Knight Errant Triumphs In Bay Meadows Race Debacle
Heather faces post time dread as Knight Errant wins his first race. Bassitt schemes to distract Draper with a blinkers swap while Slim and Snapper suspect foul play. Draper rides aggressively, Knight Errant powers clear to finish ahead of Lightning Bug. Heather dismisses the note and bets again. Bassitt fires Draper after the victory, amid embezzled betting intrigue.
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Heather
Slim
Snapper
Knight Errant
Bassitt
Draper
Colt
Knight
Joe
Coronado’s
Bay Meadows
Lightning Buy
Charlie Bassitt
Jersey
Kline
Dimples Draper
Coolt
Lightning Bug
Jimmy Murphy
Flo
Red Riding Hood
Santa Anita
Coronado
Eastern relief crisis deepens amid closures in Cleveland
The city of Cleveland with 70,000 people on relief runs out of funds and closes relief stations, signaling hardship for the unemployed. Observers blame long-term mismanagement of relief programs, especially in recent years, as evidence accumulates.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Prosperity Through Work Not Relief Dependence
The piece argues that true prosperity requires all who want to work to have fair wages and employment. It estimates seven to eight million jobless or on relief, possibly double or triple that, and urges ending political manipulation of relief issues. It calls for action now, warning that continuing to hinge elections on relief will sustain unemployment and dependence.
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United States
Washington Press Corps Hints at Election Year Buzz
In Washington the press corps debates whether the President will run again as election year looms. The piece notes journalists’ serious self-importance and hints at mounting scrutiny and speculation surrounding the President’s possible candidacy.
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Washington Press Corps
Third Term Talk Nets Ammunition For Press
In Amarillo News, editors note that city rumor mills fixate on any third term hint from the chief executive as the public clamor grows. The piece mocks press mind reading and stresses only Roosevelt knows if he will run in 40 and concedes no psychic insight exists beyond the president himself.
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House
Franklin Roosevelt
Amarillo News
Xmas Lighting at Las Vegas Starts Community Drive
Las Vegas Optic urges Las Vegas and surrounding merchants to begin Christmas lighting and decoration programs this year. Other New Mexico communities are already lighting up, and stronger displays could boost local sales and merchant activity. The Optic Chamber of Commerce contest will resume, and cooperation is encouraged for a brighter, more profitable season.
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Vegas
New Mexico
Las Vegas
Madrid
Optic Chamber of Commerce
Horse and horse bet debate over Roosevelt nomination
William Allen White in The Gazette proposes a dinner bet with Paul Jones over a Roosevelt third term. The piece taunts Jones for doubting a Roosevelt bid and suggests trading guests from both sides for a Lyons gathering, ending with a playful challenge.
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William Allen White
Emporia Gazette
the Gazette
Paul Jones
Roosevelt
Jones
Paul
Earl Browder
Mable Wilderbrandt
Lyons
Franklin Roosevelt
George McGill
Back Hudson Leads New Mexico Census Effort Amid Wide Support
The piece lauds C. L. Hudson and a seasoned staff for organizing New Mexico census districts. It urges backing Hudson and enumerators, noting no blame for his designation and a push for rapid, proper work. Also reports on Las Vegas dog poisonings with a $300 reward and cautions about the Fiesta in Santa Fe and the city’s drinking culture.
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Hudson
New Mexico
C. L. Hudson
Four Corners monument idea sparks mixed reaction
Discussion centers on building a cross shaped government monument at the Four Corners where New Mexico, Colorado, Nevada and Arizona meet. Critics note remoteness and lack of scenery, while supporters push for a landmark near Gallup with Highway 666 and a cairn marking the spot.
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New México
Colorado
Nevada
Arizona
New Mexico
Gallup
Colorado Points
Christmas Seals Campaign Opens Its Thirty Third Year
Christmas Seals Next Today starts the thirty third annual sale to aid the national tuberculosis campaign. War spirit motivates generous giving as totals to date promise records. All money supports treatment of the white plague with no overhead for officers. Buy Seals and use them on mail and packages.
Santa Fe Fiesta Boss Urges Curb On Festivities
Larry Bynan announces tentative start of the Santa Fe Fiesta 1940 and urges restraint on the revelry. He calls for effort to control the festivities while noting the need for orderly celebration.
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Larry Bynan
Living columnist recalls Captain Nichols impact in Lea County
A columnist dated memories of the Mounted Police shake up focusing on Captain Jack L. Nichols and his transfer to Santa Fe. The piece recalls Lea County as a problem area, Nichols leadership reducing outlaw influence and earning public respect alongside Captain Ed Jackson and Patrolman Mortimez, framed by the Know Your New Mexico series.
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Mounted Police
Jackl. Nichols
Santa Fe
Lea County
District No. 2
Nichols
New Mexico
Ed. Jackson
Mortimez
Inside View of the CIO and Its Government Ties
The speaker notes uncertainty about a current shake up but asserts knowledge of named officers led by Jack Nichols. He suggests joining inside to avoid wear and tear and mentions government approval for CIO operations and similar groups.
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Jack Nichols
Must license rules and labor views loom in Portales item
J B L of Portales questions if the March 1 extension for state drivers licenses applies. A crackdown on unlicensed driving is hinted, with city clerk handling the process possible. The piece also comments on unions and convict labor in New Mexico and closes with a religious reflection and a Want-Ads note.
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H. C. Buckily
Roswell
New Mexico
Novemer
Marcielle A. Puckett
Portales
Man Meets Wife in Car Crash in Charlotte
Mr and Mrs W L Phillips arrived in town to buy a new car and began their homeward journey in separate autos. A collision occurred as Phillips exited one vehicle and Mrs Phillips exited the other. Smiley Burnette heads to Washington for a six week personal appearance tour after finishing work in 1,000,000 B C. Elephants in a staged production adopt character makeup to portray mastodons in this piece.
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Charlotte
N. C
W. L. Phillips
Phillips
Mrs. Phillips
Smiley Burnette
Washington, D. C
B. C
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Errant
Jack McDonald
King Features Syndicate, Inc
District Court
Chaves County
State OF New Mexico
Constantine G. Sneed
Chaves
Grace McDaniel Raney
Roswel
Hobbs
Clovis
Will Robinson
Donald Duck
Moseley’s
CIO
WPA
Capitol
Green House
Penitentiary
Dan Luther Edwards
Abu Duyaam
Syria
Jesus
Abu
Pillsburys
Tna
Ticles, Libbys
Everlite
Schillings
Kellogg’s
Clardy’s Products
Swifts
Pecos Valley
Chile
G. Roy Sallee
East Fifth
East Second Street
Walt Disney
Donald
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