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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1941

Page

4

United States of the World book sparks Santa Fe debate

Will Robinson reports on a Santa Fe discussion of a newly published work by an unknown author arguing that democracies must unite under one banner to preserve liberty against totalitarianism. The piece notes the book contends global democracies unite or liberty could perish if the Hitler movement advances.

United States of World Santa Fe United States of the World England Hitler

McCormick backs Willkie as GOP boss in party

The piece notes McCormick’s stance that Willkie remains the Republican leader as the last nominee, while the U S Senate approves a seven billion dollar British aid bill 67 to 9. It cites Hatch absent in New Mexico opposing the state primary and warns that aid bills may expand, amid wartime uncertainty and efforts to rebuild defenses.

McCormick Willkie U. S Senate Hatch New Mexico Britain America Hitler

Italian Warships Battle Updates Across Med Theater

Reports from Belgrade describe mixed receptions as Allied and Axis forces clash. Naval actions include damage to a Littorio class battleship and two Italian cruisers in the eastern Mediterranean while a Nazi bomber attack targets a British troop transport west of Cape Wrath.

Belgrade Mediterranean Cape Wrath Scotland Balkans Yugoslavia Split Ankara Turkey Bulgaria Germany Africa Cheren Asmara Harar Ethiopia Diredawa Addis Abana-Jibati

Jackson Day Banquets Across Nation to Hear Roosevelt by Radio

Washington March 29 Thousands of Democrats contributing up to 50 dollars each to erase a 450000 deficit will gather at Jackson Day banquets nationwide tonight to hear President Roosevelt on radio from the Potomac in Florida waters. About 1000 donors who gave 100 dollars hoped to see the chief executive in person but received rain checks for a later dinner. Speakers include cabinet officers governors and senators. The New York dinner will be 50 dollars and many others 25 dollars. The Hatch Act limits fundraising by ticket sales this year.

Washington Roosevelt Potomac Florida New York The Port Everglades Fla Walker Los Angeles Agriculture Wickard Tennessee Senate Barkley House McCormick Massachusetts Gov Lehman Farley

Medicine By Plane To Sick Woman In Mountain Cabin

Silver City reports a flying physician dropped medicine for Mrs. Louis L. Holdridge at Willow Creek station after she fell ill in snowbound Mogollon country. Forest rangers plan a sled trek to reach the 12,000 foot area and evacuate her to a hospital as weather allows.

Silver City Forest Rangers Here Lonely Willow Creek Station H. E. Cone Louis L. Holdridge Mogollon Range Holdridge Forest Service

New Mexico’s Role in National Defense

The state argues its defense contribution goes beyond troops. With abundant beef, mutton, wool, mohair, oil, copper, potash, and other minerals, New Mexico can aid in defense needs. It highlights manganese supply as vital for steel armor plate and hard steel production, asserting the region will play its part in national defense.

New Mexico

Charges Defense Activity Ruins Georgia Counties

Washington March 29 AP senators said the national defense program displaced about 1 200 farm families near Hinesville Georgia and ruined three counties as 352 200 acres were acquired for anti aircraft proving grounds C B Baldwin farm security administrator told lawmakers about 6 500 farm families moved from defense projects Senator Russell warned some farms dating back 200 years were uprooted with family cemeteries the farm security administration was among agencies gaining boosts in the big supply bill before the senate appropriations committee and a Monday vote was forecast

Russell D-Ga Senate Hinesville Georgia C. B. Baldwin Senator Russell National Defense Farm Security Administration Senate Appropriations Committee House Roosevelt

Internal Strife Threatens National Defense

The article asserts that domestic labor strikes and interunion quarrels endanger national defense, arguing France fell due to internal divisions and that America faces its greatest danger from within. It stresses leadership disputes and labor conflicts as primary obstacles to mobilizing effective defense.

France America

Washington to New Mexico a tale of dinners and ships

The piece notes Washington Democrats plan a Jackson Day dinner at $100 a plate, postponed after the president’s non attendance. In Albuquerque a cheaper mock price exists, Roswell contrasts with 75 cents. It critiques Republican stance on Britain aid and defense, praising Wendell Willkie and Cyrus McCormick for constructive stance. It then shifts to the history of the rattlesnake flag and its use by Marines. It ends with calls for federal support to build health and recreation centers for defense workers and urges Roswell to establish a community center to curb juvenile delinquency through proper facilities.

Washington New Mexico Albuquerque Roswell Congress Willkie Taft Nye Vandenberg Wendell Willkie National Committee Associated Press Cyrus McCormick McCormick Wendell L. Willkie Paul V. McNutt Federal Security Administration

New Mexico Constitution Amendment Proposal by Doc McWhirter

A 1942 election discussion notes possible fifteen to twenty constitutional amendments with Doc McWhirter’s proposal for a twenty day bill introduction session, a thirty day recess, and forty days for consideration. The bill reportedly passed the conservative Senate with no opposition and may gain anti split support.

