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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1942
Page
1
Uprooted OCR shows Roswell Daily Record with advertising manager names and rates, membership in AP and NM Newspaper Association. Includes publication terms entered May 10 1903, carrier territory legends, and copyright notices.
Secretary Wickard assured strong food supplies for early 1942 while warning of fats oils and sugar shortages later in the year. He urged planning and belt tightening. Hot Springs schools banned long trips to conserve rubber and cancelled a Saturday Albuquerque game.
Press dispatches report the Department of Agriculture weighing aerial seeding of guayule and yucca on 750 million acres to yield rubber and fiber. The proposal aims to boost wartime materials by planting from low-flying airplanes.
A woman faced scores of swindling charges with ample evidence of guilt claimed by prosecutors. She has not yet been sentenced. The piece questions the paradox of her two faced life at home and away from home and how she maintained separate character roles for years.
Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt will remain as assistant director of the Office of Civilian Defense as long as she can contribute something useful. Critics say her activities in that line have not produced much benefits and suggest she might be more helpful in other roles.
The senate passed a bill sending emergency telecommunication authority to the house. Senator Wheeler of Montana led the floor fight arguing the president must control telephone telegraph and cables if wartime needs arise, while officials insisted the measure would not place the government in direct operation of the systems.
Secretary of State Hull, a proponent of free trade, said this week that tariff barriers between the United States and Latin American countries might be suspended or eliminated to aid a broader hemisphere war effort. He warned any such measure should be strictly time limited and that the need for it has not yet arrived, if ever.
Charges state evidence shows many and widespread violations of priorities orders. He has asked Congress for legislation to put teeth into the laws, proposing a $10,000 fine and up to one year imprisonment for violations.
In the probate court of Chaves County New Mexico the instrument claimed as Minnie C Dunn’s Last Will and Testament has been filed for probate. A hearing is set for February 16 1942 at 10:00 A M in the court in Roswell to prove the will. Objections must be filed with the Chaves County Clerk before the hearing. Witness dated January 20 1942.
A Roswell reader proposes a daily tally of enemy planes downed to support a penny a plane fund. The Roswell Daily Record notes the Army and Navy refuse to release such numbers, citing risk of aiding the enemy.
State News Albuquerque Jan 20 Governor John E Miles recovering from intestinal obstruction operation and sat up for 20 minutes while telling newsmen he hopes to return to Santa Fe tomorrow as training exercises continue.
The Harrowsdales learn of Philip and David Hutchinsons exploits as Norah leaves for tea. Wendy reveals plans to marry David, meeting stiff opposition from Lord Harrowsdale who favors an English titled match. A Baxter powder works explosion follows, raising suspicions of sabotage and prompting de Beers counter espionage involvement. Wendy suspects a deceitful Count de Beers while Hutch and Rusty meet French pilots imprisoned nearby and plot escape during a tense night.
More than fifty army reserve officers in New Mexico will gather east of Albuquerque this weekend for a training session Saturday and simulated maneuvers Sunday, announced Major Harold B. Booth, executive of the Albuquerque military district.
The column presents a compact Crosword grid with clues and answers from diverse sections. Readers engage with definitions such as divinity land and ballot cast while noting theme entries and wordplay styles typical of the Eugene Sheffer puzzle syndicated by King Features.
Thomas D. Campbell of Hardin Montana and owner of large New Mexico holdings declares present farm prices profitable for producers. He condemns farm bloc leaders as selfish and arrogant for resisting the food price control program, insisting their stance does not reflect the wishes of the majority of farmers.
An advertisement invites readers to consider Andersons Gardens for fresh vegetables sourced from local plots. It emphasizes garden quality and urges visits or inquiries for seasonal produce.
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