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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1941
Page
6
Roswell Daily Record publishing details list office and editor contacts, night editor, city editor, and staff. It notes subscription rates for New Mexico and other cities, carrier and mail options, and advertising rates on application. The paper is entered as second class mail matter since May 10, 1903 and is a member of AP and NM Newspaper Association.
The article notes rumors of secret Axis landing bases in Haiti Mexico and South America but says such bases are likely rumors. It cites government vigilance and says American airlines and pilots would detect any developments. Haiti quickly denies any secret Nazi landing field exists in the country.
The text discusses growing anxiety about possible air invasion following observations in Europe. It notes Norway Denmark Holland and Belgium as examples where Germany built control largely by air. It mentions surviving invaders providing air superiority for German land forces.
The Department of Agriculture predicts price increases for meat animals truck crops grains potatoes and perhaps cotton over the coming months. A slow gain has occurred recently and is forecast to continue due to the war in Europe and the American defense program.
Federal officials stress urgent need for defense and warn that delay could be fatal. Stimson testifies before Congress that Britain’s fall could force U S into war with loans and manpower, signaling danger within 60 to 90 days. The piece frames the conflict as a war between dictatorships and democracies, citing German aggression and totalitarian aims.
Michigan lawmakers and press urge expanding navy bean sales as 57,000 growers push to export to allied consumers. Article notes beans’ high nutrition, cites comparisons with bread and lamb, and calls for New Mexico to back a broader bean market beyond surplus pintos. Editorials forecast National Bean Week January 16 to 22.
Sidelights On The News urges readers that this Epiphany season carries special weight as the world strays from Christ principles. It calls Christians to constant prayer and to return to church, stressing that only true religion can restore a battered world.
In December 1900 at Koenigsberg East Prussia two noble officers Max von Wallenfels and Ulrich von Tarlesheim prepare for a fatal duel over love and fate. Dignified Prussian Garnadiers, a shrine scene, and a warning of looming conflict frame their last manly rite.
The American Legion and Auxiliary mobilize in cities statewide for the President's Ball on January 30. Half of all proceeds support the Carrie Tingley Memorial Hospital at Hot Springs, with the rest aiding the Hot Springs Foundation research division. Veterans urge generosity as a humane, united effort against infantile paralysis.
The AP paragraph says two or three handed interned German sailors will be housed in a disused CCC Camp at Fort Stanton six miles west of Roswell New Mexico. The plan expects limited English, with German speaking American contacts. They will spend money at local merchants during their stay.
A stock of Lucky Pecos Valley diamonds remains at Julius Skinner's office as county treasurer of Imperial Chaves. Free symbols of Lady Luck offered to anyone willing to lay aside their jinx. If stock runs out, Mr Skinner and Miss Corn will collect more as soon as birds begin to twitter.
The term Wotan's wedge refers to the pagan god of war and victory used as a symbol in Nazi Germany. Wedge denotes a flight pattern of geese. In this novel the wedge marks the Wellenfels males with tattooed forearms as a family insignia.
War veterans will register February 24 and make themselves available for the defense of their country. E. A. Froyd national vice commander of the American Legion declared in an address at a state conference of post commanders. Registration will take place at all Legion posts nationwide.
Mrs Mary E Marshall entertained the Contract Club with flowers and refreshments at her Dexter home. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs Earl White Mrs Mary Thompson Mrs BKtnel Parker and many others. high for the evening were Mrs Wilcox and Mr Mehlhop with Mrs Parker low. The Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs L Martin's with lessons on China and Stewardship. The Dexter Woman's Club visited Artesia Club for a program on A Woman's Best Years.
In Santa Fe the plan for New Mexico legislative and congressional districts dominates talk as governors, lawmakers, and observers note possible straight north south or Belén cut off routes. The piece cites Governor Miles and Speaker McCarthy backing a split session to test public opinion while Washington linger suggests no strong action. Various local figures are described, including Miss Pollock and Dexter community updates.
Crossword puzzle list with numbered across and down clues including themes Police, explorers, lakes, months, and various objects. Entries mention German rivers, Norse god, island off Italy, reindeer, heronlike bird, and city in Michigan among others.
The Hagerman community celebrates Rep. Frank McCarthy’s election to the House speakership. The genial leader is anticipated to push for constituents’ benefits and to be an effective, dedicated representative for the state. D. D. Club members hosted a gathering at Mrs. Dub Andrus’s home with Miss Crowden and Mr. Brennan Witt presiding.
The newspaper notes Dr. E G Lathrop is recovering slowly while Mrs C O Holloway remains quite ill and has been confined to bed for several days.
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