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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1939
Page
2
The Las Vegas Optic Publishing Company of Las Vegas won a contract to furnish and supply equipment for Albuquerque New Mexico's new city hall annex, announced July 7 in confirmation of the deal and project scope.
Mr. Madison notes the Roswell based Sunset Creamery is fed by a distinctive supply: all milk comes from two local producers and stockholders Albert Watson and Glen Wheeler, two well known figures in Roswell. The excerpt identifies Watson and Wheeler as the sole milk suppliers backing Sunset Creamery.
The state keeps most budgets unchanged while eliminating two health divisions health education and epidemiology. Charles Cree loses health education post while E F McIntyre remains to oversee federally funded venereal disease control. Savings total about 300000 this year with 200000 already saved and further economy steps promised if needed. Additional actions authorize 12000 for police benefits, provide 1809 refund to New Mexico Normal University for hail damage, create 18000 emergency appropriation, restore 2370 for museum board matching funds, authorize park land negotiations near Bluewater Lake for a state park.
Reporter observes Nomonhan as Mongols retreat about six miles from a twelve mile gain along the Khalka. Front lines stretch nine miles with shells overhead and Balshogal bombed by four Japanese planes. Tokyo reports Japanese air victories over Lake Ber and Mongol raids east of the Khalka. Mongol artillery fires near a correspondent’s car, gaps in terrain leave troops exposed. Japanese reserves noted.
Swanson who led the Senate Naval Committee and later served as secretary of the navy died after a long public career. Born March 31, 1862, in Swanssonville, Va., he rose from Virginia offices to governor and then to the Senate before cabinet service. An ardent advocate of sea power and a merchant marine, he shaped naval policy with Roosevelt and chaired the Geneva delegates. Admiral Bloch mourned his loss, noting navy regret and Pacific flags lowered in tribute.
The piece notes Japanese planes claim to have shot down 22 Russian aircraft while driving off the rest, and reports credibility questions about China’s resistance. It also discusses propaganda control and public mood about China’s defense amid Allied aid. The article covers wartime rhetoric, mobilization scenes, and mounting casualties.
Sunset Creamery in Roswell promotes their new dairy facility with advanced refrigeration, rapid transport, and door to door delivery. The plant features two inch thick asphalt walls, cement plastering, and a circulating cooler to 20 below zero. A KGFL broadcast will air 7 to 7 30 p.m. Saturday as officials invite residents and children with parents to tour the plant and enjoy refreshments.
In Albuquerque on July 7 Elinor Jones beat Mrs A R Hebenstreit 6 and 5 to reach tomorrow’s 36 hole title match against Mrs August Seis. Seis won 1 up over Mrs Duncan Lang as all semi-finalists are Albuquerque residents.
The pageant cast lists two upcoming performers for Neptune and Mrs World along with a full lineup across roles including Mr World Brother World Sister World and supporting acts. Notable names include Orville Kisselburg Teddy Thorson Stephen Thorson C. K. Bisler Mrs H R Carr and Frank Blough among others. The program features multiple stroke categories with participants such as Don Chappell Eugene Monk and John Purdy.
Annapolis July 7 Midshipmen W. H. House of Bisbee Arizona and I. G. Peters of Minneapolis Minnesota were elected co captains of Navy's 1940 varsity crew today.
The AFL New York City building trades council orders a strike to finish on all WPA work as 25,000 to 30,000 workers may quit. Similar walkouts spread to Detroit, Cleveland, Rochester, Toledo, Minneapolis, San Francisco, and more. Officials pledge no home relief for those refusing to work while WPA moves to implement two new provisions by Sept. 1.
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