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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1940

Page

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Dates Itineraries Of Good Will Taps Are Announced

The Chamber of Commerce announces three good will trips with itineraries through eastern New Mexico visiting towns from Dexter to Carrizozo. The three bus tours run September 11 19 and 24. lunches and rodeo or fair visits are planned. Cost is $6 per person with 37 signed up.

Chamber of Commerce Dexter Hagerman Lake Arthur Artesia Carlsbad Hobbs Lovington Tatum Melrose Clovis New Mexico Ball & White Big Jo Lumber Co Chaves County Abstract and Insurance Co Cobean Stationery Shop Clardy’s Dairy Central Hardware Co Dabbs Furniture Store el Paso-Pecos Valley Truck Line Huff's Jewelry Store Hall Poorbaugh Press Kessel’s Merchants Credit Bureau the Model Mabie Lowrey Hardware Co Montgomery Ward Gilkeson Pecos Valley Trading Co First National Bank Merritt’s. Price & Company J. C Roswell Daily Record Penney Co Purdy Furniture Pecos Valley Coca-Cola Bottling Co Panhandle Lumber Co Roswell Morning Dispatch Roswell Trading Co Roswell Truck Lines Ned Revelle Tire Co Southwestern Public Service Co Savage & Co Safeway Stores Sunset Creamery Sears Roebuck Co F. W. Woolworth Co Yucca Theater

Charged Plans Laid to Violate Primary Law

U S Senator Dennis Chavez planned Labor Day appearance in Alamogordo as New Mexico's primary campaign neared, while aides alleged machine bosses plotted to overturn the primary process. Clyde Tingley and allies blamed election fraud on bosses seeking to repeal the primary law, with Santa Fe and Quay county rallies cited. Governor Miles said he ran his own campaign and denied any ties to other candidates.

Associated Press U. S Dennis Chavez Alamogordo New Mexico Dennis Chavez, Jr Albunquerque Senate Chavez Albuquerque Oestreich Ballyhoo Tingley Santa Fe William J. Barker Rep. J. J. Dempsey Quay County Espanola Miles

House Battle Over Burke Wadsworth Draft Bill Looms

In Washington Aug 30 pre debate skirmishing began in the House over the Burke Wadsworth conscription bill with foes calling it unnecessary and dangerous while proponents predict easy approval by week’s end. The bill would require 21 to 44 year old male citizens to register for possible service, unlike the Senate plan. Debates set to start Tuesday as lawmakers also resolve Senate amendments to a defense appropriation bill funding 209 ships and over 14,000 aircraft. Senator Lundeen voiced the lone opposition.

Associated Press Washington House Senate Anderson D-Mo Burns D-Tenn Short Arends Shafer Rmich Martin Alston Rohio Harness Lundeen Fil-Minn

Traffic Count Shows Rise in Out of State Cars

The Chamber of Commerce with Boy Scout help counted 823 out-of-state passenger cars entering the city from 6 am to 9 pm. This compares with 690 for the same period last year, Aug 31 1939. Vehicle occupancy averaged 2.8 persons per car, totaling 2345 travelers versus 1946 previously. state-by-state tallies are pending.

Chamber of Commerce

Roswell Stores Announce Labor Day Closures

Roswell stores will close for Labor Day next Monday. Shoppers are advised to note closures and check provisions for the holiday. Local observers follow the usual custom of observing the holiday.

Roswell

Dodgers Beat Reds 6-2 Behind Camilli and Reisner

Brooklyn Dodgers defeated the Cincinnati Reds 6 to 2 as Dolph Camilli and Pete Reiser homered. Luke Hamlin earned his eighth win, allowing ten hits. Cincinnati made three errors behind starter Junior Thompson. Other games: Philadelphia at Pittsburgh postponed due to rain.

Dodgers Reds Cincinnati Brooklyn Dodgers Cincinnati Reds Dolph Camilli Pete Reiser Luke Hamlin Junior Thompson Brooklyn Hamlin Franks Thompson Beggs Lombardi

Judge Patton Returns From Vacation Trip

Probate Judge Emmett Patton has returned home from his vacation spent in Colorado Springs and reports that his health is much improved. Chicago hosts Cleveland in a night game while Washington at New York is postponed by rain. Batteries listed Ostermueller Heving Foxx Peacock Beckman Heusser Babich Hayes. Only games scheduled.

