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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1939
Page
2
The text contrasts national conventions and state primaries with election day events, notes Republican chances, and discusses wartime assertions. It highlights Finland’s victories over Soviet forces and critiques Russian military leadership while comparing American highway and European war losses. It remarks on Europe’s slaughter relative to ongoing daily casualties.
The Secretary of State reports 213 800 registered voters in New Mexico, with 130 774 Democrats 51 940 Republicans and 31 086 Independents. Governor race turnout contrasts with 82 344 Democrat and 75 017 Republican votes in the prior election, amid uncertain implications for the next vote.
University of Louisiana trials show White Leghorn pullets fed cooked sweet potatoes produced more eggs than those fed raw taters. Cooked potatoes yielded about 20 extra eggs per bird yearly, with value estimates around 66 cents per cwt for the cooked feed versus 58 cents for raw.
A preacher reflecting on Hebrews 4 16 compares approaching God with approaching Buckingham Palace gates. He notes visitors faced sums but the Prince of Wales was never challenged, symbolizing the rightful entry of the sons of God into the throne of grace with confidence.
Christmas events at Lake Arthur included a high school gym tree event with Santa distributing gifts, dinners shared by families such as Lane and Pool, and many relatives visiting from Artesia Carrizozo and Portales. Rev A D Jameson addressed Christmas duties as Mrs Webb hosts received well wishes.
4-H clubs in New Mexico may earn official charters from the Extension Service after meeting standards. Clubs must submit member rosters, officer lists, and yearly programs via county agents, with at least five members on a shared project and a local leader. Charters are valid four years with annual seals for continued compliance.
In Roswell readers are urged to read a Will Robinson pamphlet You can cheer in this Christmas issued in 1931 by Southwestern Public Service Co. The note, signed F Snipes, praises a motherly faith that makes a simple Christmas dinner feel like a feast. Bloomington reports a curfew for under 16s after a failed attempt to curb juvenile crime with a noisy fire truck siren.
Samuel J. Workes heard shoveling at night then found a ton missing from their coal bin in Harrisburg. Neighbors reported a late delivery earlier, suggesting possible theft after the noise. The incident prompted police inquiry and local shock.
In Rockville Maryland a physician instructed school bus drivers in first aid. He warned against crowding a cut patient and blocking air. One driver fainted and others crowded around him, illustrating the warning with a tense moment.
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