Means tells tale of Lindbergh baby kidnapping
Former justice department agent recounted activities surrounding the Lindbergh baby case. He testified about alleged schemes to defraud Evalyn Walsh McLean’s estate, named bootleggers connected to the Lindbergh home, and claims that the infant body found was a plant provided by a man he identified as Wellington Henderson.
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Last Hobbs drilling well near completion in pool
Hobbs oil area awaiting proration test as three wells are drilled. A final completion is expected within a week on the last Hobbs well. A new location was announced and Governor Seligman is urged to push for a complete shutdown until prices rise. Operators seek a reduced daily allowable from 20 to 5 thousand barrels.
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Hobbs
Woman Confesses Dress Theft From Store Years Ago
A woman writes from a local store with a letter claiming that, during a case in the shop over two years ago, she and two other girls stole a dress. She says conscience troubles prompted a confession and offers to pay for the dress, though she cannot recall its price or keep the price tag. She asks the store to write back with the price and promises to send the money promptly. She adds she does not want one dress to stand between her and God for the rest of her life.
Cotton Growers Association Meeting Scheduled Tomorrow
The Pecos Valley Cotton Growers Association will hold a meeting tomorrow afternoon at four o'clock in the chamber of commerce. All members are requested to attend. The agenda includes electing officers for the coming year and presenting the association’s report for the past year by John B. Peers, followed by discussion.
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Pecor Valley Cotton Growers’ Association
Chamber
Miss Kemp to Take Charge Relief Work
Miss Maude Kemp of the state bureau of child welfare will oversee federal relief funds and child welfare in Chaves, Eddy and Lea counties. She replaces Miss Lillian Franzen, who will vacation before returning to Santa Fe. Both have secured enough contributions to cover April bills and current emergencies, and Kemp urged listings of available jobs for men, women, or boys, calling the relief office.
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State Bureau of Child Welfare
Chaves
Eddy
Lea
Lillian Franzen
Santa Fe
Bureau of Child Welfare
Miss Kemp
Roswell
Miss Franzen
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Man Faces Prosecution After Train Threat Plot
Philadelphia May 12 A twenty day extortion attempt sought 75000 from the Pennsylvania Railroad. James Vanderslice a young truck driver was captured after days of police effort to trap the writer of threats to blow up trains. A heavy guard protected W Higginbottom general manager of the road western region during the abortive plot.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
James Vanderslice
W. ©. Higginbottom
Offices Supply Bill Passed by House
The House approved the $543,578,936 independent offices supply bill by a 249 to 118 vote, sending it to the Senate. It would grant the President broad powers to cut government outlays, retire civil service employees after 20 years, cancel contracts, furlough military and civilian staff, and adjust extra flight pay, while adding $8 million to maintain Veterans Administration field offices.
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Independent
Roosevelt
House
Senate
Veterans Administration
President Roosevelt Backs Large Public Works Plan
President Roosevelt favors a proposed 8.300969 billion public works program and seeks new taxes to finance the plan. The announcement highlights funding aims and the administration's push to expand federal investment in public infrastructure.
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Washington
Roosevelt
State employes may get part of pay next week
Santa Fe May 12 AP The Capitol showed signs of easing a payday crisis with payless officials and state employes likely to receive partial pay early next week. Deputies and county treasurers indicated funds would be available to lift the salary lid, affecting state institutions and others.
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Santa Fe
R L. Ormshee
Ebpough
Veterans refuse work in forests amid enlistment plan
May Day climactic scene as veterans in Rangton react to President Roosevelt's proposal to draft 25 000 unemployed former soldiers into the civilian conservation corps. The assembly voices opposition, delaying participation in the forest labor program.
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Roosevelt
Civilian
Conservation Corps
Governor predicts senators will be chosen for others
In Santa Fe on May 12 AP reports Gov. Arthur Seligman quipped he will not be in the governor’s chair when additions to the gas in the gubernatorial salute are ordered by the President. He dodged naming a successor, saying the appointments would be for someone else, not for him, ending a key senatorial search with a grin.
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Santa Fe
Arthur Seligman
Deadlock at World Disarmament Conference
Reichstag convened May 17 to discuss the deadlock at the world disarmament conference in Geneva, with ongoing debates focused on allied and German positions and prospects for progress.
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Perlin
Reichstag
Sesson
Geneva
Man repays relief office after securing new job
A man visited the basement court house relief office to announce he found work and will repay groceries received during unemployment next Saturday. Officials say such cases are common, showing appreciation and effort to self support, with repaid funds aiding future relief for others in need.
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Relief Office
Rodent Control Begins as CCC Camps Built in New Mexico
New Mexico CCC crews will start rodent control work as forest camps are established in areas with rodent problems. John Gatlin, state biological survey leader, announced the plan.
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Alledqiferdue
Civilian Conservation Corps
New Mexico
John Gatlin
Weather Forecast for New Mexico Tonight and Saturday
Fair conditions prevail in New Mexico with cooler temperatures tonight. Frost is expected in the northern portion tonight, while the southeast remains cooler but clear for Saturday.
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New Mexico
Buse Rejects Probe Of Movies in House Vote
In Washington on May 12 the Lirovich resolution for congressional investigations into the motion picture industry was defeated in the House. The defeat ends efforts to probe film industry practices and finances, with supporters arguing for oversight and opponents citing overreach.
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Washington
Lirovich
House
No Early Vote On Repeal In Colg
Colorado voters face delays on repealing the 18th amendment as Governor Johnson vetoes a resolution for a special election and a convention to consider ratification. The veto was sustained by the state senate 26 to 14 after a protracted debate on prohibition.
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I Bee
Denver
Johnson
State Senate
Tariff Truce Backed by World Economic Group
London May 12 The American proposal for an international tariff truce was unanimously adopted by the organization committee of the world economic conference. The move supports a pause in tariff increases and aims to ease global trade tensions.
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London
Organization Committee of the World Economic Conference
Julian Named U S Treasurer and Officials
President today named William A. Julian of Ohio as treasurer of the United States. J Walter Doyle of Hawaii was named collector of customs at Honolulu and Norman D. Godbold named first judge in the first circuit court of Hawaii. Representative Hearstilt Ragon of Arkansas named federal judge for the western district of Arkansas.
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William A. Julian
Ohio
United States
J. Walter Doyle
Hawaii
Honolulu
Norman D. Godbold
First Circuit Court of
Hearisilt Ragon
Arkansas
Western
Roosevelt Expected to Sign Direct Relief Bill
Roosevelt signals intent to sign the direct relief bill as a major policy move. The administration pushes ahead with relief measures amid economic concerns and wartime pressures, aiming to provide aid to suffering populations.
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Roosevelt
Chuckle Ad Winners From Classified Snags
Three complete lines from various classifieds are merged into a single Chuckle Ad contest, featuring items like neat appearing lady wanted ads and a Princess theatre double feature including Zane Grey's Under The Tonto Rim and Duke the horse in The Big Stampede. Prize tickets awarded daily for top entries.
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Stuart Erwin
Princess Theatre
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