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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1934
Page
7
The Roswell Daily Record announces its publication details and staff roles including editors Grace T. Bear, EBPW, SCARRITT, and DON WILKINS. It notes subscription rates and advertising terms, and states its status as a member of The Associated Press and New Mexico Newspaper Association.
Despite controversy over New Mexico American Legion actions, Legion poets in the state grew by 748 members, a rise of over fifty percent. The state bar commission will hear charges against Justice A L Zinn of the state supreme court next Monday with a regular trial expected, likely occupying much of the week, and the case should be thoroughly investigated for the state’s judiciary reputation.
The Pathfinder notes that railroads face a major problem from excessive rolling stock that is no longer in service, rusting and unused, tying up capital and space. The remark emphasizes waste and inefficiency in railroad management.
The text says France does not want war but is readying for it, while Japan appears keen on war, influenced by its clashes with China and harboring exaggerated notions from those battles.
The piece reports on Mills and Colby criticizing Hoover era recovery policies. Mills warns against regimentation and currency tampering as harms to economy, while Colby accuses the administration of radical state transformation. Ford and a joke reference appear, plus Senator Carey notes wool prices fell from 23 to 22 cents as tariff talk rises.
The Rev Roy L Smith urges readers to reflect deeply and seek blame for trouble. He cautions to avoid ignoring issues and to use opportunities to turn discussion toward responsibility. He warns against laughing off problems and encourages neighborly sharing of concern.
Barbara Hrawne, 22, lives under a jealous dominant father in Oxbridge as she contemplates rebellion against a tradition bound village. Gregory Rance, a visiting novelist, attracts Barbara though her father opposes remarriage. After a stroke, Barbara vows to seek consent before marrying, continues to struggle with memory of Rance, and travels to Long Island as Browne frets while doctors urge sobriety.
Martin Browne enrages and orders the destruction of his priceless wine cellar prompting aide Thomas to wield a hatchet. Chiswick, Mintie, and Disbrough witness the chaos as Browne pressures Barbara’s suitor to win her hand before a looming family crisis.
Sidelights on the news discuss Secretary Harold Ickes urging Presbyterians to anchor a national Golden Rule ethic in Christianity. The piece critiques politics, urges church involvement, and notes beer policy talk and archaeology finds in New Mexico.
Eighteen years ago features a look at M. L. Fox and the New Mexico Federation of Taxpayers Associations in Santa Fe. The piece discusses proposals for a commission form of government, universal homestead exemptions, and a national traffic code, while recalling Pancho Villa’s era and local headlines from Roswell Daily Record files. It notes beer tax receipts and hints at wide national reform debates amid ongoing enforcement challenges.
Sixty degrees will be conferred at the forty first Commencement of New Mexico State College held in Hadley Hall on Tuesday May 29 at 9 30 AM. The event marks the 1894 class anniversary the first to receive degrees. Peter Molyneaux a Texas Weekly head and noted radio speaker will deliver the commencement address. Dr Austin D Crile Roswell former State College President will preach the baccalaureate on Sunday May 27. Emma Hawk is valedictorian and Vivian Hoss salutatorian. Alumni toastmaster Roy Larkin, and fellow 1894 members Dr Fabian Garcia and Agnes Williams Herbert will attend the alumni banquet Monday evening. Regents meet Monday and Alumni Association holds a Tuesday business session.
The Record announces Perry Bean as a candidate for the Democratic Party nomination for Sheriff of Chaves County. The announcement notes the nomination depends on party action.
E J House Sr has authorized The Record to announce his candidacy for nomination as sheriff of Chaves County, subject to the Democratic party's action.
School Superintendent announces Mrs Julia Prasher as a candidate for Superintendent of Schools in Chaves county. Decision pending by the Democratic party.
Ralph A Sheeham announces to The Daily Record his bid for the Democratic nomination for County Clerk of Chaves County, pending the Democratic party's will.
Mrs Harold E Crosby is announced as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Treasurer of Chayes County, subject to the decision of the Democratic party.
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