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Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1941

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Government Inspection at New Mexico Military Institute Apr 13 14

Annual government inspection at New Mexico Military Institute set for Sunday and Monday April 13 and 14 marking the first Easter time inspection. Col D C Pearson notes the event and awaiting officer names. Col E A Keyes to supervise Corps Area Inspection with Fort Sam Houston base. NM M I has held honor school status for 32 years since 1909. Ordnance inspection completed by J P Caporal and R H Stanton. no report yet.

New Mexico Military Institute Col D. C. Pearson Col. Pearson E. A. Keyes Eighth Corps Area Fort Sam Houston San Antonio Texas Col. Keyes War Department J. P. Caporal R. H. Stanton Ordnance Department 8Th Corps

Hatch Attitude On The Primary Not New to Him

In Santa Fe Senator Carl A Hatch defended retaining the direct primary and opposed major changes. Other senators Don L Dickason and W E Clarke spoke for revision but agreed on a recent meeting with Governor Miles. Democratic Chairman Benjamin Luchini said the matter rests with the legislature for careful weighing.

Hatch Santa FE Carl A. Hatch New Mexico Senator Hatch N. M Don L. Dickason Dickason W. E. Clarke McKinley Miles Benjamin Luchini

Lost Mother And Child Found Safe In Colorado Snow

Laura Boyd a 22 year old rancher and her six year old daughter Leona were found alive after six days lost in the snowbound Horsefly Basin southwestern Colorado. They reached their mountain cabin crawling over ice crusted snow and were treated for exposure at Telluride. Otto Boyd Husband joined the search and had gone to Telluride for work when the couple went missing.

Montrose Colo Colorado Laura Boyd Telluride Leona Sams Otto Boyd Boyd

New York A sewing project display at Price and Co

A notable New York A. sewing project display in Price and Co window features Roswell based work. The project produces coveralls for boys in Co C C camps and uniforms for girls in hospitals, highlighting local operations and community service.

Price & Co Roswell Co. C. C

Local Weather Temperature Readings and Totals

Weather data for 24 hours ending 11 30 today shows highs to 49 and lows to 42 with a 0 99 inch precipitation. Month to date 1 94 and year to date 3 27. Normal values list 68 high and 37 low with sunrise 5 59 am and sunset 6 11 pm yielding 12 2 hours daylight.

Senate Approves 7 Billion for British Aid Program

The Senate Appropriations Committee unanimously backed a 7.0 billion dollar foreign aid package to fund the administration's British aid program, rejecting a Nye proposal to halve the sum. The measure, already passed by the House, faces a Monday Senate vote with strong support anticipated. The panel detailed allocations for ordnance, aircraft, tanks, ships, equipment, facilities, commodities and other expenses totaling 7.0 billion, plus a separate 4.07 billion domestic defense supplemental approved earlier by the House.

Washington Senate Appropriations Committee House Nye R-Nd Appropriations Senate Barkley Roosevelt

Hopeful Of Ending Milwaukee Strike Defense Impasse

The government aims for a quick settlement of the Allis-Chalmers strike in Milwaukee before the new national defense mediation board meets. Secretary Knox expressed optimism that negotiations would yield a speedy, successful conclusion. Ed ward Cheyfitz signaled a major CIO Die Casters union announcement as talks resumed in Los Angeles. The Milwaukee plant, crucial for defense orders worth 45 million dollars, halted production after a walkout by CIO auto workers seeking a union shop. Navy denial followed reports that military takeover was under consideration. A brighter note came as AFL building trades workers agreed to return to work on projects.

Associated Press Allis-Chalmers Milwaukee National Defense Mediation Board Knox Edward T. Cheyfitz CIO Die Casters Union Harill Aircraft Die Casting Corp Los Angeles CIO Auto Workers Army Navy AFL Building Trades

James Stewart Enlists in U S Army Trainees

Actor James Maitland Stewart, Hollywood's No 1 star, becomes US army trainee after induction at a downtown Los Angeles building. A crowd watches as he and other recruits enter, with final parade set for Fort MacArthur later today before transfer to basic training.

Los Angeles Jimmy Stewart Hollywood James Maitland Stewart United States Army Stewart Uncle Sam Fort MacArthur Los Angeles Harbor

Five-Ton Patrol Bomber For Royal Norwegian Fleet

The fastest military seaplanes in the world are consigned to the Royal Norwegian Naval Air Force. They can carry a full load of 2 000 pounds of bombs and six heavy caliber guns.