New Mexico Doc McWhirter McWhirter Senate

Religion Shapes New Mexico Legislature in Fifteenth General Assembly

The piece notes the shift from Catholic dominance to Protestant majority in the New Mexico fifteenth general assembly. It highlights Mormon leaders in the lower house, three openly Christian Scientists, and no Jewish representation, urging attendance at church tomorrow.

New Mexico

Another Human Incident Women in Politics Probed

The article notes women hold six seats in the house while none in the senate. On Mrs Will Rogers thirty sixth birthday, Bernalillo County, a dinner party was hosted by Mrs Eyler of Dona Ana and Mrs Love of Colfax. It contrasts women’s rational approach with male legislators’ birthday party habit.

State House of Representatives Senate Love Colfax Will Rogers Bernalillo County Eyler Dona Ana

Lobbying ad attacks House Bill 91 in Santa Fe paper

A five column ad in the Santa Fe New Mexican opposes House Bill 91 brought by Representative Frank Knox. The bill would curb grocery and trading posts from selling most drugs unless a permit and fee are obtained, risking hardship in isolated communities and potential monopoly. The piece notes state board opposition and questions the ad’s compliance with ethics.

Santa Fe New Mexican Frank Knox State Board of Pharmacy Santa Fe Committee Hoyle

Roswell Laundry Co Building Permit Granted

Roswell Laundry Co received a building permit for an addition to the laundry building including storage and dry cleaning areas. Work will feature a tile and metal roof with an estimated cost of 2500 dollars.

Roswell Laundry Co

Mortgage Listed During Session Hearings Pending

A real mortgage listing remains active with several weeks of the session still to be heard. The note indicates ongoing deliberations and upcoming timetable adjustments as lawmakers assess the case.

Law repeal of 2 percent tax on fraternal life premiums

Senator John Mullis of Roswell led passage in the upper house to repeal the 2 percent tax on premiums of fraternal life insurance firms. Fraternal groups including Woodmen and Praetorians had fought the levy for years under Carrie Tingley Memorial Hospital aid. The claim that these bodies are non profit was ultimately upheld by the bill’s passage.

John Mullis Roswell Carrie Tingley Memorial Hospital

Youngest Legislator Leads As Padilla Wins At 21

In a Santa Fe report, Frank Padilla of Puerta de Luna is described as the youngest representative at 21 after a decisive victory. His first bill would tax cigarettes to fund a school vacuum, while Gov Miles defends the primary law amid Senate debates over party practices and caucus conduct.

Santa Fe Bob Daughtry Daughtry Frank Padilla Puerta de Luna Guadalupe County Padilla Miles Roach C. T. McWhirter Mountainair

Mediation talks hinge on guarantees for returning IH workers

Mediation board faces demand for no discrimination against strikers returning to four Midwest International Harvester plants where 20 000 workers are employed The Allis Chalmers back to work movement gains momentum with 2048 Milwaukee day shift workers reporting versus 1962 yesterday and a 6000 normal force Union momentum tops company unofficial open with overtime pay promised for those who return The CIO United Automobile Workers Union meets to decide on resuming work amid wage and concession talks

Mediation Board Midwest International Harvester Company Allis-Chalmers Mfg. Co Milwaukee CIO United Automobile Workers Union CIO Harvester Washington Midland Steel Products Company Detroit CIO Universal Cyclops Steel Corporation Bridgeville Bethlehem Steel New York Brooklyn Bethlehem Johnstown Steel Workers Organizing Committee SWOC Aliquippa Jones and Laughlin Steel Corporation Parkersburg W. Va Iron and Steel Company

Yugoslavia Axis Split Shapes Balkan War Fallout

U S watches Yugoslavia crisis as Belgrade repudiates Axis pact following King Peter II ascent. Roosevelt pledges support for Yugoslav independence and possible asset unfreezing. Matsuoka’s Berlin visit looms large as diplomacy shifts amid Axis pressure and Balkan uncertainties. Labor arbitrators meet nationwide as mediation board opens sessions.

Capt Gray Finishes Officers Course at Fort Sill

Capt Herbert C. Gray completed a three month school for battalion officers at Fort Sill Oklahoma. He is on a short leave and will return Sunday to Fort Sill. For years Gray commanded Battery A here.

Herbert C. Gray Fort Sill Oklo Capt. Gray

Mexican Baseball Club to Reorganize Meeting Held Sunday

A re organization meeting of the local Mexican baseball club is set for 7 o clock Sunday night at Jim Gonzales home 500 East Tilden. Gonzales, sponsor for three years, says many former players are in army service and urges interested Mexican youths to attend.

Jim Gonzales East Tilden Gonzales

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