Santa Anita Race Season Cancelled
Santa Anita's planned 1942 winter racing season was canceled as government actions shut down major sports for national safety. Opening day was set for December 31, with 1500 horses and 3000 workers awaiting preparation. The move threatens a $1,000,000 purse season and impacts tourism, though Florida and New Orleans meetings remained active.
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Los Angeles
Santa Anita
Whirlaway
Challedon
Midand
Florida
Miami
New Orleans
Hialeah
Cadet Corps Proposed for New Mexico High Schools
The New Mexico American Legion Americanism committee urged creating cadet corps in high schools to involve teenage boys in the war effort. The group pledged support and help in forming units and providing trained instructors. State commander Donovan Hoover said these corps would teach military etiquette and fundamentals, boosting future soldier readiness.
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Santa FE
N. M
New Mexico American Legion
Donovan Hoover
Cotton Bowl set for New Year’s Day game in Dallas
Cotton Bowl officials say the game will be played on New Year’s Day barring a drastic change in the military situation. Cotton Bowl president Dan D. Rogers cited official word from Maj. Gen. Richard Donovan. About 37,000 of 45,507 seats have already sold for the Texas Aggies versus Alabama clash.
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Dallas
Dan DD. Rogers
Richard Donovan
Eighth Corps
Texas Aggies
Alabama
Adios Noble Experiments Amid War Economy
Sidelights on the News argues that war expenditures pressure may force sharp cuts or abolition of noble experiments like CCC NYA. Consolidation is discussed, with potential survivors uncertain. Training youths is praised if affordable, but financial strains raise doubt about sustaining programs by July. The piece endorses trimming waste while aiding the nation.
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Santa FE
CCC
NYA
Court declares law unconstitutional over kin living with state
Supreme Court voids a Texas to California kinship chain law as unconstitutional after a California man jailed for aiding his brother‑in‑law. The piece notes similar New Mexico attempts and warns many face jail if such statutes return. It then shifts to peyote debates and Indian Commissioner John Collier resisting sensational crusades.
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Supreme Court of the United States
California
Texas
New Mexico
John Collier
Collier
Morris Fishbien
American Medical Association
Oklahoma
Cata
Army Sentry is Good Marksman
An unidentified corporal patrolling dunes near Port Hueneme fired five times after a night encounter. At daylight an officer identified the struck target as the bookkeeper for the D McGrath Estate Co owner of a top dairy herd. The man needed guidance to file a claim for a white faced heifer struck by bullets.
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Oxnard
Calif
Port Hueneme
D. McGrath Estate Co
U S Flier Welch Describes Downing Four Japs Over Hawaii
Lieut George Welch 22 from Wilmington Del recalls shooting down four Japanese planes attacking Pearl Harbor on Dec 7. His aircraft bore three bullet holes including one behind the pilot seat after the fierce battle over Wahiawa and Barbers Point, with ally Lieut Kenneth Taylor aiding the effort before both planes returned.
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George Welch
Wilmington
Del
Hawaii
Welch
Army
Wahiawa
Kenneth Taylor
Hominy
Okla
Taylor
Barbers’ Point
Congress Debates War Powers and Defense Measures
Senate weighs presidential war powers and a broad defense bill while committees study Hoover price controls and 18 to 64 draft registration. Corcoran testifies on defense orders, Langer ouster efforts resume, and 1918 war powers revival comes under House debate. Navy Army appropriation approved yesterday.
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Associated Press
Senate
Herbert Hoover
Military Committee
Special Defense Committee
Thomas G. Corcoran
Elections Committee
Langer
HOUSE
Naval Committee
Pacific
White House
Three Murderers Slew Col. Chaves
An old tale recounts the 1904 assassination of Col. J Francisco Chaves of New Mexico at dinner in Pinos Wells. Motive was revenge after Chaves prosecuted three men for cattle theft. The killers fled by relays, reaching Beventon Albuquerque and Santa Fe by dawn in a celebrated escape.
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Chaves County
Col
New Mexico
Juan de Dios Salas
Pinos Wells
New Mex
Chaves
Reventon
Rabenton
Catarino Baldanado
Baldanado
Corona
Monte Benado
Beventon
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Albuquerque
Santa Fe
Baldonado
New Mexico Education Takes Up Physical Training Drive
State defense council and Governor Miles urge all schools to provide physical education as part of the Hale America program. Adult activities to follow through local defense councils. Victory mass meetings praised for patriotism with large turnouts in Socorro and Espanola.
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Santa FE
N. M
New Mexico
State Defense Council
Miles
Socorro
Espanola
Adj
R. C. Charlton
Fsavancia
The Flag-Waving Period Is Over
Adj Gen R C Charlton declared the flag-waving period ended and urged constructive effort. He announced a national campaign through publicity channels to show citizens how to aid the country, with New Mexico civilian defense promoting physical education and orderly civilian action. He praised defense groups and large victory mass meetings across New Mexico communities.
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Adj
R.C. Charlton
America
Adjutant General
Charlton
New Mexico
Mining leaders meet Governor Miles on NM mineral push
A mining industry delegation led by C E Needham of the State School of Mines and state geologist John Kelly conferred with Governor Miles. The group included executives from most mining companies seeking faster development of New Mexico mineral resources.
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Miles
New Mexico
C. E. Needham
State School of Mines
John Kelly
Plea for Teeth Wash Triggers Laundry Uproar
PORT RILEY Kas A frantic customer pleaded please don t wash my teeth over the telephone causing a disturbance at the laundry. The incident highlights chaotic miscommunication during a routine cleaning request.
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Port Riley
Kas
Store Bought Choppers Found Hidden in Jacket Pocket
They recovered the week’s washed jacket containing Paul Cuslimore’s store bought choppers. Authorities noted the items were concealed in the pocket, prompting questions about how they ended up there and who else might be involved.
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Paul Cuslimore
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