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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1940

Page

2

Packard Plan for 9000 Rolls Royce Engines Faces Delays

The Packard Motor Co approved a general arrangement to build 9000 Rolls Royce airplane engines nine thousand total with 3000 for the United States and 6000 for Great Britain. A contract with Packard officials is being prepared for signatures though ten months are needed to ready the Packard plant before production begins as part of national preparedness.

Packard Motor Co Rolls Royce United States Great Britain Henry Ford Packard

By Their Fruits and a Gospel for the Times

The article mixes sermons and editorials urging churchgoing and moral reflection, citing Matthew on fruits and a familiar spiritual line. It ties religious virtue to public life, urges readers to register before August 14, and notes local government waste. It comments on Oklahoma population shifts and federal education plans for New Mexico’s defense mechanization, urging public trust and broad access.

Registration Wastes and Lone Wolves in Chaves County Election

The piece argues registration waste mirrored across the state with many boards failing to register any voters while errors abound in party designations. It notes who may be missed, the need for county clerks to correct errors, and describes a fragmented campaign with “lone wolves” like Chavez for Senator clubs and delaying campaigns by Clyde Tingley. It also portrays Governor Miles as balancing on the fence as campaigns unfold and warns voters will act independently.

New Mexico Chaves Chavez Jack Dempsey Clyde Tingley John Miles

New American Air Lines Link Pacific to New Zealand

The latest expansion of American air services connects the Pacific coast with New Zealand in a regular liner, flying the 8,000 mile route. The 42 ton flying ship began service with a 50 hour schedule, a vast contrast to the 17 day sea voyage, signaling a span of American air routes beyond war zones.

Great American Air Services Pacific Coast New Zealand Angeles American Airlines

Training 750 Mechanics Of course there may be no

Training 750 Mechanics Of course there may be no clear outcome as the note lists various mechanical topics. The fragment suggests a study guide or outline with uncertainties about what follows and potential gaps in the material. No additional names or concrete dates are present.

Optimists Still Live In Chaves County Conventions

County conventions plan to pick delegates to the state assembly as statewide primaries push party faithful into organizing. Chaves County, sparsely attended at the last call, will meet July 20 to select delegates and form a new county organization.

Chaves County

State Officers Mostly Right At New Mexico Sheriff Convention

The New Mexico Sheriffs and Police Chiefs association meet in Clayton and pass a slate of resolutions. Some measures are approved as sensible while others draw debate within the convention.

New Mexico Sheriffs and _ Police Chiefs association Clayton

Disney ad warms hearts with daily meals and good food

By Walt Disney, a friendly retail message invites readers to consider a dependable daily food source. The tone emphasizes consistent quality and accessible nourishment as a core value, targeting households seeking reliable dining options.

Judith and Tex Face Tension Over Race and Jealousy

In a tense Newark bound night Judith confronts Tex about Sonia and Dudley. He admits nerves from racing and their strained finances, pledging to quit racing while she declares independence. They reconcile on a fragile note as the chapter ends with a hopeful truce and plans to avoid further quarrels.

Judith Tex Newark Sonny Michael Dudley Pennsylvania Station Mr. Dudley Sonia Davenport Elsie Bermuda Sonia Winthrop Marvin Vera Brown King Features Syndicate. Inc

New Mexico Seeks Better Traffic Enforcement and Officer Training

The article argues for uniform auto license plates across states, strict handling of drunken driving in district court to avoid corrupt fixes, and calls for civil service reform and professional training for officers. It notes some elected officials are well-meaning but often ineffective without proper selection and training.

New Mexico

Crossword Clue Grid From Sunday Puzzle Fragment

Fragment lists across and down clues for a daily crossword. Entries include map seaweed substance sharks chiplike piece escape rabbit fur thrice high priest of Israel conclude trail likewise leaps over female swine occupant interior kind of foot race lifting utensils to do wrong brittle Danish coin masculine and more with several cryptic and themed hints scattered through yesterday's puzzle.

Israel

Farmers Gross 58 Million in New Mexico Last Year

The Agricultural Economics Bureau reports New Mexico farmers grossed 58.512 million dollars in the previous year. It does not specify the share from government subsidies or other sources of income.

Agricultural Economics Bureau New Mexico

Dexter Club Captures First at Encampment in Sacramento Mountains

Dexter 4 H Club led by Miss Garnelle Marshall Miss Rosemary Martin and Miss Mary Elizabeth Rutledge along with Glen Marshall returned from the 4 H Club Encampment in the Sacramento mountains where the Dexter group again took first in the work presented. The event drew several hundred participants from various clubs and Dexter topped a stiff competition.

Dexter Garnelle Marshall Rosemary Martin Mary Elizabeth Rutledge Glen Marshall Sacramento Mountains Mother Heick Crown Point Ind Heick Louie Heick Clem Krukenmier Durand Henrietta Durand Raymond Durand Carl Caruthers

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