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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1940
Page
8
The Roswell Daily Record announces its publication details and staff lines, listing offices, editors, and advertising contacts. It notes circulation practices, association memberships, and copyright declarations under the 1903 port.
The piece argues that in a possible war cutoffs on rubber would be offset by domestic reserves and synthetic rubber, but costs would rise. It critiques labor unions, industry, and government for self interest and waste, urging universal sacrifice to defend national security against fifth column pressures.
The article notes rubber as essential for transport, armaments, vehicles, and gear in modern war. It states synthetic rubber can be made from petroleum by products, with butadiene currently limited but potentially scalable to large quantities via mass production within two years.
The text notes a shift to artificial materials across industries from clothing to drugs. It highlights that synthetic substitutes rival genuine articles, with Japan affected by substitutes for silk. Though much silk originates in Japan, substitutes now reach expert-level indistinguishability, hinting at a future where synthetic means dominate.
Santa Fe Capital Examiner notes the New Mexico Industrial School at Springer cleared of mistreatment allegations after a board meeting. Critics argue only an independent probe by qualified outsiders can reveal the true state of affairs and restore public confidence.
J. E. Patterson, manager of the Western Auto Supply Company in Roswell New Mexico, announces a major community merchandising event starting August 15. He notes record June and July sales and pledges greater savings to patrons as thanks for their support.
Tulsa city engineering warns property owners to verify house numbers. The engineering department initially posted 120 Cincinnati on the municipal building, then corrected to 404 Cincinnati after discovering the proper address.
A devotional piece reflecting on Jesus placing a child at the center of attention. It argues that homes remain united, education elevates, and the church prospers when the child remains the focal point in parental, educational, and religious life. Reverence for childhood and motherhood is presented as essential to national greatness.
The City of Roswell and Chaves County invite sealed bids for police radio equipment due by August 26, 1940. Proposals and specs available from the City Clerk. bids must come from regular dealers. The county and city reserve the right to reject any or all bids. Mayor Thos J Hall and County Commissioner Henry Chewning announce.
The writer warns property owners in Alamogordo and Tucumcari about missing chances to improve streets with oiling before a nationwide funding squeeze after the general elections. He notes differing local views, emphasizes the value of asphaltic oil for drainage areas, and cites political forecasts affecting party fortunes ahead of fall elections.
Hub Kane argues 43 000 of 200 000 registered New Mexico voters receive government funds so GOP chances look poor as many likely vote Democratic. The piece notes the rise of visual education with moving pictures in schools, claims about brain usage, and discusses Dick Dillon and party bosses shaping the 1930s New Mexico scene.
A discussion of how the average mind cannot track a 16 feet per second picture speed and tends to retain only lasting impressions from slides that linger on the screen long enough to be absorbed, noting this as a feature of moving pictures.
The article notes that better narration and sound equipment have extended film usefulness. Properly prepared and delivered, the spiel grows in effectiveness, reaching about one twentieth of one percent of spectators' brains.
The notice notes that about 50,000 people may be disfranchised in the coming primaries due to independent registrations. It argues independents dodge duty to nominate strong candidates, warning of a tough Senate race with Mrs. Geo Shipley as Republican nominee in Otero County and Perry Sears of Capitan as Democratic contender. The piece urges readers to vote their conscience in January and anticipate a dramatic general election finish.
The eighteenth legislative district covering Lincoln and Otero counties is likely to elect a Republican candidate in the upcoming fall election, signaling a pronounced partisan tilt in the region. The analysis notes the political dynamics and regional alignment shaping the contest.
Fashion notes show Wendy Barrie modeling two peasant style frocks and Carole Lombard in blue and white stripes. The silk jersey cherry red dress features a gathered skirt bib straps and a separate white blouse. A chambray dress with striped skirt and a white batiste blouse completes the display.
Brule Hatterick has married nurse Rue ten months after his wife Crystal dies. Rue, now Brule’s wife, finds happiness elusive while Crystal’s confidante Alicia Pelham and Steven Hendrie loom in the background. Rue learns Andy Crittenden has plans to keep her seen in public while a deeper drama unfolds surrounding Brule and his circle.
A columnist supports R. L. Grossain for re election as Harding county clerk amid debate over a strict primary law. The piece laments past multiple voting attempts from Colorado to Texas line and cites a meat seller’s prior ballots in Jal Eunice Monument Hobbs Lev ington Tatum Cap Rock, noting such practices are ended now.
In Anardarkeo Oklahoma junior Munsell weighing 185 pounds from Oklahoma City knocked out Jim Merriott who weighed 222 pounds. The bout took place in Little Rock Arkansas with two rounds.
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