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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1941

Page

3

Wounded in Draft Evasion Shootout at Pontiac Farm

Four people, including two police, were wounded in Pontiac Illinois when agents served a federal war warrant on Raymond Hisele 22 for draft registration. Eisele and his father allegedly attacked with jackknives trapping officers who then opened fire. Eisele later said he would enlist only when war begins.

Pontiac Ill Raymond Hisele Don Morrison Eisele Robert Jones

Possible Supreme Court vacancy eyed by Jackson or Byrnes

Rumor ties a forthcoming McReynolds resignation on February 1 to a potential appointment. Names mentioned include U.S. Attorney General Robert Jackson and Senator James Byrnes of South Carolina as leading contenders for the post on the U.S. Supreme Court bench.

James C. McReynolds U. S. Supreme Court Robert Jackson U. S James Byrnes South Carolina

Arizona-Texas league weighs six club plan

A-T Baseball in Phoenix faces decision on expanding from four to six clubs after directors meeting. Chihuahua City is the only site with money on the line, while Mesa and Phoenix show interest in a deal. Current members are El Paso Albuquerque Bisbee and Tucson. Season opens April 17. In senior Class B skiing, Jack Wilkins of Las Vegas led downhill and placed third in slalom with teammate Charles Thompson of Taos second. Gale Martin of Albuquerque won the women's slalom.

Phoenix Ariz Arizona-Texas Baseball League R. E. Sours Chihuahua City el Paso Mesa Albuquerque Bisbee Tucson Jack Wilkins Las Vegas Morton Dismukes Colorado Springs Colo Wilkins Charles Thompson Taos Gale Martin

Agua Piedra Ski Club Triumphs In Sandia Meet

In Albuquerque on January 27 the Agua Piedra Ski Club of Taos and Las Vegas edged to victory in the southern Rocky Mountain Ski Association meet on the Sandias with Albuquerque finishing second and Santa Fe third.

Albuquerque, N. M Agua Piedra Ski Club Taos Las Vegas Southern Rocky Mountain Ski Association Sandias Albuquerqque Santa Fe

Final Infantile Paralysis Drive Ends Jan 30

New York reports four days left in the 1941 Fight Infantile Paralysis campaign led by the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. Volunteers intensify efforts on President's Birthday events January 30 to raise funds and aid 10,000 new victims in 1940. Campaigns like March of Dimes and Mile-O-Dimes push toward a record total as Keith Morgan urges every person to contribute.

New York National Foundation For Roosevelt St. Paul Wisner Warm Springs Keith Morgan

Delightful Meeting of Dexter Extension Club

Mrs Jarnagin hosted the Dexter Home Extension Club in a one oclock covered dish luncheon followed by Miss Pauline Cowan’s clothing and colors demonstration. Attendees included Mrs Viola Parks Mrs Ben Bailey Mrs Harris Jarnagin Hagerman and many others. Bill Adams left for Chicago to study electric engineering and David Adams, previously ill with a hand infection in Silver City, is improving and returning to Teachers College there.

Jarnagin Histess Pauline Cowan Viola Parks Ben Bailey Harris Jarnagin Hagerman Jack Spruill John Starling T. M. Harris Mack Sharp Ed Bunch L. C. Green Alfred Green Florence Bell Ismer Ray Mary E. Marshall Amanda Luckey Des Moines N. M A. F. Carter Anna Krukenmier Earl Latimer J. F. Bible H. C. Garrison Mary F. Thompson Ben Simpson Claude Willard Mary Bible George Sterrett Prentice Mills John Bailey W. C. Adams H. Henderson Lloyd McNabb Bill Adams Chicago David Adams Silver City Teachers College J. R. Stanley Mary Thompson Pollard A. D. Rowden J. E. Coleman Rutledge P. E. Jarnagin E. Bible Bill Pilley Minnie Campbell Chet Long Phoenix Arizona Dexter Phyllis Marshall Carlsbad H. Durand Raymond Durand George Raymond George Wilcox el Paso Edwin Ted Best California Betty L. Best E. J. Hubbard Dexter Contract Club Dexter High School Woman’s Club Hal Bogle New

Creomulsion Ad Credits Daily Record Advertising

The Creomulsion company claims steady Daily Record advertising has boosted sales in the area. The remedy, described as a potent antibiotic treatment for stubborn coughs chest colds and bronchitis, is said to be endorsed by thousands of doctors and druggists nationwide and sold with a guarantee at all drug stores.

