04 Feb 1942
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1942
Page
1
In wartime reassurances and admonitions, officials urge total national effort as Allied forces face overwhelming Japanese power in Singapore and Luzon. The piece notes suspected false rumors, Navy supremacy promises, rising transport costs, Hatch Act exemptions for wartime workers, and emergency powers enabling broad defense actions.
Will Robinson notes army relaxes officer candidate rules with age limits 18 to 45 and three months service requirement. The three month course will train lieutenants in three months, with older graduates assigned to further schools. He also discusses a 10 percent railroad passenger fare hike approved by the ICC, and a freight rate rise forthcoming, predicting broad cost increases for Mr and Mrs John Q Citizen, who bear the overhead.
Local pet feature profiles Rancho Pete a notable eater at La Posta restaurant. The piece notes his affection for meals and charm as a regular canine visitor, drawing attention from staff and patrons alike.
Governor Miles was informed by Dean J W Branson that New Mexico has abundant land for guayule experimental plantings if sanctioned by the federal government. About 100 acres near the State College campus could be irrigated and similar land north of the college could also be brought under irrigation. The plan hinges on seed or plant availability and federal interest.
An advertisement extols Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin as a stomach friendly remedy for constipation. It claims quick relief by waking lazy nerves and muscles in the intestines, notes doctors favor pepsin preps, and promotes the product as pleasant tasting for all ages.
The New Mexico cancellation of the Jackson Day dinners by Democratic state chairman A. T. Hannett sparks broad comment. Republicans plan Lincoln’s Birthday celebration on Feb 12, with critics accusing Hannett of using a presidential veto and future payoffs as personnel cuts loom.
Portales moves to establish a local State Guard Reserve unit led by K C Lea and backed by Heck Harris and Floyd Golden. The plan aims to staff forty three guardsmen at Portales with lifelong college and town support, promising a useful defense resource for the state amid limited funding.
Senator Dennis Chavez urged a WPA investigation into reports of suffering in New Mexico due to reduced quotas. He cited communities like Mountainair and Socorro as facing disastrous effects, while Santa Fe health officials described health conditions as shocking from decreased federal project employment, noting an infant death among the impacted.
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