23 Jan 1942
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1942
Page
1
Advertising application entered May 10 1903 under Second Class Mail Matter. Associated Press rights note appears with standard newspaper affiliation and publication permissions. State and regional press associations cited.
On January 22 1942 the American forces aided by Filipino troops trained by General MacArthur are fighting a determined but costly defense against overwhelming numbers. The outcome remains uncertain and depends on supply lines while their noble effort is noted as a historic stand.
The Dutch in the East Indies resist fiercely with their small army air force and navy. They inflict heavy costs on the Japanese as Allied and British lines hold at Singapore. The prolonged defense buys time for Allies to mobilize and prepare future drives.
A wartime column exhorts readers to curb driving speed to save rubber and lives while weighing Allied victory’s far reaching impact on freedom. It analyzes German morale, Nazi deception, and the likelihood of a bold Axis attack including possible invasions of Gibraltar Malta and the British Isles as the war escalates.
The piece argues that better cars and roads bring more accidents through speeding and discourtesy. It urges drivers to curb speed to save rubber and lives, noting some danger even at moderate speeds and praising patriotic restraint as a civic duty.
Governor John E. Miles issues a proclamation designating February 16 1942 as the Third Registration Day for all male New Mexico citizens and residents to register for Selective Service. The notice urges employers schools and media to publicize and facilitate registration in McKinley and San Juan counties while detailing dates hours and authorities involved. Also reports the death of Martin Newman found in a timbered area after a four day missing period in Alamogordo.
Sidelights on the News notes a new federal use tax stamp required after February 1 for about 125,000 cars, costing roughly 250,000 dollars, with stamps pasted on windshields or windows. The piece jokes about visibility, washing, and a stamp that is irrevocably stuck, while also touching on bicycles potentially becoming taxable and urging students to continue schooling despite conscription.
A refurbished bicycle model with nonpneumatic cushion tires, possibly made from reused rubber, draws interest among older readers recalling the League of American Wheelmen era and other late nineteenth century features. The text notes a government edict accompanying the discussion.
Dr. Edward Eyring argues that Las Vegas Highlands University students should wait for a definite call from the Selective Service Board rather than rush to enlist. He says delaying action prevents army congestion and reflects practical common sense amid a likely prolonged war.
Observant readers note San ta Fe moves to reduce staff to essential levels with a potential 40 percent waste cut aimed to mirror national trends. The campaign gains momentum in multiple departments, notably Education, as the state contends with expanding workload. Grace Corrigam, state superintendent, addresses the unusual strain and responses.
A department head called an all staff meeting to outline the situation and urged volunteers to add half an hour daily to their regular shifts without pay. Employees eagerly agreed, committing to overtime as needed, creating twelve extra man hours daily for increased work, a pattern likely to spread further.
For constipation, the ad promotes Dr Caldwell’s Laxative Senna combined with Syrup Pepsin. It claims relief by waking lazy nerves and muscles in the intestines, easing stomach discomfort, gas, and acid, and appealing to both adults and finicky children. Buy at your druggist today.
Report notes ongoing staff reductions at the capitol and tensions among workers as the trimming progresses. It mentions potential participants and the concern among employees about job security and impacts on operations.
Daily garden fresh vegetables promote a soup and salad package offered by Andersons Gardens. The ad highlights fresh produce and homemade quality with a focus on wholesome meals.
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