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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1941
Page
6
Roswell Daily Record published every evening and Sunday by Record Publishing Company. Details include editor contact numbers, staff roles, and circulation notes. Information lists Association memberships and AP rights, with publishing and advertising terms.
Reads repeated assertions by opponents of aid to Britain are views that harm democracy. The author argues those statements aid Axis powers, not free nations, and warns that supporting Britain safeguards the United States, potentially preventing entry into war.
The observer argues that Germany plans looming attacks beyond Europe and says Britain must be aided to deter Axis expansion. He cites official Washington views and warns that failure to arm and aid could repeat the fate of Austria and other conquered nations, with potential reach to Mexico and South America.
The Truth in Fabrics Act approved October 14 requires wool product makers to maintain records of wool content. FTC chairman Edwin L. Davis told a House committee the act aims to give a truthful label for consumer protection, remarking it took thirty years to pass.
A senate committee tentatively approved a proposal to build a new state highway department office next to the capitol in Santa Fe. The project would cost about $50,000 annually for two fiscal years from appropriations, with the highway department contributing roughly $250,000 from its funds. Chairman George Armijo noted the plan would expand state office space.
The speaker argues that buyers deserve to know what they purchase whether clothing or food. For years many food products were labeled for public protection, and it is good that this protection now extends to clothing.
Will Robinson reflects on the scarcity and cost of Southwest books, noting the limited access for readers, the high prices, and the impact of NRA production costs. He lauds the Santa Fe sale catalog, which lists about 300 New Mexico titles, and laments barriers for moderate means to own such works. He also covers Senator Smith of Eddy proposing a two year extension of New Mexico participation in the interstate oil compact, praising its stabilizing effect and noting the extension will continue two more years.
Harding county delegation traveled to Santa Fe to confirm highway work on the Mosquero to Logan stretch. State highway engineer Burton G. Dwyre affirmed the project will begin by early March and finish before long underwear season. A post completion tour will cover the road and its link to the Carlsbad Caverns, highlighted as a great natural wonder.
Mrs. Bill Bomar receives praise upon retirement from Clovis News Journal staff as colleagues note her writing skill and genuine humanity, a rare quality for New Mexico journalism.
Harold V. Beckwith chief petty officer of the U S Navy will visit the federal building in Roswell on February 3 4 and 5. He aims to correct mistaken ideas about enlistment noting that applicants must show birth verification and parental consent. Even those over twenty one need a release signed by a parent or guardian to maintain goodwill.
A Roswell New Mexico tax assistant explains filing deadlines for the 1940 tax year and which forms to use. The notice outlines who must file, where to send returns, and penalties for late or willful noncompliance along with a brief Navy enlistment caution. It also notes free assistance at the Federal Building March 13 to 15, 1941 and a general recruitment caution.
Francisco Seals add Salt Lake Baseball Club pitcher Larry Jansen aged 20, after a 20 win season in the Pioneer League. Ray Partee, 22, another Salt Lake pitcher from 1940, was signed yesterday. Partee previously played for St Joseph Maine in 1930 and Bisbee Arizona the prior year.
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