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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1941

Page

3

New Mexico Farmers Face Poor Outlook From Floods and Hail

Legislative leaders meet as strawberry crops ripen and markets loom. Rain and flooding along the Rio Grande hurt calves, lambs, and chickens in Roosevelt county. Pecos region crops like cotton and alfalfa suffer, with replanting or harvests uncertain. Pinto beans, barley, and potatoes also struggle as wet weather chills hopes for normal yields across Luna, Dona Ana, and surrounding areas.

Curry Rio Grande Roosevelt County Portales Pecos Luna Dona Ana

Miles Declines Involvement in Governor Race

Santa Fe reports Governor John E. Miles stating he will not back any candidate for governor. He emphasizes no use of his influence for any postulants and notes the field remains open with governors typically chosen well before primaries. Miles focuses on state and national defense issues.

Santa FE John E. Miles Miles Feild

One Real Patriot Major Macy Moves After Letter

One Real Patriot Major Glen Macy, a leading figure in the aircraft spotting service set to become chief soon, was moved this morning by a letter from an unnamed source. The note prompted reflection on duty and future plans amid ongoing service developments.

Glen Macy

Reclining ex-serviceman volunteers as spotter in New Mexico rodeos

Ik W McCook of Roswell, bedfast with tuberculosis, offers to serve as a full time spotter. Major Macy notes the novel pitfall and informs Mayor Tom Hall, who may assign him to recumbent duty at roundups across New Mexico. Cowboys perform for glory with small cash prizes and night shows enabled by modern lighting.

W. McCook East Jefferson Roswell McCook England Major Macy Macy Tom Hall Hall New Mexico

Alamo Reservoir Proves Its Value During New Mexico Floods

The Alamo reservoir at Fort Sumner spills as Pecos River melt moves downstream toward Texas. The spillbacked water stretches for miles, while downstream residents from Red Bluff face wet feet. The piece argues for rational use of flash flood waters and praises the Alamo for buffering impacts.

New Mexico Pecos Valley Fort Sumner Pecos River Texas Red Bluff Hondo

Real Amateur Rodeo at Fort Sumner Draws Cowhand Crowd

M. H. Cook notes the annual Fourth of July rodeo at Fort Sumner, billed as the most interesting event in the country where professionals are barred. Real cow hands compete in authentic old-time rodeo work from the range.

M. H. Cook Fort Sumner

Weather Note Highlights Bountiful Apple Harvest in San Juan County

A weather report from Santa Fe notes San Juan County shows the only bright sign in a poor year for farmers with the state’s largest fruit crop, especially apples, promising a bumper harvest. The update underscores regional disparities and a notable fruit yield in that county.

Will Robinson Santa FE San Juan County

Collection of Personal Taxes Ends in New Mexico Action

The Santa Fe report notes Caesar Sebastian ordering personal tax collection, with county treasurers and sheriffs now required to execute delinquent lists and warrants. The move ends lax practices, though it may provoke resistance in some counties as enforcement begins.

Will Robinson Santa FE County Officers Association Albuquerque Jimmie Caldwell Caesar Sebastian Heck East Side New Mexico

End of the Famous Southwest Outlaw The Kid

The text reflects on the burial of a famed southwestern outlaw known as The Kid. It notes that Silva, in his later years blind and cared for by his daughter-in-law Mrs Frank Silva, is laid to rest under six feet of soil. The piece praises truthful Spanish-era figures and hints at cautious official approval of actions taken.

Southwest

Passing of MacKay at ENMC Portales

The retirement of Donald MacKay from Eastern New Mexico College Portales is noted as ending a landmark era in the Southwest. His leadership built a strong institution and his absence will be felt. ENMC will endure with the good he did. The column references statewide referendum talk on a $1 million capitol office building, noting Bernalillo county actions and the political dynamics involved.

MacKay Donald MacKay Eastern New Mexico College Portales Southwest ENMC Bernalillo County

Roosevelt Warns Axis to Stay From Azores in Address

In a Washington radio address President Roosevelt warns Axis powers to keep away from Atlantic islands including the Azores and Cape Verde. He notes the Azores’ volcanic, rugged landscape and their role as a base for air services from America to Europe via Horta Fayal.

Washington Roosevelt Atlantic Azores Cape Verde North Atlantic Ocean Portugal Horta Fayal Air Carminal America Europe

Daily Crossword Across L

Puzzle clues mix across and down entries for a large themed crossword. The list includes varied terms from nocturnal birds to legal terms and nautical words, with several country and gear related hints. The crossword references places such as New York and Peru and items like coffins and beets, forming a broad set of definitions.

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