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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1940
Page
2
A religious column urges Christians to stay calm amid crisis. It cites Psalm 46 10 and asserts God sits on the throne, opposing hysteria and fear, affirming that right will prevail and the kingdoms of this world will become the kingdoms of our Lord and Christ.
The Record lists the complete Coronado Entrada cast for Roswell July 17 to 19 and urges locals to submit names by June 26. Committee members span clubs and groups, from Junior Women’s Club to Rotary, Kiwanis, and Girl Scout Leaders, with Mrs. John C. Martens as casting director and Miss Gladys Webb as assistant.
The piece argues Europe will soon see a furious attack on England and predicts Nazi Italy gains, Japan expansion, and a likely European map reshaping. It notes America’s stake in colonial status and urges a shift from opposition to principled action within the Republican party, praising national defense and fiscal recovery.
Lucius Dills argues for a four year governor term to reduce campaign fatigue as Governor Miles faces constant travel and duties. The piece critiques current custom, cites Clyde Tingley’s strain, and supports reform to ease executive load.
The text argues for or against a slogan on next year's auto tags. J O Garcia, state motor vehicle commissioner, favors The Land of Enchantment. It also notes the Zia Sun symbol as a strong design element and questions the need for any slogan.
Al Gallegos admitted guilt after a $150 fine for operating a slot machine at his camp between Las Vegas and Santa Fe. He said he misidentified the location as San Miguel county. Judge Irving Moise presided in the Fourth Judicial District.
J Don Hudgens presides at the Ar tesia 20 30 Club as Col A T Woods known as Talalla Woods delivers the keynote. The veteran speaker, aged 290, asserts the under-30 members will witness and endure the most tremendous changes the world has seen.
The report notes that during the membership drive preliminary to the national convention at Townsend Clubs, efforts focused on boosting participation and organizing volunteers. Key organizers and chapters are named, with emphasis on outreach strategies and anticipated convention attendance.
In St Louis on June 30 to July 4 reports indicate thirty eight new clubs organized, showing the enduring appeal of the principle in New Mexico.
A report notes Bill Watson, University of Michigan star, clocked 109 yards in 10.8 seconds and threw the discus 151 feet 3 5 8 inches, comparing favorably with earlier sprint times and noting a modern mile pace of 1 56.
A brief garden listing highlights summer produce from Andersons Gardens at Ady. Items include summer squash green beans cabbage peas spinach asparagus dewberries and cherries presented as an inviting local produce ad.
The Roswell Army Recruiting Station is authorized to accept applicants for Coast Artillery at Fort McDowell in San Francisco California Infantry at Fort Douglas Utah and Cavalry and Field Artillery at Port Bliss Texas Recruits will be sent at government expense from Roswell to their new assignments Fort McDowell and Fort Douglas likely fill soon so interested men should report at Roswell without delay.
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