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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1941
Page
4
In the El Paso Times the editorial compares local flood needs to Roswell and Roswell’s long wait for federal aid. It argues El Paso should act on storm sewer and flood control now, noting heavy rains and similarities to the Hondo and Rio Grande flood issues faced nearby.
Ray Billows of Poughkeepsie New York defeated Marvin Ward of Spokane Washington 5 and 4 to reach the Great Lakes amateur golf championship semi finals in Chicago today Ward and Billows renewed their famed rivalry with both players advancing toward next week’s national amateur at Omaha Ward previously beat Kovack Lehman and Billows defeated Bowen and Stewart earning spots in the quarter finals joining Wehrle Barnum Stranahan in the Omaha field
New Mexico press association gathers in Silver City for a two day meeting. Gov. Miles attends after late arrivals. plans include fingerprinting and photography for registration. Mines tour, barbecue, tea, and night club events mark the program as sheriffs issue deputy commissions and police patrol the highway. Attendance is expected at 100 plus.
National League batting leader Ette of Philadelphia and other top stats headline a roundup of season leaders. The column then shifts to strategic wartime analysis, noting Britain and Russia enhancing Persia borders, Britain’s cautious stance toward Italy, and rising anti-Hitler sentiment across occupied Europe including France and Norway.
The note recalls liberty, then shifts to Roswell parking concerns and growing weeds. It predicts town impact from a new Army air base development, cites rains as the weed driver, and warns seeds yield more weeds next year.
Locals recall the Hondo once flowed constantly and freely, but this year the river has surged to unusually high and persistent levels, a true rip-snorter not seen in memory.
Readers from Texas and beyond express discontent with Senator Daniel, criticizing his actions in Washington and noting they did not vote for him. The opinions reflect a broader national dissatisfaction with his performance.
The piece urges El Paso to cooperate in a state wide blackout of New Mexico on September 12 with plans for planes to fly over the state. Director LaGuardia and other officials will monitor results, and the test may draw his presence to the Southwest. El Paso, a pioneer in blackout tests, would extend its participation beyond past efforts.
The Artesia Advocate notes Roswell will gain a large Army Air Corps flying field costing six and a half million dollars, bringing regional prosperity. Artesia hopes for a training school but sees potential for a major facility that would stabilize the Pecos Valley and boost national defense.
Roswell will gain a six million dollar air school bringing Moffett Field activities to the state and a navy takeover. An estimated six thousand workers will build Roswell field, likely boosting it to a major government center and potentially the second city in New Mexico within two years. Local agriculture and livestock sectors would benefit from a growing workforce and demand.
The report tracks German attempts toward the Dnieper bend and the siege of Odessa as Allied and Russian forces clash. It notes air borne reconnaissance and the expectation of a major German crossing, with Budyonny's troops withdrawing and shortages in artillery. The piece also references battles along Leningrad, Estonia, and the Finnish border, amid heavy night fighting and strategic U-boat activity.
President Lees recounts Lincoln's blunt honesty with women seeking encouragement. Lincoln said no word of encouragement, the military situation is far from bright, and the country must fight through with hard, tough fighting rather than strategy. He notes the public believes in strategy over resolve.
Carlsbad New Mexico hosts a three day rodeo starting Friday inviting all New Mexico journalists to attend the Sunday show. Gov John E Miles expected to attend with possible participation from Colorado Wyoming and Texas governors if plans hold. Officials joked the press could still cover the rodeo amid state papers at the convention.
Temple backfield star Andy Tomasic, famed for 1940 yardage and a 174 pound pitcher, says he will quit football for a pro baseball contract. He attended a tryout at Shibe Park before Reds manager Bill McKechnie and Hank Gowdy, after prior interest from Phillies and Athletics. Rain halted the session. scouts from Cleveland and Detroit have also watched him.
Fort Bliss Texas will send a team to the A A U Golden Gloves tournament in Albuquerque New Mexico September 15 17 announced directors Les Showers and Dick Russell Their entry marks the first army camp entry in the New Mexico A A U matches.
The Boys Recreation Club led by Abel Lujan seeks sponsor to cover entry and travel costs for an Amateur Softball Association event in Albuquerque from August 26 to 30. Entry fees are five and ten dollars. Roswell club eyes backing if invited to compete.
In Winstead Conn an early spring and drought drew many skunks into the area nurseryman H Parkes Holcomb says. The animals feed on Japanese beetles reducing the pest and are seen as a blessing for the town after 25 years of relatively low skunk activity.
Louis Dawson on a vacation drive bursts into a Dallas garage with a hot car complaint. He says the vehicle is about to blow up and asks a mechanic why the heater is left on, describing extreme heat and concern during the stop.
Officials warn that Carls bad on Sunday could miss a beat while a rodeo event slated for Saturday and Sunday features afternoon and evening performances.
DiMaggio of New York tops runs with 113 and RBIs 112 while also pacing hits 171 doubles 38 and steals 19 Case. Travis Heath tied 12 triples. Keller of New York 0 home runs and Gomez of New York 11 4 leads pitching.
Pvt. Gerald Asparks dozed under a car in a Belleville parking lot and did not wake when the owner left. He was treated for minor injuries.
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