Six Squares
NEW BERN, N C Judge Leo Carr excused a grand juror from duty after the juror explained, under doctor's orders, he must eat six times a day.
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1941
Page
2
NEW BERN, N C Judge Leo Carr excused a grand juror from duty after the juror explained, under doctor's orders, he must eat six times a day.
William Townsend Pheiffer, 42, Republican from Amarillo, elected to New York City's 16th district last November, sent 12,000 letters asking constituents for views on the president's lend lease bill and paid the bill himself. Some constituents sent small sums to help cover costs, which he said would be returned.
Santa Fe on January 21 Today it became likely there would be no committee sessions during recess and legislators would not return at their own expense Rep H Vearle Payne chairman of the house rules committee issued a rule barring any committee from meeting or transacting business during recess The report also signals efforts to prevent crookedness in referred bills and suggests a split session with members home around the 15th
In Washington today the Foreign relations committee discusses lend-lease hearings at 10 30 a m while the House sits at noon considering funds for 200 cargo ships. The Foreign affairs committee hears Army Navy leaders on the lend-lease bill. Yesterday the Senate handled routine business and the House heard Col Charles A Lindbergh and Gen Hugh A Johnson oppose the measure.
Ellison and Calberg recount perilous war journeys from Norway and Denmark to Sweden England and the United States. They describe guerrilla actions against Germans in Oslo Copenhagen and Bergen, then voyage to New York and Pittsburgh before aiming for South America. They seek U.S. citizenship after touring 27 states and six thousand miles.
Hollywood reports Marlene Dietrich criticizes fat and squat women in trousers while praising practicality for some. She notes height and figure matter for look in men’s wear and warns against excessive waddling. The piece also mentions two refugee boys observed by police and Border Patrol in Norway and their travel experiences in the United States.
The New Mexico County Officers Association led by President Garland Jacobs of Clayton plans a broad agenda for the legislature. They will request a new congressional district line from Clovis west to the Arizona border and propose changes to bar exam practices, with other topics on their early summer Albuquerque meeting agenda.
Misses Johnnie Mae Lewis Lorhe Keeth and Willene Andrews hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs Arvil McCullough Loreta Davis yesterday at Hedges Chapel. About fifty guests attended. A violin solo piano numbers and an accordion performance opened the program. The game Pleased or Displeased followed with playful remarks. The bride expressed gratitude as packages were opened. Cookies coffee and mints were served.
Mr and Mrs Jim Rhodes and daughter departed Dexter for El Paso to establish a home with best wishes from the community. Mr and Mrs Carl Hanson and daughter Carlyon also left for El Paso probably to stay. The American Legion Auxiliary met with Mrs Raymond Durand at Dexter. After the business portion sandwiches cake and coffee were served to several members. The regular Auxiliary meeting is the third Monday of each month.
Mr and Mrs Edward Greer and Mrs Greer s mother from Santa Ana visited last night. Mr Jim King s brother and family from Texas spent the weekend with the Kings. CBD Club Meets with all members present. Mrs Welborn had high score and Mrs Andrus served an enchilada dinner. Mrs J A Rhodes and Mrs Lazelle Huckaby ran a business trip. Mr and Mrs Stafford Brown and son and Mr and Mrs Seaborn Price and daughter were guests in the J H King home last Sunday. Mrs Price and daughter returned to Carlsbad with Mr Price Sunday evening.
In Greencastle Indiana C C Swift peered under his car hood to inspect smoke and found a row of black walnuts along the exhaust manifold, a striking roadside roasting incident reported by the Associated Press.
In Santa Fe a series of attacks targets the state corporation commission and Marie Tom Neal, with critics saying the commission lacks power and confidence. A bill to expand the commission’s authority and a separate effort to abolish or reshape it are advancing, amid political jockeying and Governor Miles’s recommendations.
A man recalled a garage fire incident where he had stored walnuts to dry and noticed a squirrel near the scene. The detail suggests a possible cause or mere coincidence, with emphasis on the curious animal presence during the event.
Mexico City January 24 reports by General Heriberto Jara show studies underway to enlarge the merchant marine. A recent survey finds domestically owned shipping facilities include four river steamers 15 small sailing vessels and a flotilla of tenders for large steamers.
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