Boston Philadel Opa Ostermueller, Heving and Foxx Peacock, Beckman Heusser Babich and Hayes Patton Emmett Patton Colorado

Holden appeal in poisoning case headed to state supreme court

Carl Holden of Hagerman seeks relief from a life sentence for mingling poison with food. Attorney E. E. Young says the appeal rests on 12 assignments of error. The transcript has been sent to the supreme court for the September term.

Carl Holden Hagerman State Supreme Court E. E. Young Holden Young Supreme Court

Colorado Weather Outlook Sees Warmer Saturday

A generally fair forecast continues tonight with clear to partly cloudy skies. Saturday will bring warmer conditions mainly in the eastern portion with milder temperatures across the state.

Colorado

Wallace Attacks GOP Over Appeasement in Iowa

In Des Moines Henry A. Wallace denounced a Republican victory as triggering “one economic concession after another” to totalitarian powers. He accepted the Democratic vice presidential nomination amid cheering delegates and townsmen, warning that Republican power would bend policy toward a German-dominated Europe and that the Americas must remain united against Hitler.

Des Moines Iowa United States Henry A. Wallace Tom Watson Wallace Europe

Permanent Oil Output Proposed

Santa Fe New Mexico August 30 194? The state oil conservation commission reviewed a proposed permanent gas to oil production ratio for Lea county fields. No action yet pending similar data from Eddy county. Hearing set for November 15. Lea county figures list gas per barrel: Arrowhead 5000 Cooper 10000 Eaves 7000 Eunice 7000 Hardy 7000 Hobbs 4000 Jal 10000 Langlie 7000 Lynn 5000 Mattix 7000 Monument 6000 North South Penrose 7000 Rhodes 5000 Skaggs 7000 Skelly 7000 South Eunice 7000 South Lovington 2000 Vacuum 2000.

Santa FE N. M State Oil Conservation Commission Lea County Eddy County Arrowhead Cooper Eaves Eunice Hardy Hobbs Jal Langlie Lynn Mattix Monument North South Penrose Rhodes Skaggs Skelly South Eunice South Lovington Vacuum

Willkie Presses Roosevelt on Industry Draft Stand

Willkie again urged President Roosevelt to state his views on conscripting industry for national defense. He cited Roosevelt’s Hyde Park press conference refusal to comment on the Overton Russell amendment that would allow government to seize factories for defense production.

Rushville Ind Wendell L. Willkie Roosevelt Hyde Park N. Y Congress

County Teachers Hold Pre School Meeting in Chaves County

County teachers gathered at the Presbyterian Church for a pre school meeting in Chaves County. Dean Floyd Golden of Eastern New Mexico College spoke on Education as an abstract idea gaining meaning through conduct, while Charles M. Martin urged more preparatory work for first graders. Other speakers included L. W. Clark J. D. Shinkle I J. Marshall and Esther Schaubel. The meeting featured a noon luncheon, prayers, songs, and a business session. County schools will open next Tuesday September 3.

Chaves County Floyd Golden Eastern New Mexico College Charles M. Martin New Meico State Teachers’ College L. W. Clark Santa Fe New Mexico J. D. Shinkle Roswell I. J. Marshall Esther Schaubel Keen Rafferty Presbyterian Church Will Robinson Patsy Patterson Marjorie Wolf Rodman Cookson

Roosevelt Will Refuse Talk On Draft Industry

President Roosevelt refused to state his position on a provision in the conscription bill that would allow the government to seize private plants for defense production. At a press conference he said efforts were being made to draw him into a political dispute and he would not answer Wendell Willkie’s demand for comment. He added that reporters should stop the inquiry and that he would not engage in the controversy.

