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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1941
Page
4
The columnist warns Americans to recognize the danger from a new tax bill and looming war, citing precedents in Europe. It discusses tax impacts on high earners and middle incomes, the gradual payment plan, and the potential for broader wartime taxes if conflict escalates. The piece notes Nazi advances in Russia create a tense strategic backdrop for public opinion.
Sumner Welles labeled Japan's expansion an act of aggression aimed at bases for further conquest. Senators Norris Pepper Glass warned of navy use if needed as the U S considers breaking with Vichy France and potential oil embargo. Possible measures include silk ban, asset freezes, and ending gold purchases to limit Japan.
Reports from the era describe Japan entrenching in French Indo China, with bases likely in Cam Ranh Bay and Saigon and potential strikes toward Singapore. Roosevelt hints at actions against Japan with asset freezes and policy shifts on oil supplies, while allied press notes strategic tension across Asia and bold steps in bomber ferrying programs in the United States.
The piece warns that unchecked tyranny could bring a grim, war-torn world with dictators, invasions, and global danger. It stresses that freedom hinges on today’s choices and sacrifices by Americans to defeat enemies abroad and at home.
The writer discusses Hershey Park’s cactus beds with many varieties, noting 100 observed versus 1700 listed by cactus fans elsewhere. He mentions Night-Blooming Cereus blooming at midnight and rare Joshua Tree and Cathedral cactus in New Mexico, then shifts to farm policy and subsidies in Harding county, comparing cotton and grain programs under federal rules. The piece ends with questions on funding and defense costs, reflecting American public outlook.
State Highway Engineer Burton G. Dwyre faces rigid limits as only four strategic highways in New Mexico qualify for federal war era construction aid. Routes 85 from Raton to El Paso, 80 from El Paso to the Arizona line, 87 from Clayton to the Colorado line, and 46 from Glen Rio into Arizona exceed 400 miles combined, yet many segments lack government standards. Absent state funds, planned paving and bridge replacements may be abandoned or indefinitely postponed amid public opposition and wartime constraints.
Readers see a feature in a big east side paper about the New Mexico State Flower and a cactus garden in Hershey Park Pennsylvania. The piece notes the misidentification of the yucca as a cactus and discusses amole blooming across the state drawing tourists.
Santa Fe reports Lea county won $66,000 of school tax money amid statewide friction over funding. Taos county’s controversial tax assessment prompted state intervention, highlighting ongoing fairness issues in New Mexico education finance.
A fragment recalls the “Dollar Wheat” debate and the skilled defenders who faced opposition. The text hints at public memory of a historic agricultural policy clash and the people involved, urging reflection on a long running economic dispute.
A letter discusses the Clover Leaf at Cline's Corner and defends both drivers and older folks. It argues the device is modern and questions the focus on age, noting young Santa Fe drivers in a yellow Buick were seen misusing the crossroad, while elders should slow down and heed signs.
Portales officials report WPA funds of about 17000 to construct a new municipal pool inside the city park eliminating the long drive to State Park. Completion may slip to next year and residents may await summer heat relief with Doc Kirby sighting in swimwear.
In Lea County a button shortage for England relief prompted a quick SOS. Girl Scouts and local children gathered thirty nine pounds of buttons of all sizes from ornaments to soup-plate buttons, some bearing marks of toil, to aid the Red Cross.
A Carlsbad delegation and New Mexico interstate streams commissioners were to meet to discuss the Pecos river water dispute with Texas. Texas argues New Mexico withholds an equitable water flow. Governor O'Daniel recently signed legislation authorizing Texas to sue if no agreement is reached.
Private Richard Lake of the Albuquerque Army Air Base claims the distinction of being the first soldier poet, presenting a book of poems amid events at the base.
Report on the warfront notes rumors that Japanese vessels idle along the coast will be forced into nearby ports to refuel in coming days. Analysts doubt any ship has sufficient fuel to reach Japan, raising concern over supply lines and strategic movements.
Lake a Missoula Montana native assigned to the fourth air base group released a 36 page verse collection titled Fool's Fable today. He left public relations work for the National Youth Administration in Montana to join the army October 24 last year.
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