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Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1939

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Effort Today To End The Battle of Words On Neutrality Bill

Washington leaders press to wind up debate on the neutrality bill as Roosevelt Garner and Barkley seek a late session vote. Officials note a hoped agreement to limit speeches. Borah warns of Britain influence as opposition folds toward House chances.

Washington Senate Garner White House Roosevelt Barkley McNary Hyde Park N. Y Stephen T. Early Capitol House Borah Idaho United States

Supreme Court rejects review on medics anti trust case

The Supreme Court today refused to pass on the government's suit against the American Medical Association alleging conspiracy to violate the Sherman Act by actions against a group health organization. The court paused further review, with a DC Circuit decision likely to be appealed. Also denied were requests to review rulings on Mein Kampf copyrights and Chicago Milk Wagon Drivers Union picketing.

Washington Supreme Court American Medical Association High Tribunal United States Court of Appeals District of Columbia Federal District Court The Medical Association District Court Adolf Hitler Cogirupth Milk Wagon Drivers Union of Chicago

Hatch Objects to Miller as Census Head in New Mexico

Senator Carl Hatch protested the selection of Robert Miller as New Mexico census director. Hatch said Miller does not meet his standards for public officials and urged a thorough investigation. Miller, previously with the state revenue department, was chosen after NM leaders urged a district split from Arizona for census duties.

Washington R. C. Miller New Mexico Carl Hatch Department of Commerce Census Bureau Hatch Albuquerque Miller Department Santa FE N. M Miles Washington News Robert Miller A. T. Hannett J. J. Dempsey Dennis Chavez

Zane Grey Dies at 65 in California Home

Noted writer and sportsman Zane Grey died suddenly today at his Altadena home from a heart attack. Born January 31, 1875 in Feanesville Ohio, Grey rose to fame with Betty Zane and more than 50 novels, many adapted to films, with notable works such as Riders of the Purple Sage and The Lone Star Ranger. He married Lina Elise Roth in 1905 and had three children Romer Zane Betty and Loren.

Altadena Calif Zane Grey Grey South Seas Feanesville Ohio Alice Josephine Zane Zanesville University of Pennsylvania New York Betty Zane Fitcher

Democrats Split On Home Issues Amid Neutrality Debate

Washington Oct 23 Democratic senators who backed Roosevelt neutrality proposals insist they will not abandon domestic views. Some oppose arms embargo repeal unless merits justify it, while others say their stance on neutrality is separate from spending and taxation. Senators George of Georgia Adams of Colorado Gillette of Iowa and Minton of Indiana weigh how unity on neutrality may affect future legislative cooperation.

Washington Roosevelt White House George Georgia Adams Colorado Gillette Iowa Minton D-Ind New Deal

Charges Filed In Accident Sunday Near Hondo

A Sunday crash two miles west of Hondo on U S Highway 70 involved a New Mexico Transportation Co bus and two trucks. Ira Tidwell of Pinon New Mexico faced reckless driving charges after turning around on the highway caused the collision. Hes ter Lee Morgenthaler of Denver City Texas was charged with driving without a license in county court. Clarence Parker was the bus driver and another bus carried the passengers from the wrecked vehicle.

Hondo S. A. Davis Ira Tidwell Pinon N. M New Mexico Transportation Co Roswell Tidwell Hester Lee Morgenthaler Denver City Texas Clarence Parker Morgenthaler J. P. Court Davis

Macedon Chavez Dies in Puerto De Luna Santa Rosa burial

Macedon Chavez, a prominent Guadalupe county sheepman and Puerto De Luna resident, died Saturday at age 79. He was buried yesterday in Santa Rosa.

Macedon Chavez Puerto DE Luna Santa Rosa N. M Guadalupe County Puerto de Luna

Mexican is Seriously Wounded in Shooting

Jesus Romero was seriously wounded when a shot rang out at his Oasis farm home on Sunday afternoon. Francisco Martinez, held in county jail, gave a conflicting account claiming a 50 cent debt led to a fight. Martinez was arrested at his Oasis farm house and police recovered a .38 revolver hidden under a floor board. Romero remained in St Mary's Hospital in serious condition with a chest wound.

Jesus Romero Oasis Farm Francisco Martinez Romero St. Mary’s Hospital Martinez Anaric Marinez

Weather forecast for Four Corners region and West Texas

New Mexico fair tonight and Tuesday with cooler south portion. Colorado fair tonight and Tuesday with little temperature change. Arizona fair tonight and Tuesday with cooler central and north portions. West Texas partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday with moderate to fresh southerly coastal winds.

New Mexico Colorado Arizona West Texas

40 Burned to Death in Mexican Train Disaster

Dispatches from Veracruz report 40 railroad workers killed when two gasoline cars exploded after overturning near Santa Lucrecia and Matias Romero in the Isthmus region. A picnic party's fire sparked the blaze trapping workers inside the burning train.

Mexico City Veracruz Isthmus Santa Lucrecia Matias Romero

Portales incubator babe gains pound in month

Nada Lee Wilson, Portales incubator baby, has gained a pound in less than a month and now weighs four pounds two ounces. She is the premature daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pete Wilson.

