Railroad Wage Dispute Drives Railroads Toward Strikes
Mediation of the wage dispute between major railroads and 1.25 million workers failed. The 14 non operating unions set September 11 as strike date. operating brotherhoods plan to strike within days. The mediation board urged arbitration, but unions rejected it and the case moves toward a presidential board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
National Railway Mediation Board
Roosevelt
Mediation Board
Fred G. Gurley
Carriers
Two Way Police Radials Tested
A new two way police radio system was tested this morning with a temporary antenna. Cars from the police and sheriff departments have automobile transmitters allowing two way conversations with the station. Chief Henry Eller reported clear signals from 25 miles away. The station’s 500 watt radio remains in operation in multiple cities while awaiting the station receiver antenna from Camden New Jersey.
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Camden
N. J
Sheriff's Department
Henry Eller
Local Weather Readings For 24 Hour Period Ending 11 30 AM
Readings show hourly temperatures with highs of 90 and a low of 59. Precipitation totals include 0 for 24 hours ending today 11 30, month-to-date 0.01 and year-to-date 21.17. Normal highs and lows listed as 87 and 60. Sunrise 7:35, sunset 6:15, day length 12.7 hours.
Merchants Dinner to discuss Air Base problems
The Merchants Association will hold a dinner meeting next Tuesday at 6 30 pm at Nickson Coffee Shop. Ross L Malone Jr president of the Chamber of Commerce will outline air base related issues and topics for the coming months. Tickets cost 75 cents and must be bought in advance at the Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants Association
Nickson
Ross L. Malone, Jr
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce Merchants Committee
Eastern New Mexico State Fair Board
Carl Clardy
The
Vance
Reds power past Pirates in first game of doubleheader
Eddie Joost lifted a bases loaded homer sealing an eight run eighth inning rally as the Reds beat Pittsburgh 10 to 4 in the opener. Alf Anderson led the Pirates with four hits. Derringer, Turner, Beges, Lombardi, West, Butcher, Klinger, and Davis all pitched. Baker closed. Philadelphia at Boston later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reds
Pirates
Pittsburgh
Eddie Joost
Cincinnati Reds
Alf Anderson
Bucs
Rhe Cincin
Derringer
Turner
Beges
Cleveland at Detroit Rainy Weather Report
A weather note lists Cleveland at Detroit with rain conditions and a second line noting St. Louis at Chicago in nighttime conditions. The entry reads as a compact sports weather update for two city pairings with precipitation details.
Submarine Attack Sunk Belief by Greer crew
U S destroyer Greer reports it may have sunk the submarine that attacked it off Iceland as depth charges were dropped. British aircraft aided the assault and reconnaissance in deep water, with the Greer en route to Reykjavik after the engagement.
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Reykjavik
Iceland
U. S
Greer
City Protest Of Two Liquor License Requests Upheld
Roswell city protests two liquor license applications, backing by city council and state liquor chief. Howard Eppers seeks Air Base Tavern at Main and Wildy. Raymond Arias targets 324 South Main. Officials cite residential area and safety concerns. state denies both licenses.
