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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1940
Page
2
Sub headlines note Monday July 8 1940 figures and prices with $4.00 and $7.00 mentioned, reflecting wartime market or catalog details. The clipped text hints at price points or subscriptions tied to that date, suggesting a newspaper notice or advertisement entry from that era.
Mayor Tom Hall appoints a capable cemetery board including Mrs Luella McGaffey Brown Mrs J P White Sr Dan H Wilmot E G Minton and Reed Mulkey who pledge to pursue improvements. Roswell will support betterment of the South Park cemetery conditions. A separate library board was also named with members Mrs W W Phillips Col DC Pearson Will C Lawrence Mrs E A Cahoon and Mrs C E Mason.
Congressman Dick Kleberg of Corpus Christi proposes a measure to require Spanish teaching in public schools nationwide with a broader aim of fostering western hemisphere relations. Mrs. Mildred Chetfield of Albuquerque supports the idea on cultural grounds and Kleberg plans a formal announcement around the Democratic national convention.
A long report describes visiting figures from Roswell to Lubbock, noting J Dempsey and others, then details New Mexico State Fair 1940 livestock plans. It reports Porfiro Gonzalez and Charlie Allison in town, and notes a rise in feeder calf entries, with prizes from 60 dollars in two weight classes and plans to extend the feeder calf show as a permanent fair feature.
Opinion column argues fairs should shed gambling and obscene shows to focus on regional products and rides. It critiques casino style games, questions tax burden, and notes how federal labor decisions in Grant County affected copper mines and workers, suggesting broader political consequences.
Walt Disney presents two places for tonight's activity at eight o'clock. The Coronado Rehearsal will be held at the Senior High School. The notice highlights the venue choice and time for attendees.
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