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Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1940

Page

6

Poisoned tea mystery deepens at Hatterick house

Police question Rue Hatterick as autopsy looms and findings hint at poison rather than suicide. Lt Angel probes how Julie Garder entered the house and what she knew of Crystal Hatterick’s death. Rue and Guy resist insinuations while reports show green hands and potential murder.

Brule Julie Andy Guy Cole Guy Rue Gross Lieutenant Angel Oliver Miller Mrs. Hatterick Murphy Angel Julie Garder Crystal Hatterick Cary Cole

Old West traits fade as east sees more holdups

The Roswell Daily Record notes a shift of hold ups from the old west to eastern cities like New York and Chicago, while suggesting the west softened and the east grew tougher. It also reports the House rules committee approving two days of debate on the conscription bill, with expected passage next week. The House version includes men aged 21 to 44, differing from the Senate's limit.

Record Publishing Company Business Office Audit Bureau of Circulations Ws Bete Srn E. Mason L. Scarritt B. Cooley New Mexico Roswell Trade Swell Congress Associated Press Assu New York Chicago Philadelphia House Rules Committee House Senate

Mexico plans 250000 refugees from France home

The plan envisions chartering mainly U S ships, transferring to Mexican registry, and bringing 250000 refugees to Mexico with possible financial aid from Americans and other American republics. The piece contrasts dull American life with wartime dangers abroad.

Mexico France United States

Harvest Time in Africa and Saint Stephen Day

Acoma pueblo hosts Saint Stephen celebrations atop a mesa 400 feet high, drawing Anglos, New Mexicans, and other pueblos for a centuries old religious gathering. The piece links this festival to the statewide primary turnout with 230000 registered voters and 130000 likely to back the Democratic ticket. It notes election fears of corruption in certain counties and observes New Mexico political dynamics, including figures M Johnson and Senator Louise Coe.

San Esteban Acoma Pueblo Albuquerque St. Stephen Mesa Coronado Acoma Acomita Saint Stephen New Mexico M. Johnson Louise Coe Glencoe Socorro Lincoln Otero Coe Johnson

New Mexico Legion Plans Local Defense Units

The New Mexico American Legion moves to form local defense units to function if state guardsmen are called away. Supervising with the army and state, the Legion will advise and mainly recruit men in its age group with night classes and training to prepare for emergencies.

Albuquerque N. M New Mexico American Legion Army H. W. Jim Neely State Legion Legion Neely

DAILY CROSSWORD ACREROS 1 5 9 1 12 13 14 16 19 20 23

Portable puzzle from yesterday lists across clues with numbers and partial answers. Readable entries include color terms and animal names alongside geographic abbreviations and common wordplay hints.

Vast Primacy Figures Even the wisest political per sons

Politicians and analysts express concern over rising primacy figures even among the most seasoned leaders. Experts warn the trend could reshape campaigns and governance as public support shifts amid economic and social pressures.

Lincoln County Faces Dual Candidates for Congress

The historic Lincoln County, once vast and now small, has two congressional candidates this year. H. V. Johnson of Hollywood runs as a Republican, son of Dr. Hobbs. Stamps and relief efforts stir debate as Hobbs businessmen study excess commodity stamps offering 50 percent more food per dollar while registrations for public works fluctuate.

Lincoln Congress H. V. Johnson Hollywood Dr. S Hobbs Lea

Flashes of Life and Political Sparks Across Kansas City

Elliott Roosevelt recalls a Wendell Willkie interview and notes presidential candidates show personality. A reporter nudges him about his father, and he replies approvingly that he had him in mind. In Hotevilla, a rainstorm interrupts the Hopi snake dance while snakes are handled and cornfields were soaked by the prior night’s heavy rain.

Associated Press Kansas City Elliott Roosevelt Wendell Willkie Hotevilla Aziz

Limit At ENMC 900 Enrollment Discussed At Portales

Eastern New Mexico College in Portales faces an enrollment cap of 900 as classrooms grow scarce. The school once faced dire conditions until President Don MacKay led reforms that changed its trajectory.

ENMC Eastern New Mexico College Portales Don MacKay

Trouble Tooters Prompt Peoria Horn Ban

Police in Peoria ban new automobile horns after two youths used their horns to duet and serenade a squad car. In Washington a wool labeling bill for fiber content returns to the Senate after House amendments.

Leo F. Kamins Washington House Senate

Disney releases special cold drink for imaginary fever

By Walt Disney a new cold drink tied to imagination fever is introduced. The item promises a whimsical refreshment experience.

Walt Disney

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