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of this year's Sun Carnival, all that to samvine, efforts much-should in future inspire years. us IN 3c CITY Sun Carnival their Southwestern bands and make floats communities and by who their entered pres- 5c Edition ence helped this the great event Much best of of the all credit that is have due been to the held-and many The El Paso Times it was. Elsewhere 59th -No. 3 EL. PASO, TEXAS, TUESDAY, Utah Beats New Mexico University 26-0 Throngs Admire Carnival Pageant Of Legends El Paso And Southwest See Sun Pageant 20049: NEW HOT LOCKIE US SATE WAY that assembled on Texas Street to watch the annual Southwestern Sun in the foreground indicates that the procession had just started.

Carnival and Sun Bowl Pictures on Pages 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 12.) JANUARY 3, 1939 'Pageant Of America' To Be Parade Theme For Next Year "Pageant of America" will be the theme of the 1940 M. Southwestern Sun diCarnival, C. Hendricks, rector general, announced Monday. Historical and other incidents connected with the early beginning of this country will be depicted by floats, Dr. Hendricks said.

"So that we may co-operate with New Mexico in staging its celebration and observance of the 400th anniversary of the appearance of Coronado, Spanish conquistador, in the Southwest, we will work in pioneer historical data which deals particularly with this Southwestern section." Dr. Hendricks said. The New Mexico celebration, featuring pageants along the trails followed by Coronado, will be held next year, the time for the fifth annual Southwestern Sun Carnival. "Sun Carnival officials will be glad to co-operate in every possible way in the New Mexico program," Dr. Hendricks said.

Dr. Hendricks said New Mexico state officials had telephoned him Full Leased Wire Press (UP) Carnival parade Monday. The (El Paso Photo Co.) D. C. Gilmer Dies In Crash Brother Of Prominent Mesilla Farmer Injured.

(Special to The Times! Las Cruces, N. Jan. C. Gilmer, prominent Mesilla Valley farmer was killed and his brother George, seriously injured in an automobile accident near Belen day. Details of the accident were not available late tonight.

The two brothers were returning from attending the funeral in Albuquerque, N. of their 90-yearold mother when the accident Mr. Gilmer came to Mesilla 15 years ago from Bogalusa, La. He is survived by his widow, two daughters, Mrs. L.

G. Mayfield, Susan Gilmer and one son Charles, all of Las Cruces. of The Associated Press (AP) -The -international News Service- Central Press United 14 PAGES Changes Seen In Important Legislation Speaker Bankhead Says Congress To Pay Heed To Public Demand. Coalition Expected Democrats, Republicans To Join Forces, Say Conservatives. Washington, Jan.

2 the eve of a congressional session which finds the Roosevelt administration beset by 'an increased opposition, Speaker Bankhead tonight predicted a broad revision of numerous highly controversial New Deal laws. In fact, he urged his colleagues of the Democratic Party to study the Republican victories of last fall's elections, to determine whether the laws that have been passed or the administration of such laws led to those victories. If so, he advised the Democrats to "meet public opinion" by modifying and correcting the laws. Changes Forecast. He foresaw changes in the Wagner Labor Relations Act.

the Social Security Act, the administration of relief and the crop control In addition, he forecast another effort to enact a governmental reorganization bill and declared that national defense would be a foremost subject before Congress. "I feel that it is reasonable to assume that the President will discuss at some length and will probably make some very definite suggestions with reference to our international situation and matters which, in his opinion, may be reasonably necessary for the strengthening of our armed national de- fense," Bankhead said. FDR's Views Watched. "I personally feel that in view of the very distressing situation in many parts of the world involving actual armed conflict among millions of people, and in view of the apparent purpose of some dictator governments to enforce their 1 will upon helpless minorities, that the people of our country will hear with great interest the views presented by our President upon these subjects which so vitally affect the future safety and security of our republic. "There can be no question that the public mind in America, as indicated by the press and by some specific surveys of public, opinion, is thoroughly in a very full consideration of our problems of national and will endorse the the Congress defense, in making adequate and yet reasonable provisions for our safety security." made his remarks in a speech prepared for delivery in the Washington Evening Star's radio forum.

