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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1941
Page
4
Chaves county growers posted a record yield of 622 pounds lint per acre in 1939, up from previous years, while 1940 acreage rose by over 11,000 acres led by cotton. The article notes shifts from fruit orchards to crops, cites a proposed broader take on national plans, and discusses tax revenue and gasoline tax impact on motorists.
The article traces Karakul origin from Col. de Bremond's Roswell area home stock, via Mr. and Mrs. Lorrie Hagerman to a 1500 head range herd. Hagerman is noted as a leading Karakul breeder and an officer of the American Karakul Sheep Association, with crossbreeding boosting pelts to 8 9 dollars.
Santa Fe reports a push to abolish the New Mexico state primary with Senator Hatch backing the effort, yet polls show broad support for keeping the primary, possibly with an earlier election date and stiffer penalties. The piece notes Hatch’s eastern district support, little opposition there, and warns the effort could spell political death for its backers. Also mentions spring rains, Chavez voting to allow Navy purchases of Argentina canned beef, a Senate split, and a treasury plan to fund defense securities via broad public sales, targeting about half a million enrollees.
The Pecos River water dispute between New Mexico and Texas flares again as Texas weighs repealing the water compact and authorizing a suit against New Mexico. Alamogordo dam sits at the center, with Texas claiming water deprivation or excessive salinity while New Mexico denounces the move as another Texas attempt to steal water. The Roswell Record quotes the Albuquerque Journal on Texas mounting protest.
The piece notes Taos county collects only about 42 percent of assessed taxes while Chaves averages near 100 percent, forcing Taos and Rio Arriba schools to close for lack of funding. It argues consolidating counties could save money and improve governance, criticizing long held county jobs and salaries. It also discusses the Coronado Cuarto Centennial and its mixed legacy amid broader travel, tax, and tourism trends.
A heated session centered on a rumored plan to replace the direct primary with an emasculated version. Senator Dickason denounced machine politicians and urged lawmakers to protect the people's voice, while West Krannawitter Morrow and Spiess challenged the viability and timing of any reform. The unscheduled debate ended with no bill before the Senate as the session adjourned.
Senator Vandenberg asks if funds will cover the bill’s two year life. Adams fears insufficiency and warns that extra money is needed to sustain China Greece and others in their fight. Adams opposed the British aid law noting the 7 billion appropriation rested on Britain needs and lacks details on aid to Turkey and others.
Ever bearing strawberries asparagus rhubarb dewberries gooseberries for sale at Andersons Gardens. Advertisement promotes a garden center offering a selection of fruiting plants to customers.
Washington dispatch reports Rep. Joseph W. Martin Jr. warns the United States faces possible national bankruptcy as he chairs the Republican national committee meeting. He urges policing the New Deal while maintaining two parties and unity for defense, with Willkie denying 1942 or 1944 candidacy aspirations.
The Baltimore Sun reports authoritative sources say a British heavy cruiser is heading to Norfolk for repairs though no name or confirmation is given. Earlier rumors tied a 10,000 ton destroyer The London to Chester and Nar Ragansett was said shell damaged. officials cautioned no immediate repairs planned.
About 1,000 delegates and visitors gathered for the two day New Mexico Cattle Growers Association meeting. Talks included Governor John E. Miles, C R Arnold, and Jay Taylor as potential officers debated replacing Don W. Jackson. Afternoon sessions covered defense and world market issues, with officers to be elected tomorrow and the 1942 convention city chosen. The event closes with an annual steak banquet and dance.
A government communique said the Yugoslav cabinet, shaken by a four day crisis, was reformed. A special train carrying leaders to Vienna to sign the Axis pact would depart Belgrade at 4 p m EST. New ministers replaced anti Axis members and had assumed duties as pamphlets warned of German occupation. Tens of thousands protested Axis ties across the kingdom. Across the Adriatic Italy marked the 22nd anniversary of Fascist groups. In Africa British forces moved toward Addis Ababa and claimed Negheli fell. RAF reported a medium heavy raid on Berlin and attacks on northwest Germany and Nazi ports.
Some rank and file supporters endorsed the post election foreign policy course Willkie had pursued, even as others questioned its direction. The fragment suggests mixed views within the administration and among party members on how to proceed after the electoral process.
New Mexico shows considerable variable cloudiness with scattered showers and snow at times in higher elevations north, cooler in the north portion while southeast remains fair to partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday. Colorado has mainly cloudy skies with mountain snow and southeast shower activity today and tonight, Tuesday brings partly cloudy and warmer east, colder southeast. Arizona experiences fair weather tonight and Tuesday with variable cloudiness and light snow in the northeast, colder in the central region. West Texas stays partly cloudy with scattered showers tonight and Tuesday, Panhandle mostly cloudy with showers turning to light snow flurries early Tuesday, colder there.
In Atlanta a thief forced entry into a parked auto and hurried away. He removed two boxes from the vehicle, which were later found on the pavement. One box held a four foot alligator and the other contained twelve live snakes.
Lieutenant-Governor Ceferino Quintana lives in Las Vegas and leads a study on the state hospital for the insane. Chairman G. W. Armijo will file a detailed report early next week outlining severe overcrowding and the urgent need for modernization funded by unidentified sources. He warned that conditions are dire, with capacity near 1000 when only 500 beds are available and even cellars used as wards.
Portales schools superintendent J Steiner reports 792 pupils traveled 2261.952 miles over 180 days at one tenth of a cent per pupil mile, aiming to have state take over transport. Average per pupil cost was 21.38 dollars versus state 30.32. Not a single injury occurred during nine months of daily travel.
The Edgar Putnams threaten to quit as anonymous calls disrupt life at home. Within two days they received visits from a fuel truck a gravel truck flowers baked goods and grocery trucks and five taxicabs. Two fire engines and a battalion chief also arrived, heightening irritation.
A debate centers on shifting school transportation from county authorities to a more politicized system. Advocates warn of regional influence while opponents call for maintaining professional oversight and efficiency. The discussion frames future governance and funding implications.
The legislature could trim a week from its total session length if current speeds continue. Senate action last Friday showed 32 bills disposed of in under two hours despite a homecoming period with ex-Senator Louise Coe among visiting honorees.
In Sierra and surrounding counties Senator Burton Roach introduced Senate Bill 126 dissolving a unity described as the state’s most magnificent yet colossal flop. The funeral-like start to the session saw little oratory as lawmakers faced a grim end to a controversial project. The state overall shares in the mood, with some remarking they warned this outcome.
Advertisement noting Anderson's Gardens offers leaf lettuce for sale. Inline promotion hints at availability and local gardening supply. No dates or prices provided.
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