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Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1939

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Teachers Defend Pay Checks and School Finances in NM Meet

In Albuquerque 3500 teachers began the 54th New Mexico Educational Association convention. Officers planned a broad program to safeguard school finances while a lack of candidates for president echoed concerns over pensions and retirement benefits. A finance study was approved with a $1200 budget for next year as resolutions pressed for salary notices by May 1 and continued state pension support.

Albuquerque New Mexico Educational Association E. D. Martin Association Nmea Council New Mexico NEMA J. P. Steiner Fortales Tom Wiley Ihaouerque Bernalillo County Zebedee Garcia Chama Wiley T. D. Martin Washington NMEA Walter F. Dexter California Froy Sacramento Harry Hogrefe Birdie Adams Silver City New Mexico State Teachers College Clyde Tingley Margaret J. Kennedy Las Vegas New Mexico Normal University Thomas J. Shelby Austin Texas University Extension Department Dexter Martin R. J. Mullins

Russia Favors Germany In Captured Ship Case

Secretary Hull announced Washington demanded the return of the City of Flint and its cargo to the American crew. He said the demand was presented by Ambassador Steinhardt and no reply had been received. Hull cited the Appam decision and Hague Article 21 in framing the U.S. position on prize ships and port entry.

Washington Hull Soviet Russia Flint Laurence A. Steinhardt United States Berlin Soviet Russia Murmansk United States Supreme Court Appam Associated Press City of Flint Moscow Lord Halifax Poland Chamberlain Britain Germany Ivan Maisky Danzig von Ribbentrop U. S State Department

White House criticizes Wallace third term talk

Washington reports secretary Wallace should have consulted President Roosevelt before seeking a third term. Stephen Early condemned the remarks as poorly timed amid neutrality debates. Wallace defended Roosevelt, saying Europe’s war underscored the need for a capable leader.

Washington White House Wallace Roosevelt San Francisco Stephen Early Early Capitol Europe Ickes

Garner Refuses Admit Senate Day 504 Hours

Washington reports the vice president Garner claims a day has 24 hours not 504. His brisk parliamentary style unsettles the Senate which expects slower proceedings. Senators complain as he spurs bills forward with a faster pace than predecessor Charles Curtis.

Garner Senate Washington White House Charles Curtis

Nazi Attacks on Ships Threaten Allied War Effort

The Associated Press reports that Nazi submarine and blockade tactics threaten Allied supply lines. British and neutral merchant ships face increased sinkings and neutral-detained cargo as Berlin hints at further mass bombings of England and wartime shipping routes.

Associated Press City of Flint Berlin England Germany Jellicoe Grand Fleet Britain Mediterranean British Isles France Mer

Second Day State Health Meeting Opens in Santa Fe

New Mexico Public Health Association members began the second day of their annual convention in Santa Fe with a general session featuring more than a dozen speakers. Out of state guest A L Dopmeyer of the U S Public Health Service led the list, with regional and state health leaders also speaking. An open meeting last night urged officials to report violations of food drug and cosmetics laws to the Denver federal office.

Santa FE N. M New Mexico Public Health Association A. L. Dopmeyer U. S. Public Health Service San Francisco R. P. Randle Clovis David Chavez State Welfare Board Mary Watson Nambe Kay Parker State Health Department Gordon Martin Santa Fe New Mexican Fred L. Schneider Bureau of Animal Industry Albuquerque Paul S. Fox Ethel Dunham U. S. Children’s Bureau Wendell Vincent Denver Federal Food and Drug Bureau Office Federal Bureau

Strange Mystery in the Escape Mrs Winnie Judd

Investigators concluded Winnie Ruth Judd escaped through an unlocked ward door at the Arizona state hospital for the insane Tuesday night. An all-night inquiry found the door from the woman's ward to the outside was unlocked and remained so. a Mexican attendant slept nearby as most staff and patients attended a dance. White believes the attendant may have left Judd unguarded and that Judd walked out. Deputies watched the McKinnell home where her parents live as she reportedly remained in Phoenix.

Phoenix Ariz Winnie Ruth Judd Arizona State Hospital Y. C. White Bob Jones White Winnie Ruth Los Angeles Judd H. J. McKinnell McKinnell

Plan Court Test On Capitol Remodeling

Portales real estate man R G Bryant says he will file a suit in the New Mexico Supreme Court challenging the 1939 capitol remodeling act. Eastern New Mexico taxpayers reportedly donated 600 dollars to finance the case as bond issues were authorized for the project under a 20 mill tax cap. The attorney general called the move the right of any citizen and noted grounds may include the 20 mill tax limit.

Portales N. M New Mexico State Supreme Court R. G. Bryant Bryant Statehouse Capitol Improvement Commission Santa Fe Filo Sedillo

Senate Vote Tomorrow On Neutrality Sure To Pass

James Dempsey Hill a prominent Roswell builder died at 310 South Michigan Street last night after a brief illness. Born November 24, 1884 in Sweet Springs Missouri he came to Roswell in 1923 from Caldwell Kansas. He left a wife three daughters two sons a sister and a brother with funeral plans to be announced by Talmage Mortuary.

