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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1940
Page
2
Cotton producers urged to call at the Chaves County A C A office for 1940 Market ing Cards in Dexter Hagerman and Lake Arthur. White cards grant penalty free marketing. red cards incur 3 cent per pound penalty for excess marketing quota.
Governor Miles backs the direct primary and opposes any bill that weakens its intent. He favors minor amendments to fix defects and to move the primary date earlier, while rejecting Colorado style conventions. The piece notes the context of 1938 enactment and Miles’ Democratic rival Tingley.
A New Mexico tax summary reports state school and institutional permanent funds totaling 13.56 million as of June 30 1940, up from 11.73 million last year with investment income around 424 thousand. U S Treasury shows 1940 tax collections rose over 50 percent to 4 426 million with gains in individual and employment taxes while corporate and excess profits fell. Governor O Daniel recommendations include Auditor selection by legislature, funds deposited under direct appropriation, and department consolidations. Vehicle density and Denver accident stats cited. Phantom Ship rock quirk at Cra ter Lake noted. A Santa Fe radio alert ordered 200th anti aircraft regiment battery C personnel to contact National Guard on fiesta duty.
Roswell schedule 12 30 PM with connections to all points south and east via Clovis. Albuquerque service 6 00 PM and 9 25 PM. Santa Fe departures 7 30 PM 9 45 PM with 10 00 AM schedule.
The speaker honors religious freedom free speech and a free press. They credit benefactors for nurturing cherished rights and pledge unwavering defense of American liberties against forces seeking to destroy the nation’s enduring heritage.
The Commercial Bulletin notes a busy week with an estimated 15 million pounds sold to mills and prices rising. Civilians’ New York demand may push prices higher, while Western activity centers on opening markets in Texas and New Mexico. Foreign wool primarily from South America shows firmness and fall Mohair clipping gains emerge in Texas.
Statewide notices report New Mexico State College extending regular registration for military training until September 4 without late penalties to aid the national preparedness program. ROTC graduates are commissioned as second lieutenants in the marine corps and army, with advanced students exempt from draft under the conscription bill.
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