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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1940
Page
6
The article explains that sports attract wide readership across ages in Roswell. It argues newspapers allocate much space to sports because readers demand it and outdoor mild sports provide health and longevity benefits.
The piece notes New Mexico may gain a congressman after the 1940 census, contingent on congressional reapportionment. It describes the War Department's prepared draft apparatus, staffing in Washington, rental machinery, and ready forms, awaiting a congressional decision and the anticipated M-Day, with morale and public relations moves under civilian supervision.
Reports from across the state describe a sudden tourist influx testing hotel and campground capacity. Roswell sees higher traveler passes than earlier, while newspapers flood with campaigns and speeches yet lack advertising funds. Meanwhile editors accumulate large wastebaskets for unused copy.
Just A Minute Dan Luther Edwards argues enduring hardship builds physical mental and spiritual strength. He equates life’s battles against infirmity disease and education with the Christlike pursuit of noble character attained only through persistent struggle. The message deems September 15 after primaries too late for the most good.
A clipped column notes Carroll Jackson of the Lake Arthur country helping register his family as democrats amid a mis-babble by Lake Arthur district registrars Then introduces W C Reid of Albuquerque and Earl C Iden of Las Vegas Albuquerque Santa Fe and Roswell politics Ray Rodgers texts on school funding and a looming New Mexico education shortfall The piece closes with comments from C E Stewart Clovis on July heat M E Hutson preparing a Kansas retreat and Bunch Carroll of Pecos defending water rights and phone changes in Barstow Balmorhea
Will Robinson notes the Santa Fe Flower Show, expanding from a dahlia focus to include nearly every flower thriving in New Mexico. Lions began the exhibit as a dahlia showcase and, by limiting entries to amateurs, built a nationally recognized event. The show draws thousands, with strong attendance and regional cultural impact.
A compact set of crossword clues listing across and down entries with definitions for human limb fuel Malay boat crafts and related words. Includes entries like border smell to take dinner and various numbered clues across centuries.
A radio campaign led by W. Peter McAfee urged New Mexicans to ensure correct party registration before next Thursday to avoid disfranchisement. He warned about 50,000 potential voters missing out if they remain independents, and advised visiting the county clerk to declare party affiliation with no fee. Also notes XIT Reunion turnout and broader publicity costs in the new statewide primary system involving newspapers and radio.
July gasoline tax collections rise by sixty thousand dollars versus last year but fall well short of the two to three fold surge expected from Coronado Cuarto Centennial tourism. World conditions and domestic unease limited travel, with fewer than anticipated visitors to the state. Still, gains came from Carlsbad Caverns and Alamogordo White Sands, yielding more than the Centennial investment.
Came Tom Clevenger of Clo vis discusses plans for Postmaster Andy Hocken hull to fingerprint all aliens starting Sept. I. De nounces as a canard story that Judge Patton will need to explain why he was never naturalized when he came west from Arkansas.
Came Bud Johnson of the Crow Flat country attends the funeral of his old friend Frank Strickland. They once punched cattle together on the CA- range when they were striplings.
Came M G and Hester Long, long time partners, claim they lived as husband and wife for fifty one years and can prove their marriage occurred in the Episcopal church at San Angelo Texas, a denomination known for keeping precise records.
A guest for the day in Las Cruces, Came Demetrio Sandoval of So corro is praised as a fine gentleman by locals. The visit was light on details and noted for cordial hospitality.
Dame C. M. Martin of Silver City Normal gathered up his household junk for removal to that town. After this, his friends will mostly have to be satisfied with looking at his picture.
The veteran Republican Came Robert Kellahin visits and states he believes Willkie has a real shot, even as Roosevelts strong base remains among the public.
Hollywood gossip notes a beat scene in When the Dallons Rode never shot. Kay Francis reportedly resisted. Broderick Crawford may still maul a glamor girl in Seven Sinners. Dietrich’s on-screen hit in Seven Sinners is discussed. Anita Louise limits to three pictures yearly to marry Buddy Adler. Kay Francis, pregnantly engaged, remains at Columbia for I'm for Rent while turning down summer stock.
The Hays office and studio censors crack down on brutality toward women in The Girl from Havana. Republic has been warned about the film and cannot photograph Steffi Dann being kicked. An attempt may be made to imply the incident through others reaction.
Jack Benny says the opening scene of Love Thy Neighbor is a new gag set on New Year’s Eve the night of the film’s premiere.
Lew Ayres suffered a devastating blaze that wiped out trees and buildings on his 320 acre Newhall ranch. He was working at M G M in Dr Kildare Goes Home and laments the loss of ancient oaks some 200 years old.
Rumors say mass personal appearances by Hollywood stars for the Red Cross may be abandoned. The proposed tours were seen as spectacular but would entail high costs and many headaches, prompting consideration of more practical fundraising methods.
M G M hair stylist Sidney Guilaroff arranges a trust for his two and a half year old adopted son Jon. The boy will receive half the principal at age 28 and the remainder at 35. Guilaroff had to set terms to secure the future.
Lloyd Nolan plans to finance a junket of Hollywood players to tour southern theaters producing dramatized versions of screen plays. He will buy two trucks for scenery and equipment. Joseph Hoffman and Monroe Schaff are adopting a couple, with the tour starting in Texas in October.
Prescott, Ariz. honors Bucky ONeill, former Phoenix Herald typesetter and frontier figure, with a statue in the courthouse approach amid plans for Coronado Entrada drama. The 1889 train robber capture and San Juan Hill death mark a storied life celebrated as crowds gather August 16 to 18.
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