Hyde Park N. Y Roosevelt Wendell L. Willkie Senate Secretary of War Secretary of Navy Edgerton D-La Russell D-Ga

Santa Fe Fiesta Opens With Carnival Mood

Santa Fe prepares for its 228th annual Fiesta as merchants recreate the plaza and visitors fill hotel lobbies. Though events begin officially tomorrow, excitement already runs high with the burning of Zozobra and a festive atmosphere permeating the city.

Santa FE. M Santa Fe Capital

No Cotton Stamp Plan for New Mexico

Las Cruces reporters note that state extension officials at State College report no information on a cotton stamp plan for New Mexico. Only five U.S. cities are using such plans while New Mexico runs a cotton mattress plan offering 50 pounds to individuals with incomes under $450 through the surplus commodity corporation.

Las Cruces N. M Extension Service State College New Mexico United States

Romania Yields Transylvania to Hungary Under Axis Pressure

Vienna August 30 Romania surrendered the greater part of Transylvania to Hungary under Axis demand. Germany and Italy, hailed as builders of a new Europe, backed Romania with a guarantee of its frontier. Bucharest reports say German troops and air power are ready to move to defend Soviet frontiers if the ultimatum is ignored. An authoritative Bucharest account cites a Vienna conference.

Associated Press Russia Red Army Rumania Europe Balkan Transylvania Hungary Romania Red Fleet London Empire Bucharest Berlin Vienna Germany Italy DNB

Draft May Press Heavy On Baseball Leagues

Washington August 30 Clark Griffith baseball's ambassador said the sport would do its part for national defense. A blanket draft of men 21 to 30 could deplete today’s big leagues, though unlikely. Griffith recalled World War I drills that kept teams ready and warned that many stars might go to war if conscription passes.

Washington Clark Griffith Chrysty Mathewson George Sisler Griffith Baker Fox National League Senate Bucky Walters Johnnie Mize Frank McCormick Joe Medwick Arkie Vaughan Pee Wee Reese Bama Rowell Elbie Fletcher

Purdy Highlights Army Maneuvers and Battery Recruitment

Captain Edward Purdy, commander of Battery A, spoke at the Lions meeting about the recent Third Army maneuvers in which his unit participated. He praised the Battery’s conduct, noted valuable training, and urged business community support for recruiting as many members are underage or have dependents. Lt. C. M. Woodbury shared humorous incidents from the maneuvers. A ladies night is planned for Sept 7, with plans to be announced next Thursday. Don Wilkins, formerly from Roswell and now in Van Nuys, California, attended as a guest and spoke briefly.

Edward Purdy Lions C. M. Woodbury Don Wilkins Roswell van Nuys Calif

Three Sentenced In Police Court Today by Judge O'Neill

This morning police judge Pat O'Neill imposed three 30 day sentences. Those sentenced were Catrina Cardona for drunken and disorderly conduct Garland A Huff for vagrancy Ernest R Mitchell for pan handling Archie Rogers fined $10 for drunkenness Remidez Valdez alias Ramon Gonzalez fined $15 for drunkenness.

Pat O'Neill Catrina Cardona Garland A. Huff Ernest R. Mitchell Archie Rogers Remidez Valdez Ramon Gonzalez

City Beautiful Contest Entries

A bouquet of rosebuds submitted by Mrs. John McClure highlights the entries in the City Beautiful contest. The display reflects community interest in civic beautification with local residents showcasing decorative floral contributions.

City Beautiful Bouquet of Rosebuds Mrs John McClure

Classified Ad Promise in The Record

A promotional note touts the Record classified ads as reliable and comprehensive for any job-related insertion, urging readers to place an ad to ensure all possible steps are taken. It emphasizes thorough preparation and dependable service for advertisers.

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Navy Bulgaria Buter Vaughn Ft. Sumner Portales Elida Fenna Carrizozo Tularosa Mescalero Ruidoso Lovington Rodeo W. C. Oestreich Clyde Tingley Barker Philadelphia Pittsburgh Cleveland Chicago New York Hitler G.O.P South America Americas State Commission Lea Co Eddy Willkie C. M. Martin Dean Floyd Golden Army Capt. Purdy J. W. Dudley N. Lea Mrs. Dudley
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