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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1941
Page
4
The text notes Carlsbad’s rise tied to oil and potash while Roswell shares in the impact, indicating these minerals are not minor players in regional business. It implies a linked economic development between the two New Mexico communities driven by mineral activity.
Seven of nine people die when their truck stalls in desert sand south of Yuma Sonora. Five victims are from a Brawley California family led by German Cornejo 52. Bodies named Elias 25 Rafael 17 Elisa 4 Domingo 26 Francisco 23 and an unidentified man Yo cu picio. One survivor Socorro Cornejo 19 and another, Francisco Flores 23, in critical or serious condition in local hospitals.
The House yesterday approved a sweeping tax measure expected to raise over three billion dollars. It faces Senate action after extensive debate. The bill aims to fund national defense and future costs, with taxes affecting daily costs and hidden charges on essentials and luxuries, likely impacting future generations.
In a wartime rhetoric piece Mussolini aligns Rome Berlin Tokyo against Washington London Moscow, claiming a two worlds clash and urging crushed alliances to preserve freedom while criticizing imperial aggression. An editorial tone laments venal acts during national crises and argues for democratic victory.
Big travel interest to Carlsbad Cavern as admissions exceed last year by over 30,000. Current totals reach 164,240 this season versus 132,884 a year ago. The Record office receives daily inquiries about the cavern, the road, and other tourist details.
The Rotarian cites Paul Kearney stating half of bicycle crash victims are ages 5 to 14 and over 1,000 youths killed with 51,000 hurt in three years. He urges enforcement education and engineering, noting limited city action, need for bike registration, lights, safety lanes, and youth led traffic courts to reduce incidents.
Elmer T. Peterson questions Hollywood’s glamorized Billy the Kid in a Daily Oklahoman piece, citing Dave Leahy’s recollections of Bonney in Wichita and arguing the outlaw’s life was brutal, criminal, and unheroic. The Albuquerque Journal excerpt criticizes slick fiction that paints murder as romance.
In Clovis thoughts turn to enlarging Farwell shops to handle increased cross border trade. Debates linger on how to apply interstate commerce principles, with many ready to act but no workable plan yet. The outcome remains uncertain.
In Santa Fe Aug 3, disputes arise as state law fixes beauty shop prices. Clovis, Las Cruces, Albuquerque and nearby Texas competition stir anger among beauticians. A temporary injunction on the cleaners bill faces a July 5 decision, likely to be upheld by higher courts. Accusations of steam cleaning for paid work not actually done fuel the controversy.
Burton Dwyre, state highway boss, has about given up hope of softening government attitude to obtain materials for only the four preferred highways. He notes twenty one other states face the same trouble and is said to be working on a plan to extend state construction, which may be the only way out.
Ottawa reports that Prime Minister Mackenzie King and Malcolm MacDonald stated it was very unlikely that Winston Churchill planned a visit to the western hemisphere. They denied knowledge of Washington reports picked up by the London Daily Mail.
Washington Aug 5 Leland Olds federal power commission chairman said legislation to authorize President Roosevelt to establish daylight saving time for defense would conserve power and prepare people for possible power curtailments. He told the house interstate commerce committee that ongoing shortages could force private industry to cut consumption by as much as one third and require sharp reductions in air conditioning and street and sign lighting.
The piece lists Jimmie Caldwell Tom Gallagher and Gov John Miles amid political maneuvering as Judge David Chavez faces possible naval serviceing and no exemption. It notes Jim Connolly as treasurer and WPA manager anxious about changes. It cites 1,000,000 men left on national WPA rolls and New Mexico’s limited absorption.
Rupert Asplund refuses to back down on his claim that selling our boys justifies dismantling the NVA or CDC. Supporters vent with curses, but no one argues the merits of his idea.
Tension grows between Mr. Asplund and Mrs. Jennie Kirby director of public welfare. Mrs. Kirby advocates expanded signing up of CCC boys under modified rules to be extended after their apparent termination on July 31. She argues that with loosened enrollee requirements everyone should promote the program.
