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Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1940

Page

3

Governor Details Statewide Police Short Wave Plan

Governor Miles assigns six radio men to design a statewide police short wave broadcasting system as part of national defense and law enforcement. Attendees include George Johnson Albuquerque Ivan Head Santa Fe Charles Alsop Clovis W E Whitmore Roswell A W Mills Gallup Jack Hawkins Carlsbad. Alcohol tax unit pistol team wins sheriff convention cup. Clayton second Amarillo third.

Clayton N. M Miles George Johnson Albuquergen Ivan Head Santa Fe Charles Alsop Clovis W. E. Whitmore Roswell A. W. Mills Gallup Jack Hawkins Carlsbad Alcohol Tax Unit Amarillo

Postmasters Patton and Foreman Confirmed by Senate

In Washington on July 10 the senate confirmed Hazel Patton as postmaster of Maxwell New Mexico and John Foreman as postmaster of Tatum New Mexico.

Washington Hazel Patton Maxwell, N. M John Foreman Tatum, N. M Senate

Early Lea county settler Anna Thompson dies at 80

Mrs Anna Thompson aged 80, an early Lea County settler who arrived forty years ago, died in Lovington hospital yesterday after a heart attack. She had been ill only a few hours.

Lovington N. M Anna Thompson Lea County Lovington Hospital

Ben Quintana wins art prize funds to aid family

Ben Quintana an 18 year old Cochiti Indian wins four fifths of a $1000 prize in a national youth art forum. The remainder funds his personal use for painting and is invested to support his family after a conference with his father and Santa Fe Indian School head Dr H C Seymour. The Cochiti tribal council did not participate.

Albuquerque N. M Ben Quintana H. C. Seymour Santa Fe Seymour Cochiti Ben

Berg Pro Turnover Postponed Pro Ceremony

In New York on July 10 Patty Berg postponed her pro turning ceremony to tomorrow or Friday. Reports from the coast claim Jack Dempsey sold his Barbara hotel in Los Angeles at a sharp loss amid speculation he is tour­ing with wrestlers. A rumor suggests by 1945 the Big Ten will replace the Maroons with Nebraska from the Big Six. Seattle manager Jack Lelivelt earns the highest pay among minors at 15,000 potatoes.

New York Patty Berg Jack Dempsey Barbara Los Angeles Jack Chicago Big Ten Maroons Nebraska Jack Lelivelt Seattle

Carlsbad ROTC Smoke Bomb Sparks City Fire Alarm

In Carlsbad New Mexico on July 10 a smoke bomb used by 1700 ROTC trainees caused a near panic. Fire crews with gas masks removed the device from the Canyon Street Cavern Bar, blank faces of soldier boys watching as smoke billowed and the block went dark.

Carlsbad N. M New Mexico Fort Bliss Texas Canyon Street

Warden to attend Chaves County banquet in Roswell

Santa Fe New Mexico report states state game warden Elliott Barker leaves for Roswell to attend a banquet of the Chaves County Game Protective Association tonight. He will stay for an inspection tour.

Santa FE N. M Elliott Barker Roswell Chaves County Game Protective Association

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