Grand Jury Called to Probe Tapia Death in Santa Fe
Santa Fe officials announce a special county grand jury to investigate the death of Mrs. Josefita Tapia whose dismembered body was found on the Albuquerque highway. District Attorney David Chavez cites conflicting testimony and seeks to determine if murder or automobile accident caused the death. J. H. Crist was asked to handle the inquiry for the family.
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Tapia
Santa Fe County
Santa Fe
M. A. Otero, Jr
District Court
Josefita Tapia
J. H. Crist
Albuquerque
David Chavez
Chavez
State Motor Patrol
H. C. Martin
Naval Officer Paid to Secure Arms Orders
Senate munitions committee hears testimony that Lieutenant Commander James H. Strong, then a U S Navy officer, obtained Colombia government orders for Federal Laboratories Inc. While in naval service he received commissions for gases and technical work in 1932 and 1933. The firm also discussed bribes with South American dealers and favored Mendieta rebels in Cuba, prompting Logan Act questions.
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Washington
Federal Laboratories Inc
Pittsburgh
James H. Strong
United States Navy
Senate Munitions Committee
John W. Young
Federal Laboratories
Strong
Colombia
South America
Pert
Frank S. Jonas
South American Inc
Raoul Leon
Leon and Bonasegna
Buenos Aires
Federal
Leon
Jonas
Argentina
Cuba
Mendieta
Young
Gran San Martin
State Department
Havana
Third Rage For America's Cup Postponed At Newport
The third race between British challenger Enfideavour and defending Rainbow was postponed due to lack of wind. With sails idle, officials set tomorrow as the new start time before the 12:30 PM EST deadline. Rainbow led late in light air when time expired, and a fresh attempt is planned. Also included are box scores from Philadelphia Chicago New York Detroit Washington Boston and St Louis games with final tallies and battery details.
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Argo
Newport
Enfideavour
Victor
Rainbow
More Rain Needed To Feed Winter Grass
Albuquerque September 19 AP More rain is needed across New Mexico to grow winter and early spring feed, meteorologist E L Hardy said in his weekly weather summary for Sept 18. At the Democratic county convention Paul G Schultz opened proceedings with temporary secretary T L Gardner replacing Cecil Bonney. Delegates chose M H Ward as chairman and J M H Callender as secretary. Committees on nominating and resolutions were formed, with Clarence Hinkle chairing nominating and J C Gilbert chairing resolutions. The resolutions endorsed Roosevelt administration and state leaders, urged elimination of waste and government economy to cut taxes.
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Albuquerque
N. M
E. L. Hardy
J. C. Gilbert
M. H. Ward
J. M. H. Callender
Ward
J. F. Hinkle
Clarence Hinkle
Willis Ford
George Wilcox
J. H. Mullis
F. L. Mehihop
Henry ©. Sorrells
C. N. Moore
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New Mexico
Baseball Scores National League and Others
National League action features Pittsburgh beating Brooklyn 16 to 4 with Birkofer and H Smith on the mound and Padden,Mungo, Lopez keying the win. In a second game Brooklyn falls 8 to 4 as French Chagnon Lu cas and Grace combine for the victory. Cincinnati tops New York 6 to 3 in a 9 1 inning effort while Chicago defeats Philadelphia 5 to 4 in a 7 inning game due to rain delays. St. Louis and Boston game postponed by rain.
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Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Birkofer
H. Smith
Padden
Mungo
Lopez
French
Chagnon
Lucas
Grace
Babich
Berres
Baseball Hall of Fame Acknowledges Players
Bonura, Chi McNair Hayes Johnson Foxx Higgins are listed with a parenthetical A marking in an archival baseball reference. The page highlights multiple era stars connected to historic rosters and career milestones.
Hennigan Candidate for Demo State Chairman
Raton New Mexico September 19 AP Earl Hennigan district organizer in Colfax county for the league of young Democrats will go to Albuquerque for the state convention where he is a candidate for state chairman opposing J R Wrinkle of Clovis the present chairman.
Democrats Claim Largest Wisconsin Primary Vote Yet
Milwaukee dispatch reports the Democratic state ticket drew the strongest precinct support in Wisconsin on primary day, led by Gov candidate Schmedeman with majorities over Rubin and Lehmann. Progressives and Republicans trailed by wide margins as LaFollette and Chapple ran unopposed in their Senate races.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Roosevelt
Wisconsin
New la Follette
Albert G. Schmedeman
Philip F. LaFollette
Howard T. Green
Robert M. LaFollette Jr
John B. Chapple
LaFollette
Chapple
Schmedeman
William B. Rubin
Richard Lehmann
Philip LaFoliette
Henry O. Meisel
Greene
Fred R. Zimmerman
James N. Tittemore
John M. Callahan
Francis E. McGovern
Chas. E. Hammersley
W. D. Carroll
Gertrude Bowler
Sheep buying starts today in four New Mexico counties
Santa Fe AP reports the federal government begins a sheep buying program in New Mexico with four counties Torrance Guadalupe Lincoln Valencia receiving purchasing agents. The program targets 500 sheep per county daily at $2 per head with 6 000 sheep daily for shipping and 1500 2000 condemned daily. Wayland Crips will handle FE R A duties under state director W L Elser. no quota set yet.
