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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1942
Page
1
A Roswell area notice details a trade territory arrangement under an act of Congress dated March 2, 2879. The item cites Associated Press reporting and lists times and locations in Roswell New Mexico. The fragmentary text references a member of the Associated Press and a formal government act governing the allocation or administration of the territory.
Hutchinson and companions escape a German hold by daring river passage into a tunnel. They haul out a dead Nazi mistaken for Hutch, seize a rowboat, drift toward Concarneau, and head ashore at dawn to seek Old Yves. Hutch then reaches Yves’ neighbor Anne, who mistakes him for a traitor in German guise.
Daily crossword puzzle from Eugene Sheffer with numerous horizontal clues including numbers and named figures. Readable entries refer to a wide range of topics from presidents and whetstone to geographic regions and literary terms.
Answer to yesterday's puzzle lists tropical fruit as 52 Sweetsop 53. obtain 54. otherwise 55. Vertical clues include 1 Labels 2 Masculine name and a question about the cape at the south end of Greenland. 4 Companion to the perisphere in the New York World's Fair insignia. 5 Cuts off short 6 River in Switzerland 7 Pledged. Average solve time 31 minutes. Distributed by King Features Syndicate Inc.
An editorial urges vigilance after a wartime inquiry blames U S command for Pearl Harbor failures. It notes the need for constant alert, warns against complacency, and discusses civil defense, wartime diversions, and the impact of a nearby army air base on Roswell. It also advocates funding a expanded city library to serve soldiers and families, proposing a ten thousand dollar rebuilding plan financed over two decades.
The remarks split opinion into two camps. One side argues to drop other issues entirely and concentrate on the war. The opposing view contends for broader attention to domestic matters alongside the war effort.
New York January 27 Giants appoint Mel Ott to succeed Bill Terry with Terry saying the club is Otts and he is available for training camp. Ott will attend the initial weeks of camp. The story notes NYU athletics woes with a basketball game drawing only 400 students versus the usual 2000.
Loyola of Baltimore defeated Western Maryland 39 to 38 in overtime on January 14, then both teams beat Catholic University by the same 39-38 margin within a week. Each game featured a 26-20 halftime.
Johnny Risko failed to join Gene Tunney's navy athletic directors as he was not eligible. Jerry Malin, the Amarillo News sports editor, stands among West Texas basketballers. Dick Bartell is a possible Jersey City manager target, sought by the Giants for versatility at shortstop or third base and not facing draft risk.
Dayton early edition reports Si Burmick in discussion about expected compensation. The note references anticipation of salary terms and potential adjustments as part of ongoing coverage.
Commentary argues Vince Lombardi's vision extends past immediate budget cuts, emphasizing strategic foresight. The quote suggests a long-term view shaping decisions that transcend current reductions.
Southern California sophomore Jim OReilly earns praise from Coach Dean Cromwell as potentially the best sprint prospect he ever mentored. Will Dudley has agreed to join the Pittsburgh Steelers next fall, with the signing pending graduation. Boston high schools begin moves to revive basketball after a 30 year hiatus due to past on court fights.
At a luncheon Rice coach Jess Neely displayed film reels of the Rice Texas game but the footage captured the 1940 meeting. The audience heard Neely call the mix up a terrible mistake as Texas had won 40-0 in that earlier contest.
New York January 27 County organization for the Fight Infantile Paralysis campaign reported a new record total today. Keith Morgan national chairman announced the unprecedented figure as part of the ongoing celebration drive.
The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis reports 2843 county chairmen across 3040 counties, with large volunteer staffs. President’s Birthday fundraising campaign draws unprecedented nationwide reach, boosted by epidemic years 1939 1941 which added more than 26000 new volunteers and affected counties.
The text notes how the disease’s spread mobilized national effort in industry and military ranks. It highlights the annual fund drive around President Roosevelt’s Diamond Jubilee birthday as a chance for citizens to show loyalty and unity through contributions.
Miami police chief H Leslie Quigg declares officers must follow a strict order and crack down on infractions. Commanding officers across divisions are rebuked for lax enforcement and told to report violations. Uniformed men must stop picking their teeth in public.
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