Finland appeals to League against Soviet Russia
The article notes Finland has appealed to the League of Nations over aggression by Soviet Russia. It argues that regional unity among smaller nations is needed to deter aggression, but finds unlikely a coordinated defense among Norway, Sweden, Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium, Romania, Yugoslavia, Greece, and Turkey. It also mentions approaching Christmas and air mail deadlines, plus local weather, advertising, and football bowl interest in Artesia and El Paso.
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Roswell
New Mexico
League of Nations
Finland
League
Russia
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Netherlands
Belgium
Rumania
Jugoslavia
Greece
Balkans
Turkey
Artesia
el Paso
Washington backs joint condemnation of Russia invasion in Finland
Washington signals willingness to join others in denouncing the Russian invasion of Finland while avoiding a unilateral move. Britain, at war with Germany, also issues a strong condemnation, highlighting swift allied stance amid global tension.
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Washington
United States
Finland
Britain
Germany
Russia
Carlsbad Celebrates Prosperity and Planned Park Growth
Carlsbad faces a year of upbeat prospects with its booming potash industry and the Cavern National Park expansion. The town sees vast tourism potential from the Cavern, winter climate, and nearby forests, though road completion to El Paso remains contentious. Madrid reports 50 000 electric bulbs and expects near 100 000 visitors for holiday events, with a major high grade party planned.
Sidelights on the News Santa Fe Optimists
A Santa Fe Optimists Club forms with eighteen luncheon members amid typhoid fever cases and water problems. The piece jests on optimism, local politics, tourism routes to Carlsbad, and nearby gambling and cockfighting culture, noting SPCA opposition and WPA plans.
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Santa Fe
Optimists Club
Cock Fighting Legal in New Mexico, Formal Opinion
Attorney General Filo Sedillo issues a formal opinion stating that cock fighting is legal in New Mexico. The ruling addresses regulatory status, potential exemptions, and enforcement considerations under state law.
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Filo Sedillo
New
El Paso-Caverns Blacktop Oversight in Road Plans
A brief note records an oversight in the arrangements for completing the blacktop from Carlsbad to El Paso. The omission concerns the finalization or scheduling of the project segments and related logistics. Authorities may need to review the routing funding and contracting steps to advance construction.
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el Paso
Caverns
Carlsbad
Decentize Christmas Mailing Push by Postal Authorities
The piece argues to de centize Christmas mailing by using three cent stamps for outside pieces and two cents in the city to expedite first class delivery. It claims this improves delivery when misaddressed mail is corrected and urges readers to show support for the postal service.
Appointing E. J. House Jr boosts state highway safety team
The selection of E. J. House Jr as a safety man in the highway department overseen by Bill Eccles brings back two top state workers and highlights strong character. The salvage move rehires a sharp, capable mounted policeman, valued for road-sense and condition knowledge under engineer Burton G. Dwyre.
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E. J. House, Jr
Highway Department
Bill Eccles
Southwest
Burton G. Dwyre
Madrid Lights Fire Up Miriam Westerly Tale
Miriam Westerly, once of Clovis and noted pen woman, sends out lively chatter about the Christmas electrification opening, stirring small town talk with her sharp prose and local color.
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Madrid
Miriam Westerly
Clovis
Santa Fe Carloadings Week Ending December 2 1939
The Santa Fe System carloadings for the week ending December 2 1939 totaled 17 703, down from 20 676 in 1938. Receipts from connections were 5 179 versus 4 999 a year earlier. Total cars moved were 22 882 vs 25 675 in 1938. The system handled 24 066 cars in the preceding week of this year.
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Santa Fe
Candy Crisp Carrots Andersons See Record Want Ads
Candy Crisp Carrots Andersons feature in local want ads. Readers can find deals and listings for produce and household items. The page highlights community merchants and offers contact details for transactions and inquiries.
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Rosmell
Record
Society
Baily
Member
Aux Co
E. Mason
W. L. Scarritt B. Cooley
Bureau of Circulations
Pete Ese
Weather Bureau
Winnie Ruth Judd
Arizona State Hospital
Carlsbad Cavern
Federal Department of Roads
Westerly
Lamy
Santa Fe Optimists Club
Mexico
Pass City
SPCA
WPA
Walnut Canon
Upper Valley
Will Robinson
Underwood
Pecos Valley Typewriter Company
Pecos Valley Typewriter Co
West 4Th St
Donald Duck
U. S
Ador
Lave
Inlavet m
Christmay
Photo Shop
Moseley’s
Gopt
Walt Disney Producti
Unca Donald, “Alk
East Second Street
Walt Disney
Coronado Tavern
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