Roswell Daily Record historical newspaper masthead details
Roswell Daily Record publication info lists RECORD PUBLISHING COMPANY offices and staff roles, contact phones, advertising manager, and editorial board. Includes subscription rates for New Mexico and other cities, carrier and mail terms, date entered, and Associated Press rights and state newspaper association membership.
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Roswell
Trade
New Mexico
Congress
Associated Press
Iember
Assn
New Mexico to receive 2 million highway funds
The federal government will provide two million dollars to New Mexico for highway improvements with the state contributing about one third of the total. Funds should be distributed to areas with greatest need and suitable conditions, though past allocations favored existing good roads and political influence. Distribution has improved recently and should continue.
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New Mexico
Secial
New Mexico Delivers Nation's Worst Infant Death Rate in 1940
The state recorded the highest infant death rate in the Union at 109 per thousand births in 1940, with only modest improvement from the prior year. Factors cited include small population spread over vast areas, limited medical access, and prevalent ignorance hindering progress.
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Union
New Mexico
Final census figures show Roswell and Chaves county gains
Final census counts place Roswell at 13 482 and Chaves county at 23 980, marking modest increases over estimates. New Mexico’s total population reaches 531 318, surpassing 1938 census projections and ranking among the world’s largest nations alongside Britain and China.
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Roswell
Chaves County
Census Bureau
Florida
United States
British Empire
China
Courts to decide pay for legislatures during recess
The attorney general rules committees serving in the 30 day recess may be paid, prompting likely bids to join these committees. A court test is urged instead of a retiring official deciding. Taxes will rise after Congress acts, and all nonessential spending should be cut to the bone, though that seems unlikely.
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Attorney General’s Department
Congress
Taxes and Defense Outlook for 1941
The Guaranty Trust Company1s The Guaranty Survey argues that American business faces a 1941 shaped by national defense and tax policy. It predicts a higher federal debt, bank deposits rising, and defense costs likely funded by credit expansion and taxes, while war disrupts foreign trade and domestic conditions.
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Guaranty Trust Company of
New York
Guaranty Survey
Trial Without Jury Chapter Twenty Nine Drama at Osbornes
Hannah warns of the town’s sting while Ted’s confrontation with Dorothy ends in regret. Peter faces mockery and a brutal schoolyard fight over his family’s alleged crimes, leading to his suspension. Marjory’s heartbreak at the girls’ cruelty. Edith and Stephen confront mounting fear as Michael declares he will abandon school and future plans to escape the Osborne murder case.
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Hannah
Miss Marjory
Marjory
Edith
Peter
Stephen
Michael
Mike’ Osborne
Osborne
Effects of the War on US Business Trends
The war's immediate effects on U S business show not all negative results. Foreign demand shifted significantly, altering trade patterns but not total volume, while the defense program boosted activity in key industries and raised production, employment and national income, though these are temporary and superficial outcomes of the year’s momentous events.
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United States
Spear skunk hibernates in chair. signs unusual weather
Right At Home Medfield Massachusetts reports the Spear family's domesticated skunk has hibernated in the upholstery of an overstuffed parlor chair. They interpret the late hibernation as an indicator of an early spring or an open winter, based on the animal's behavior.
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Medfield
Mass
Spear
Our Famous Hamburgers Boosted by Rochester Root Beer
Ad copy promotes Donald Duck Moseley’s Our Famous Hamburgers paired with Rochester Root Beer on The Hoof. Claims the combination enhances flavor and enjoyment. No additional details or dates provided.
Lemon Juice Recipe Claims Rapid Rheumatic Pain Relief
Simple home remedy advertises Ru-Ex Compound mixed with water and lemon juice. Two tablespoons twice daily supposedly relieves rheumatic arthritis or neuritis within 48 hours, with a money back guarantee if not effective. Sold by Roswell Drug Stores and other druggists.
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Roswell
Ady
Unguarded Litter Incident Attributed to Local Youth
A local report cites an incident from 18 months ago involving unguarded litter left by 13 year old Master Stub Spear. Authorities note no further action was taken at the time and the matter remains on public records.
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Stub” Spear
Personnel shuffle in county offices marks year end
At the county courthouse personnel shifts unfold as Judge Emmett Patton transfers probate duties to Lucius Dills and remains briefly in the office. Will Robinson resigns as county treasurer, handing keys to Julius Skinner, with Ferrell Plymate and Clarence Cooper taking new deputy and assessor roles. Henry Chewning exits with official limits, seeking WPA road foreman work, while Zeb Chewning seeks the janitor job.
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Court House
Emmett Patton
Lucius Dills
Will Robinson
Julius Skinner
Ferrell Plymate
Clarence Cooper
Capitol
Henry Chewning
WPA
Zeb Chewning
Watts District Attorney Hosts House Warming
G. T. Watts district attorney is noted for a house warming in his spiffy new quarters. He dismissed P. W. Thorson and the Boy Scouts and remodeled the northeast corner, creating an impressive layout.
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G. T. Watts
P. W.thorson
Boy Scouts
Cooksons Recover From Illness and Surgery
Rodman Cookson county superintendent of schools recovers from a bout of the flu and Mrs. Cookson undergoes a tonsil operation as part of the family gathering with a generally cheerful report of a good time had by all.
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Rodman Cookson
License Tag Office Busy At Jeff Liston Vendor
The queue at the door of Jeff Liston license tag vendor suggests large earnings, but the truth is modest. The office handles driving license applications for the county clerk with four clerks, selling a few auto tags while two months remain to process them.
