New Mexico Paid Too Much for Oil Used On Its Highways
Santa Fe May 29 A State Taxpayers Association survey finds indications of excessive costs in New Mexico road oil purchases for 1937 38 39 Director Rupert Asplund says non competitive bidding likely to blame The May issue of the New Mexico Tax Bulletin notes approval of road oil contracts awarded April 12 by the highway department for western maintenance oil Turn to Page Four.
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Santa FE
N. M
State Taxpayers’ Association
New Mexico
Rupert Asplund
New Mexico Tax Bulletin
Asplund
Boston Bees defeat Phillies 3 to 1 in seventh inning surge
In Boston today the Bees scored all three runs in the seventh to beat the Phillies 3 to 1 as Dick Errickson pitched a complete game on five hits for his second win without a loss. Batter summaries note Beck Hoerst Atwood Millies Errickson Lopez on the Philly side. Cincinnati Reds shut out Pirates 4 to 0 as Walters wins eighth straight.
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Phillies
Boston Bees
Philadelphia Nationals
Dick Errickson
Bees
Phila
Beck, Hoerst
Atwood
Millies
Errickson
Lopez
Mass
Reds
Pirates
Pittsburgh
Bucky Walters
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh Pirates
Joe Bowman
Walters
Bucs
Lombardi
Bowman
Davis
Congress Faces Great Problem Defense Costs
Washington May 29 Congress confronts funding the defense program with a plan to raise 683 million dollars a year in taxes and to borrow more for a 3 billion dollar preparedness bill A seven member presidential commission arrives to accelerate armaments production The president plans to seek additional funds for the army beyond the 1 182 billion emergency program and some estimates were not ready for the defense message
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Congress
Stephen Early
Roosevelt
Army
War Department
Early
Suit Of Mitchell Against City Of Roswell Dismissed
District judge James B. McGhee dismissed the suit by Joe Mitchell and Sons against Roswell seeking a ruling that Ordinance 469 banning livestock in part of the city is unconstitutional. The city’s demurrer, arguing Ordinance 468 valid under police powers, was sustained and the case dismissed with costs taxed against the plaintiffs. The plaintiffs said they would appeal to the state supreme court.
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James B. McGhee
Joe Mitchell and Sons
Roswell
Walnut
Virginia
State Supreme Court
McGhee
City of
Plans To Finance National Defense Only
Washington reports tentative five year plan to finance defense with an annual tax boost totaling 683 million dollars. It would raise the debt limit by 3 billion for defense spending to be repaid in five years using new taxes including a 10 percent income levy plus added per gallon gasoline, beer, liquor and cigarette taxes and a flat 10 percent increase on existing levies. The change would take effect July 1, with revenues earmarked for defense and debt repayment.
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Washington
National Defense
Memorial Program Tomorrow Morning at South Park
Memorial Day program at South Park tomorrow at 10 30 a m honoring the unknown soldier under United Veterans of Roswell auspices. Mayor Thomas J Hall will give the address and Lewis W Hammond will preside. Stores will close during the program and attendance is urged. The program includes invocation by Rev LeRoy Thompson and service details with floral tributes, musical items, firing squad salute, taps, and benediction by Father Christian.
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Holy City
Woodrow Cameron
Robert Burdette
Thomas J. Hall
God Bless
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Hatch Bill Approved by Committee on Political Restrictions
The House Judiciary Committee approved the Senate backed Hatch bill expanding federal state employee political activity limits. It passed 16 to 7 after earlier shelving the measure, extending the Hatch act to state workers funded by federal money and capping national campaign committee expenditures.
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House Judiciary Committee
House
Dempsey
D-Nm
National Campaign Committee
Republican National Committee
Democratic National Committee
House Rules Committee
Secretary of Labor
Harry Bridges
CIO
Australia
Perkins
Bridges
Dean James M. Landis
Harvard Law School
Russians Repel German Austrian Forces at San River
A May 29 1915 battle report notes Russian troops repelling German and Austrian forces along the San river, continuing Allied momentum in the region. The date marks a historical twenty five year remembrance of that engagement.
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San River
Fate of Allied Forces in Flanders Looms Today
Dewitt Mackenzie reports on the critical situation as up to half a million Allied soldiers confront encircling German forces in Flanders. The battle has become a brutal, chaotic struggle with fierce fighting and a looming climactic moment, as French command notes admirable resistance while Nazis demand surrender or death.
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Dewitt Mackenzie
Flanders
U. S. Warships Set For Lisbon Mission Abroad
Three United States warships Vin_cennes Truxton and Simpson sailed for Lisbon to protect American interests as President Roosevelt travels to Ireland to pick up refugees. Washington will sail to Bordeaux Lisbon Genoa to bring Americans home. 301 at Bordeaux 70 at Lisbon 1,800 at Genoa Naples. Ships already stationed at Lisbon Tren ton Herbert and Dickinson.
