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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1940
Page
8
Roswell Daily Record published in Roswell New Mexico lists offices staff and advertising rates. Advertising Mgr and city editor are named and notice includes Associated Press and New Mexico Newspaper Association memberships. Period pricing appears for subscriptions and mail delivery details.
A 1940 commentary argues the United States must strengthen national defense to face modern war. It notes past overconfidence in armed mobilization and warns that bravery alone cannot win against prepared foes. The piece also critiques Italy's war effort as Mussolini's, not Italy's.
Two misfortunes hit the Osborne family in quick succession as Stephen Osborne, 50, loses his job and Aunt Octavia arrival looms. The household, including five children, a veteran servant, and Uncle Simon, brace for Octavia sharp wit and her long held grievance over Stephen’s inherited share.
The British House of Commons defeated a peace effort introduced by radicals by 341 to 4, with only four radicals voting in favor. The speaker notes that this record surpasses Congress during the world war, where some opposed defense measures.
The defense program aims to spend about 35 billion dollars over five years, a massive sum yet far smaller than a failed defense effort would require, highlighting the scale of anticipated expenditures versus potential losses.
A White House Conference finding notes boys are shaped more by what they read than by other influences. The Boy Scouts sponsor Boys Life Week December 1 through 7, emphasizing reading as a vital leisure activity. Boys Life magazine, published since 1912, guides boys with wholesome material and has drawn support from leading writers and artists.
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The article lists Presidents Roosevelt Taft and Wilson along with Admiral Peary Dr Grenfell Admiral Dewey Dr Hornaday and Lord Baden Powell as contributors to Boy Scouts' magazine. Today Boys Life circulates over 300000 monthly and stands among leading national magazines in appearance and content.
A heartfelt tribute to fathers describing a man with worn clothes and a dented tin bucket who, despite neglecting his own needs, has always worked to provide for his family. He is praised for steadfast devotion and unspoken love even as the son changes appearance and habits.
A terse antique quotation contrasts a respectful woman’s role with a son’s expectations. It frames marriage as a choice tested by virtue, noting that if a wife must emulate another’s standard, she faces a demanding path. The author is unknown.
Grenville in Union county fights Fort Worth & Denver plan to close the local station and make Grenville a flag stop. Citizens express strong opinions as the wheat boom era fades and the town voices its stance on the proposed schedule change.
W F Ogilvie notes a centrifugal method to make granulated sugar from sorghum, claiming the principle is old though improvements may exist. He recalls a failed attempt to build a sorghum sugar plant tied to a defunct canning operation, but sees potential for Roswell and the Pecos Valley where sorghum thrives under irrigation.
Drew Pruit of The Roswell Foot Clinic advances a new foot support device aimed at easing difficult feet. The clinic responds to government findings that over twenty percent of selective service men suffer flat feet, with emphasis on relief for older adults and the general public.
A county treasurer office notes a breakdown in Christmas Seals sales this year as hundreds of letters arrive with no seals. Only two seals were found among the envelopes, most orders come from out of town, and Roswell enclosures also lacked a seal. The article urges action to address the issue.
Daisy C. Alred of Indianapolis bought the Hobbs Postoffice building at tax sale for 11.65 dollars. Judge McGhee says her title is as good as wheat. The piece notes such sales are rare and not a path to easy profit.
A Glenville property owner argues both sides of closing a local railroad station. The speaker compares ownership interests and the potential loss of business, noting the dual perspectives in such decisions and suggesting a right to close if no traffic remains.
The Albuquerque project claims three new homes daily while the Henry Stevens family notes they remain living at a camp ground seeking affordable shelter, illustrating ongoing housing affordability concerns amid rapid construction.
The Thygeson company started at the Hope re tard dam area by opening a gravel and sand pit two miles upriver and building a road there. Excavations for the dam have begun and workers aim to finish the structure by the spring irrigation system start. This is welcomed news for New Mexico and longtime supporters who endured years of drought.
Voters in Clovis will decide on January 13 whether to authorize a 35000 bond issue to buy and refurbish the old TAT airport. The plan splits 20000 for the aviation plant and 15600 to match federal funds for a 96000 improvement, aiming to support commercial air line landing or government use.
Wise municipalities move to issue bonds while funds remain available as preparedness cuts off city revenue. The note warns that the end of favorable financing is near and urges timely action before the remaining money dries up.
Census figures show United States motor users paid over six billion dollars in gasoline taxes and nearly four billion in license taxes during the last decade. Gas taxes climbed 327 percent and car ownership taxes 52 percent. A separate source indicates 62 percent of this money ultimately reached the nation’s highways.
The Carlsbad caverns drew 232,692 visitors this season, about 26,000 more than the first eleven months of 1939, with Supt. Boles eyeing 250,000 as a jubilee target. New Mexico benefits as visitors enjoy value and more, likely reaching the milestone next year.
In Jal, one of two New Mexico towns named after a cattle brand, residents request readers to help locate J A Lawrence who founded the JAL brand before the 1900s. Anyone with information is urged to come forward to assist in locating him.
Bidal Romero files suit in district court against Eleuteria Romero seeking divorce on grounds of abandonment. Without appearance by January 2, 1941 the case proceeds. Attorney D A Calderon of Roswell represents plaintiff amid 1940 proceedings. District Clerk Marcielle A. Puckett stamps the record.
Paul Gardner of the William Rockhill Nelson Gallery of Art and Atkins Museum received a curious letter offering a mounted Hereford calf with two heads four eyes large ears for 2000 dollars. The odd note raises questions about art and surrealist taste in Kansas City.
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