Portales N. M Tiny Nada Lee Wilson Pete Wilson

Sinking of Two British Vessels Sets 14 Missing in North Sea

British naval authorities reported two British ships sunk with at least 14 missing and 30 survivors. The Whitemantle, 1692 tons, lost in the North Sea, with 14 crew unaccounted. five survivors landed on the coast. Sea Venture, 2327 tons, Dover Navigation, exploded at sea and crew of 25 landed on an island.

London Germany Whitemantle North Sea Sea Venture Dover Navigation Company of London Scapa Flow Firth of Forth North North Sea Southampton Rosyth Copenhagen Moen Island Scotland Air Ministry

Mrs Rolla R Hinkle elected New Mexico DAR regent

Mrs Rolla R Hinkle of Roswell was elected state regent of the Daughters of the American Revolution at the 20th annual New Mexico DAR conference in Deming. She will be installed at the Continental Congress in Washington next April, with other state officers also taking office then. The 1940 conference will be in Santa Fe on Oct 11, and a link to the Coronado Centennial Celebration was approved. The chapter received a sustaining membership certificate, and funds for student loans and libraries will be expanded next year.

Rolla R. Hinkle Roswell New Mexico Daughters of the American Revolution Deming Hinkle D. A. R. Continental Congress Washington Ralph Martin Clovis W. F. Edwards Hobbs Harry Aspinwall Albuquerque E. B. North Silver City Henry A. Samson David Chavez Santa Fe Gordon Sage James Bujne Carlsbad Robert K. Bell H. D. Collner el Paso American Legion Post Tamassee South Carolina

French pioneer in radio refuses wireless gift at 95

Oct 23. Edouard Branly, French physicist who helped develop wireless telegraphy, celebrated his 95th birthday today without a radio in his Paris home. He said it bothers him to think he had a hand in inventing it.

Paris Edouard Branly

Two cars collide head on at 8th and Virginia

Occupants of two vehicles escaped injury after a head on collision at 8th and Virginia shortly after 6 o clock Saturday night. Both cars sustained considerable damage. Drivers were Mrs. C. A. Hinton and Darrell Swayze.

Virginia C. A. Hinton Darrell Swayze

New Mexico workers to run 42 hour week under federal rule

About 3,500 workers in New Mexico will shift to a 42 hour workweek tonight under the federal Wage and Hour Act provisions. An estimated 600 workers will receive wage increases of 25 to 30 cents an hour as automatic provisions of the act take effect at midnight. Higher minimums were set by industry committees for hosiery and textile firms, approved by the Wage and Hour Administrator. Overtime applies for hours over 42 weekly.

New Mexico Washington U. S. Departments of Labor

Russia Eyes Influence in India Through Afghanistan

A French language-tinged AP dispatch notes Soviet hopes to expand influence in British India via Afghanistan as India Congress seeks to resign eight provincial governments to force independence after the war. Britain already faces upheaval amid anti-Imperial pressures and antiwar fatigue, while Afghanistan remains a strategic hinge for India’s security against Russian encroachment. The piece also covers German Nazi efforts to fortify the home front, with mass meetings urging sacrifice and resolve as war drags on and the Athenia and Goebbels feature loom.

Associated Press England India Afghanistan Britain India Congress Congress Mohandas Ghandi Russia High Command Western Front Konzen Aachen Reich Hausfraus Hitler Germany France Athenia Paul Joseph Goebbels

Land Warfare Only Skirmishes PARIS Front Quiet After Early Winter Floods

Paris dispatch says early winter floods aided France's anti German strategy as both sides staked positions near the outbreak borders. French leaders announced a planned 10 day leave for every four months of service starting Nov 1 and eight days for mobilized troops behind the lines.

Paris France Germany War Ministry Saarbruecken Forbach Warnadt Forest Blies Moselle Rhine

Soap Box Derby on Armistice Day Roswell Post sponsors third annual event

The Roswell American Legion Post will sponsor the third annual Soap Box Derby for boys under 15 on Armistice Day starting at 9 a.m. The race street is not yet set. Lew Hammond leads. cars must cost no more than $3 and wheels no larger than 16 inches. ALAMOGORDO WANTS ANTI A I R C R A F T UNIT Alamogordo chamber bid for New Mexico National Guard anti aircraft unit under the 11th Cavalry. date October 25.

Roswell American Legion Post Lew Hammond Alamogordo Alamogordo, N. M Alamozords

Texas grid clash ends in 14 14 tie at Harlingen

Harlingen and Edinburg battled to a 14 14 tie in a Texas interscholastic league football game. Officials declared no game after ruling identical totals in first downs penetrations and yardage, denying a winner.

Texas Harlingen Tex Edinburg

Colorado Regents Back Coach Oakes Amid Turmoil

BCULCER Colo Oct 23 Regents express confidence in football coach Bernard F Bun g Oakes after the athletic board demanded his removal. The action followed a Sunday meeting within 21 hours of the ouster move. Oakes’ team then defeated Colorado State 13 to 0 for homecoming. his 1937 squad under Byron White had boosted Colorado’s national standing. Oakes refused comment on the vote or the board’s memo. He signed a five year contract through January 1943.

Bculcer Colo MA University Regents Bernard F Oakes Colorado Athletic Department Athletic Board Colorado State Missouri Utah State Kansas State Oikes Byron Whizzer) White Aethletic Board Stearns Boulder Daily Camera

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