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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1940
Page
2
The piece reflects on 1940 global tensions and U.S. readiness, noting high living costs, gasoline prices, and the looming war. It urges appreciation for newspapers as New Mexico misses nationwide National Newspaper Appreciation Week, praising state weeklies and the press despite economic strains and taxing authorities.
Came Bill Herron reporting from Artesia notes a heavy late duck migration southward. He says mallards and other desirable fowl are flocking to Lake McMillan and nearby water stretches as cold weather bites.
State highway engineer Burton G. Dwyre cites three quarters of winter highway accidents in New Mexico as caused by motorists' lack of proper precautions and equipment. He notes most road blockages stem from the same failure and observed that about 90 percent of cars lacked chains during a Santa Fe snow period, including ten observed on Tesuque hill with only one chained.
A year end column from 1939 surveys New Mexico topics including Melrose remarks, Santa Fe politics, Mos Quero and Raton jabs, Carlsbad post office status, looming liquor tax effects, and a tribute to C E Smyers of the Pecos division. It notes army recruitment talk, a Dem party dinner invite, and a memorial for Uncle Jake Owen. It cites Chaves county fishing licenses, social security views, and December gasoline tax totals nationwide.
The message urges redeeming the time and living with earnest purpose in the coming year. Earnest living makes each day a blessing and does not preclude gayety, as the happiest people are those who treat life as a fine art.
Came Joe Bursey director of the state tourist bureau on whom herd was being ridden by Mrs Bursey. He was en route to locate highway marker spots for tourists during the Coronado pilgrimage of 1940. He conferred with Lucius Dills as top authority and will finish the valley trip with a conference with the Ruidoso Woman's Club arranged by Senator Louise Coe next Tuesday.
New York January report details fielding records by position with names like Frank A. McCormick and Terry B. Moore leading at first and outfield. It notes high single season totals, records for double plays, and continued precision by players across bases and positions.
Dame Hugh M Huff Jr introduces his brother in law Buell Lindgren of Des Moines Iowa a practicing lawyer and member of the school board at the Iowa capital a likely sort of man every way.
Came Helen Snipes now Mrs Paul Ramon of Phoenix greeting the former Miss Joyce Hunter and friends under the dome. She was accompanied by her husband an artist though attention centered on her. Life is like that in the old home town.
Came O B Crawford, long time school director, notes the need to enlarge the Berrendo school by at least two rooms due to rising enrollment. Principal Mrs Paul Deaton handles the growing challenge as the district plans improvements to accommodate students.
Dame Homer H Rhodes of Rhodes Advertising Agency Los Angeles visits kin and Forsyths. He had a regular pow wow with the county treasurer, with whom he bled and died in Rotary work in Roswell years ago.
Came Ed Franklin of Carlsbad reacts to Raymond J. Kelly national commander of the American Legion. Kelly will visit Carlsbad caverns January 12 with a Legion dinner, then travel to Roswell for a post meeting, and on January 13 to Houston for further events with local posts.
The article outlines protein rich supplements like cottonseed cake and soybean pellets, noting corn oil pellets as a new market item this winter. It also covers low protein options such as cold pressed cake and cubes, emphasizing the need to balance protein and energy with phosphorus when grass is scarce. Ranchers should assess conditions, select appropriate feeds, and choose the most economical combination.
Dame C W Beeman of Carlsbad, a dirt farmer by trade, directs corporation business and deals with state matters with notable practical wisdom.
Came J. D. Shinkle city school superintendent announces it was not scarlet fever in Miss Sallie Shin kle case. He says doctors do not know the exact illness, but the young lady is recovering well and getting back in shape.
Orrin Busby of Houston, a secret service operator, travels to the valley to visit Carlsbad caverns. He is guided by Mrs. who is greatly pleased with the greatest natural wonder in the world.
Came Tom and Frank Jerrold, longtime Roswell residents now living in Abilene, loudly back Governor Lee O Daniel. They predict a strong record for him once his plans unfold, despite political opposition and a charged local scene.
State police and county authorities announced the November 22 incident ended with both the car owner and a shooting suspect in custody. Sheriff Andres Salazar confirmed the confessor and the vehicle owner were detained as the case was declared closed.
Robert Valdez was re elected to lead the New Mexico state corporation commission for another year. The decision was affirmed at a meeting not attended by third commissioner Henry Eager. The current staff of the commission was retained.
Santa Fe officials announced motorists must possess their 1940 drivers licenses by now with no extra extension. Licenses had been released for sale thirty days earlier, and the deadline appeared firm.
Lubbock Texas high school champions decline a postseason football game with Jal New Mexico, citing a long season and fairness to the players. Superintendent W B Irvin states the decision, noting Jal was one of four New Mexico title claimants.
James Taylor, 27, son of the Albuquerque and Cerillos Coal Company chief clerk at Madrid, was hospitalized in Albuquerque with serious injuries after his car overturned near Cerillos yesterday. He sustained undetermined head injuries in the accident.
Two bandits forced J. B. Simms and his wife to undress before locking them in the west end filling station in Bernalillo New Mexico last night. They escaped with about $60 in cash receipts and two cartons of cigars, according to Sheriff R F Romero.
In Las Palomas Chihuahua the CTM seeks government expropriation of William Randolph Hearst’s 2,500,000 acre Mexican ranch. locals urge action to secure land for workers amid ongoing postal protests and government measures.
Mexico City reports indicate President Lazaro Cardenas has closed the door to further negotiations over expropriation of foreign oil properties. He stated in a New Year message that no settlement would return or divide control of the assets of 17 companies seized March 18, 1938. Ambassador Cas ti Najera may propose new terms upon return from Washington. United States Ambassador Daniels urged continued frank discussion among officials and diplomats to seek understandings.
Martin Henry, 94, let his operator license lapse at year start after his family objected to his driving. His clan includes his third wife, seven children, 24 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and a great great grandchild.
Twenty five years ago today the Hearst ranch dubbed the Company of Lands and Cattle faced union pressure to seize the property and declare it public land. Peasants urged sharing among the people and argued the ownership violated the frontier rule restricting foreign holders. Associated Press reports Russia asks Britain for action against Turkey. Record Want Ads Get Results.
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