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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1941

Page

6

A. P. Meeting Cast Heads to Santa Fe and Local Buzz

Hawkshaw Jack Benny Kurre and Fred Allen McEvoy head to Santa Fe for the semi annual A P meeting. Will Robinson is already on the job in Roswell gathering notes for The Record while Charley McCarthy Mason plans to go but cancels. The town discusses the gasoline tax and barber shop debates as Mrs Raymond Richmond is named the proudest lady in Roswell after a Roosevelt letter autographed by Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Mr and Mrs Willie Merritt are expected home tonight or tomorrow morning per Mrs Govey Blake.

Jack Benny Kurre Fred Allen McEvoy Santa Fe A. P Will Robinson Vargas Charley McCarthy Mason Vox Pop Robinson Vox N. G Roswell Raymond Richmond T. P. Thompson President Roosevelt Mrs. Richmond Mrs. Thompson Willie Merritt Govey Blake

Classified ads listing rental and sales items

For Rent two room furnished apartment with free lights and water plus one room apartment bills paid ten dollars a month. For Sale pottery trays pictures Spanish style. Building lot 50 by 165 feet northeast corner Washington and 8th. Wanted lot filled at 7th and Washington. Complete tractor unit for Model T or Model A with Duck Foot cultivator attachment. Handiman garden tractor five attachments. One David Bradley Hammer Mill. One gasoline washer. Two room furnished apartment bills paid private entrance. Bedrooms inner spring mattress hot water. Sleeping room close in. Two room unfurnished house 100 S Ohio. Five room modern house near Eighth Yard.

Washington and 8Th Everett Russell Fire Dept Sears Roebuck Co

Champion Welter King Fritzie Zivic Heads for Florida Vacation

Champion welterweight Fritzie Zivic, fresh from a victorious return bout with Henry Armstrong, is pictured in New York with his wife before leaving for Florida for a vacation.

Fritzie Zivic Henry Armstrong New York Florida

Two Arrested On Hit and Run Charge Near Hagerman

Local sheriff's department sent to Las Cruces today for two men arrested there on a charge of leaving the scene of an accident on the highway near Hager man January 17. The men are Jim Brethel and Roy O'Dell. Jack Kennedy and Jack Hastie of Artesia were injured in the accident.

Sheriff's Department Las Cruces Hagerman Jim Brethel Roy O’dell Jack Kennedy Jack Hastie Artesia

Grass Fire Damages No Property at West 1st

Firemen battled a grass fire at 407 West 1st at noon today. No damage or injuries were reported, and the cause remains under investigation by local authorities.

407 West

Weather note urges Saturday paper for Sunday skiing

A private message to Wesley Foster advises readers to wait for Saturday night's paper before planning Sunday skiing, noting weather report adjustments. The note emphasizes relying on the upcoming edition for the most accurate forecast.

Wesley Foster

Duel Declared as Threats Fly in February Duel

Threats surged this morning as a showdown with Ike Carter was set for February 30 at fifty paces. Bomb-like tension marked the lead up to the confrontation.

Ike Carter

Cooper and Reiland Tour Roswell Stores

H C Jack Cooper and E J Reiland district manager of the A Schilling Co swept into Roswell on a barnstorming tour visiting nearly every store. Reiland said operations were on schedule and they'd cover the city by nightfall tomorrow. They are lodging at the Nickson tonight.

H. C Jack) Cooper E. J. Reiland A. Schilling Co Roswell Tobruk Reiland Nickson

Educators Back Finance Report

Santa Fe January 23 The New Mexico Educational Association backs a special citizens committee plan to reorganize state school finances. Executive secretary R J Mullins says the group is in full accord, endorsing savings and fund transfers to run schools for the next two fiscal years without new tax income. The report, verified by NMEA, is expected to shape forthcoming legislation with administration support.

Santa FE N. M New Mexico New Mexico Educational Association R. J. Mullins Association NMEA Mullins

Jap Shoots Briton At Shanghai Today

In Shanghai a shooting affray wounded British W. J. Keswick and two Japanese council officials during a 3000-person meeting. Y. Hayashi, head of the Japanese Street Unions, was detained as a suspect after being seen with a pistol on the platform. Japanese officials expressed regret for the attack.

Shanghai W. J. Keswick Y. Hayashi Association of Hayashi Keswick

Willkie Visits Azores Aboard the Yankee Clipper

Wendell L. Willkie sails to the Azores aboard the Yankee Clipper at Horta on January 23, visiting the region during a broader overseas trip. The event marks a notable stop in his international itinerary.

Horta Azores Wendell L. Willkie

Dr. T. E. Boggs Eyes Exam and Glasses Service

The advertisement from Dr. T. E. Boggs offers eye examinations and glasses fitted at 309 North Main Street. Lenses are ground in the in house lab and broken lenses are immediately duplicated. Phone number for appointments is listed.

T. E. Boggs N. Main St

East Tawas picks 1941 Silver Valley winter sports queen

Queen Berniece Gearhart an 18 year old East Tawas Michigan high school senior has been chosen to reign over the fourth annual East Tawas winter sports carnival scheduled for February 8 and 9.

Berniece Gearhart East Tawas, Mich Silver Valley East Tawas

Strikes In Work On National Defense

National and state officials plus a church mediator battled a defense industry strike at Allis-Chalmers Wisconsin threatening 26 million dollars in naval orders. Gov Heil and Msgr Haas joined talks as CIO and company negotiators sparred over the closed shop. Meanwhile mobile Alabama Dry Dock shipyard halted talks over pay, and 77 Ingalls shipyard workers in Pascagoula left. In Nashville Vultee Aircraft Plant reached a peace treaty with raises, and Ryan Aeronautical in San Diego ratified a wage contract. West coast CIO plans to organize at Consolidated Aircraft. Indiantown Gap Pa cantonment faced a non-union device dispute but expected a satisfactory accord.

