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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1940
Page
6
Notice text states entry date May 10 1903 in Iwell New Mexico for advertising rates. It lists Associated Press rights and local publication reservations and notes AP and New Mexico Newspaper Association membership.
In a Chicago setting Brule Hatterick weds nurse Rue after his wife Crystal dies. Rue’s doctor confides Crystal was murdered, drawing Rue into danger as detective work and romance collide during a social debut night. Andy, Crystal’s physician, urges Rue to flee with him to stay safe.
Willkie on Saturday declared support for a form of selective service as the democratic way to obtain manpower for national defense. He favors conscription for training purposes, not a long regular army draft, arguing it aligns with American principles and should renew debate with Roosevelt over foreign policy. The piece also notes Roswell’s improving highway and Clovis growth despite wheat losses, with new homes and business district gains.
The Associated Press held its end of day discussion with New Mexico Press Association members focusing on improving service to AP newspapers in the state and securing fast returns from the September 14 primary election.
Surprise report recalls Antonio Picone Jr who wed in a mock ceremony two years ago at an embalming school. He testified in court that he never saw the bride again until receiving a letter claiming she was his wife, and he obtained an annulment.
Visiting New Yorkers asked a taxi driver to take them to the Edzear Allen Poe house but were dropped at the city's poorhouse after a long ride.
A quirky letter from Robert S. Dadd of High Rolls Willard Duran or nearby praises churchgoing and critiques Will Robinson and Willkie. The writer argues the New Deal angered the heavens and urges Americans to heed Will’s advice to GO TO CHURCH SUNDAY.
Vince Jaeger the state labor commissioner clarifies that CIO was never involved at Alamogordo insisting the setup is AF of L. He notes CIO affiliates in New Mexico work in coal mining and at Carlsbad in the potash industry. He vows to address the misdate line and criticizes the source of the error.
A regional National Park Service director uses the term ghoul to condemn grave robbers and those who steal from prehistoric ruins in the Southwestern National monuments. He argues that real ghouls are those who vandalize ancient burial places and urges enforcing the law against such conduct while supporting proper study and care of excavated finds.
The AP notes planning ahead for lodging if visiting Santa Fe for the Dahlia show. If rooms are scarce travelers may consider Algodones or Albuquerque for the night. The piece questions the appeal of Santa Fe at this time unless the Dahlia show is a main目的 and suggests bed availability may be optional.
A public population figure of 527 860 is cited to bolster vote counts for several candidates. The piece frames the number as evidence to meet electoral expectations and suggests political maneuvering around census data.
The Santa Fe Elks Milk Committee, chaired by J C McConvery, plans to exceed last year’s 12,000 cans of condensed milk for undernourished schoolchildren. Twelve local groups aid the effort, four more than usual, with Kiwanis clubs also lending help. Roswell Kiwanis alone gives over 25,000 bottles yearly.
A census reading reveals an unexpected trend as rural farming communities show rising numbers and renewed agricultural emphasis amid shifting population patterns. Officials note data nuances and regional variations shaping policy discussions and resource allocation.
The government fact finders forecast 110000000 bushels of soy beans in the United States this year. A quarter century ago tests began at the A and M College in New Mexico, evaluating soy as sail material and cattle feed. George H. Webster was once a star involved in early efforts.
New York stagehands discover three nests crafted from Frank Libuse a comedian at the World’s Fair Aquacade used mustaches in a routine. The nests appeared in movable scenery after he blew off mustaches during a flute accompanied bit.
Crossword puzzle page fragment lists across and down clues with numbers and partial entries. The readable items include terms like Raved US coins fragrance and various clue prompts such as Timepiece and Memorandum along with several incomplete entries and a long list of numbers.
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