From Albuquerque gossip indicates Clyde Tingley is not pursuing office but is rumored to consider roles like governor or congressman. The chatter unsettles several residents amid speculation about his future plans and public influence.
The story notes Guy Shepherd shows no plan to quit his role as democratic state chairman alongside his secretarial post to Gov. Miles. The piece emphasizes he can continue in both positions, citing a precedent set by Gail Carter.
The next major defense project aims for a definite date shortly after September. It will receive national approval and extend the scope of local actions recently held. Whether it can extinguish highway lights remains uncertain.
Disturbed by many Spanish boys turned down in the selective draft, the State board of health plans to distribute dietary pamphlets in Spanish advising natives what to eat to meet government requirements.
Secretary Knox announced that men enlisting in the Naval Reserve will be retained on active duty for the national emergency and released to inactive duty when possible, aligning with drafted men. Volunteers may enlist for training in Navy trade schools. contact the local Navy Recruiting Officer for details. Jack Cooper promoted to sales supervisor in the El Paso district. James Hickox arrives to Roswell to succeed him.
In Vichy France Aug 5 German police joined a French search for a top De Gaullist agent in Caen Normandy who allegedly wreathied a French war dead monument on Bastille Day and escaped. A Ley chief of police died from wounds while saboteurs cut railway lines at Lyon, a key railway junction.
In Mexico City on August 5 the motion picture workers union carried out its threat to paralyze distribution of Hollywood films while German films were barred for pro-Axis propaganda. Havier Rojo Gomez, head of the federal district administration, said the union demands an annual wage increase of 130000 dollars and a general strike is planned for next week against American distributors. A Hollywood spokesman expressed pessimism over a compromise as Nazi agents were alleged to have stirred the walkout, though the official denial was noted.
The Northampton and the Salt Lake City, two U S heavy cruisers, arrived at Brisbane Australia for refueling and several days recreation during a South Pacific training cruise. Rear Admiral S A Taffinder commands the detachment. The navy did not mention South Pacific tensions in the official statement.
G. W. Fitzgerald received a building permit to add a store building at 313 North Main for J. C. Penney in a project valued at $10,000. The permit covers expansion work on the existing retail space.
Bill Bersum was brought back to Roswell today by deputy Gene Smith to answer a check charge.
Santa Fe officials announce Clyde C McCulloh tax commission attorney for four years will become assistant to attorney general E P Chase, effective August 15, succeeding A M Fernandez. McCulloh from Estancia, ex-assistant district attorney for the third district under Martin Threet. other assistants are Howard Houk and George Hunker Jr. The extension prompts lumber labor contract expirations next May. Public health nurses and officers from Santa Fe Las Vegas and Albuquerque districts meet on mutual problems.
The Southwest Lumber Company strike at Alamogordo ended after the company granted wage increases under an extension to May 1 of a contract. Army construction at Fort Bliss was affected and remains under dispute elsewhere in New Mexico. In Las Vegas area, New Mexico American Legionnaires endorsed extending military service for draftees and guardsmen and urged a permanent military training system. A man was held without charge in city jail after his arrest.
Mrs. Hazel Cash of a Santa Fe night spot restrained a man at gunpoint in her backyard and escorted him to the police station. She said the man wore a handkerchief as a mask when captured and that she acted to protect herself.
The first carload of New Mexico wheat will depart Albuquerque for Ft Worth tomorrow. Grown by E L Northcutt near Ramah Valencia county, the grain is described as first quality. About 109000 to 15000 acres are reported in Estancia valley with more in Ramah area.
North American women embrace practical autumn headgear that remains stylish. Hats trend toward simple shapes with molded brims and feather trims, while retaining feminine elegance suitable for dining and dancing. The display includes a black pillbox with blue and magenta cockade, a green felt with a corn snood, and a brown felt spectator hat with a wide Fender brim and tall crown.
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