Vandenberg Opposes Peacetime Draft Push in Senate
Senator Vandenberg criticizes compulsory military training proposing reliance on volunteers may suffice. He opposes mobilizing the national guard for a year of training if conscription passes, warning of cruel dislocation for guardsmen and homes. Turn to Page Five.
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Willkie Sees Peril in Political Machines on Wyoming Utah Trip
Wendell L. Willkie touring northern Colorado Wyoming and Utah warned at a Greeley Colorado audience that following the Kelly Nash machine and remnants of the Pendergast and Guffey factions would drive the United States toward totalitarianism. He praised a free untrammeled congress as essential to democracy and urged voters to elect him to Washington during his Frontier Days rodeo stop in Cheyenne.
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Smith Raskob And Shouse Likely To Support Willkie
A trio of prominent anti New Deal Democrats Alfred E Smith John J Raskob and Jouett Shouse met for dinner and signaled possible active support for Willkie The conversation showed firm doubt about a Roosevelt third term and hints of collusion with Willkie clubs while Churchill in Britain declared a final stand against Nazi demands and major tax increases were outlined to fund a war budget
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Republicans of State Hear Of Candidates
In Las Vegas New Mexico Maurice Miera announced his entry into the Republican gubernatorial primary. Albert Mitchell, 1938 standard bearer, agreed to let his name appear for the United States Senate. Cyrus McCormick also entered the race for Congress. The moves suggest party leaders aim to fill top spots on the September primary ballot. Mitchell for Senate stated he was not a candidate earlier.
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Profits tax eyed to raise up to three quarters of a billion
A U S treasury official forecast that a new excess profits tax aimed at war millionaires could add 500 to 750 million dollars a year to revenue, pushing next year’s total to about 7.5 billion. The plan, still drafted, would tax profits above normal earnings or above a reasonable return on capital, and would target corporations. House Ways and Means Chairman Robert L. Coughton said the bill would apply only to corporations.
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Garner Silent on Roosevelt Third Term Race
Vice President Garner, en route from Texas, declined to discuss a third term for President Roosevelt or plans to run again. He told a reporter he wished the freedom to change his mind or delay decisions, underscoring the political uncertainty ahead of the Chicago convention where Garner sought the nomination.
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Bahamian Puzzles Over Duke of Windsor Appointment
Bahamans speculate why the Duke of Windsor is sent as governor to Nassau. They consider possible plans to unify Britain’s West Indies colonies into a dominion and view the title governor general as signaling broader authority. The Duke and Duchess are seen as high profile ambassadors to boost U S ties.
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Lake Frazier Enters Democratic Bid for Congressman
Roswell attorney Lake J. Frazier announced he would enter the state primary as a Democratic candidate for Congress. Campaign HQ will open tomorrow at 212 North Main. He noted long urging from friends and petitions in past years, and said personal happiness in present work, though emergency times justify service.
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Heat Wave Grips Nation With Prolonged Drought
The nation endures a week long heat spell with highs above 100 in Montana Minnesota and Arizona. Heat related deaths reach at least 180 with 31 victims across 12 states while beaches see 149 drownings among millions seeking relief. Crop damage and property losses rise in the Northeast and Midwest as Washington DC offices close early for cooling.
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Boy Scout Camp Opens Next Sunday
The annual summer Boy Scout camp at Camp Wehinahpay in the Sacramento mountains near Weed opens next Sunday. A bus leaves the courthouse at 10 Sunday morning, fare $1 round trip. Two one week periods will be held with registrations from Roswell Fort Sumner Portales Artesia Clovis Tucumcari Carlsbad Elida Hobbs Santa Rosa and Vaughn. C K Eisler director Sam Henry assistant director. A staff of Scoutmasters will aid. Health and safety precautions are in place.
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Senate Committee Approves Broad Military Training Plan
The Senate military committee endorsed a compulsory training program to register 42 million men aged 18 to 64. Chairman Sheppard said details would be drafted soon and sent to the full Senate next week. War Department officials said initial training would cover about 1.5 million men aged 21 to 30, drawn from an 11.5 million group.
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Carl M Einhart Dies After Heart Illness In St Louis
Roswell native Carl M Einhart died last night in a St Louis hospital from a heart ailment at age 53, two months before his July 26 birthday. He traveled from Niland California with his wife after visiting Ohio, had been hospitalized three days, and had retired recently from the Pacific Imperial Dry Ice Co. in Niland. Survivors include his wife, a daughter Mrs E H Totten of Fort Worth, and two sons William of El Centro and Roy of St Louis. Funeral services will be in Roswell with burial at South Park. Ballard Funeral Home in charge. Mrs Totten will attend.
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Argentina Hesitates on United Action in Hemisphere
Havana July 23 United States Secretary of State Cordell Hull outlined groundwork for a possible mandate over European colonies in the hemisphere during the peace preservation commission session of Pan American diplomats. Hull was elected president of the peace commission and drafts for preliminary study were handed to conferees. Leopold Melo of Argentina cautioned against action based on conjectural hypothesis as he was elected president of the neutrality commission with Eduardo Suarez.
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Regular Aviation Training Classes Open This Week
Ground school sessions begin with about 50 attendees at Junior High. Classes meet Monday through Friday at 7 PM. Women must attend medicals with Dr Griswold at 7 PM tonight and men Wednesday evening. Competitive group offers flight scholarships. age 18 to 26 eligible. Medical exam costs $6. ground school costs $10 and includes 72 hours of instruction. Applicants may report tonight or contact the Chamber of Commerce for details.
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Reds Drive In Extra Innings To Split Doubleheader
In Brooklyn the Reds edged the Dodgers 4 to 3 in 11 innings after an eighth inning brawl led to ejecting Pete Coscarart and Linus Frey and injuring Gene Thompson. Cincinnati’s victory came with Lombardi delivering the decisive double.
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Boston and Chicago clash in tight baseball scoring duel
Hash and Desautels, Peacock, Lee and Tresh contributed for Boston while Chicago’s pitchers kept pressure. Washington and Detroit traded early runs with Chase, Ferrell, Gorsica, Sears, Trout and Tebbetts involved as the night games moved along.
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City Beautiful Contest Entries
Entries list participants and their crafts including Mrs. J Bennett Allison with a canvas bouquet Mrs. D L Peed with marigolds and L O Holloman of 409 West 8th with a mourning glory screen.
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U S Opposes Baltic Grab by Soviet Russia
Acting secretary of state Sumner Welles denounces the annexation of Estonia Latvia and Lithuania as deliberate annihilation. He states the United States rejects predatory actions by force or threat and will continue to recognize Baltic ministers as sovereign government representatives under duress.
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Not A Fortune Teller But Not A Fortune Teller
R V Young manager of The Triangle Lumber Company recalls selling about eighty dollars worth of paint due to a small classified ad in The Record. He notes it as the most profitable advertising he has run.
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Hurrah for Record Classified Ad Boosts advertiser
The Record marks another success with a modest three line classified ad earning eighty dollars for the advertiser. Mr Young celebrates the result and the paper adds his name to a growing list of satisfied customers.
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