Meanwhile, both parties got ready for opening at noon tomorrow of the 76th Congress--a Congress which many expect to be rife, with controversy and historically important for its bearing upon the future of the nation and the presidential elections of Some Republican leaders contend 1040.0 that with the increased strength resulting from the November elections they can, in coalition with conservative Democrats, outvote the New Deal forces. They are frankly hopeful that they may be able to reverse several governmental policies by this method. No one expects a formal, closelyknit coalition of Republicans and conservative Democrats to take form, however, It is generally felt that the assistance to be lent by the anti-New Deal Democrats depends (Continued on Page 2. Column 1) HAMBONE'S MEDITATIONS By Alley PAT BOY SHO' WILL STEAL HE'LL WALK ER -WAY WID ENNYTHING HE KIN GIT HE HAN'S ON ER HE FEETS IN! 1-3-5 (Copyright, 1938, by The Bell Syndicate, Inc.) Sun Bowl Crowd Of 13,000 Sees Lobos Defeated Redskins Prove Too Powerful For Border Conference Champions, Gaining 379 Yards Scrimmaging Compared To 179 For Home Team. By JERRY SMITH University of New Mexico's minus its brilliant leader, Big in the Sun Bowl Monday afternoon of Utah machine which took The Redskin foodchopper almost at will once it got seven minutes to get their Utah rammed over two rang the bell once more in the through the third and drew Lobo blood once more early in the fourth quarter, keeping the game well under control A disappointed throughout.3,000 that came looking for a fight saw the Utes gain 379 yards scrimmaging as compared to but for the Lobos--a clean margin of 200 yards on the ground.

The Utes led in first downs, 16 to 12, but were badly outpunted by the Lobos, who ran up 367 yards in nine attempts to 244 for eight boots by the Utah squad. Lobos Lead In Air. Coach Ted Shipkey's Lobos ful- wolfpack, roving aimlessly Bill Dwyer, was ground to pieces by the powerful University an easy 26-to-0 decision. ground out Lobo mincemeat started--and it took the Utes only machine in high gear. touchdowns in the first quarter; second stanza, waltzed scoreless filled one prediction--they set the pace in the aerial game, completing four passes for 59 yards while the Utes gained but 18 yards with three completed passes.

But it was on intercepted passes that the Lobos stumbled, as the Utes picked up four heaves intended for cherrytrimmed uniforms and turned the tide of the battle each time. Outweighed about eight pounds to the man, the Lobos tried to find a hole in the Ute defense via the skyways, but the Redskins shot down the New Mexico aerial at(Continued on Page 10, Col. 1) 150,000 Pleased By E. P. Weather By BOB One hundred fifty thousand tors, Monday jammed every march to see, cheer and theme of the fourth annual Carnival Association.

Dawned Monday and with sunshiny winter weather. The Carnival opened with flawless sun. The early morn air was but comfortable in the sunlight. By 10 a. when the parade, under the direction of Sheriff Chris Fox, chairman of the Sun Parade Committee, was moving, the mercury hopped up! to 43 and by 11 a.

m. stood at 48. It was 52 by noon and the day was growing warmer for the Sun Bowl classic played in the afternoon before a capacity crowd by the University CHAPMAN persons, 35,000 of them visiavailable space along the line of applaud the Pageant of Legends, parade of the Southwestern Sun it El Paso's usual, unsurpassed climaxing day of the 1939 Sun blue skies and a bright shining crisp and chill in the shadows, of New Mexico and University of Utah. Visitors Pleased. Visitors here from shivering eastern states marveled at the perfect weather, while, at the same time, enjoying it thoroughly.

Crowds started flocking into El Paso for the 1939 festivities earlier (Continued on Page 2, Col. 6) Fairyland Passes In Review Before Sun Carnival Throng 2800 THIS picture shows the camera was pointed east. Soap Gun Aids Texas Prisoners In Escape Anson, Texas, Jan. 2 was a soap gun with which two A prisoners escaped December 29 from the Palo Pinto County Jail. Sheriff Bill Dunwoody of Jones County verified that fact late, today when Gray Patterson.

one the fugitives, surrendered at Hamlin. MAIN 6600 Is your "magic number" if you want to rent that spare room. apartment or house. The Want Ads can sell your used furniture or gas range. Sell it through the Want Ads! MAIN 6600 Is your "magic number" if you want to buy a baby buggy, used clothing or used furniture.

