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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1940

Page

2

Japan Navy Race With U S Foretold In Public Discourse

A U S editorialists warn that while Japan and the United States may pursue naval expansion, the speaker views such a race as foolish yet unavoidable. The piece argues Japan lacks finances and materials for a major fleet build and urges strengthening American defense for safety rather than aggression.

United States Japan China Russia Russian Siberia Manchuria America

National Defense: Protecting America From All Attacks

A declaration urges the American people to maintain strong national defenses capable of repelling sea, air, and land threats in any scenario. The emphasis centers on unity, readiness, and unwavering commitment to national security.

United States fundraising aids Finland amid Bolshevik attacks

Americans raise substantial sums to support Finland in its struggle against Bolshevik Russia. Reports suggest Congress may authorize a loan to Finland to bolster its finances. Critics note the alliance of Germany and Russia as dangerous, questioning the moral stance of aiding both nations.

United States Finland Russia Congress Germany Hitler Europe

McCARTHY MAKES HISTORY REP WANTS TO REJOIN HOUSE

Rep. Frank McCarthy of Chaves County withdrew his resignation and seeks restoration to the house roster. He previously left to take a census job believing conflict with the legislature, but a ruling suggested a legislator may aid the decennial census without penalty. His term ends this year and no special session plans are known.

McCarthy Frank McCarthy Chaves County Jessie M. Gonzales House Carl A. Hateh Miles Santa Fe New Mexican

Sidelights on the News It Is Not Civil Service

The piece critiques the merit system push in New Mexico for state health, public welfare, and unemployment divisions, arguing civil service is unlikely amid the spoils system. It notes federal aid dependence, political resistance, and the illusion of reform, then shifts to Texas poll tax timing and O Daniels versus Thompson, highlighting voter practical hurdles and political dynamics.

Public Welfare New Mexico Texas Col. Thompson Amarillo O’daniels California

No Lynchings Here in New Mexico History

A Clayton state study club member questions lynching records in New Mexico amid 1939 nationwide lynching data. The columnist finds little to no detailed records, noting few documented cases and recalling era notes of crimes by horse thieves and outlaws without specific perpetrators.

State Study Club Clayton United States New Mexico

Housing plan for slums nixed in Albuquerque set

The Albuquerque housing authority headed by W i Thaxton rejected a slum clearance project citing income limits. Most potential beneficiaries cannot afford the minimum payments of 13.92 dollars per family, prompting a study trip to El Paso to explore viable options for Albuquerque and other New Mexico towns. The columnist also notes New Mexico lynching facts and attends the New Mexico Press Association meet, while editorials address birth rates and sterilization proposals amid a national decline in births.

Albuquerque W. i Thaxton Kenneth Baldridge el Paso New Mexico

That New Hatch Bill Thanks are Due to Mr F B

The note thanks Mr F B for his role in supporting the new hatch bill. It acknowledges gratitude from unspecified parties and highlights the legislative effort behind the measure.

Hatch F. B

Colton Praises Hatch Defense at Jackson Day Dinner

Colton of Tucumcari urges defense of Senator Hatch against perceived bureaucratic drift. He criticizes Jim Farley and President Roosevelt for attacks on Hatch and hails Hatch bills as a national safeguard according to his Jackson Day remarks.

Colton Tucumcari Senator Hatch Jim Farley President Roosevelt United States Hatch

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