Roswell Daily Record masthead and credits
Roswell Daily Record publication front matter lists editors E MASON and W L SCARRITE with staff names, advertising manager, and night editor. It includes office contacts, subscription rates in advance, locations, carriers, and class mail statement dated May 10, 1903, noting Associated Press and New Mexico Newspaper Association memberships.
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Roswell
Swell
New Mexico
Act of Congress
Associated Press
Assn
Politics of Promises Then and Now
The note reflects on political candidates in August 1940 vying to promise much and later wriggling to avoid keeping those pledges, capturing a timeless cycle in campaign rhetoric. It portrays the shift from bold promises to evasive actions as elections approach.
Willkie Seen as Rival to Roosevelt in 1946 Return
The piece argues Willkie may challenge Roosevelt in a potential third term, noting mixed signals about a tight race or a New Deal revival. It cites New Mexico as an area where Democratic voters could swing and questions whether many supporters will back Democratic candidates.
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Willkie
Roosevelt
New Mexico
Roswell Built Up On Fine Airmail Line
Roswell embraces a premium airmail service with costly ships and strong effort to keep the line profitable. Business leaders urge utilization of the airmail for time savings that justifies its higher price.
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Roswell
Airlines Train Men for Service and Speed
Airlines have assumed new public importance as rapid transportation and as a training ground for men who may later prove valuable in the service of the country.
Roswell Airport Upgrade Touted For Defense Value
The piece argues the Roswell airport, soon to gain federal funding, could become highly valuable for national defense. It notes the unlikely but possible southern attack path on Roswell and foresees air travel dominance, predicting the upgraded facility would become among the finest in the Southwest and second in the state for air facilities.
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Roswell
Mexico
Roswell trips promised by local business people
The upcoming goodwill trips for Roswell businesspeople will be enjoyable and affordable, with past experience showing their value for promoting Eastern New Mexico. The article also notes the 1940 farm income, conscription debate, and voter qualifications in New Mexico, stressing civic involvement and literacy.
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Roswell
New Mexico
Justice To Mounties Weighs On New Mexico Police
Governor Arthur Seligman created the mounted police amid skepticism about costs and efficiency. The force now runs about $13,000 in the red, with uncertain funds and a looming January legislature session. Citizens favor an independent county department with adequate emergency funding and merit-based staffing to sustain theMounties long term.
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Arthur Seligman
New Mexico
General Assembly
Oil Pipeline Economics in Rattlesnake Field
The article notes pipelines face the same financial rules as railroads when income falls below operating costs. It cites Continental Oil’s small pipeline from Rattlesnake field in San Juan county to Gamerco near Gallup, carrying about 500 tank cars annually, despite limited field output and high operating costs.
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Continental Oil Company
Rattlesnake
San Juan County
Gamerco
Gallup
Funny Little
Lea County
Texas Leads In Federal Farm Aid With Half Year Totals
Texas received the largest federal funds among states, amounting to 44,647,000 dollars. Farmers in Texas also collected 160,568,000 dollars in crop-related payments for the first half of the year, well ahead of other states.
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New Mexico
Federal Department of Agriculture
Montana
Nevada
Wyoming
California
Arizona
Washington
Uncle Sam
South Central States
Alabama
Texas
Oil field disruption hits Santa Fe pipeline income
A refinery at Farmington with capacity to take all field output will pause, leaving the Santa Fe line 500 cars short annually. No field losses, only a small labor group affected. The incident is dismissed as a routine risk in the oil industry.
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Ple
Farmington
Santa Fe
Carlsbad Moves to Ease Housing Shortage with New Homes
Carlsbad faces a statewide housing shortage with 40 percent deficiency in many centers. The city is pursuing practical relief by building forty four residences now and planning another forty four before next spring. Officials emphasize that concrete construction, not talk, will aid future community welfare.
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Carlsbad
Eddy
Killing Rough Fish By M D Hardcastle In Carlsbad Country
State fish and game official M D Hardcastle and volunteers have removed vast quantities of rough fish from streams and lakes in the lower Pecos valley. After shutting Lake McMillan gates, he saved over 50 000 bass crappie and catfish from water holes, showcasing the commission’s work.
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M. D. Hardcastle
State Fish and Game Commission
Pecos Valley
Carlsbad
Husky
Hardcastle
Lake McMillan
Commission
Withdrawals Not Easy in Local County Race
Clarence E. Dean city treasurer of Las Cruces filed for county assessor then withdrew after weighing Hatch Act issues and the incumbent W. T. Scoggins Jr. If the filing fee was paid the money cannot be refunded and removal of the name from ballots depends on clerk authority. Even if out, Dean could not be eliminated if he wins majority, raising questions about legality.
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Clarence E. Dean
Las Cruces
W. T. Scoggins, Jr
Wildcats
Dean
Santa Fe Service Clubs Back Law Enforcement Bid
State capital service clubs unite to urge all law enforcement agencies to take any steps necessary to prevent public demonstrations by fifth column organizations. The Aug 29 resolution seeks to curb disruptive activity and protect public order in Santa Fe New Mexico.
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Santa FE
N. M
Durango sewage plans approved by New Mexico health dept
Durango Colorado proposed sewage disposal system gains approval from New Mexico health department state engineer Tom McClure states Paul Fox confirms settling tank plans by Santa Fe city council. The project aims to curb pollution of the Animas River long sought by San Juan county residents. Santa Fe Eyewitness reports misinterpreted mobilization as guard call out when Battery C of the 200th anti aircraft regiment was simply preparing for the weekend fiesta.
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Santa FE
N. M
Durango
Colo
New Mexico Health Department
Tom McClure
Paul Fox
San Juan County
Animas River
Santa
Murder Mystery Deepens In Brule's Nurse Case
In Dr Brule's mansion, tension rises as police near questioning Julie Garder about Crystal's death. Rue, coached by Brule, must withhold what Julie may have known while Alicia, Steven, and others await the knock of investigators. The siren and mounting stakes press the group toward a dangerous, unresolved verdict.
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Brule
Crystal
Steven
Andy
Rue
Julie Garder
Julie
Guy
Alicia
Guy Cole
Madge
Mignon G. Eberhart
King Features Syndicate
Ise
Fishermen Inland Fines Hit Three in New Mexico
Santa Fe reports three men were fined 25 dollars each for fishing law violations this week state game warden Elliott Barker said. John Philaja of El Paso fished without a license while J H Bolsen and Pat Dolen of Tucumcari fished in closed waters near Conchas Dam.
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Santa FE
N. M
Elliott Barker
John Philaja
el Paso
J. H. Bohlsen
Pat Dolen
Tucumcari
Weather sketchy in Four Corners and Texas Panhandle
Weather notes show New Mexico fair with scattered evening showers over mountains and northeast, cooler in north central areas. Colorado largely fair with cooler eastern edge. Arizona fair with isolated storms in mountains. West Texas fair with little temperature change. Portales item reports Eastern New Mexico College alumni survey and one reply about having kids.
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Colorado
Arizona
Ture
West
Texas
Portales
N. M
Eastern New Mexico College
E.N.M.C
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