Famed surgeon J L Simpson sentenced in New Mexico murder case
J L Simpson of Lea county was sentenced to eight to ten years in the state penitentiary for manslaughter in the July 26 fatal shooting of Oscar Adams of Tatum. He plans to appeal to the state supreme court. The conviction followed a lengthy jury deliberation after venue was moved from Lea county. Simpson said Adams attacked him with a knife prior to the shooting amid a fight with Simpson's hired hand Dorris Hart on a main street in Tatum.
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J. L. Simpson
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State
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Tatum
Lea Coumy
Simpson
Adams
Dorris Hart
Hart
Forest Fires Cause Enormous Loss in 1932 Report
A Roswell Chamber dispatch summarizes United States Forest Service data on 1932 fires. About 166000 fires burned over 40 million acres with $53.4 million in losses, mainly in unprotected areas, despite progress in 25 years of fire control.
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Roswell
National Parks and Indian Reservations
United States Forest Service
Lobos face tough scrimmage with NM Military Institute frosh
Albuquerque Oct 12 AP The Lobos must sharpen for the New Mexico Military Institute game after a hard scrimmage with the university freshmen. The frosh defended stoutly and the varsity struggled to break through. Coach Riley intensified offensive work ahead of the Saturday test.
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Albuquerque
Lobos
New Mexico Military Institute
New Mexico University
Frosh
Riley
Broncos
Lane liquor law to be issued by local districts in state
Albuquerque officials will issue all licenses and permits under the Lane liquor law through local option districts, except transportation permits. The state liquor control board advised a new set of regulations, and eleven forms will be printed by the city soon to receive applications and issue permits. The regulations apply to all residents of the state in local option areas.
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Albuquerque
N. M
State Liquor Control
State
Gallup Strikers Seek Troop Removal From Gallup
Gallup NM October 12 AP A NMU delegation threatened federal court to remove National Guard troops from the Gallup coal strike area alleging peril to military prisoners and no insurrection They demanded immediate troop withdrawal restoration of rights meeting privileges dances and unconditional release of seven leaders Gov Hockenhull explored arbitration but the strikers said only local union approval binds any agreement Regional NMU officer Charles Gwynn said morase organizers were not involved Samuel D Menin Denver attorney for the International Labor Association advised the locals Keepers of the rank and file control the top and outside groups would be kept out
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Santa Fe
Gallup
National Miners Union
A. W. Hockenhull
Hoc ’Snhull
Charles Gwynn
NMU
Gwynn
Samuel D. Menin
Denver
The
International Labor Ae
MASSED STRIKERS DISPERSED BY NATIONAL GUARD AT CAMP
A mob of about 200 strikers in Gallup New Mexico faced dispersal by national guardsmen after marching toward a military camp to demand eight leaders and a newcomer. A seven year old girl was alleged to be trampled during the melee and a striker was arrested for defying orders. The march was led by Martha Roberts auxiliary leader of the National Miners Union.
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Gallup
N. M
National
Martha Roberts
National Miners Union Auxiliary
Herbert Benjamin
New York
National Unemployed Council
Benjamin
Washington
Angelita Vasquez
National Guard
Leesa
Bateman Final Letter On Taxes In Roswell
Editor Record notes Bateman advocates against borrowing seventy thousand dollars for a city hall, arguing funds would be better spent on good roads that benefit distant residents. He emphasizes humility and civic interest over egotism in his future-focused remarks.
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Roswell
Roosevelt confused by sports and politics mix
The piece laments misfortune and delays for Roosevelt as Kansas nearly defeats Notre Dame, while noting Giants manager Terry being sentenced to a year in Washington and a jovial jab about Governor Ralph's boots and a doctor's order to wear shoes.
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Beverly Hills
Calif
Roosevelt
Kansas
Notre Dame
Terry
Giants
Washington
Ralph
Old Timers Day Fiddle Contest Featured at Eastern NM Fair
The Eastern New Mexico State Fair opens next Wednesday featuring an Old Fiddlers Contest. On Friday October 20 in the Main Exhibit Hall contestants aged 40 and older compete for cash prizes. Entries are free, judged by a private committee, and registrations are urged at the Chamber of Commerce or Fair Grounds office.
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New Mexico
Fair Management
Southwest
Roswell
Chamber of Commerce
Fair Grounds
Plan to install Roosevelt as dictator panned in Philadelphia raid
Police seized loaded pistols knives and clubs during raids on three Khaki Shirts of America headquarters as about 200 supporters mobilized for a march on Washington. Twenty one members were arrested including self styled commander Art J Smith and ex policeman Joseph Wood. Police said plans aimed to storm the Pennsylvania National Guard armory and seize ammo with talks of fighting Communists en route to Washington.
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Philadelphia
America
Washington
Ilith
Pennsylvania National Guard
Art J. Smith
Smithn
Smith
Roosevelt
United States
John F. Driscoll
Joseph Wood
University to Send Lobos Squad to Roswell for Battle
The New Mexico University at Albuquerque will send a 40 strong Lobo pack to Roswell to face the NMML Broncos next Saturday. Captain R R Brown, Institute coach, confirmed the travel party and provided the probable starting lineup for the Lobos.
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Lobo
Roswell
New Mexico University
Albuquerque
N. M. M. L. Broncos
R. R. Brown
Brown
Lobos
Appreciation for LEA LAKE PURCHASE FUND donors
A Roswell area committee thanks individuals firms and corporations for contributions to the LEA LAKE PURCHASE FUND for the State Park at Bottomless Lakes east of Roswell. The pledged funds cover the amount needed to obtain title to the lake and land. The Roswell Newspapers receive special thanks for money and publicity. Construction on the park is expected to start soon. The committee is chaired by J R Daughtry.
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Lea Lake
Roswell
Mexico
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