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Eppers and
Arias
Chief of State Board
Roswell
S. T. Jernigan
State Division of Liquor Control
Howard Eppers
Raymond Arias
Thomas J. Hall
Mr. Jernigan
Eppers
Main and
Wildy
Air Base Tavern
District Court Hears Mixed Guilty Pleas and Sentences
In district court Bill Bursum received a two to two year penitentiary term for a worthless check after pleading guilty on August 8 with the sentence deferred. Manuel Alvarez pleads not guilty to assault with a deadly weapon, a bond set at $500. J R Burnett pleads guilty to forgery with sentence deferred. Charles Fortner pleads guilty to drunk driving and is released on his own recognizance to appear November 20 for sentencing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Bursum
Manuel Alvarez
Fred Lara
J. R. Burnett
Charles Fortner
Civil Docket Sets Trials For Judge James B McGhee
Civil non jury cases were set for trial by district judge James B. McGhee today with settings beginning September 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. MccGhee
Marriage Licenses for McClesky and Cook in Clovis
M D McClesky Jr and Ira Blanche Cook, both residents of Clovis, obtained marriage licenses. The record notes the couple’s names and city of residence as part of the official filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D. McClesky Jr
Ira Blanche Cook
Clovis
Wildcat Wells Spudded Near Elkins Two Miles
Oil excitement rose at Elkins as J O Wood Number 1, a wildcat well, spudded on the Jennings Lee Green lease about two miles from Elkins and a half mile north of the highway. The test, in township 7, section 7, range 29, lies about 41 miles northeast of Roswell in Chaves county. Artesia driller Wood uses a Jumbo J spudder with 5000 foot capacity though contract for 3500 feet. Sam Montgomery of Artesia blocked 15000 acres for the test, affecting about 300 people including 75 state lease owners. Montgomery notes most land is fee owned in small tracts and the result could benefit many local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkins
J. O. Wood
Jennie Lee Green
Roswell
Chaves County
Wood
Artesia
Sam Montgomery
Loco Hills
Montgomery
W. B. Binns
Taylor Funeral Brings Leaders to Glenwood Springs
Colorado and national political leaders prepare to attend a military funeral for Rep. Edward Taylor, dean of the House, at Glenwood Springs Masonic Hall. Messages of grief arrive from President Roosevelt, western ranchers, and herders as Congress adjourns in respect. The elder statesman, aged 83, died Wednesday night and will be honored by Senators Adams Johnson Chavez Bunker and Murdoch among others representing multiple states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colorado
Edward T. Taylor
House of Representatives
Masonic Hall
Glenwood Springs
Roosevelt
West
Father of Reclamation
Congress
Colorado Democrat
Henry A. Wallace
Adams
Colo
Johnson
D-Colo
Chavez
Bunker
Nev
Murdock
Utah
Henderson Pushes Oil Pipeline to East Coast
Washington Sept 5 Heavy construction of pipelines to carry petroleum products east was urged by Leon Henderson head of the price administration before a Senate committee. He said pipelines would be backup “hole cards” if war attacked, while rail and tanker movements could ease oil shortages soon. Oil industry reps pledged to use all railroad tank cars to move west to east, potentially easing shortages in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Leon Henderson
Seaboard
Price Administration
Senate
Henderson
Gulf
Army revamps leadership and arms aging forces
The U S Army plans a $1.0 billion weapons push including tanks anti tank guns and anti aircraft weapons while shifting about 5 000 older officers to allow younger, more active leaders to supervise troops. Maximum ages for key ranks are set and hundreds of officers may be retired or placed in inactive status as morale improves. The army also expects to release about 200 000 soldiers home before Christmas, including many selectees over 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert P. Patterson
Patterson
Congress
National Guard
War Department
Blackout Plans For Roswell Are Being Perfected
Heads of Roswell civilian defense units report plans ready for the state wide blackout scheduled next Friday night September 12. Mayor Thomas J. Hall chaired the Chamber of Commerce meeting and praised the organization work. New Mexico will be tested for civilian readiness as army officials observe. An Army Air Corps officer will plan participation and a squadron of bombers may simulate an air attack on state cities. Cadets from New Mexico Military Institute will stage a tactical defense northwest of Roswell and fire tracer bullets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
Chamber of Commerce
Thomas J. Hall
Civilian Defense Council
New Mexico
Army
Army Air Corps
Gov
Miles
Mayor Hall
Henry Eller
Hall
Considerable Wool Sold Here During The Past Month
A considerable quantity of wool was sold by the Bond Baker Company for local growers in private sales during the past month. C A Baker reported prices have been very good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bond Baker Company
C. A. Baker
Baker
Cotton Dusting From Airplane To Start Tomorrow
Cotton dusting of leaf worm in East Grand Plains starts at 4 30 a m with viewers welcome near the John Tweedy home at 6 15 to 6 30. Valley Aero Duster Service of Mission Texas operates one plane now and another expected tonight in Roswell area. Farmers in Roswell should contact county agent Tom Reid, Dexter Hagerman area residents see W A Losey. Dusting in Chaves county continues 2 3 weeks.
