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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1940
Page
6
Roswell Daily Record lists offices and staff with contact numbers and roles. It notes publication by RECORD PUBLISHING COMPANY, rates in advance for mail and carrier delivery, and filing details. Entered May 10 1903 Roswell New Mexico as second class mail matter under Congress act.
In a debate on national preparedness the writer argues opposition to military training is unjustified. The piece asserts dictators seek to wipe out democracies and warns any delay in building defense risks a Nazi Fascist and Japanese attack. A strong defense could delay or prevent aggression.
Rue Hatterick prepares for a social season in Chicago as Brule relies on her to carry Crystal Hatterick’s poised household. Steven Hendrie, a composer and Rue’s ally, observes her glamour and questions whether the glass slipper will fit her new life. The scene sets under rainy November skies with Isolde sung and a cold, reflective city backdrop.
Willkie managers demand equal access to Roosevelt Fireside Chats while radio authorities question their political nature. The piece criticizes the broadcasts as masterful propaganda and discusses nationwide coverage for campaigns in New Mexico. Local stations like KOB and WOAI will broadcast transcriptions of Clyde Tingley and Miles campaigns.
The piece outlines fears of dictatorship spread led by Germany Italy and Japan with Russia aligned, Europe’s democracies collapsing, and Britain nearly sole survivor. It warns Japan’s expansion into Asia Pacific and potential entry into war with America, signaling a critical upcoming era for the United States and its people.
New Mexico will receive about 52784 from National Forest receipts for the year ending June 30 1940. Of this 37386 is 25 percent of logging grazing summer home permits and other uses and 14954 is 10 percent of receipts to be used by the Forest Service to improve minor roads and trails in the National Forests in New Mexico. Four hundred forty four dollars comes from a small area of State school lands inside National forests administered by the Forest Service.
The Christian Science Monitor estimates the spoils system costs the U.S. about 1 billion dollars yearly. It notes January 1940 federal checks went to 11,090,080 people plus 1.7 million on direct relief, with detailed payout figures for farm payments, WPA, old age assistance, military pensions, NYA, and other programs. It also cites New Mexico ports of entry payrolls and total 28th fiscal year revenue and expenses for the State Police field division.
GOLDSBORO N C A farmer found a chick hatched from an egg stored in a cabinet after a heat wave. He heard a plaintive peeping from the house and discovered the chick upon opening the cabinet door. The unusual hatching surprised the farmer and neighbors alike.
In Kansas City Glen M Wilkerson reports a home intrusion where a prowler entered through a door, read the daily newspaper, rested in the favorite chair, and departed with a ring and stud valued at thirty five dollars. The incident centers on Wilkerson, the home, and the stolen jewelry.
Notice of publication details a Certificate of Amendment and Certificate of Non-Liability of Stockholders for Roxana Oil Company of New Mexico dialing back to ROXANA OIL COMPANY OF NEW MEX ICO. It cites Roswell as principal business location and L W Tarkenton as statutory agent with process for service. Filed July 17 1940 in New Mexico State Corporation Commission.
The passage discusses fairness in allowing candidates to seek the same office again. It notes that writing in may be unfair to regular entrants, and suggests Filo's viewpoint on the issue. The text concludes that the conclusion favors his position.
The Coronado postage stamp will appear on September 7 with first cancellations in Bernalillo New Mexico. An outline of a American Bison will appear on the cadet image. The piece ties to Know Your New Mexico program and reflects regional praise amid political jabs and a call for peace.
The year marks record wool production with 888,692,000 pounds nationally, up 3 percent over prior highs. New Mexico reports 5.1 percent growth, totaling 48,414,000 sheep shorn, and an average fleece of 8.03 pounds versus 7.96 last year. The figures illustrate strong industry prosperity, though head counts are statistical and not tied to tax assessor counts.
A young girl near a lake is forbidden to go alone yet collects shells to please her father. He rebukes with the line obey is better than sacrifice. The story stays with her as she grows, illustrating the biblical lesson from 1 Samuel 15 22.
An advertisement describes Adlerika in a silver color bottle claiming three laxative ingredients for a balanced bowel result and five carminatives to soothe the stomach and ease gas. Relief is advertised as prompt usually within two hours. Owl Drug Co Roswell Drug Co Pecos Valley Drug Wilcox Drug Dexter are listed speakers or distributors.
In Denver motormen operate with standing orders to go easy near a south Denver switch where a mourning dove built a nest. A streetcar supervisor notes the baby birds should hatch soon, reflecting a rare humane pause amid city transit duties.
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