Royal Norwegian Naval Air Force

Turmoil in Yugoslavia Over Axis Pact Plans

Belgrade reports mass resignations of key officials amid bitter disputes over the government plan to capitulate to the Axis. Foreign Minister Cincar-Markovic clashed with critics over a telegram to Russia while Milan Gavrilovic quit and others in Vardar Valley and Croatia resigned. The Democratic party ordered government office holders to resign, signaling a broad political revolt.

Yugoslavia Axis Belgrade Russia Alesander Cincar- Markovic Cincar-Markovic Milan Gavrilovic Mary Vardar Valley Croatia Independent Democratic Party

Federal grand jury dismissed in Santa Fe session

Federal Judge Colin Neblett dismissed the federal grand jury in Santa Fe at noon and ordered jurors to return March 26 for a final report after a two week session. The jury submitted a partial report on March 7.

Santa FE N. M Colin Neblett

Sunday liquor sales complaints filed in Las Cruces

Director S T Jernigan of the state liquor control division said complaints charging Sunday liquor sales have been filed against four Las Cruces dealers The Gateway Cafe Primitivo Cardon Melendres Cash Grocery and the Rio Grande Liquor Store Hearings are set for April 18.

Santa FE N. M S. T. Jernigan State Liquor Control Division Las Cruces Gateway Cafe Primitivo Cardon Melendres Cash Grocery Rio Grande

Former NM senator announces women lawmakers meet in Santa Fe

Lou ise Coe of Glencoe announced in Santa Fe that the New Mexico Order of Women Legislators will meet April 4 and 5. Mrs. Coe serves as president of the organization.

Santa FE N. M Louise Coe Glencoe New Mexico Order of Women

New Mexico field school of Indian art scheduled in Santa Fe

The University of New Mexico announces its eleventh annual field school of Indian art from July 28 to August 23 at the laboratory of anthropology in Santa Fe. Limited to 25 students, the program will be directed by Kenneth M. Chapman.

Albuquerque N. M University of New Mexico Laboratory of Anthropology Santa Fe Kenneth M. Chapman

Germans Claim A Great Destruction Of British Shipping

A wartime communique announces 224000 tons of British shipping sunk with 22 merchant ships totaling 116000 tons by battleships 11 ships of 77000 tons by submarines off the west African coast and additional losses from long range bombers as daylight hours lengthen in the Atlantic battle.

Associated Press West African

President Roosevelt Sails On Deep Sea Fishing Cruise

President Roosevelt began a sea cruise aboard the U S S Benson off Florida with White House aides and officials aboard. The Potomac slipped from Port Everglades and headed into the Atlantic for a week long getaway aimed at easing burdens, with Ickes Jackson McIntire Hawkins Watson Early aboard and plans to transmit documents by naval seaplane.

U. S. S. Benson Florida Roosevelt White House Potomac Port Everglades Atlantic Harold L. Ickes Robert H. Jackson Ross T. McIntire Commerce Harry L. Hawkins Edwin M. Watson Stephen T. Early

Organ to be dedicated at First Presbyterian Sunday

A dedicatory service for the new pipe organ at the First Presbyterian Church will be held in the church chapel at four oclock tomorrow afternoon. The organ is dedicated to Mrs. Grace Thorpe Bear with a musical program led by Mrs. Paul McEvoy and Mrs. Floyd Chidress. The instrument, once in the Princess theatre, was given in 1935 through Ted Jones and Mrs. E. A. Cahoon, remodeled by James B. Bridwell, and reinstalled in the new building with church-appropriate features including a three manual console and multiple chambers. The public is invited.

First Presbyterian Church Grace Thorpe Bear Paul McEvoy Floyd Childress Princess Theatre Ted Jones Yucca Pecos Theatres E. A. Cahoon Pecos James B. Bridwell Richmond Virginia Roswell Bridwell

Plain-Clothes State Police Units Sought for Defense Work

Santa Fe reports the senate finance board considered a request of 65 thousand dollars from the special defense fund to hire five plain-clothes state police for national defense tasks. The move followed a board meeting that also conditionally approved a 25 thousand dollar loan to Albuquerque for more land for the airport, with education matters discussed.