Associated Press Wisconsin Allis-Chalmers Company Julius P. Heil Labor Department Msgr. Francis J. Haas Catholic University Max Babb CIO Allis Chalmers Alabama Drydock and Shipbuilding Company of Mobile Ingalls Shipbuilding Corporation Pascagoula Miss Vultee Aircraft Nashville Richard T. Frankenstein Consolidated Aircraft Corporation Cio-Uaw Indiantown Gap

New York Stocks Close Mixed On Active Trading

Daily market snapshot shows gains for AmAil AmCan and AT&T amid broad activity across sectors. Notable movers include USSteel GenElec and TexCorp with varied session results reflecting investment shifts on the exchange.

New York AmAil NatCash AmCan NatLead Amc&f Natp&lt AmLoco Noama AmMel Noamc Ampo&l Penney Amr&ss Amrmil Phillips AmSmel Psvrnj Aosdf RepuSt I At&t ReyTob AmwWool SafeStr At&sf SearsRo AviatCor Shellvo BethStr Simmon Boeinga SpecVac Borger Soucale Briggsm Sperryc Chrysler Cityi&f StdoOilc Ci&fpf StdOill ComiSol Stdonj Coml&Son TexCorp ConsCop TexGeolf ConsEdi UncCarb ConOil UnOuc ConCan UntAirl UntAir CrucStl UntCorp Curtwrt Usgyp DougAir Usinda Eastk Uspipe GenElec Usrubb GnFood Ussteel GenMot Wsant GtWsSu Wsairb KroGro We&m Montw

Wall Street Mixed Progress After Feeble Rally

New York traders saw a small advance on a restrained session after Wednesdays rally. Transfers totaled 458,100 shares as leaders included Santa Fe, Pennsylvania, Southern Railway, Union Pacific, Republic Steel, Montgomery Ward and Boeing with several major names retreating such as U S Steel and General Motors. Rail bonds rose while commodities edged higher unevenly.

Wall Street New York Santa Fe Pennsylvania Southern Railway Union Pacific Republic Steel Youngstown Sheet Public Service of N. J Anaconda American Can Boeing Bendix

Kansas City Livestock Prices Mixed on Slow Demand

Hogs at Kansas City show slow sale with 2 000 total and 5 to 20 lower prices. top 8.10 sparingly for 170 to 240 pounds. Cattle and calves mixed with sparse sales. fed steers opening slow, most steady. stockers slow to weak. vealers 10.50 to 13.00. Sheep slow with bids around 25 lower, best near 10.00. Sustained carryover and uneven demand noted across categories.

Kansas City Livestock Kansas City USDA

Treasury notes and rates report

United States bonds update from New York shows Treasury 3 1/4s at 107.28 and 3 1/4s at 108.29 with 1/2s at 107.5. Farm meeting details are unquoted. Home Owners Loan section noted without data.

U. Ss. Bonds New York Close. Treasury

Boston Wool Market Dims With Low Activity

In Boston today, domestic wool trade was sparse as buyers showed little interest. Graded combing three-eighths blood bright fleece wools in grease brought about 44 to 45 cents, but most buyers did not meet these asks.

Boston Wool Boston USDA

Wool futures rise on tighter delivery in New York

In New York on January 23, wool top futures advanced as delivery tightness showed in the market. The close was up 4 to 1.2 cents with about 400000 pounds traded. March 122.7, May 115.2, June 109.7, spots tops 123.0 bids.

New York

New York Cotton Futures End Higher Across Board

New York cotton futures closed 1 to 9 points higher on January 23. Prompt prices showed gains with May at 10.43 cents per pound and October at 9.91, while nearby December and March contracts posted modest advances. Middling spot rose to 10.85 cents.

New York

New Orleans Cotton Market Holds Steady on Sales

New Orleans January 23 spot cotton closed steady with sales totaling 4 467 bales. Middling price stood at 10.14 with no change from prior levels.

New Orleans

Wool market stalls show steady prices for fine and half blood South American wool

buyers note wool sales remained steady with fine and half blood South American wools moving at stable prices. The report hints at brisk demand but lacks broader context or named buyers or sellers.

Chicago market yields and prices on produce and grains

Chicago reports steady butter receipts 691,927 and eggs 11,941 with little change in prices. Poultry prices show firmer live chickens, fowl and broilers up to 2 1/2 lbs, ducks and capons rising, other prices unchanged. Grain futures list May wheat at 85, corn around 63, oats near 34. New York shows assorted stocks and Galveston cotton steady at 10.01 middling with 658 sales. Deer Sportsmen ad and watches offered by Farmers Drug Store noted among the mixed classifieds.

Chicago Plymouth Rock White Rock

Ruling on Teacher Relief in New Mexico

Attorney General E. P. Chase ruled that total temporary disability qualifies a teacher for relief under the state retirement act. He told Grace Corrigan the superintendent the disability need not be permanent, arguing the legislature did not intend denial of benefits for temporary conditions.

Santa FE N. M E. P. Chase Grace Corrigan Chase

Pan American Clipper Delayed by Gale on Lisbon Route

The Pan American Clipper faced a day’s delay to Horta due to a gale described by the captain as the worst in two years. Swells off Horta and stormy weather on the Lisbon leg forced officials to defer takeoff until daybreak tomorrow on the England-bound voyage.

Pan American

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