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East Grand Plains
Tom Reid
John Tweedy
Mr. Reid
Valley Aero Duster Service
Mission
Texas
Roswell
Reid
Dexter-Hagerman
W. A. Losey
Chaves County
Building Permits for Four Apartments and House
Bob Daughtry files permits for four 3 room apartments at 801 803 North Kentucky costing 5000 dollars. Bessie D Green files permit for a 3 room house at 611 South Kentucky rear costing 1500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Daughtry
North Kentucky
Bessie D. Green
South Kentucky
President Roosevelt Says Greer Attacked By Submarine Near Iceland
President Roosevelt told reporters the destroyer Greer was attacked more than once by a marauding submarine while carrying mail to Iceland. He noted the attacks happened in daylight on the American side and that the Greer was clearly marked.
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Washington
Roosevelt
United States
Greer
Iceland
Open motor boat regatta set for Sunday at Lake McMillan
Artesia, N M Sept 5 Pecos Valley Boat Club members prep for the annual open motor boat regatta Sunday afternoon at Lake McMillan midway between Artesia and Carlsbad Amateur and professional racers from a wide area are expected Artie Shaw of Pampa Tex a twice winner of the Indianapolis Memorial Day classic races boats as well as cars is expected to enter both runabout and hydroplane events Most heats are for runabouts 33 hp and under but hydroplanes may race in a five mile free for all Commodore Jim Ferguson says entries are rising as there are no race fees The club underwrites purses totaling about 250 All races will be around a one mile course most five laps
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artesia
N. M
Pecos Valley
Jim Ferguson
Special Deer Season Near Ruidoso Set For Nov 1
In New Mexico the Sierra Blanca and Sacramento mountain areas near Ruidoso and Alamogordo will host an eight day special deer season from November 1 allowing either a doe or a buck. State game wardens say does are allowed to reduce overpopulations causing forage loss. Permits are free and applications are due by 10 a.m. October 20 at the state game office.
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Santa FE
N. M
Sierra Blanca
Sacramento Mountains
New Mexico
Ruidoso
Sierra Blancas
Sacramentos
Alamogordo
Elliott Barker
State Game Commission
FDR Analyzes 1937 Supreme Court Campaign in Collier's
President Roosevelt writes that his 1937 campaign eliminated a great danger of alien government for the United States in a five part Collier's Weekly series. He says 1937 would decide if the government chosen by Americans in 1932 34 and 36 would function as intended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
United States
Collier's Weekly
U S Destroyer Greer Attacked by Unidentified Submarine
The United States reports the Greer was attacked by an unseen submarine off Iceland. President Roosevelt says the sub would be eliminated if found, and praises the destroyer captain’s use of depth charges during daylight engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Greer
Iceland
Roosevelt
Leningrad
Open House Tonight At Roswell Senior High
Mrs. B. B. Wilson presides over a senior high PTA open house inviting parents and the public to tour the remodeled and redecorated building. High school Principal Paul H. Deaton notes many requests to view the new gymnasium and classrooms with twenty guides aiding visitors. A brief PTA meeting at 7 30 precedes tours and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
B. B. Wilson
Paul H. Deaton
P-Ta
Deaton
PTA
Classified ad draws many violin pupils for beginner lessons
Mrs. Jack Deason of 605 S Main says her classified display advertising for violin beginners has brought many pupils and she will continue the ads. She notes the method effectively reaches a wide audience and supports ongoing instruction for newcomers in violin.
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Jack Deason
S. Main
Classifieds Reach Twenty Thousand Readers Nightly
Mrs Deason notes that the Dee Record classifieds draw about twenty thousand readers each night with broad engagement across the community, reflecting the paper's reach and the importance of classified notices.
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U.S. Navy
Red
Iran
Moscow
Persia
Tavriz
R. L. Malone, Jr
Merchants Meeting
Foday
Cincinnati
Starr
Dietz
Philadelphia
Boston
Cleveland
Detroit
St. Louis
U.S. Army
Department
U.S
Lake McMillan
FDR
U. 5
Japan
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