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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1942
Page
3
Sidelights note ongoing investigations into scandals linked to Larry Bynon and possible grand jury actions in Santa Fe county. Judge McGhee clarifies role decisions, while wartime news cites Nimitz praising U S forces after Midway’s defense and reports on naval actions and Japanese submarine activity in Australian waters.
Personal tax collectors led by Dick Atteberry plan vigorous delinquent collections with Sheriff Gage pursuing warrants. The piece notes 1941 tax recovery nearing 96 percent, minor east side delinquencies, and a broad wartime mood impacting local events from New Mexico to state and county offices. It also reports a major Pacific battle near Pearl Harbor with heavy Japanese losses and U.S. statements of Midway control as the conflict escalates.
J E Staley of the Clayton News is praised by Pecos Pete of the Carlsbad Current Argus for his work as editor in Union County. The remark reflects a high regard and gentle humor about editors who rise high and then fall.
The May 27 issue of The National Petroleum News incorrectly states Hiram M. Dow’s birth date as 1865, making him 77. The piece notes Dow was born in Cotulla, Texas, and moved to New Mexico as an infant, countering the common belief that he was born at Seven Rivers.
Mrs R N Thomas announces for Eddy County superintendent to replace her husband who retires at midnight on December 30 under a one term limit. The piece questions legality and notes calls for constitutional amendments to restrict officers to a single term, amid debate on efficiency and governance.
The Chaves County Taxpayers Association frowned on all but one constitutional amendment for the fall ballot. The approved measure concerns higher learning and is viewed by many as important but not fundamental. Members tend to follow leaders, and the outcome may hinge on late public sentiment as snow days pass.
Public assemblies face curbs as war condition pressures disrupt planning. Officials cite security and logistical concerns impacting events and schedules. Restrictions aim to maintain order while contingency measures shift public gatherings and related activities.
The report describes American forces striking the Japanese fleet at Midway, sinking dreadnoughts and burning carriers, with estimates of over 100 Japanese aircraft lost and many ships heavily damaged. Admiral Nimitz calls the engagement a turning point and notes continued U S control in the battle area amid reports of Japanese withdrawal.
Witnesses described Beal directing arrest actions and tending Brown’s body, Brown’s head on a pillow, Beal claiming no water in his tent, and Beal saying he was ready to give up. Physicians testified two gunshot wounds and the coroner’s inquest ruled Brown died from Beal’s gunfire.
Encarnacion Chon Villareal of Roswell died suddenly last Thursday in Farmington New Mexico where he sheared sheep. Death from ptomaine poisoning followed a noon illness four hours later. He was 43 and survived by his wife two sons Antonio and Henry two daughters Maria and Minnie and siblings Ramundo Ramon Genaro and Paula. Funeral at St Johns Catholic Church in Roswell with burial at South Park Talmage Mortuary.
Notification arrived for Mr. and Mrs. Andrew S. Miller of 607 East Bland that their son, Pvt. Jose S. Miller, was killed in action in defense of the country in Alaska on June 3. The telegram from the Adjutant General Washington DC conveys the Secretary of War's deep regrets and mentions a letter to follow.
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