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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1939
Page
2
Roswell Scouts gain new huts as the city praises their work in guiding youth toward good citizenship and handling life's challenges. The community supports Scouting and welcomes the recent hut additions that boost local programs.
The piece notes that the first Boy Scout troop in eastern New Mexico formed in Roswell in October 1911, Troop One, and traces growth to 92 troops and about 1,750 members, including Cub Packs, with Roswell hosting 13 troops, two cub packs, and one seahship. It emphasizes the value and broad support for Scouting locally and nationally. It also comments on Senator Hatchs bill to outlaw political activity by federal employees and limit WPA political use as a defense of democracy, arguing reforms would curb improper use of state employees in elections and noting past politics influence on state and federal actions.
Sidelights on the news discuss Tom Campbell and the Jolla grant in Socorro county, land valuations, and a push for cuts amid erosion concerns. The piece reviews embezzlement charges against Paul Tabet, potential diplomatic changes involving Senator Chavez, and labor and public-works topics across the state with local flare.
Eastern New Mexico Junior College has placed in the top ten percent among 361 colleges in a rating by the American Association of Junior Colleges. President D. W. MacKay announced the result.
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