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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1941
Page
6
Roswell Daily Record published evenings by Record Publishing Company with staff credits, office contact numbers, and circulation information. Includes editors E MASON EDW L SCARRITT H B COOLEY, subscription rates, carrier and mail options, and AP affiliation notices. Also notes May 10 1903 entry and NM newspaper association membership.
In a joint address to Congress on the European war, President Roosevelt argues that rapid buildup of American military power is essential. He warns that Britain's defeat threatens U S shores and that world conditions require a stronger, faster armed forces across land air and sea. The talk frames protection as a national duty amid widening global conflict.
Former American Hospital of Paris chief surgeon Dr Charles F Bove warns that Germany may declare war on the United States within a month or six weeks and bomb New York City. He says such an attack would be impossible without nearby air bases and that current experts deem an invasion or bombing of New York unlikely. He adds that German aggression would signal a desperate state in Germany.
Former Governor Phillip La Follette of Wisconsin says Roosevelt's foreign policy could drag the U S into a war of unprecedented scale unless aid to Britain defeats the Axis. Senator Shepard plans a conscription bill for 18 to 21 year olds at the request of the American Legion. The Cottonwood Lake Arthur area items follow, noting community events, visits, school openings, holiday programs, and a fire injuring Mrs Buck May.
Edith Osborne faces a chilling interview about a sensational unsolved murder story. Publisher Snaith refuses to suppress the piece, offering a cash bribe to publish Edith’s own angle. The Osborne household reels as Edith’s distress and a doctor’s arrival signal a dark turn in the family’s fate.
The passage argues for making conscription a permanent policy if world conditions demand it, including permanently arming the nation. It notes, however, that Americans hope the war ends in a way that renders such measures unnecessary.
Sidelights on the News reports Hugh M Huff Jr as new worshipful master of Masons hosting officers for dinner at the temple. Vestry to pick a rector as Rev Howden heads army service, with Budd Carrole paying off a bet about Carlsbad Caverns attendance and noting travel limits affect 1941 forecasts.
A rambling local item notes Joe Huff gemologist handling a fossil mussel find and Jake Gregg losing a Roswell based post for an Otero county seat, framed as modern politics with a poker metaphor about a perfect eight ace hand claimed as a 450 year omen.
Jeff Liston declares the basement move rumor untrue, saying it was to gain space due to heavy office business causing hallway congestion on the first floor. He plans to return upstairs when the license business finishes its heaviness, by March 1.
President Benson notes that illness or accidents nearly spoiled last Friday's meeting but vows to press forward with the Townsend Club birthday party on the 13th. He is appointing committees and proceeding with arrangements despite concerns.
An elderly reader endorses Adlerika for faster bowel action and gas relief after keeping the remedy on hand for 14 years. The ad cites retailers Roswell Drug Co and Owl Drug Co in Dexter via Wilcox Drug and promotes use for improved wellbeing.
Patrolman Michael Griffin uses a kitten meow to lure ten gamblers. Officers surround a building as Griffin meows at the rear door. A compassionate gambler opens the door, inviting the “cat” inside. Police break in and shut the illegal card game.
Arthur Elliott of Tucumcari reports that Ninth District DA Turner Hensley appoints J. W. Gallegos longtime Tukea city attorney as assistant district attorney for Quay. Gallegos is noted as a capable lawyer and a Republican.
SUPT DEEK PEARSON of the New Mexico Military Institute notes that J P Church became district highway engineer in Roswell. Former cadet Murray Hanson earned national cheers after a mud puddle splash during an amphibian flight from California to Corpus Christi, with one casualty. Carl Haverlin, mastermind of the new FBI, briefly attended the Institute to stir his fighting spirit while tangling with the music trust on smaller stations.
Bill Bragg, veteran auto salesman, states he will keep Cadillac cars at the Plant taken over from the Nash agency and will sell them there. The site marks Phillips 66s first uptown installation, handling most parking work from the Nickson hotel across the alley east.
Hank White, long time pinch hitter announcer for KGFL, departed Sunday for Los Angeles to join the Lockheed Aircraft staff. His exact placement is not yet certain and he says he does not care where it is.
Roswell church leader Julian Atwood, longtime pastor at a big Baptist church, is due to advise the local committee on whether to return to Roswell and resume leadership. He visited once last week, reviewed the scene, and while not pledging to leave Texarkana, appears likely to come back.
Kelly Johnson of McNally Hall cautions car owners to prepare for a possible withdrawal of antifreeze products as winter ends. He recalls a prior shortage when leading brands kept supply for two years after a market disruption. Johnson stresses vigilance during the remaining weeks of winter.
Hagerman druggist Frank McCarthy notes improving chances of becoming house speaker as time passes and hints that Senate leadership under George Armijo could influence the balance, suggesting an Anglo speaker is likely if Armijo presides regularly and Lt Gov Quintana remains sidelined. Little Texas may also have a claim.
Roswell moviegoers flocked to the Pecos cinema for a Roy Rogers Western over the weekend, underscoring the star’s enduring drawing power. The feature drew strong crowds, with audiences staying for the show and leaving satisfied.
Jack Moore heads the pro motion of promotions following Claude Hobbs retirement at First National Bank. Moore takes the Hobbs desk with Fred Blocksom and C V Childress at his right hand in a strong front for the bank’s new leadership.
Pat Albert M. Manheimer, tied to a Cleveland New Year’s participation, becomes a focal point as local interest grows about his activities. The report notes his presence in Cleveland during the holiday period and hints at further details to follow.
Weather permitting. Don Neill of Oklahoma City and Bob Riggs of Chicago will open their 1941 rivalry today for top national tennis honors in the Dixie tournament. The event’s start was delayed yesterday by rain.
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