Not Patriotic Address on National Defense Preparation
The piece argues that Congress and citizens delay on national preparedness is a grave democratic failing. It warns a unprepared America will be attacked by aggressor nations, cites historic parallels from Czech-Slovakia to England, and calls delay unpatriotic and dangerous to the nation’s survival.
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Washington
Congress
America
Czech-Slovakia
Austria
Rumania
Finland
Lithuania
Latvia
Estonia
Norway
Denmark
Holland
Belgium
Luxenburg
France
China
Ethiopia
England
United States
Ma Perkins
Sidelights on the News Raiding Life Insurance Policy Holders React
Will Robinson argues against a proposed federal tax on in force life insurance as a visible estate. He notes life policies totaled 122.6 billion in 1940 with nearly two billion paid to beneficiaries this year, and warns a tax would burden the poor and discourage prudent policy holding. He cites old line companies and fraternal societies, urges legislators to tread carefully, and defends keeping liquor licenses and Sunday sales in check. Judge Ray Haner may punish violators in Raton.
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New Mexico
Congress
Wil Robinson
Raton
Ray Haner
Hollywood Gossip and Industry Notes From Behind the Scenes
Hollywood gossip covers Paulette Goddard and Fred Astaire’s Second Chorus rehearsal tears to triumph, Bill Boyd’s flying lessons, Joe Pasternak’s flower habit, Rita Hayworth’s rest cure, and Lucille Fairbanks eyeing a Fairbanks style role. It also notes labor cautions amid France’s collapse, the push for preparedness, and industry moves including Jack Benny framed by Allen and Sandrich, plus casting tidbits with Ford, Grable, Lamour, Raft, and more.
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Harrison Carroll
King Features Syndicate
Hollywood
Paulette Goddard
Fred Astaire
Paulette
Raton to Prosecute Liquor Violations this Week
Gate City Raton will see seven offenders in court this week for liquor law violations, mostly for Sunday sales, with four charged for omitting formalities. Plans are forming for the Clovis Bi-State Fair starting September 25, centered on soil products and pageantry, highlighting strong public spirit and Tri-State Fair efforts. Clovis stands proud in regional cooperation and fair tradition.
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Raton
Clovis
Brouth
August 6 Daily Crossword Across Clues
A dense list of crossword clues across and down including definitions for canters debt treatment Brooks pain see hawk s nose list of court cases 100 square meters and more with scattered errors and fragmented phrases. The sheet mixes English language clues with garbled terms and misplaced numbers, reflecting a damaged crossword page.
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Canters
Brooks
Hawk
Fifty Religious Sects Reported in New Mexico
The University of New Mexico Press and the Historical Records Survey reveal fifty Protestant sects in New Mexico with about 1500 buildings and ministers. In 1939 there were few abandonments, mostly due to road and automobile adoption, raising questions about economic strain versus spiritual vitality.
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University of New Mexico Press
Historical Records Survey
Lesson Of France As U S Builds Armed Forces
As the United States begins its vast build up of army navy and air power, thoughtful observers consider the lessons France learned from war and reconstruction and what it implies for American defense strategy.
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France
United States
County oversee sanitary move fights Artesia fly menace
Carl Henderson a sanitary engineer leads a vigorous Artesia effort to end the fly menace by replacing open privies with government installations. He notes city limits easily reach sewer connections but suburban centers outside grow in population while county commissioners hesitate on annexation and costs. He argues governmental responsibility should extend beyond city limits.
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Carl Henderson
Artesia
Two Brothers Build Obelisk and Well in Desert Tale
A moral meditation recounts Ahmed and Om ar who seek a lasting memory. Om ar erects an obelisk while Ahmed digs a desert well and plants date palms to soothe thirst and hunger. The lesson contrasts self praise with serving others by providing living aid.
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Jesus
Ahmed
Omar
Harry Todd Wins in Broadmoor Golf
Harry Todd of Dallas, Texas triumphs in a Broadmoor golf event in Colorado Springs Colorado as heat bears down on players and the competition.
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Harry Todd
Broadmoor
Colorado Springs
Colo
Dallas
Texas
Flight to Florida Ends In Tragedy For Tex
Judith rushes to Miami after Tex crashes in a race. Lee Holt explains Tex’s condition as Judith confronts the dying man and faces a choice between love and duty. Michael Dudley pleads, but Judith sails toward the hospital, determined to be with Tex in his final hours.
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Dudley
Tex
Judith
Sonia
Miami
Michael
Paris
Bermudi
Bermuda
Lee
Lee Holt
Holt
Michael Dudley
Blichaci
Cilox
Richael
Wren
Broadmoor golf champion decides with 6 and 4 victory
Hannah Owen of New Haven Connecticut ends a tumultuous two weeks in El Paso after winning a Broadmoor golf title with a 6 and 4 win over Earie Berryhill Sapulpa Oklahoma. She will travel to Phoenix after a police aided move to reach friends there.
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Broadmoor
Earie Berryhill
Sapulpa
Okla
Todd
EL Paso
Tex
Hannah Owen
New Haven
Hannah
Hilton
Pershing Drive
Langford
Callie Fairley
Phoenix
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Lois Sterner
Earl Carroll
Bert Wheeler
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King Features Syndicate, Inc
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