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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1941
Page
3
Field officers in New Mexico note a looming shortage as the army and navy plans expand. The American Medical Association has a procurement network, yet up to 12,000 more doctors may be required beyond the annual 5,000 graduates. Civilian supply could fall short while military needs take priority.
Roswell observes Bangle Day with street sales by young volunteers to fund tuberculosis and national health programs. Mrs. Frank Young notes health as national defense and Christ mas Seal funds support. J D Shinkle praises youth citizenship training and Roswell’s strong local response.
Fred L. OChesky, chairman of the New Mexico Agricultural Defense board, forecast the state’s greatest crop year despite possible floods or drought. Farmers aim to produce 35.5 million gallons of milk, 25 million pounds of pork, and 10.5 million dozen eggs as part of the defense food basket, with gardens expanding to 20,000 plots and vast acreages planted in corn, feed grains, hay, and vegetables.
In Santa Fe, politics in New Mexico are shaping toward a calm upcoming year. War influence reduces aggressiveness as candidates retire or back down, with a “don’t rock the boat” stance shaping campaigns. Governor Miles and Guy Shepard praised Senator Hatch, while talk of unseating him faded after Pearl Harbor. Clinton Anderson faces possible primary opposition, and Republicans focus on cutting nondefense spending amid shifting public priorities.
Former attorney general Frank Patton suggested delaying elections until victory seems near. Lawyers say elections cannot be postponed without suspending state and national constitutions. A prominent bar member warns such suspension would require a Hitler-like power, unlikely to occur.
President Roosevelt spoke on December 9th declaring service in the Army or Navy a privilege not a sacrifice. The notice invites eligible men aged 20 to 26 who are unmarried, fit, and halfway toward a degree to enroll as Aviation Cadets in the U S Air Corps with pilot commissioning prospects. Contact local Army recruiting officers or West Coast training centers for details and action.
Roswell Package Store advertises non alcoholic Price’s egg nog batter alongside Four Roses. Phone your classified to No 11 for details.
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State Engineer of New Mexico publishes notice that Bert Aston of Roswell seeks a permit to relocate artesian well RA 716 in Section 23, Township 11 South Range 24 East, to drill a 10 inch diameter well about 450 feet deep. Not a new appropriation. Objections due by January 5, 1942 with sworn statements and affidavits. Thomas M. McClure, State Engineer.
Monroe Boutz, brother of Mrs Wayne Adams of the Dexter section, died suddenly last Sunday at Los Angeles where he worked for the Douglas Aircraft factory. Mr and Mrs Adams will go to Las Cruces New Mexico to attend the funeral services which will be held there.
Mr Boutz, previously county supervisor for the Farm Security Administration based in Roswell, was mentioned in connection with an event held there tomorrow. The fragment notes his previous role and ties to the Roswell headquarters.
Calvin Graham of Hagerman New Mexico seeks a permit from the State Engineer to move groundwater well RA-1432 in Chaves County within Section 6 Township 15 South Range 26 East to a new site about 600 feet east, abandon the current well, and not acquire new water rights. The action is part of the 1941 session laws process. Christmas brings difficulties to the Bell Telephone System with massive long distance call surges on Christmas Eve and Day.
The article outlines how the Christmas rush will strain the network as many in service are away for National Defense. Roswell will field 19 operators on Christmas Eve and Day, with temporary switchboard facilities and plans refined months in advance to handle holiday calls, urging people to call before Christmas Eve or after Christmas Day.
Andersons Gardens advertises affordable garden fresh vegetables stressing budget friendly choices and smart planning for home cooking.
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