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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1940
Page
2
The speaker argues Willkie’s nomination would likely be hollow as Republicans show leadership gaps and distrust their leaders. He notes a general desire for change among Americans but sees no viable path within the current party structure, comparing national leadership unfavorably to that in New Mexico.
The piece notes New Mexico lands near Fort Bliss for an expansion to support troop maneuvers and air operations, with benefits to El Paso trades and Mesilla Valley markets. It also discusses WPA funding for a Las Vegas mental hospital expansion and the potential for a women’s hospital, amid broader state growth and political support.
Sixty one savings and loan associations in twenty seven states form Own a Home Savings clubs to build down payments for homes around 1943. The plan aims to shift investments into home ownership and members pick monthly contributions toward a target price range of 4000 to 6000 dollars.
Crossword clues packed in a single page item listing across and down terms from 26 to 51 with varied wordplay and language toward a puzzle page. Readers encounter brief definitions, foreign terms, and abbreviations across themes, including animals, measurements, and common suffixes.
The piece argues France was forced into unequal terms by Germany and Italy, surrendering resources and ports, with Britain as the remaining hope against a Nazi-Fascist offensive. It warns the United States to strengthen defenses or risk following France and Britain into defeat, urging proactive measures to harness latent American power. It also contrasts Reno and Albuquerque on gambling and anti gambling laws, praising New Mexico’s clean, healthy growth and cautioning against freer divorce and gambling legislation.
A cheerful report from Congressman Jack Dempsey conveyed news of official approval for a proposed measure. The message highlighted bipartisan support and emphasized benefits to constituents.
The Capitan NYA girls camp finishes a six month term praised for education and practical training. It combines standard learning with domestic science and industrial training, aiming to aid underprivileged girls in life skills. The school is resuming operations after a brief pause.
Fort Stanton plans a large Fourth of July event to raise funds for the U.S. Marine hospital at the Fort. A massive barbecue and extensive entertainment are planned to support the hospital patients.
The June 29 ceremony marks the dedication of the retard dam in Spring Canon south of Hatch, with a Lions Club banquet for Gov. Miles to honor the dam and State Highway 27 completion from Hatch to Deming. The piece explains retard dams tame floods, are inexpensive, and a first of many across the state, citing the Pecos valley and Roswell region as examples.
The Carlsbad News contemplates a religious blitzkrieg aiming to spread faith beyond the United States to the entire world. It reasons the approach would cover broad regions while warning of potential fear and hostility. The piece emphasizes global scope and moral stakes.
Youthful jitterbugs dancing in Audubon Park were barred after complaints from visitors and zookeepers. Superintendent Frank E. Neelis cited noise keeping animals awake at nights and noted the group flaunted a habit of placing slugs in nickel phonograph machines instead of nickels.
A sermon argues believers are not owners but trustees of all they have. If God owns us and our land, we must use time and wealth to glorify Him. It critiques socialist claims to public ownership and urges a society grounded in divine ownership based on creation and redemption.
Hazard Kansas City reports golfer Merrill P List delivered a powerful follow through but toppled and broke his leg during play. He was assisted off the course as officials attended the scene.
Brenda Marshall 24 wins an interlocutory divorce from Richard H. Gaines on desertion grounds. She gains custody of their daughter Virginia age 2 and declares she is through with men forever.
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