Santa FE N. M Senate Finance Board Special Defense Fund Tom Summers Albuquerque Defense Fund Educa

20000 Warplanes To Britain In Next 18 Months

Washington dispatch reports a plan to supply Britain with about 20000 American made fighting planes in 18 months. About 10700 under the British aid bill would come from a $7.0 billion aviation appropriation. Also discussed are surveys for an aerial route to England with stepping stone hops from Newfoundland to Greenland Iceland and possibly Ireland to avoid shipping risks.

Washington Great Britain England Newfoundland Greenland Iceland Ireland Britain Atlantic Congressinal Senate

Leide-Tedesco Speaks On World Unity In Roswell

Manoah Leide-Tedesco addressed Roswell Junior High students on human values in a changing order. He advocated expanding education, international broadcasts, orchestra and glee club tours, and more American films to unite the world. An open audience forum followed the lecture.

America Manoah Leide-Tedesco Roswell Rotary Club Institute of Understanding

Traffic Lights Are Working Again on Main Street

Roswell's Main Street traffic lights were restored after Harold Danenber g completed an hour and twenty minute repair. A short circuit had left signals out for two to three days in the feeder line to the light at 3rd and Main. The fix rewired tail lights to one signal, cutting off other lights, per police chief Eller. Only the east-west amber light at 3rd and Main remains nonfunctional, requiring paving work to repair and will be done soon.

Roswell Harold Danenberg 3Rd and Main Eller

Elliott Oil Test Drilling At 3600 Feet Near Roswell

The L. E. Elliott No. 1 State oil test in eastern Chaves county is drilling in hard lime at 3600 feet with lime taped at 3210 feet. Expected oil shows are not anticipated for 300 to 400 feet more. The well lies in section 16, 11S-31E, near the Three County Corner area about 45 miles east of Roswell. Nearby wells include Great Western Producers No. 1 State to the west in Lea county producing 17 barrels daily to 3048 feet, R. I. Wilson No. 1 Brown southwest of Roswell drilling near 1200 feet, H. J. Steinberger No. 1 Headley east of Hagerman at 3409 feet with oil shows above 3405 feet and sulfur water. Other wells: A. F. Pierce No. 1 Franks abandoned near Roswell, Helm and Martin No. 1 Stephens east of Lake Arthur bailing 4 bals with oil at 3229 feet, and Frank Montgomery No. 1-B Purcell drilling below 885 feet.

L. E. Elliott Chaves County Elliott Roswell Great Western Producers, Inc Great Western Lea County R. I. Wilson H. J. Steinberger Headley Hagerman A. F. Pierce Helm and Martin Stephens Lake Arthur Frank Montgomery Purcell

Eastern Star Election Today in New Mexico Grand Chapter

In Las Vegas New Mexico March 22 017 the 39th annual meeting of the New Mexico Grand Chapter of the Eastern Star is to conclude with officer elections. A banquet tonight will end the three day session attended by over 300 people including national officers led by Mrs Effie Easton of San Francisco as most worthy grand matron.

Las Vegas N. M New Mexico The Eastern Star Effie Easton San Francisco

Weather forecast for four states shows mixed precipitation

Weather outlook covers New Mexico with partly cloudy west and east, scattered showers and possible snow at high elevations. Colorado expects showers in the southeast and snow in the mountains, then fair Sunday. Arizona remains fair overall with scattered showers in the extreme east. West Texas notes cloudy conditions with intermittent rain or drizzle tonight and Sunday.

New Mexico Colorado Arizona West Texas

National Defense Employment Survey To Be Made Here

The Roswell office of the New Mexico State Employment Service will conduct an intensive survey to identify local workers available for national defense jobs by April 15. Manager Clif C. Holloman urges registration of unemployed and those with defense trade experience not currently in related jobs, including aircraft, shipbuilding, and machine shop workers.

National Defense Roswell New Mexico Clif C. Holloman Holloman

Just Missed The Dog House Story Litters Housing Search

Mrs. George Carraway offered an apartment for rent and faced a crowd of lookers. The humorous remark about moving in the cantonment and placing her husband in the dog house captures a lively, lighthearted housing notice from a local classified page.

George Carraway

Man Escapes Doghouse Over Classified Ad Gambit

In a lighter row of chatter, Mr. Carraway narrowly avoids embarrassment after a proposed advertising plan in the classifieds is scotched. The exchange ends with both Carraway and the classifieds unscathed.

Mr. Carraway Classified

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