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Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1940

Page

2

Tramp printer memory lingers as old Missouri river roamers fade

The article recalls aging printer pioneers like Johnnie and Al Burks Sandy Hohenschel Red Carberry and John Cross while noting a looming story about the tramp printer. It laments dwindling memory of a once vibrant craft as newer operators replace yesterday’s generation along the Missouri river and in Chicago.

Johnnie al Burks Sandy Hohenschel Red Carberry John Cross Commanche Kit Missouri River Chicago New Mexico

Adequate national defense costs hailed as necessary safeguard

The text argues that defense spending will reach billions but is essential to save money and lives. It recalls Mr. Roberts as a capable man who filled legal needs, reflecting on his character amid calls for stronger national defense. Poland's fate is cited as a warning against pacifism, stressing that peace by nonmilitarism is untenable.

Roberts Poland

Beware of Poisonous Thoughts Hidden in Books

A tale from India warns that a small green serpent nested in a library book killed a man within days. The piece cautions that many poisonous thoughts lurk in modern books and magazines, concealed among pages.

Dan Luther Edwards India

Plan to Pay Delinquent Taxes Monthly Gains Support

The new plan allowing monthly payments of delinquent taxes shows promise in some counties. If it helps even a few families keep their homes it will be worthwhile. The idea, floated at intervals, lets taxpayers pay annually, semi annually, quarterly or monthly to secure tax money without seizing property from the financially distressed.

Albuquerque Clovis Clovis News-Journal

Britain’s War Ministers Shuffle Draws Public Interest

The piece notes political shifts in Britain during World War II and a strong radio address by Premier Chamberlain, while arguing the changes unlikely alter the war’s course. It discusses American impressions of Allied resolve against dictatorship and anticipates continued hard fighting for spring and summer.

England Premier Chamberlain Germany Russia France Britain Finland

Rescue herd of Texas longhorns in Wichita Mountains cited

Historical notes recount the rescue herd of Texas longhorn cattle on the Wichita Mountains refuge near Cache Oklahoma. The Biology Survey reports sixteen bulls sixty three cows and sixty seven steers in good type with extinction fears fading. The narrative recalls Will C Barnes and John Hatton launching preservation efforts in 1927 and traces ancestry to 1521 Spanish cattle brought by Gregorio Villalobos.

Harold L. Ickes Secretary of the Interior Texas Wichita Moun Tains Cache Okla Will C. Barnes Barnes John Hatton Forest Service Spain Gregorio Villalobos New Spain

New Mexico Receives Share of Government Food Surplus

The article notes 1777 freight cars of foodstuffs allotted to New Mexico to prevent hunger through the winter. It frames this as the state's portion of a national 197 billion pounds surplus purchased by the government, promising broad distribution to avert empty stomachs.

New Mexico Gov

Surplus Welfare Aids State Food for Schools

The state uses surplus food, including beans rice dried fruits canned fruits and meats, to feed hungry ground and undernourished school children. Welfare departments in each county handle distribution under general approval.

Wandering Jew tramp printer visits Pecos valley

A clipping recalls Nathan Bergman known as the Wander ing Jew, a long time tramp printer who travels freely, never drinks for free, and seldom is broke. The piece shifts to J O Gallegos’s 1939 levy on intoxicants in New Mexico, totaling 731454.45 dollars with most funds funding old age pensions and other welfare. It notes many prefer taxation over illicit channels and mentions Clinton P Anderson as manager.

Nathan Bergman Pecos Yesteryear Chile J. O. Gallegos New Mexico

Calvert’s publicity flair under Coronado plan stirs mixed views

The Coronado Cuarto Centennial Commission hires Bill Calvert as publicity director to boost coverage, while critics question his fit in Carlsbad and the Rio Grande remark. The piece notes Calvert’s persuasive, energetic style and the editor’s dilemma over publishing his content. It then shifts to CCC recruiters and the nationwide push to add 272,000 to the regular army, stressing training, benefits, and eventual potential employment prospects for enlistees.

Ing Coronado Cuarto Centennial Commission Bill Calvert CCC

Holes in One In Fifteen Days by Mrs Estelle Lawson Page

Chapel Hill North Carolina January details report Estelle Lawson Page former national women's golf champion scored three holes in one within fifteen days at her home course. First ace December 22, second December 29, third last Saturday marking notable feat reported in Record Want-Ads Get Results.

Chapel Hill N. C Estelle Lawson Page

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