars from Congress to expand the anti crime drive. It aims to hire 200 to 300 more investigators and equip them with guns and fast cars amid a gun shortage that has affected federal Dillinger chase teams.
In Birmingham on May 3 AP reports “Cotton Tom” Heflin failed to win a clear path back to Congress. With most votes tallied, Allgood led 13,205 to 11,035 for Starnes and 19,398 for Heflin, leaving Heflin in a weak position for a run-off though he vowed to challenge the result and pursue a face-off against Allgood.
Albuquerque coaches take teams to Roswell for the state track and field tennis and golf meet. F. M. Wilson leads eight track athletes five golfers and five tennis players from Albuquerque High. Louis Hernandez brings two men to represent Menau in events. Jones from Podian school departs with seven players.
Senator John H. Mullis, member of the Senate Finance Committee, said the meat exemption phrase likely covers livestock on the hoof and not retail meat sales. He noted the amendment mentions livestock growth products like wool hides and pelts, but he believes meat sales were not intended to be exempt.
Clovis New Mexico May 3 AP a 15 year old Lawton Oklahoma youth Del bert Ritter attempted suicide by drinking two bottles of medical solutions believing them poisonous. He survived after being found in a ditch near the highway and was placed in police care. His future depends on his mother and rest with possible return to Los Angeles if requested.
Moscow refused the request of the Chicago Century of Progress to send the Russian crown jewels for exhibition this summer. Bolshivik officials said they would not trust such historic valuables beyond Russia's borders.
The article outlines the 1934 New Mexico liquor law as a response to enforcement failures under the 1933 act. It details licensing rules, tax changes, bond requirements, and enforcement provisions, including who fixes license fees, the role of the State Board of Liquor Control, and penalties for violations. The measure shifts license control to counties and municipalities starting July 1 1934 and repeals the excess profit tax.
The Gross-Miller Grocery Company, longtime Roswell firm, will open Monday at 119-21 West Fourth Street after moving from 223 North Main. The change aims to modernize facilities, provide ample free parking, enhanced sanitation, and locally built fixtures, with the old site remaining closed after Saturday night.
In Albuquerque on May 3 AP reports several days of cold windy weather gave way to a drizzling rain spreading from central and northwestern New Mexico toward the Estancia Valley and the northwest, with Las Vegas noting clouds and cold winds but no rain. The storm was expected to clear by nightfall with generally fair, warmer conditions overnight and Friday.
Bishop James Cannon Jr. of the Methodist Episcopal Church South won a preliminary battle at the quadrennial general conference to remain in office. A test vote ordered his name added to the list of bishops for effective reassignment by 269 to 170, a 99 vote margin.
Judge James B. McGhee received a wire from the attorney general noting the district court filing fee rose from $7.50 to $10.00 at 1:52 p.m. on April 27. The extra $2.50 applies to suits filed since then, with $10.00 charged for all future filings to fund a new state supreme court building.
A total of 93 seed loan checks have been received, handled and mailed out by the Chaves county clerk's office.
In Las Cruces New Mexico wholesale and retail gas dealers launched a campaign against a proposed one cent city gasoline tax winning a promise from four new city board members to delay action until dealers and others can discuss the proposal. Mayor J Benson Newell is reported to favor the tax.
Paris May 3 AP report states the French government formally asks Japan to observe the Nine Power Treaty in full, replying to Tokyo's note defending its Asia for Asiatics Doctrine. The exchange underscores tensions over Asia policy and seeks clarity on Japan's commitments under the agreed principles.
National League box score data lists teams and runs with pitcher and catcher batteries for New York Boston Chicago Brooklyn Cincinnati Philadelphia St. Louis and more. It notes score outcomes and lineups including Clark Bell Rich ards French Smith Hoyt Padden Brandt Spohrer Malone Lee Ward Hartnett Benge Lopezy Kolp Shaute O'Farrell Collins J Wil son Rhem Davis Kunx Boston NY names McManus Berger Jackson NY all present for today’s game listings
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