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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1940
Page
2
The Gran Quivera Harvey house in Clovis shuts after three decades of continuous operation. High prices and highway travel shift left locals to smaller eateries, but the Harvey house legacy and the New Mexico Club’s activities endure beyond the closure.
Vindictive debate swirls over Brigadier General William E. Mitchell who faced court martial twenty years ago for warning about army conditions air equipment and arms. Supporters cite truth, while critics note past discipline. comparisons to Col E de P Bujac and Marshal Petain arise as calls for action grow. Also discussed is a chewing gum damages case in Albuquerque and the possibility of tin markets shifting to silver. The piece notes 1800 Civilian Conservation Camp openings in New Mexico from July 1 and urges readiness for more releases or new enrollments as funds allow.
The State Welfare Department announces openings for 1800 positions in a program run by CCC related to public works. Officials seek qualified applicants across departments with emphasis on labor, housing, and community services.
A critic from Melrose scorns a gubernatorial run in a public letter to the press and AP, claiming lack of sense and warning of a demoniacal action if elected. The missive envisions mass firings at the capitol and state workforce, casting doubt on the primary system.
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