Meeting With American Approval Sparks Controversy
The remark condemns any other stance as opposing American values, arguing that opposing views would amount to approving atheism and communism by the president's wife, a stance deemed unthinkable.
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1939
Page
2
The remark condemns any other stance as opposing American values, arguing that opposing views would amount to approving atheism and communism by the president's wife, a stance deemed unthinkable.
Scientists describe an insect that lives underwater yet remains dry inside its air bag. It carries its own atmosphere and can immerse itself without harm. Likewise a Christian may dwell in the world yet remain unblemished through communion with Christ.
Buick delivered 5 748 new cars to owners in the second ten days of June, a 43 percent gain from a year earlier. Buick sales manager W F Hufstader announced that 1939 Buicks purchased exceed total 1938 model year output, with 162 727 units sold from introduction through June 20. These are domestic US deliveries only.
Roswell police say the Independence Day period passed without any accidents or incidents. Across the state and nation, holiday fatalities rose, with more than six hundred deaths over the three days. Mrs. Roosevelt faces criticism for endorsing a group described as communistic and atheistic, with others arguing she likely did not know the full nature of the organization.
Col. Clyde Ely requests a hearing by a board of senior officers after Adj. Gen. Chariton asked for his resignation as commander of the 15th Cavalry. The governor as commander-in-chief is suspected to back the move, while Ely faces charges of temperament and criticism by regular army officers. Open hearing urged by the Albuquerque Tribune. The rest of the text discusses Roswell June weather records and hail dangers in the Pecos valley.
Will Robinson surveys a mixed bag of items from Raton to Wichita including a failed lie detector test on suspects Lostroh and Cameron, critique of tax exemption proposals for President contenders, and a digest on Malta fever and pasteurization in milk. The piece blends cynical humor with social commentary and regional anecdotes.
The La Cueva dam in San Miguel county is praised as a combined flood control and irrigation storage scheme. Proponents argue it should have priority in 1940 alongside Romeroville cut-off paving and Veg as Conchas highway projects, highlighting a long overdue execution.
Colorado holds stronger Confederate veteran presence than New Mexico as the United Confederate Veterans plan their forty-ninth annual convention in Trinidad from August 22 to 29 alongside the Trinidad Round-Up. Acknowledgment of the remaining veterans is tempered by their advanced age and limited numbers capable of attending the jamboree.
The piece argues Governor John Miles will not call a September bond election, stating that rural voters would overwhelmingly defeat the proposal by six to eight to one. It asserts the governor recognizes the futility and would save about $30,000 by not proceeding, while critics have several levers to try.
Dr. Douthitt reports typhoid fever no longer a major public problem in New Mexico. He notes the disease as rare when communities practice sanitation, boil water, and use government privies, with vaccination and pasteurized milk reducing U S cases to about 800000 last year and 80000 deaths.
Fragmentary note indicates a fever case associated with Dr Douthirt. Text mentions illness symptoms unspecified and a possible medical consultation or intervention. No clear location or date given. Further readable context needed for fuller summary.
A reader describes the spread of junk car races in New Mexico beginning at Las Vegas. The races use scrapped vehicles run for a set number of laps, with entry fees rising from 25 to 190 dollars. The piece notes differing regional twists and mocks the inflation of a curious amusement fad.
Harold Stevens, student at the University of Colorado, presents a treatise arguing that no proven case exists in which hail stones have been...
The New Mexico Extension Service outlines a three phase land use plan. Quay county conducts the first phase in 1939 40 with twelve communities and local input. Intensified county work targets Bernalillo Curry Dona Ana Eddy San Miguel Torrance and Valencia and general work proceeds in 23 remaining counties.
Officials said Carrizozo will be bonded for 15000 dollars in connection with the municipally owned propane gas system. Work is to start in about two weeks with contracts for the plant already set.
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