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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1934
Page
1
A scorching sun bakes Kansas City area wheat fields and drought straits. Temperatures near 106 degrees doom cattle, a million head slated for slaughter to relieve feed shortages in Minnesota, the Dakotas, and Texas as the U S battle fleet is reviewed before President Roosevelt.
Drought endangers wheat and dairy crops from Kansas to Illinois as grasshoppers invade northern fields. New Mexico receives a federal drought grant of 100000 plus 96000 educational relief, with broader relief under study. Alameda reports a tense dynamite brush with Frank Bennett and his daughter Virginia as police avert a possible blast in an otherwise unsettled day.
Threats of large scale strikes in steel and cotton textile sectors loom as National Guard mobilizes in Pekin Illinois amid capital labor clashes. United Textile Workers call a general textile workers strike over 25 percent production cuts, while steel workers demand bargaining rights, signaling a nationwide showdown.
Washington reports that peacetime spending ends in June with a deficit near 4 billion dollars, roughly half of Roosevelt's 7.3 billion estimate. Accelerated June outlays will shape the year’s fiscal picture. debt may reach a new peak of 31.834 billion by 1935 end.
President Roosevelt arrives in New York to review the U S fleet, aboard the cruiser Indianapolis. The Pennsylvania fires a 21 gun salute as the fleet, 96 ships strong, passes in review with planes showcasing an aerial demonstration near Ambrose Light.
California Governor James Rolph Jr., age 64, remained listed as “about the same” this morning at his Santa Clara county retreat. Physicians warned his condition could worsen at any moment as the longtime San Francisco mayor and governor fights a serious illness.
Two men robbed Peoples National Bank in Kingfisher Oklahoma today and fled with about $1,000. A girl bank clerk and three male employees were unharmed, used as shields, while the suspects drove two miles west of the city.
Washington May 31 AP Senator Cutting R NM told the Senate that the tariff bill delegates away taxing power commerce regulation and treaty approval. He cited executive action on veterans affairs and the economy act, urging that powers surrendered can be recovered only by a two thirds vote.
Washington May 31 AP The House passed the administration silver measure aimed at backing 25 percent of U S currency with silver, with aim for swift Senate action. Proponents say it complements gold policy and boosts prices while opponents call it financial meddling. Final roll calls 268 to 70 to recommit and 262 to 77 for passage.
From Rear Admiral William D. Leahy’s hand 463 midshipmen earned diplomas and 332 were commissioned as ensigns in the Navy. Rear Admiral Harrington, oldest living alumnus born in 1844, sat among dignitaries as 24 honor graduates led by Wiley, Kingsley, and Nasom received diplomas.
The White House announced that President Roosevelt signed the Logan bill which repeals the law mandating a minimum three year tour of duty for Army Navy and Marine Corps officers in tropical and other foreign stations.
National League results show New York 2 Brooklyn 6 in a nine inning game with late runs and Pittsburgh 5 Chicago 11 after a 12 inning stretch. St Louis 2 Cincinnati 9 in a nine inning finish. Batteries listed for each game highlight pitchers and catchers from Schumacher Castleman Mancuso Suke forth Swift Smith Harris Grace Bush Hartnett and Haines Rhem De lancey Derringer Lombardi.
Pepper of St. Louis and Lazzeri of New York A faced Klein of Chicago in a noted lineup. The brief encounter linked three players across cities Chicago New York and St. Louis with brief details available.
Tiny quintuplets born in a humble farm home near Corbeil Ontario are three days old and showing strength. The heaviest weighs three pounds four ounces at birth as doctors pursue continued life support for all five siblings amid ongoing medical efforts.
Dr. J. A. C Chadner, president of William and Mary College, died in Protestant Hospital in Norfolk Virginia today after a brief illness.
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