James Dempsey Hill Michigan Street Sweet Springs Missouri Hill First Christian Church Ruth Holston James M. Albert Dorothy Hill Roswell Russell Hill Aubrey Hill George S. Forbes J. T. Hill H. O. DeShurley Junior Holston Martha Sue Hill Carl F. Wilcoxen J. D. Hill Mary Frances Wilcoxen Talmage Mortuary

Senate Tightens Neutrality Bill Over Flag Use by Foreign Ships

Senate backed a substitute to bar foreign vessels from flying the American flag in U S waters for three months. Violators face seizure, fines up to 20000 dollars, and up to two years imprisonment. House leaders plan a joint conference to resolve differences rather than direct amendment.

Barkley Tobey House Senate

Battery A 158th Field Artillery Seeks Seven More

The New Mexico National Guard unit Battery A 158th Field Artillery has room for seven more men before reaching a raised quota of 80. Captain Edward Purdy announced two drills weekly with increased pay, through February 1. Two drills per week and a seven day field training are planned, and eight enlistments were received this week. applicants should apply at the armory at once.

158Th Field Artilery New Mexico National Guard Edward Purdy

Grazing Election Held Here Today

An election of the entire membership of the Illiman advisory board of District 6 under the Taylor Grazing Act was held this afternoon in the district courtroom. The McCarran amendment governs the process, with one third of board members to be elected each year. All grazing permit holders could vote, and C. F. Dierking served as regional grazier. results were not available at press time.

Illiman Advisory Board Taylor Grazing McCarran Advisory Board C. F. Dierking

Opposition to Loss of Cavalry in New Mexico

Santa Fe reports Adj. Gen. Charlton pledges that converting the national guard cavalry to anti aircraft will not abandon Las Cruces training camp. He foresees possible schedule changes to extend drills away from Camp Luna and notes a $7,030 water system upgrade and a $20,000 funding need, seeking legal guidance on certificates of indebtedness.

Santa FE N. M Adj R. C. Charlton National Guard Cavalry Las Cruces Las Vegas Camp Luna Charlton Washington Attorney General’s Office

State public health session outlines health reform aims

In Albuquerque on October 26 the second general session of the State Public Health Association discussed overcoming public apathy toward health programs. Governor Miles emphasized public apathy over funds. speakers urged closer cooperation from citizens, with emphasis on public education and health education publicity. Coroner ruled P G Hill death natural. funeral plans pending. he was single with relatives at Watrous.

Santa FE N. M New Mexico State Public Health Association Miles David Chavez New Mexico Welfare Board State Welfare and Health Department Kay Parker Health Department Goroda Martin Santa Fe New Mexican P. G. Hill State Cattle Sanitary Board Watrous

Opposition group forms to challenge NM public utilities purchase

In Gallup on October 26 Col A W Hanson heads a light and power users group formed to oppose buying the New Mexico Public Utilities Company holdings by the city. The group asks Attorney General Frank Murphy to open an inquiry, arguing the price far exceeds properties value since assessed at under 125000 while engineers appraisal sits at 187000. City officials have not commented.

Gallup N. M New Mexico Public Utilities Company A. W. Hanson Frank Murphy

Estancia Man acquitted in embezzlement case

Faul Tabet former Torrance County treasurer was acquitted by a district court jury of embezzling more than nine thousand dollars in county funds. The verdict came at 2 a.m after last night’s deliberations and witnesses testified to discrepancies including a three thousand seven hundred sixty dollar error.

Estancia N. M Faul Tabet Torrance Tabet Democratic Party Alva Timonez Martha Gray Santa FE Paul Tabet C. R. Sebastian Tora@Mee Filo Sedillo Tr R

Charge Filed in Theft From State Policeman Case

M C Myers is charged with receiving and aiding in the concealment of stolen property in a JP court complaint filed this afternoon. The theft involved items taken from State Policeman McCasland during the fair visit. Part of the property has been recovered.

M. C. Myers J. P McCasland

Laurene Nelson Named NM Representative to 4-H Congress

Laurene Nelson daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Nelson East Grand Plains is among seven outstanding 4 H Club members chosen to represent New Mexico at the National 4 H Club Congress in Chicago from December 1 to 9.

Laurene Nelson Fred Nelson East Grand Plains New Mexico Chicago

Local Weather Office to Resume Forecasting Pecos Valley

The Pecos Valley weather forecasting will restart under the local Weather Bureau with Cleve Hallenbeck as head. Daily morning reports from the region between the Mississippi and the Pacific will be received, and a near doubling of reports is planned. Balloon work with runs every six hours will also commence at the local office.

Pecos Valley New Mexico Weather Bureau Cleve Hallenbeck Mississippi River Pacific Ocean Denver

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