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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1941
Page
8
The seriously ill state engineer Tom McClure showed slight improvement as a telegram from Santa Fe to Mrs. Mary Frances McClure stated he was resting comfortably.
President Roosevelt prepares a radio address to reassure the nation about the $7,000,000,000 lease l end program and naval vessel releases. He will outline defense production aims and vow no unbalanced fleet, with assurances of replacements and speed in shipbuilding. The remarks accompany a White House Correspondents Association banquet.
Classified notes seek two passengers to Denver to help drive. Ralph's Cafe at 416-1/2 No. Main hosts the listing until March. Additional notices include alfalfa seed for sale from Frank Garrod and property for sale by Mrs. W. F. Welty at 410 South Kentucky with phone contact.
The Military Institute defeated Portales in a dual tennis match held at the Military Institute this morning by 5 to 4. Results include Gregg defeating Nelson 6-4 6-2, Lusk beating Gover 6-3 4-6 6-0, Stauffer besting Neff 6-4 6-2, Maloof over Miller 6-1 6-0, and Lusk-Stauffer, Maloof-Grantham closing doubles. Gregg is NM state champion, Lusk NM high school champion. officials include Milner head, and Terrill Portales coach.
Dr William Edwards of State College faculty supported the house measure saying it would prevent any one governor from naming a majority of any board Col Milton said this would reduce political influence on educational institutions They added six year terms proposed by the senate resolution would be an improvement over the present system The house previously named Rep H Vearle Payne Hidalgo as ringmaster to coordinate the lower chamber and press for speed and smooth handling of bills The motion by majority leader Gilbert Lopez would make Payne an assistant and executive officer of both floor leader and speaker Frank McCarthy The steering committee issue followed Rep Don McCormick saying he had seen statements about a super steering committee and asked by what authority This was not carried by the Associated Press Payne believed there had been an attempt to stir up friction in the house The governor's special message started the 15th legislature off to a fast start calling attention to the two proposed resolutions
Las Cruces avoids a late scare as Santa Fe and Clovis clash in a wild night of state tournament action. McDonald scores 18 to lead a high scoring affair while Sharp adds 13 from the line, and Cimarron’s Drum tops both sides with 13 as Las Cruces advances toward the championship round amid semi final upsets and schedules for the night.
Rain and snow have occurred since yesterday from New Mexico mountains to the Mississippi and upper Great Lakes. Snow persists in the upper Mississippi valley and Great Lakes while the Southwest clears. Temperatures are lower west of the southern Rockies with a trend toward warmer conditions elsewhere. In New Mexico readings range from the lower 30s to 50, western Texas similar. Travel from Roswell expected under generally fair conditions tonight and Sunday. Cleve Hallenbeck.
Charles D Lollar died in Paris Texas and his family chose not to bury him in Roswell. The burial will take place in Paris Texas where he passed away while visiting his grandmother.
The school athletic committee of the Chamber of Commerce is summoned to meet Monday afternoon at three oclock at the Chamber of Commerce. Chairman A F Madison will lead with members H H Ball, George Balderree, R R Brown, Chas E Butler, Fayette Davidson, T L Gardner Jr, B B Ginsberg, and Jim Rallis present.
Anderson's Gardens presents a feature on fresh spinach harvests highlighting young tender leaves packed with nutrients. Grower notes emphasize soil health, early spring planting, and consumer tips for selecting vivid green heads. Local markets expect steady supply through May.
Col Tchou spoke to a large Woman’s Club audience on “An Impoverished World” denouncing Hitler and Japanese aggression. He said China will fight on with US equipment, warned against aggressor victory, praised Britain and the United States, and predicted a possible South American attack if dictators win. The talk was well received.
A film reel from the Academy Awards dinner in Los Angeles will be shown at the Yucca Theatre next week on the same program as Virginia. The reel features Gov John E Miles attending the event to promote New Mexico as a location for film shoots and includes his photographed appearances with James Stewart and Ginger Rogers. Three New Mexico produced films have already released using local scenery.
Santa Fe March 15 Governor Miles said he discussed three Capitol expansion bills with attorneys. One proposes a new state office building to house the highway department land office and smaller agencies financed by long term rental to departments. Other ideas would remodel the interior using 1939 tax funds and set reclaiming time limits. None of the proposals is drafted or approved.
Robert Kellahin resumes duties following a two week illness. He returns to business matters and resumes full responsibilities.
Millions of income taxpayers nationwide rushed to post offices and Internal Revenue offices as the 1940 tax deadline neared at midnight. Officials expected payments totaling near a billion dollars with early month collections surpassing 143 million in the first 12 days. Many filers choose four quarterly installments, boosting near-term receipts further.
Strength in specialties lifts the market with gains for leaders in a subdued close. Turnover reaches 262,906 shares as traders note improved earnings prospects from defense spending beneficiaries. New yearly highs posted for Climax Molybdenum Continental Baking Newport News Shipbuilding Wesson Oil. notable advancers include University Pictures General Steel Castings Preferred Standard Gas & Electric Preferred U S Steel and others.
Governor Miles surprised an opening legislature session by urging immediate action on amendments to stagger regent terms for state higher education. He backs Senate Joint Resolution 10 over House Joint Resolution 6 to help New Mexico State College regain accreditation ahead of the North Central Association meeting March 22.
Galveston March 15 reports spot cotton steady with 3 points down, middling at 10.57, sales none. market notes stock activity in New York and regional cotton trade.
Chicago grain quotes for May July and Sep wheat corn and oats listed with prices. Curb market items in New York show Alfa Alum Co Bliss Carrier Corps Cities Service Humble Oil and Hecla Mine at notable price points.
Wool top futures closed down amid Boston hedge selling and weekend profit taking by professionals. Jly 121.0 B Dec 116.6 B Oct 118.0, spot tops 128.5 N. B-Bid. N-Nominal. New York bonds seen with Treasury notes and Home Owners Loan figures noted as unquoted.
Chicago March 15 butter receipts reach 650,463 tons with market steady and unchanged prices. Egg receipts total 20,167 with storage packed at 19 1/4. other markets show no change.
New Orleans market closed steady with spots 3 points lower as sales reached 525. Middling cotton priced at 10.89.
Boston buyers focused on resale of new Texas and territory clip wools with scarce spot stock. Fine combing Delaine sold around 42 to 44 cents a pound greasy, while three-eighths and quarter blood bright combing fleeces brought 43 to 45 cents in the grease.
In New York on March 15, cotton futures closed 2 points lower to 3 higher. The May contract settled at 10.81 to 10.83, July 10.82 to 10.83, October 10.77, December 10.75, January 10.74, and March 10.73 with middling spot at 11.14.
Graduate optometrist offers eye exams and glasses fitted with in house lens grinding. Broken lenses duplicated immediately. Phone 21 for appointment.
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