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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1939
Page
2
A reflection on Zacchaeus from Luke 19 3 4 noting his small stature helped him see Jesus and gained special favor. The piece argues handicaps can become assets with tenacity and warns against exemptions in church fraternal and personal realms as a path to broader taxation.
The column muses on American street foods and jokes about tamales and hot dogs as national staples. It notes service styles and sanitation quirks, from corn husk wrappers to oil paper, and ponders flavor choices like chile versus black pepper, suggesting hot dogs as a simple solution amid culinary confusion.
A cautious budget note warns a ten percent cut in departments will trim about 300000, but the figure may be insufficient amid broader outlays. Skeptics urge comprehensive fiscal review to ease taxes, avert trouble, and stabilize state finances. Drought persists with dwindling streams and falling reservoir water, threatening farmers and stockmen across the state.
Observers weigh a possible British naval response to Japan’s actions in China as a broader Axis plan unfolds. The British Home Fleet is kept home to preserve ships, while fear grows of German moves in Poland and Danzig should Britain act. The US may face leading protection of foreign interests in China.
The Albuquerque Tribune notes the Hatch bill’s amending revisions render the vote largely symbolic. It highlights the Judiciary Committee’s removal of anti ent political campaign prohibitions and exemptions for supervisory WPA officials. The real test lies in Rep Dempsey's proposed restoring amendments.
Will Robinson recounts how Lea county's mounted police reduced highway deaths from a high New Mexico rate to safer conditions comparable with Tucumcari Fort Sumner and Hardin. He praises the force under Tom Summers and notes recruitment issues tied to Washington wage levels and aging work forces.
The latest civil service job listings show government efforts to exclude men near fifty from many posts. Only two positions remain open to applicants who have reached 53 years or older, at an age when most men are near their peak.
The Albuquerque Journal supports a Tucumcari to Las Vegas highway via Conchas Dam, noting 90 miles of rough terrain and about one million dollars in cost. The piece also covers home exemptions, use tax debates, and June drought impacts on range and livestock across New Mexico, detailing conditions for cattle and sheep, and the need for July rainfall.
A local assessment notes the task ahead for Governor Miles to advance the project, highlighting the effort as a potential positive milestone if he can secure progress and overcome obstacles.
Army Extensions New Mexico joins a nationwide push adding 137,500 Regular Army soldiers and a similar number in reserves for both the regular force and the national guard. Recruitment began July 1 and should finish before fall. New Mexico quota may reach 3000 to 5000, aiding unemployed youths and stepping toward unemployment relief.
June 26 noted as the twenty-sixth anniversary of Joe Stearns owning the Fort Sumner Leader. The piece praises his long service, printing skill, town loyalty, and impact on Fort Sumner and nearby county, while humorously lampooning local politics and noting the town’s irrigation ambitions.
A lively New Mexico clipping rails at Senator Dennis Chavez for inaction on key issues while opponents claim the pause harms progress. The piece names Chavez and his political rivals, framing the delay as a stalled path on legislation and urging renewed oversight.
At Eastern New Mexico Junior College the majority of students work while attending. A survey reports that 450 of 600 enrollees last semester worked to pay all or part of their college expenses. Jaycee students in 1939 held jobs from button making to Spanish furniture production, with the college employing over 140 students. Many commuted by bus, NYA camps provided over 100 positions, and students swept halls, waited tables, clerked, coached, or wrote papers for classmates to earn money. Buildings on campus were also constructed by student labor.
Fire department figures show Mayes Lumber Yard loss estimated at 16500 dollars by owner Ridge Mayes, with 6000 dollars insured. Last month’s total fire loss reached 17333.56 dollars, from 13 fire calls. June reports detail water sales, pool receipts, new services, and a breakdown of police court fines and offenses.
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