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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1934
Page
5
New York traders saw steady action with demand for specialties lifting prices. Metals utilities and oils lagged but packing issues created notable gains while most old-line leaders remained narrow. turnover reached 655,110 shares.
Stock averages for October 18 1934 show 50 industriales 20 railroads 20 utilities and 90 transportation index with current readings at 84.1 72.0 daily change 84.2 72.3. Standard Statistic Co reports these figures as market benchmarks for investors.
New York curb market reports show gains in Gulf Oil, Humble Oil, and Amoco along with higher readings for United Gas and Union Carbide. Industrials like Ford, Swift & Co, and Trans World Airlines offer mixed results as commodity and energy shares outpace utilities and explorers.
Closing grain prices show December old corn at 1.00 with December new and May at 1.00 1/4. July at 95. Corn futures: December old 78 1/2. December new 77 7/8. May 80 1/2. July 81. Oats: December old unquoted. December new 52. May 0. Jal 5/8. Rye: December old 73 7/8. December new 73 7/8. May 76 1/8. July 25 5/78. Barley: December 78 3/4. May 76. July unquoted.
Liberty Bonds closed with Fourth 4 1/4s at 102.0 and 3 4/4s at 100.6. Treas 4 1/4s traded around 111.30, Home Owners Loan 4s at 98.1, Fed Farm Mortgage 3s at 98, and 3 4/4s at 100.6.
Boston, Oct 18. Sentiment in the wool market improved after a pickup in sales of greasy combing domestic wools. Inquiries were received on fleece and western wools. Many bids remained low but more buyers returned with higher offers, securing sizable lines of wool. Demand focused on short combing 64s and finer territory wools in original bags at 63-65 cents scoured.
Kansas City stockyards report on October 18 shows hogs at 10 to 20 higher with top 5.60 for 200-300 lb, sows 4.00 to 5.10. Cattle and calves: killing classes steady, yearlings to 7.00, steers 5.00 to 8.75, heifers 5.00 to 7.50, cows 3.00 to 4.00, calves 500 head mostly steady. Sheep run 3000 head with lambs steady, yearling wethers 4.00 to 5.25, ewes 1.50 to 2.25, feeding lambs 5.00 to 75.
New York cotton futures closed steady after early declines of about 5 points as demand steadied, aided by reports of a firm South spot basis. October to July futures ranged from 12.23 to 12.53, with spot middling at 12.55.
A kidnapping probe centers on Thomas H. Robinson Jr. and Frances Robinson. A $10 bill tied to the Stoll case surfaced in Hopkinsville, Ky. Tests linked a typewriter to the ransom note found in Indianapolis. Mrs Frances Robinson faces charges with Robinson and his father Thomas H. Robinson Sr. in Nashville, Tenn. Federal agents pursue the case across Louisville, Nashville, and Chicago as a death-penalty threat looms.
A sweeping storm across Southern California caused six deaths from automobile crashes and widespread damage in Los Angeles Long Beach and surrounding areas. Floods, landslides, and a waterspout disrupted travel as rains set a 15 year record. searches followed missing children and schools closed while authorities tracked a crime suspect in a separate Lindbergh case.
The American Federation of Labor opens a direct drive against five Republican Senate candidates Reed of Pennsylvania Walcott of Connecticut Fess of Ohio Hatfield of West Virginia and George M Bourquin of Montana. Letters signed by William Green urge organized labor to work for their defeat citing votes on the thirty hour week sales tax and Parker confirmation and praise Wheeler’s coalition work.
Santa Fe October 18 AP Half a million dollars has been distributed to counties in New Mexico for schools from the sales tax State Treasurer Clinton P Anderson said this is not the tax total but the distribution allowed by law The county share was apportioned by a fixed ratio to counties across the state
George W. Armijo former Sheep Sanitary Board secretary waived preliminary hearing and was bound over to district court on forgery and embezzlement charges with $2000 bond. He posted $1000 on each count. The audit traced a forged signature on a board check and $1950 allegedly diverted to Armijo. The shortage was repaid by Armijo and his surety.
In Albuquerque on October 25 the big game hunting season begins for deer bear turkeys and squirrels. Deer limit one buck with six inch horns turkey two, squirrel five. Bear legal only in a restricted area and not trapped, dogs banned during deer season. McKinley county closed to deer turkey and quail. elk mountain sheep goats and other species have no open season. State warden Barker urges caution with fires as forests are dry and a record number of hunters expected.
In the probate court of Chaves County New Mexico Fred T Robert is named executor of the Sallie L Robert estate on October 18 1934 by Judge C C Hill. Creditors must file claims with the county clerk within one year or be barred by law.
Homer Todd died in a truck collision on the Hagerman approach to a bridge. An inquest found the death an unavoidable accident. Driver Jack Thornton and passenger Jess Goodson along with two women were released. Witness Wesley Grizzle testified about the event as Lake J Frazer and deputies investigated later.
A professional corsetiere advertises custom made bone and surgery belts, with alterations and mending of foundation garments. Located permanently on East 2nd Street. Appointment via phone Red 711. Janalene frocks shirts and coats demonstrated.
Advertisement offers bushels of ripe tomatoes ready for canning at sacrifice price. Call 726 or visit 701 East Second Street. Also tomatoes for trucks.
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