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Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1934

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Taxpayers group to discuss small home tax exemption in NM

Albuquerque May 18 AP The New Mexico Federation of Taxpayers Associations will meet Monday to discuss tax issues including a proposed exemption for small homes to boost building and ownership. Delegates from about 30 groups will attend led by Clarence Iden and Charles Ward of Las Vegas. Options range from 2500 to 3000 dollars, replacing current exemptions such as 2000 for veterans and 200 for heads of families. Texas exempts homes up to 3000 dollars, inspiring NM debate.

New Mexico Albuquerque New Mexico Federation of Taxpayers Associations Clarence Iden Las Vegas Charles W. G. Ward Ward Federation Texas

Dillinger linked bandits raid Michigan bank for cash

Five men and a woman robbed the Glenwood Avenue Citizens Commercial and Savings Bank in Flint Michigan as $25 000 to $30 000 in newly delivered currency vanished. A witness said one robber resembled Dillinger and carried a machine gun. The gang fled in two cars toward Grand Rapids.

FliNt, Mich John Dillinger Glenwood Avenue Citizens Commercial and Savings Bank Dillinger Harry Stamman Grand Rapids

Borah Sees a Trend Toward Dictatorship

Washington May 18 AP Senate Democrats denounced Republican attempts to curb President Roosevelt's powers under the reciprocal tariff trading bill. Borah and Long labeled the measure an unconstitutional grant of taxing power to the President as fights over farm exemptions and basic commodity coverage unfold amid forecasts the bill will pass next week.

Washington Senate Roosevelt Borah Ridaho Long Harrison D-Miss Finance Committee Robinson Johnson R-Cal Vandenberg R-Mich

Wage increase for Gallup miners

Gallup New Mexico May 18 AP operators of five Gallup area mines ordered wage raises for miners. Inside men gain 49 cents daily outside 35 cents per day diggers ten cents per ton and dead work nine percent. Increases backdated to April 1 and reflected in May 15 pay.

Gallup N. M New Mexico Colorado H. C. Marchant Denver Washington

Plan relief to farmers in drought

Washington May 18 AP The government outlined a five point drought relief plan for farmers with steps including more cash grants extension of seed and feed loans to 40 million and beef cattle purchases for relief. It also covers shipping livestock and feed into the drought area at reduced rates and easing forage crop planting rules. A Jones cattle relief act bill providing 150 million dollars for cattle and dairy relief advances through Congress.

Washington Farm Credit Congress

June Robles Kidnap Case Stymies Identification

Tucson Arizona May 18 AP authorities failed to have star witness June Robles identify six of many questioned, as search for the six year old abductees continued. Investigators examined items found in June’s desert prison near the site of discovery while Mexico leads were explored. no arrests. The $15,000 ransom was not paid and an anonymous Chicago letter offered a clue.

Tucson Ariz June Robles Pima County Sonora Mexico June Here Carlos Robles Clarence Houston Chicago

Baseball Scores Across National League Highlights

National League results include St Louis edging Boston 7 to 6 in a nine inning duel. Cincinnati beat New York 11 to 2 as Frey and O Farrell led. Pittsburgh defeated Brooklyn 9 to 3 with strong pitching. Chicago shutout Philadelphia 9 to 5 in a 12 inning span.

Washington Cleared by Cleveland as Batteries Shine

In a twin bill, Washington and Cleveland met with strong pitching from Stewart, Phillips, Ruffing, Smyth, and Dickey. New York played Detroit with notable battery work from Marberry and Cochrane. Philadelphia and Chicago faced off as Cascarella and Dietrich led the Batteries. Boston and St Louis connected in a low scoring affair with Rhodes, Hinkle, Newsom, and Hemsley contributing key moments.

New York Detroit Ruffing Smyth Dickey Marberry Auker Cochrane Boston St. Louis Rhodes and Hinkle Newsom and Hemsley

Baseball Lineup Mentions by City and Player Names

A compact list shows players Klein and Hartnett from Chicago, Stainback and Wilson from Chicago, Dykes from Chicago, Kuhel from Washington, Foxx from Philadelphia, and Waner from Pittsburgh. The grouping highlights city and player associations with no event details.

Emerson Watts Freed From Penitentiary April Fifth

Santa Fe May 18 AP Emerson Watts former New Mexico state treasurer was released from the state penitentiary on April 5 1934 after completing a minimum sentence of 15 months with good time totaling about 52 days and extra good time seven and a half days per month The parole record was not kept by the Secretary of State and the employer did not recall parole Watts was sentenced for embezzlement.

Santa Fe Emerson Watts New Mexico New Mexico State Penitentiary Watts

Cake Auction At Purdy's Store To Benefit Woman's Club

Cakes entered in The Record Woman's Club baking contest will be auctioned tonight at 7:30 at Purdy's Furniture Store. Proceeds go to The Woman's Club. Winners announced during the sale. Free ice cream provided by Sunset Creamery. all welcome.