Fairgrounds Earl Garten Mason, King Amarillo Creomulsion Company Daily Record

Eat More Lamb Week Proclaimed By New Mexico Wool Growers

The week of February 3 is proclaimed Eat More Lamb Week by the New Mexico Wool Growers Association. The text stresses lamb as a nutritious protein, outlines popular cuts and cooking tips, discusses the fell on lamb carcasses, and explains how cooking temperature affects tenderness and moisture.

New Mexico Assa Dorothy Y. Hanny

Taos County Faces Losses Amid Consolidation Fears

The article discusses reforms and shifting valuations in New Mexico counties, noting Taos county’s long standing assessment problems and the possible transfer of Moreno valley to Taos as a counterbalance to losses from Denver and Rio Grande properties. Colfax county is expected to resist any territorial transfer.

Taos County Denver & Rio Grande Moreno Valley Taos Colfax County

Little Wagner Act Faces Heavy Opposition in New Mexico

Santa Fe reports strong statewide pushback against the Little Wagner Act introduced by Representatives Lorenzo and Tomich. Critics label the measures radical and costly, with an excise tax proposal on canned fuels seen as burdensome to consumers and industry alike, risking higher living costs. Industry allies resist, fearing added strain on oil and gas sectors.

Santa FE Lorenzo and Tomich New Mexico

Tillotson Heads State Employes

ALBUQUERQUE NM Jan 27 The State Federation of Federal Employes elected M R Tillotson of Santa Fe regional park service director to succeed E Ss French of Albuquerque at the annual meeting held yesterday.

Albuquerque N. M State Federation of Federal Employes M. R. Tillotson Santa Fe Park Service E. Ss. French

Objections Rise to Taos County Division Plan

The text notes Moreno Valley objections and threats to delay Taos County’s division finish. A bill may be introduced to address the issue and possibly aid Catron and Harding divisions, with calls to abolish all small counties instead of piecemeal measures.

Moreno Valley Taos County Catron Harding

Statewide push to expand Spanish in schools faces cost resistance

A strong bloc favors extending Spanish instruction, likely stiffening high school offerings. Lawmakers back the principle, but State Superintendent Grace Corrigan warns it would disrupt current setups and raise costs. Resistance expected this session, though west of the mountains may show strong support. Some sun belt schools already operate largely in Spanish when officials are absent.

Grace Corrigan State Superintendent of Public Instruction

Senators lament Jim Murray on oil legislation

A weekend senate exchange notes the absence of Jim Murray, whose knowledge on oil and oil products legislation was described as covering practically everything. The remark emphasizes his extensive information and the gap left by his absence.

Senate Jim Murray

Income Tax DONT'S Dont prepare your return without reading

Guidance from tax instructions urges careful study before filling forms. Create a worksheet and verify with instructions, then assemble data promptly. Do not destroy source records and avoid overlooking any item or schedule on the form.

To Award Contracts For Sea Air Bases

Washington, Jan 25 The army and navy expect to award contracts within days for eight naval military and air bases across twenty sites on British islands and territories in the western hemisphere. Construction to start immediately at nearly all bases is under negotiation and work will begin as contracts are signed and equipment shipped. Surveying and preliminary engineering for runways docks stores and fuel storage have been completed or are underway.

Washington Army Navy British Islands Hemisphere

Tax return guidance fills critical audit details

The text urges taxpayers to provide complete explanations and all information essential for calculating income tax, warning that omitting details can lead to problems. It stresses careful preparation to save time and avoid extra expense for both the taxpayer and government.

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