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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1941
Page
2
In Santa Fe on January 27 the push for a bill to let Bernalillo County issue bonds for municipal buildings faces skepticism. Critics warn the plan could spread to other counties, burden taxpayers, and trigger oppressive outcomes. Gail Carter’s remarks bolster opposition, while Don McCormick and Walker push oil lease reforms amid a tense session.
District Judge Irwin S. Moise ruled the lease purchase method for road machinery in Otero County valid and not a subterfuge to dodge lower bidder laws. He dissolved a temporary injunction shielding the contract with R. L. Harrison Co. of Albuquerque, allowing further payments. The case, rising from Lorna M. Shipley’s suit, has moved through the supreme court, reinforcing taxpayer rights to challenge the deal even though it involved Taylor grazing act funds rather than tax money.
The Internal Revenue Service expects about fifteen million filers for the 1940 income tax. Returns must be in by March 15. The agency has expanded staff to handle volume and reduce late filings. Early filing benefits both taxpayer and government. many returns contain errors or missed exemptions and deductions. Seek guidance at district offices and bring a copy of the 1939 return when visiting.
New York reports one of two youths charged with breaking a car window during a snowball fight received a suspended sentence. The youth told the judge he was being inducted into the army and remarked that the draft did for him. Bill Daly was quoted on the defense.
The measure to relieve counties from the obligation to pay for rights of way and road projects began moving today. It is among the few bills believed likely to pass, signaling a potential shift in funding responsibilities for local infrastructure.
The bill to make Spanish instruction mandatory in all high schools is softened by Grace Corrigan's objection about insufficient funds and disruption to the education system. Despite the change, the measure has no real chance of passing.
SANTA FE January 29 The governor presses immediate action on a business bill affecting many contracts and franchises. The governor's special message spurred quick committee action and likely passage this week, with senate support and potential house approval. The measure is seen as administrative and nonpartisan, easing relations with corporations statewide.
Forms for making returns of income for 1940 have been sent to those who filed last year. Taxpayers must file by March 15, 1941, if on a calendar year basis, with forms 1040 or 1040 A as appropriate based on income. Payments may be made in full or in four installments on March 15, June 15, September 15, and December 15.
ALBUQUERQUE NM Jan 29 The army reserves open commissions for CMTC trainees in 1939-40 upper courses who were not eligible before Graduates of the white courses and blue course trainees recommended for further training may now qualify Major Harold Booth Army instructor for the Albuquerque military district expects the move will offer several hundred CMTC students a chance to seek commissions
Local ad promotes Trv Our Vegetable Soup Package and Salad Package with contact details and a phone line for classifications. Ends with a call to action to phone for more information.
Snowy weekends at Ruidoso and Cloudcroft bring cadet exploits with Big Stoop needing hospital care after a fall. Lt Williams and Lt Bowman face duties and transfers while football lettermen are named. Rabbit lore, Oola and Anti-Oola clubs clash on the third stoop as pranks spark campus chatter. a four day vacation looms as authorities keep order.
Artesia residents travel and business matters. Eddy County assessor to aid taxpayers February 3 to 8 at City Hall. Local staff changes at Kemp Lumber Co and W. R. Hornbaker. 4-H officers elected with Delores Strebeck president. Maurice Bradley, 17, dies from horse accident. services at Hagerman Presbyterian Church. survivors listed.
Rex Nicholson of Denver told a WPA teachers conference in Albuquerque that continuation of the Works Projects Administration is expected though not necessarily in its present form. He said the public would demand a WPA for its contribution to cultural life and that this work had inspired confidence in the government.
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