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Jeff Liston
Odd Fellows to Ring In New Year With Full Roster
The Odd Fellows club plans Past Grands night and will fill all offices tonight according to publicist Bill Wheeler. The program is unsure, but expected to be strong, and all Odd Fellows are invited.
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ODD Fellows
Bill Wheeler
Mrs Georgia Anderson Returns From Wichita Falls Trip
Mrs Georgia Anderson chief accountant at the treasurer s office is back at her desk after a trip to Wichita Falls Texas.
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Georgia Anderson
Wichita Falls
Tex
Courthouse accountant dives into new tax system duties
A court employee handles the heavy workload under the revised tax system, taking on extensive accounting tasks and ensuring compliance within the courthouse.
Masons Tenth 1941 Staff Set At No 18 Meeting
Hugh M Huff worshipful master of Masons plans 1941 staff for No 18 but tonight will reveal full appointees in regular communication There will be a shift in Educational division Captain Eddy Day departs others carry on Jud Goodhart Lewis Prager Will Robinson remains flexible John Wiley may begin chair duties Blue Lodge group praised for last year. Huff aims minimal disruption
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Hugh M. Huff
Masons
No. 18
Eddy Day
Jud Goodhart
Lewis
Prager
Will Robinson
John Wiley
Blue Lodge
Huff
Raton Road Dedication Plans Adjusted for June 10
Pete Edwards of Raton notes the dedication ceremony for the New Road over Raton Pass will have the ribbon cut on June 10. He adds blacktop work is postponed due to cold weather and mentions his wife visiting to meet their new grandson.
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Pete Edwards
Raton
Raton Pass
Local radio chief battles stomach illness with strict regimen
W. E. Whitmore of KGFL endures two weeks in bed with restricted visits and no telephone, confined to milk and a disciplined diet to treat stomach problems. The plan aims to restore health and normal routines at the station.
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W. E. Whitmore
KGFL
New Mexico Knowledge Quiz Ends With Biggest Liar
Tuesday night’s KGFL program closed the Know Your New Mexico series aired on the local station during December. The final number, New Mexico's Greatest Liar, likely differed from any preconceived identity, a riddle spanning many themes.
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KGFL
New Mexico
Local officials receive Lucky Diamonds for upcoming year
Assessor Fisher and County Treasurer Jones of Lea county were among the last to be equipped with Lucky Diamonds this week for the official year ahead. A few Luckies remain and will be distributed by Treasurer Skinner and aides, free of charge, with no guaranteed future opportunity.
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Fisher
Jones
Lea County
Skinner
Tax Division Aims Calendar Picture by Navajo Firm
The Santa Fe Tax Division led by J. E. Owens with Innocents Logan, Pounds, Olson and Restine added a steel engraving of Navajo's annual calendar image and used it as a New Year greeting.
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The
Santa Fe
J. E. Owens
Innocents Logan
Pounds, Olson and Restine
Judge Dills Judges Wheeler Reply to Roosevelt
Probate Judge Lucius Dills resisted Senator Wheeler's response to President Roosevelt, omitting the following to a notable degree and signaling displeasure with the message. The remark drew attention among legal circles and lawmakers familiar with the Roosevelt Wheeler exchange.
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Lucius Dills
Wheeler
Roosevelt
Jovial 5 Fake 8 Passage Way 12 Circular 13 Enough Poet
Crossword clue list mixed with down clues including jovial fake passage way circular enough poet and many partial entries across and down. The puzzle features numerous numbered entries for various definitions with remaining blanks and a final Yesterday's Answer exclamation.
Wheeler Demands Peace Rumor Fueled by Senility
The text argues that Wheeler's calls for a negotiated peace reflect advanced senility as democracy and liberty face a menacing phalanx of supposed allies, presenting a sharp critique of his stance.
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Wheeler
Rector Takes Leave During Chaplain Training at St Andrews
F B Howden rector of St Andrews Episcopal church receives leave of absence while serving as chaplain in training. Report on January 6 may be delayed due to cantonment work. after service he returns to St Andrews and likely continues as aquatic coach at New Mexico Military Institute.
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F. B. Howden
St. Andrews Episcopal Church
St. Andrews
New Mexico Military Institute
Deming officer heads to beer trade after liquor patrol
Jack Head of Deming, once the county’s top liquor patrolman, ends his tenure as keys are turned over to the treasurer. He was traveling with Sergius Flusky for treatment, and the veteran officer, described as nearly an iron man, is expected back in a week or two.
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Jack Head
Deming
Harry Mitchell
Mr. Head
Sergius Flusky
Townsendites Shake Up Near-Quarter Event
The Townsendites are stirring community activity as they search for a large, unspecified opportunity or outcome, prompting local interest and speculation about upcoming efforts and possible gatherings.
Dance event links to Townsend birthday nationwide plan
A club regulars group will finalize plans this Friday night to participate in the nation-wide birthday party honoring Dr. Francis E. Townsend on January 13. The gathering centers on coordinating attendance and related activities for the commemorative event.
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Attedance
Francis E. Townsend
California man sues over New Mexico auto license fees
Harry A. Lord of San Marino California filed suit in Santa Fe district court seeking a refund of 3487 dollars and 50 cents claiming license fees were improperly charged on new automobiles driven from New Mexico to California.
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Santa FE
N. M
Harry A. Lord
San Marino
Calif
New Mexico
California
Camouflage Sailor Feeds Sheep Aboard Greek Freighter
In San Diego the Greek freighter Thalassini where war kept her berthed, tied up at the harbor, its captain Danis Gialouris calmed a bleating flock by painting the forecastle green and feeding the sheep grass and hay aboard the ship.
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San Diego
Thalassini
Danis Gialouris
Rmeo
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