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Torrance
Guadalupe
Lincoln
Valencia
Santa Fe
New Mexico
A.A.A
Wayland Crips
C. E. Mauldin
F.E
Federal loan funds Bluewater irrigation refinance
Albuquerque September 19 AP A 152 500 loan to refinance the Bluewater Toltec irrigation district in Valencia county was among 1 801 000 in irrigation and reclamation refinancing loans announced by the Reconstruction Finance Corporation The district plans to take up outstanding bonds and refinance the project E C Iden said About 400 000 in bonds are widely scattered among numerous holders The refinancing hinges on current bond holders agreeing to reduce their bonds face value Iden added
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Albuquerque
Valencia County
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
E. C. Iden
Iden
Used car price fixing under NRA code attacked
In Chicago on September 19 the National Automobile Dealers' code Revision Association criticized the used car price fixing provision of the NRA code. R R Kriesel of St Paul said the attempt to fix prices failed, with dealers violating the provision which he called unenforceable and economically unsound.
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Chicago
National Automobile Dealers’ Code Revision Association
R. R. Kriesel
St. Paul
Braught Named FERA Field Representative for Rocky Mountain Region
E Q Braught assumed duties as the new FERA regional field representative for Colorado Wyoming New Mexico and Montana at Denver. He planned a tour of inspection starting in Santa Fe New Mexico next week and will visit key sites in the Rocky Mountain territory.
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Denver
E. QO. Braught
New Fera
Colorado
Wyoming
New Mexico
Montana
Rocky Mountain Territory
Santa Fe
N. M
Naval Maneuvers Planned in Pacific Triangle
Secretary Swanson announced that next summer the U S fleet will conduct war maneuvers in the Puget Sound Alaska Hawaii triangle to link problems with areas near American waters. Exercises aim to simulate war and prepare the fleet to repel any attack. The fleet returns from Hampton Roads to the Pacific and will visit gulf ports before Caribbean technical exercises.
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Washington
Swanson
United States
Puget Sound
Alaska-Hawaii
Navy
Hampton Roads
Pacific
Gulf Ports
Caribbean
Des Moines Ends Four Hour Electric Strike
Des Moines and nearby towns regained power after a four and a half hour strike by mechanical workers ended with an agreement after a conference with Governor Clyde L. Heering. Power was restored to Des Moines and six nearby cities that had been in darkness since the master switch was pulled at 1:57 a.m. Central Standard Time.
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Des Moines
Clyde L. Herring
Adel
Earlham
Desoto
Carlile
Dallas Center
Altoona
Armijo Granted Time to Answer Sheep Audit
Santa Fe AP says State Comptroller Juan Vigil granted George W. Armijo more time to respond to the Sheep Sanitary Board audit after Armijo resigned as secretary. Armijo’s counsel said he is occupied in Denver and would submit an explanation next week.
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Santa Fe
Juan Vigil
George W. Armijo
Sheep Sanitary Board
Armijo
R H. Hanna
Denver
Vigil
Riots flare anew at Waterville textile mill scene
Rioting erupted in Waterville Maine as National Guardsmen were deployed after a violent clash outside Lockwood Manufacturing. Police and pickets fought hand to hand. tear gas fired, windows shattered, and the strike's toll rose with new fatalities in the Carolinas.
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Associated Press
Waterville
National
N. C
Belmont
Riley
Carolinas
Norman Thomas
North Carolina
Thett
Charlotte
Ernest K. Riley
Mount Holly
J. T. Brown
Eastern New Mexico State Fair Drive Reaches $1190
The drive for 2000 to support the Eastern New Mexico State Fair, directed by George B. Jewett, has raised 1190 by noon today. Despite slow response, organizers aim to exceed the goal by week’s end through continued soliciting.
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New Mexico
George B. Jewett
Colfax Democrats in County Convention
Colfax county Democrats organized with Oscar Moore named temporary chairman and Joe Valdez as temporary secretary. William Davie of Moreno Valley is discussed as sheriff candidate. Val Servis for school superintendent. Juan Martinez or Frank Trujillo for county treasurer. Delegates to the state convention at Albuquerque next Monday will be chosen. Republicans set meeting for Springer later in the week.
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Albuquerque
Davis
Colfax County
Springer
Miss Balling Not Interfstep In Office
Former Bernalillo county superintendent of schools Marie Balling said she is not interested in the race for state superintendent on the Republican ticket and has no comment. The report notes she has been mentioned in Santa Fe dispatches as a possible candidate.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Marie Balling
Bernalillo County Superintendent of
Santa Fe
Torrance Democrats Name State Delegates
Torrance county Democrats selected 68 uninstructed delegates with one fourth vote tack to attend the State Convention next week. Resolutions endorsed the work of national and state administrations and Senator Carl Hatch and Congressman Dennis Chavez. Between 250 and 300 attended the meeting which was harmonious throughout.
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Estancia
N. M
APY
Torrance County
Democrats
Carl Hatch
Dennis Chavez
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Caster
F. Hayes
Gaston
Gallivan
Shea
Cascarela
Lyons, Kinzey
Cailhamer
New York
Detroit
Murphy
Jorgens
Auker
Hogsett
Hayworth
Cleveland
Burke and Pearson
Brenzel
Rhe Phillips
Rhe
Boston
St. Louis
Welch and Hinkle
Knott and Hemsley
Chaves Democrats
Callender
Sec
State Central Committee
Judicial Dist
Paul G. Schultz
Cecil Bonney
T. L. Gardner
Secre
Order of Business
Willers
London
Harlem
Cincinnati
Richmond
Lombardi
Parmelee
Bowman
Smith
Luque
Mancuso
Weaver and Hartnett
C. Davis
Wilson
Hennigan
DEMO
NEX
Pes Moines
UDIT
Maine
New England
Saylesville
R. I
Sayles Finishing Co
Pepperell Manufacturing Co
Biddeford
Atlanta
National Guard
Colfax CO
Miss Balling
Western Union
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