Woman’s Club Purdy’s Sunset Creamery

Pioneer Resident Sallie Clements Dies At Roswell Home

Mrs Sallie J Clements aged thirty years died this morning at seven at her home 201 North Michigan Avenue Roswell She arrived in Roswell thirty seven years ago from Kimball County Texas Her husband J H Clements died in March 1927 She is survived by a daughter Mrs Carl Adamson of Roswell a son George Clements of Corona California two sisters Mrs Harriet Griffin of Snyder Texas and Mrs Ann Clements of San Antonio and eleven grandchildren Funeral services will be held Sunday at 3 pm at the Methodist Church with interment at South Park announced by Talmage Mortuary

Sallie J. Clements Michigan Avenue Clements Roswell Kimball County Texas J. H. Clements DeWitt County Methodist Church, South Carl Adamson George Clements Corona New Mexico Harriet Griffin Snyder Ann Clements San Antonio South Park Talmage Mortuary

Roswell Librarian Named NM Delegate to ALA Conference

Mrs. Clark A. Baker, president of the Roswell Carnegie Library Board, has been appointed by Governor A. W. Hockenhull to represent New Mexico at the 5th annual conference of the American Library Association in Montreal, Canada, beginning June 25.

Clark A. Baker Roswell

Viva Villa ad uses Roswell Daily Record photos

The Yucca theatre promotes Viva Villa using front page photographs from the Roswell Daily Record showing Pancho Villa era campaigns. Displays appeared in Leidland's window and a vacant Montgomery Ward space, with further use planned in Griffith theatres across New Mexico and affiliated Colorado venues.

Roswell Daily Record Pancho Villa Mexico Yucca Viva Villa Montgomery Ward West Third Record Griffith Theatre New Mexico Colorado

Zinn to File Answer to Disbarment Charges

Santa Fe May 18 AP Expects Justice A L Zinn of the State Supreme Court to file a voluntary answer in disbarment proceedings to preclude a citation. Reports at the Capitol say Zinn would file the voluntary answer. Several hearing options remain, to be decided after the answer is filed.

Santa Fe A. L. Zinn State Superme Court Capitol Zinn Supreme Court

Bonus Marchers Swing Past White House

About 650 veterans and a few women marched past the White House in Washington on May 18, demanding payment of the bonus. The group, part of the third bonus march in as many years, carried placards showing they came from nearly every state except six.

Washington White House

Democrats to Elect New State Chairman in Santa Fe

Acting State Chairman John Bingham announced the Democratic State Central Committee will convene to elect a new chairman after Swope resigns. Swope, named warden of the federal McNeill Island prison, is reportedly weighing acceptance while under observation.

Santa Fe John Bingham Democratic State Central Committee Swope McNeill Island

May be another pay day at state capitol

Santa Fe May 18 AP reduction of the state appropriations account overdraft and possibly another payday at the Capitol were considered today with Deputy State Treasurer J J Connelly announcing the severance tax yielded 178000 and April property taxes at 393697.85 a year earlier April property taxes were 213901.11 and notes the April compared figures.

Santa Fe Capitol J. J. Connelly

One More Week of Clean Up Campaign

The Roswell city beautification campaign, launched by the chamber of commerce, runs two weeks ending May 26. Enthusiastic progress noted, with more work planned to present a spick and span city for residents and summer tourists. The aim is a clean city for the New Mexico State Firemen’s Association convention May 28 to 30.

Chamber of Commerce Roswell New Mexico

Fight to Make Cook Warden of State Prison

Santa Fe May 18 AP J D Lamb State Corporation Commissioner said he was actively campaigning for appointment of George Cook of Socorro for warden of the State Penitentiary to succeed Ed Swope This followed reports J B McManus of Albuquerque was being considered and Charles Lefever and Ross Salazar of Albuquerque also were in the running.

Santa Fe J. D. Lamb George Cook Socorro State Ed Swope J. B. McManus Albuquerque Charles Lefever Ross Salazar

Kidnapping Trial Ends In Deadlock In South Dakota

In Pierre South Dakota Federal court the trial of Mrs Fern Sankey and Mrs Alvina Kohler for conspiracy in the 60 000 Charles Boettcher II kidnapping ended in a jury deadlock after nearly 28 hours. Jurors reported a hopeless disagreement and were discharged by Judge Lee Wyman. DA Olaf Eidem plans a retrial while defense attorney Ben Laska calls the outcome a victory. Sankey returns to her Buffalo county ranch. Kohler to Sioux Falls jail pending bond adjustments.

Ben Laska Denver Sankey Buffalo County S. D Boettcher Kohler Sioux Falls Laska

Cafe Operators Petition Council To Keep Liquor Licenses

Roswell cafe and restaurant men moved to present a petition to the city council requesting liquor licenses remain at current figures. The local measure follows a state liquor law allowing municipalities to set license fees.

Roswell ‘Cafe and Restaurant

New Mexico Club Ends Year With Final Program

The New Mexico Club of Junior High held its last program of the year today in the junior high gymnasium. A skit titled The Jazz Wedding was staged, with Miss Vineyard sponsoring the club’s activities.

New Mexico Miss Vineyard

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