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Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1940

Page

9

Dollar a Year Men Reappear in Defense Payroll

Washington August 21 the dollar a year man remains a mystery to officials though he appears in defense mobilization as a nominal employee. Reasons cited include enabling travel reimbursements access to information and official payroll status while some aides doubt Knudsen will take the dollar. Public health doctors also serve in advisory roles for nominal pay. One example notes a woman who framed a one dollar check after a year in service.

Washington Treasury Civil Service Defense Commission William S. Knudsen Commission Knudsen Defense Public Health Service

Santa Fe Fiesta Celebrated Aug 31 to Sept 2 This Year

Santa Fe Fiesta, oldest U S community celebration, honors De Vargas 1692 reconquest from Aug 31 to Sept 2. The event features Spanish costumes, street orchestras, dances by pueblo Indians, a Zozobra effigy burn, a Queen’s coronation, religious re enactments, candlelight processions, and a children’s costume and pet show.

Santa Fe United States de Vargas Jose Chacon Medina Salazar Y Villasenor Marques de la Penuela Santa Cuma

Buster Hiller to Attend Notre Dame This Fall

John "Buster" Hiller, star St. Michael's forward and noted New Mexico high school basketball prospect, plans to enter Notre Dame this fall after initially considering New Mexico State College. Local reports confirm the move amid festivities at La Fonda and Santa Fe events.

Buster” Hiller Notre Dame Santa FE N. M John Buster”) Hiller Star St Michael New Mexico Notre Dame New Mexico State College

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