Little Finland in peril amid European power shift
The passage echoes a WWII era view praising brave naval action against Graf Spee and condemning Finland's struggle. It warns of Russia's expansion and suggests small nations seek external aid to halt the Bolshevik threat, predicting further targets like Sweden, Norway, or Romania after Finland. It urges collective action to deter the Soviet push.
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Finland
Europe
Russia
Sweden
Norway
Rumania
Knight Errant Wins Then Fouls At San Antonio Race
In a dramatic Santa Anita day, Knight Errant battles Comanche for the lead in the San Antonio, both disqualified for fouls after a photo finish, leaving bettors stunned as the crowd reacts to the upset and the debate over the ruling.
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Slim
Santa Anita
Dimples Draper
Hialeah
Snapper
Heather
Knight Errant
San Antonio
Edith Ashleigh
Edith
Knight
Slim Maynard
Davey” Jones
Jones
Dolan
Comanche
Snappers
Green house vital to town culture and growth
The speaker argues that a good green house is essential to the cultural life of any town striving to become a city, noting the value of continued patronage from supporters after a narrow start.
Just A Minute Dan Luther Edwards Anxiety Sermon Message
A religious talk quotes Matthew 6:34 urging believers not to worry about tomorrow. The speaker argues anxiety empties today of strength and robs present life, noting God provides power to bear burdens of His making, not those of human worry. Worry is presented as a self made burden that impedes coping with future challenges.
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Dan Luther Edwards
German naval strategy in Graf Spee sinking and wartime contrasts
The piece notes Hitler ordered Graf Spee sunk at Montevideo to deny Britain, likening to WWI Scapa Flow actions and German pride in powerful ships. It contrasts German aims with American behavior, drawing on Rear Admiral Porter’s 19th century Valparaiso incident for context.
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Hitler
Graf Spee
Montevideo
Scapa Flow
Scotland
David Porter
Valparaiso
Farm Progress in 1939 Shows Cooperative Marketing Rise
The year brought many price and policy problems for farmers yet better overall conditions. Political farm relief largely failed to meet promises, but agricultural cooperatives expanded. More farmers joined marketing groups, handling rising crop volumes as an integral rural life development born of agriculture itself, not subsidies.
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Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Movement
America
Jitterbug clash and political notes in New Mexico
A Portales row over a jitterbug joint closes amid a majority town consensus. Fifty ENM College students picket Mayor Howard to repeal the ordinance, while state and federal politics ripple through New Mexico, including civil service and absentee ballots concerns.
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Portales
Senate
Howard
Caverns Visit Boom Seen At National Park
Col Thomas Boles of Carlsbad Caverns National Park reports that 220000 people will view the world’s greatest natural wonder this year. The figure signals a rising trend toward a quarter of a million annual visitors as government protection steadies the site and spurs broader tourism across New Mexico.
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Caverns
Thomas Boles
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
New Mexico
Remodeling Stop Pending Supreme Court Ruling
The remodeling of the state capitol will pause until Judge Patton issues his opinion tomorrow and the state supreme court finally rules. The piece notes possible acceptance by New Mexico’s high bench, suggesting the matter could be resolved by next year’s elections. It cites excess costs and lessons for Santa Fe on statewide accountability. Max Garcia of Las Lunas comments on courtesy toward Spanish speakers and a Christmas booklet.
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John Emmons
Republicans
Secretary of State
New Mexico
Charles R. Brice
State Capitol
Patton
State Supreme Court
Washington
Santa Fe
Vox Pop
Mex
Max Garcia
Las Lunas
Las Cruces
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King Features Syndicate
Eas
Farm Progress
Hatch
Camden
N. J
Campbell
Lovington
Clovis Floral Company
Clyde Gettys
Southwest
Donald Duck
Yowoo
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Roswell, N. M
Jake Hinch
N. Rich
Department OF the Interior General Land Office
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Picacho
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N. M. P. Meridian
Joan Savage
United States
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