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United States
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Portugal
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Edison
President Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Ireland
British Isles
State Department
Bordeaux
France
Genoa
Italy
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Naples
Vincennes
Truxton
Roosevelt May Be Only Name Before Demo Convention
Roosevelt enjoys majority public support among delegates as the Democratic convention nears. With 772 of 1094 full voting delegates set, Roosevelt leads, Garner trails in second place, and Farley Bankhead Tydings Wheeler remain pledged to various candidates.
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Texas
Garner
Roosevelt
Farley
Speaker Bankhead
Alabama
Senator Tydings
Maryland
Senator Wheeler
Details Of 1940 Fair Discussed At Meeting Of Board
The Eastern New Mexico State Fair and Rodeo board reviewed plans for October 2 to 5. H. H. McGee leads livestock, James Lee oversees rodeo, and a major finance drive aims to raise about 4200 dollars with local business backing. Walden Bassett heads the fundraising effort.
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New Mexico
Southwest
H. H. McGee
James Lee
Walden Bassett
Conflicting Reports Of French And Nazi Fronts In Lille Fight
Paris dispatch reports Allied rear guard battling German troops in Lille while main northern forces retreat toward Dunkerque and the channel coast. German high command says Lille fell. French and British remnants move toward Dunkerque as Calais is partly occupied. Allied armies press to withdraw bulk of forces amid heavy casualties and critical prospects.
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Maxime Weygand
Arras
Amiens
British Isles
Associated Press
Paris
Lille
War Ministry
Channel
Flanders
Dunkerque
Calais
England
Dover
Cassel
Mulky Named Head at New Mexico Medical Society
Dr. Carl Mulky of Albuquerque was named president elect as the 58th annual New Mexico Medical Society convention closed in Albuquerque. Dr. W. B. Cantrell of Gallup is president for the current year, while Dr. Wallace Martin of Clovis asked to withdraw. Martin was re elected vice president, with Dr. L. B. Cohenour of Albuquerque as secretary treasurer. The delegates urged passage of a basic science exam requirement for healing arts practitioners in New Mexico.
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N. M
Carl Mulky
Raton
New Mexico Medical Society
W. B. Cantrell
Gallup
Wallace Martin
Clovis
Mulky
Martin
L. B. Cohenour
House of Delegates
New Mexico
British Fight Desperately To Escape Trap
British expeditionary force in Flanders is said to be fighting a stiff rear withdrawal toward the coast in orderly defense. Morale remains high but heavy equipment likely must be abandoned to prevent capture. Observers say relief by mechanized aid is unlikely, while British and French units push toward the channel amid news of Narvik’s capture in Norway.
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Associated Press
Hitler
Ypres
Lille
Ostend
High Command
Flanders
English Channel
London
Berlin
Narvik
Arctic
Norway
Britain
Germany
Italy on brink of war as observers expect action
Rome reports Italy poised for possible military move in the Mediterranean and North Africa within days. Nicola Marchitto’s review outlines offensive navy air actions to seize the Suez route and push into the Balkans while defending French North Africa borders. Civilian volunteers surge to fill gaps as arms drive expands.
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Italy
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Africa
Mediterranean
France
Nicola Marchitto
Suez Canal
Balkans
Fascist Party
Flying H Road To Be Repaired
County road crew to repair Flying H road southwest of Roswell after repairs were inspected by Commissioner Harry Puryear and Chairman Henry Chewning. Ten Felix River crossings washed out by heavy rain last week totaling about three inches.
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Flying H Ranch
Roswell
Harry Puryear
Puryear
Henry Chewning
Board of County Commissioners
Felix River
Yanks extend win streak with 2–1 win over Senators
New York defeats Washington 2 to 1 as Charley Keller and Bill Dickey homer. Atley Donald allows four hits in a strong pitching effort. Batteries Leonard and Ferrell for Washington. Donald and Dickey for New York. Boston tops A’s 8–3 in Philadelphia as Butland tames the Athletics.
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Senators
New York
New York Yankees
Washington Senators
Charley Keller
Bill Dickey
Atley Donald
Washington
Leonard and
Ferrell
Donald
Dickey
Youthful Bandits On Trial Today In New Mexico
GALLUP New Mexico May 29 Lynn Fryback and Donald Combs both 18 of Fort Wayne Indiana face trial Friday for the holdup slaying at a Gallup filling station. They were jailed for escaping McKinley county jail last January while awaiting trial for the Fry slaying. Judge David Chavez sentenced them to 25 to 50 years on the jailbreak charge. James and Paul Thompson escaped with them and got similar sentences after pleading guilty to car theft. Combs and Fryback were captured at Tucumcari days after Fry was fatally wounded. The Thompsons were wounded but captured near Las Vegas after overpowering Sheriff D W Roberts in the jail and leading a chase through northern and central New Mexico.
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N. M
Lynn Fryback
Donald Combs
Fort Wayne
Ind
McKinley County
William Fry
David Chavez
James
Paul Thompson
New Mexico
Combs
Fryback
Tucumcari
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