Roosevelt Faces Third Term Debate In 1940 Democratic Convention
The article discusses Germany disputing the Monroe Doctrine and the U S stance on land transfers in the hemisphere. It notes President Roosevelt is likely to be renominated for a third term despite opposition, with historical references to past presidents who declined third terms.
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United States
Chicago
New
Roosevelt
Theodore
General Grant
General Washington
Republic
Calvin Coolidge
Wild West rodeo and elections spark New Mexico notes
A nostalgic look at 1883 Pecos rodeo amid New Mexico politics mentions a wild west showdown and a claim of an authentic prearranged rodeo. It also covers census trends in Dawson and the housing of future primary reforms, noting alphabetic ballot concerns and public road modernization near Santa Fe.
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Morgan
Jim Livingston
Nys
United States
Pecos
Tex
Sidelights on the News History's Worst Famine Warning
The piece links a Papal Social Service warning of a coming Europe and China famine to wartime shortages. It urges Congress to redirect excess nonperishable foods to civilians and war victims, while praising Christian aid as humane and essential. It also notes Defense Day in Roswell, Dental Hygiene Week, and critiques public attention to dental care.
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Roswell
New Mexico
Johnny Clark
Lovington
Papal Social Service
Europe
China
Rome
Federated Churches of the
United States
Congress
Federated Churches
Prince of Peace
Thomas J. Hall
Fort Bliss
Ordnance Department
John Miles
National Authority
Moses
Pecos Rodeo Roots Highlight Historic Early Event
Pecos rodeo organizers staged Thursday events recalling the world’s first rodeo in Pecos on July 4, 1883. The setting drew spectators and competitors, with legends of three year old steer roping and old time showmanship mentioned amid the crowd.
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Travis Windham
Lazy Ys
Fayette Beard
Phoenix
Laramie
Pecos
Coronado Tavern Ad Promotes Steak Dinner and Drinks
Sponsored by Donald Duck the Coronado tavern invites patrons to enjoy a good steak dinner and their favorite beverage along with a preferred sandwich.
Census clues show Texas school enrollments drop in 1940
Early estimates from the 1940 census indicate Texas gains in adult population while scholastic enrollment falls. School children numbered 1,535,009 in 1930 and 1,520,900 in 1940, a decline noted by many observers.
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Sophia Keller
Birth Control League
Texas
Dawson
Rebuilding U. S. 80 Support in New Mexico
Carl Faubion of Quay County advocates for modernization of Federal Highway 80, arguing it will boost traffic to Carlsbad Caverns and scenic New Mexico. He cites declining usage due to high crown, deep ditches, and narrow underpasses, noting the Dallas to El Paso stretch worsens the slump.
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U. S. 80
New Mexico
Pecos
el Paso
Carlsbad Caverns
Dallas
Just A Minute Dan Luther Edwards THE MONSTER
A man pursues a monster wrecking his crops and killing his heir, only to discover the foe is his own likeness when moonlight reveals the monster’s face. The tale warns that calamities often arise from personal sin and neglect.
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Dan Luther Edwards the Monster
Sam
Art
Man
Death on Crooks in Front Axles At Roswell Auto
Roswell Auto Company faces a notice about frontline thefts and crooks targeting front axles. The ad, from Andersons Gardens, hints at a canned product promotion with rhubarb and beans while warning of regional auto parts crime.
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Roswell Auto Company
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