If you can't find it. the Want Ads will! Remember M6600 and--Ask For Ad- Taker A "The Pageant of Legends," rich land, stirred the childhood memories and El Pasoans, who some time since those fascinating yarns. Subjects of every youngster has clamored at some floats. Popeye and Ferdinand the that long string of land. However, those two netted their full portion of applause, Popeye had the younger generation yelling for him.

Eight mounted Fort Bliss soldiers, with long trumpets, served as the heralds who headed the parade. They were attired in special costumes for the occasion. Grand Marshal. Following the heralds was a motorcycle escort comprised of State, County and City patrolmen. Then came Miss Nell McKay, Salt Lake City, grand marshal of the 1939 parade.

Dignitaries were in the in the color and glamour of fairy of visitors, who crowded the city, closed covers of the books of those tales, for which practically time, were depicted by 44 superb Bull, were the only modern notes in line in automobiles. Marching and playing in faultless style, the Texas College of Mines' Band, official Sun Carnival Band, preceded Miss McKay, who was riding in open car. The band was also "the courtesy band for the University of New Mexico and University of Utah. Queen Margaret and her court of El Paso duchesses and princesses from Southwest towns and Mexico, rode on the Chamber of Commerce float. White was the predominating color used to emphasize the dignity (Continued on Page 5 2) Parks Department And Bank Win Main Prizes In Parade density of the crowd The Queen's float (Additional Sun Texas Freight Rate Aid Seen Elliott Roosevelt Says Congress May Be Sent Appeal For Relief.

Fort Worth, Jan. 2 the Interstate Commerce Commission fails to grant Texas relief from "discriminatory freight rates," Texans should carry their appeal direct to Congress, Elliott Roosevelt declared in a statewide radio broadcast tonight. Roosevelt drew a graphic picture of the causes of the existing "discrimination" and said he would favor congressional action if the I. C. C.

failed to provide some measure of equalization. Present rates, he said, are throttling the industrial development of state. Rates here, he said, are 61 percent higher than in the in61 per cent higher than in the inwest portion of the state the differential is 85 per cent. I City Park Department's "Magic Carpet" float entry in the annual Sun Carnival parade won the $100 sweepstakes prize Monday with the State National Bank's float, "City of drawing the grand prize of $75. First Prize award for the division winners was $50, second $35, and third $15.

Winners Listed. Prize winners and those receiving honorable mention in the various divisons were: Division II, Class Marfa first: Ruidoso "White Mountain," second; Albuquerque, "City of Albuquerque," third. Class (nationals) El Paso Chi- nese Colony "The Peacock Throne." first; Japanese Colony second. Division III -Hotel Hilton "'The Riddle of the Sphinx," first; Popular Dry Goods Company second; White House "Achilles and the Amazons, third; Hotel Cortez "Lohengrin." honorable mention. Division IV Class A.

grade schools -Dudley School "Little Bo-Peep," first: Alta Vista School "Little Miss Muffet," Class high schools--Ysleta High School "The Sleeping Beauty," first; El Paso High School "Titania," second; Bowie High School "Apollo the Musician," third; Cathedral (Continued on Page 2, Col. 4) asking for the co-operation of the Sun Carnival Association in the 400th anniversary celebration. when Large Leftist Force Is Reported Trapped Hendaye, France (At the Spanish Frontier)-Jan. 2 Generalissimo Francisco Franco's forces were reported menacing the Spanish Government's main defenses today in Lower Catalonia after a sweep down the east bank of the Ebro River. Insurgent dispatches asserted a large Government force was trapped in the angle of the Segre and Ebro Rivers as Insurgent columns struck south behind the Government lines, DOYLE POPS UP.

Ensenada, Lower Jan. 2 (UP). Jack Doyle, whom unfriendly U. S. immigration authorities assumed was on his way to Genoa, bobbed up here tonight with Movita, the girl-he-left-behind-him in Hollywood.

SEND TIMES SUN CARNIVAL EDITION TO THE FOLKS BACK HOME Pictures of the parade, the complete story of the football game and all the details of the Sun Carnival celebration- -all in one edition. Send copies to your friends back home. See your carrier boy, news stand or phone M. 6600, and copies will be mailed postpaid at Five cents each. Or you may mail them yourself in the souvenir wrapper sold on all news stands at Three cents each..

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