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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1940
Page
1
King Carol declared Romania would fight as one wall if Soviet armies invade Bessarabia after a large parade in Chisinau. General Argesanu said the third army corps stands ready to defend the eastern border as minority leaders swore allegiance to Romania.
Clare Tree Major, famed for bringing lively drama to classrooms, arrives with the Clare Tree Major Children's Theatre to perform Under the Lilacs by Louisa M. Alcott at the Junior High School auditorium on January 11. The article traces the rise of children’s plays in education, inspired by Major’s work and Mark Twain’s era.
London reports a political shakeup as Leslie Hore-Belisha is replaced as war secretary by Oliver Stanley and Sir John Reith takes information, with Andrew Rae Duncan named to head the board of trade. The move aims to silence dissent and criticism amid debates on unified command and air force leadership.
Governor John E. Miles said state land commissioner Frank Worden would authorize an examination if properly requested and justified. Miles, returning to Santa Fe from southern New Mexico, questioned his authority to appoint a committee to investigate the office. He noted legislators may have new facts and denied McNeill’s job-related motive.
President Roosevelt’s nominee Robert H. Jackson won approval from a senate judiciary subcommittee in under five minutes. Senator King chaired the session and moved approval with no discussion or hearings. If confirmed, Jackson will become attorney general when Frank Murphy moves to the Supreme Court.
The Santa Fe wage scale raises average skilled and semi skilled labor pay by 10 1/2 cents per hour, with classifications increasing 10 to 60 cents while common labor remains at 40 cents. State bid ads follow U S Bureau approval, five projects listed including Railroad Canyon route and overpass at Tucumcari.
SANTA FE New Mexico January 6 Property tax remittances to the state for the six months ended December 31 exceeded those for the first half of any fiscal year since the 20 mill limitation began in 1934 State treasurer Rex French reported remittances for the first six months of the current biennium totaled 59181436 or 36 of the annual total vs 1937 33 in 1938 31 Delinquent collections rose partly due to the expired moratorium on penalties and interest The state takes about a quarter of the property tax receipts while the rest goes to counties and local school funds The bulk of delinquent collections funds toward retiring 200000 in casual certificates of indebtedness unissued last June to fund the general account
George Martinez of Carlsbad and Crist Duran from Colorado, both about 23, pleaded not guilty before Pat O Neill J P today to breaking in Dinty Moore s Bar 101 North Main last Monday night with 41 75 taken from the cash register. Preliminary hearing set for next Thursday at two. Dinty Moore s is owned by John Leakoy. Martinez was arrested in Carlsbad Tuesday afternoon and Duran was arrested here Wednesday night.
A fresh supply of application blanks for driver's licenses was received this morning by Jeff Liston, distributor, and the sale of licenses was resumed at a brisk pace. The blanks ran out Thursday afternoon, after approximately 1200 licenses had been sold. Drivers were required to have licenses by Jan 1st, but a reasonable time is being allowed to get them. Liston's office is in the basement of the courthouse.
Senator Hatch and attorney general Murpy drafted an amendment to extend Hatch Act prohibitions on political activity to state employees paid partly with federal funds. Roosevelt and Democratic leaders note the gap where state machines evade limits. Hatch expects swift congressional support and plans to offer the measure in the Senate next week and in the House through Rep Dempsey.
25 years ago today the Associated Press notes minor fighting on the western front as World War I actions continue. The brief dispatch highlights ongoing skirmishes and shifting fronts in early January 1915.
Snow and sleet moved through New Mexico with heavy precipitation yesterday while the north and east held snow. Clearing skies today forecast fair weather for most of the state though highways remain slick and flights may be grounded due to low ceilings and eastern snow.
Roswell Boy Scouts announce three major events during Anniversary Week February 8 to 14. A city rally on Friday February 9, a government takeover by Scouts on Saturday February 10, and a public Court of Honor on Tuesday February 13 to mark Scouting’s 30th anniversary. The monthly Court of Honor next Tuesday night will be postponed to focus on the public event.
Mrs. Dick Law wife of a Grays Harbor CIO mallworkers union official was murdered at her parents home. Dr. John W Stevenson said the skull was smashed by a double edged axe found near the house. The crime followed a violent struggle and ransacking. the infant daughter was unharmed upstairs. Law, active in Finn history circles, had denounced mobs and aided a claim against the city over riot damage to a Finn ish hall.
Skiers report ideal conditions at Ruidoso after a ten inch snowfall last night. Cloudcroft received twelve inches on top of eight inches existing, with ice skating available and chains advised for travel. Road conditions are generally good though Cedar Creek canyon may require chains near the slide.
James Francis Cannon, 41, died this morning at 8 in Medical Arts Hospital Dallas after a month of illness. A Roswell resident long active in life insurance, he leaves wife Iva Sloan Cannon, son Patrick Henry, his mother Mrs P. H. Cannon, and three brothers. Body to arrive Roswell Sunday night. services at St Peters Church Tuesday. arrangements by Talmage Mortuary.
Partly cloudy to cloudy with snow flurries east portion clearing by morning and colder east and north portions tonight. Sunday generally fair and warmer in the east. Arizona fair tonight and Sunday with colder extreme north and northeast portions tonight. New Mexico fair west partly cloudy east with occasional snow northeast tonight and Sunday and colder north portion tonight.
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