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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1940
Page
7
The Forest Wilsons have pressed a guest to depart for a week, shutting him in a chilly basement and denying meals. Despite the harsh treatment, the guest continues to reside in the basement, with no clear sign of leaving.
At the National AAU convention in Denver 322 new standards were proposed, about 250 approved. Notable marks include Clyde Jeffrey 9.4 in the 100 yards, Fred Wolcott 22.6 in 200m hurdles, John Woodruff 1:48.6 in 800m, Cornelius Warmerdam 15 ft 1 1/8 in pole vault, and Stanford’s 3:10.5 mile relay. Hank Luisetti’s return to amateur basketball was approved with little opposition. In New York a rush-hour incident saw three subway cars out of service after door handles and locks were stolen.
MINNEAPOLIS reports the city received the largest penny shipment in its history, valued at 49000 dollars and weighing 14 tons, to meet demand driven by new defense taxes. The coins were delivered to the Federal Reserve Bank to satisfy public need for currency.
Cottonwood notices cover Epworth League party hosted by Mrs Joe Clayton Jr and the Pritchard Essix wedding in Carlsbad with a November 30 ceremony. Extension Club Christmas party featured Venita Conley and gift exchanges. Multiple local residents, visitors, and travel to Lake Arthur, Roswell, and Artesia are noted along with a Christmas tree, gifts, and hospital plans for A Hill.
In Baltimore a collie aided officers pursuing a man sought in a gambling raid. The dog chased the suspect into a dog house where police say the man’s hand was bitten. Police credited the collie with an assist in the pursuit.
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