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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1942
Page
6
The page includes Eugene Sheffer crossword clues and a wartime WPA discussion. It notes political misuse of funds, argues WPA needed during wartime, and suggests trimming could curb abuses while preserving useful projects. The piece reflects mixed views on federal relief and mentions fresh cabbage ad.
The article lists important dates for registration and candidacy filings, urging early compliance to keep the registration system smooth. It notes August 13 as the deadline for addresses changes and petitions, with September 12 as primary and November 3 as general election dates. It warns residents who voted last time and changed nothing do not need action, while address changes require roll updates. It also discusses a looming wheat storage problem in Curry, Quay, and Hardin counties as harvest nears.
The 52nd annual convention of the Confederate veterans of Texas is set for July 29 to 31 at Camp McCullough in Hayes county. The Texas division, the largest remaining group, has about 100 members, many unable to attend, eight decades since 1862. The surviving veterans, nearly all over 90, are to be honored, with this possibly their last homage.
The article argues that Washington propaganda over the WPA has drawn no praise from editors. It asserts Roswell and New Mexico are decades ahead because of WPA projects, especially in school construction and public works, while criticizing some projects as overblown.
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