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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1941
Page
6
Roswell Daily Record published every evening by Record Publishing Company in Roswell New Mexico. Lists offices, editors, advertising manager and staff roles with contact details and circulation information. Also notes AP membership and rights for news dispatches and local news. Advertising and subscription rates are shown for various delivery options.
The discussion centers on whether the British aid bill constitutes a war measure. Opponents argue it signals war, while proponents note that aiding Britain could prevent a wider aggressor attack on the United States. Seizure of bases in the Americas is warned as a possible consequence if neutrality fails.
Barrett Willoughby’s serialized saga features Dynamite Danny O’ Moore and Sondra in Sitka with memories of naval pasts and a Russian relic find. Interwoven are social notes on federal aid to Britain, utilities regulation, and a New Mexico highway tax controversy shaping regional concerns.
In Chicago, Patrolman Rollie Grutzmacher used his Red Cross artificial respiration training to revive a man overcome by gas an hour after learning he'd passed the exam. The quick response showcased the debut of his newly won honors.
Will Robinson notes Roswell high school alumnus John Henry Allen now in the San Antonio ice cream trade visiting his wife and cites Texas ice cream production in January at over 575000 gallons, nearly doubling from the prior year. Clarence Cooper complains of aging machinery at Carrizozo while praising a 1912 courthouse setup and tools. W Wheeler claims North Berrendo alligators threaten carp and suckers, a humorous Roswell terrain note.
Frank Odell, longtime Hagerman resident now in Hot Springs, reports that he and the Odell family have taken over the Radium Hot Springs hotel and its amenities including the best massage staff in the country. He suggests travelers stopping at Radium for a boil and a rub on their way from El Paso.
Ed Harper, former Roswell carpenter now in Sacramento, reports New Mexico’s finances improving and running a surplus. C L Endicott, Roswell native and WPA field man, says Santa Claus funds for 1940 totaled 2,237,374.80 dollars with much not needing sponsor money.
H L Parker of Clayton visits over Sunday to oppose a bill that would bar selling household drugs and remedies in small stores if a registered pharmacist is within five miles. He says there is no public danger from castor oil to quinine and aspirin and notes that aspirin is sold at filling stations. He adds the bill would harm isolated communities by limiting access to common remedies.
Denver man C G Stratton hints at retirement soon as President Roosevelt's proposed pension plan, offering $30 monthly to all over 65, progresses this year. He believes the plan will pass this year, easing burdens on elderly and altering case worker workloads.
Benjamin Ginsberg of Nebthali tribe rejects the bill seeking a state split from the juke box intake. The issue centers on control of funds and distribution from the machines, with opponents warning of disruption to venues and revenues. Ginsberg calls for careful consideration and clear guidelines before any division proceeds.
The text argues that the "jokes" are a legitimate business and deserve respect, contending that forcing a split would reclassify them as gambling devices, which they are not. It suggests Mr. Ginsberg may spark opposition to the measure by the time of print.
H L Collier of Cleveland, en route home from Carlsbad Caverns, is described as a strong financial figure who supports a forthcoming securities tax. He predicts a 2 percent increase in values by fall and says interest rates may rise to cover the situation, but that would be acceptable.
Judge Jim McGhee began a short Carlsbad court session noting citizenship requests are now under competent oversight under the new government direction. He praised the majority as good people deserving citizenship and warned that the remainder face increasing difficulty.
ENM College reports total two semester registrations at 768, the highest in history, excluding correspondence and summer school. Breakdown shows Seniors 43, Juniors 131, Sophomores 221, Freshmen 360, Special 13 with gender split and 22 New Mexico counties represented.
A compact crossword list with across and down clues covering tea borders, names, verbs, and common adjectives. Entries include theme items like explosive sound and prophetic signs, plus standard crossword terms such as places of worship and jailers.
George E. Reals, 52, of Akron Ohio, and Charlies H. Reals, 50, of Syracuse, met in a hotel and discovered they are brothers after 32 years apart. Phone your classified to No. 11.
The co partnership of D J Shrecengost and George C McFadden doing business as D J Shrecengost Company has been dissolved effective March 1 1941 All obligations have been assumed by Shrecengost and all amounts due should be paid to him The business will continue under the trade name D J Shrecengost Company Adv
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