New Mexico stock and primary issues highlighted in Roswell bulletin
The Roswell bulletin notes New Mexico wool and cattle gains but ranks state wool quality and price lower. It recounts stock improvements, the Hereford association, and the Roswell strike era. It reports Governor Miles backing a stable primary law, urges vigilance against anti primary moves, and cites election data suggesting run-off impacts.
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New Mexico State College
New Mexico
Roswell
Eastern
Santa Fe
Miles
State Senate
Roach
Drafting industries and workers for national defense
The Las Vegas Optic argues that government should draft both workers and industries, noting one million young men are being drafted for the army. It condemns strikes in defense sectors as dangerous and says munitions must flow for armed forces and democracies, suggesting WWII style mandatory labor to support national defense.
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CIO
Las Vegas
April across history marks war start dates
Artesia Advocate recalls five Aprils that opened major conflicts. It notes Lexington and Concord began the American Revolution on April 19, 1775, the Mexican War began April 24, 1846, Fort Sumter fell April 12, 1861, the Spanish-American War started April 19, 1898, and the U.S. entry to World War I began with war declaration on April 6, 1917 as April 1941 looms.
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United States
Lexington and Concord
Texas
Fort Sumner
S. C
Germany
Artesia Advocate
British warship action in Mediterranean draws mixed reports
Allied and Italian losses fill a dramatic naval clash off Sicily and Crete with British claims of sinking several Italian ships and rescuing sailors while reporting two British planes missing. French and British forces exchange shots around Algeria as the war broadens in the Mediterranean.
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Athens
Fiume
Pola
Piraeus
Admiralty
Vincenzo Gioberto
Maestrale
Srlovanni Delle Bande Nere
Alfiera
Vittorio Alfieri
Royal Navy
Mediterranean
Britain
France
Ministry of Economic Warfare
Germany
North African
Ionian
Greece
Sicily
Crete
Cape Passero
RAF
Despisi
Cantoni
Weather Outlook for West Texas Shows Increasing Clouds
West Texas forecast calls for slowly increasing cloudiness in the south portion with fair conditions elsewhere tonight and Tuesday. Occasional widely scattered showers are possible in the southwest Tuesday night, and temperatures are not expected to change significantly.
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West
Texas
South Portion
Southwest Portion
Argentine Beef Policy Sparks Meat Trade Debate
At a Santa Fe dinner, a leading stockman argued for allowing army and navy to buy Argentine corned beef to ease supply pressures and keep meat affordable. He warned against restricting Argentine beef, noting American-packed corned beef is scarce locally. The exchange highlighted tensions between stockmen, packers, and national meat supply.
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Albuquerque
Army
Weinie
Santa Fe
Death of Charley Gilbert noted at Santa Fe
Charley Gilbert, attorney at law and longtime representative of democracy in Chaves County, died in Hot Springs. News of his passing stirred corridor chatter at Santa Fe, with comments praising his loyalty to friends and implacability toward enemies.
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Charley Gilbert
Hot Springs
Santa Fe
Chaves County
Gilbert
United States Seizes Axis Ships in Rapid Action Across Hemisphere
The United States moved swiftly to seize 69 Axis ships in a coast guard led operation across New England to the Pacific. Italian, German, and Danish vessels were impounded amid reports of widespread sabotage, with crews detained and ships examined for damage.
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United States
New York
Italo E. Verrando
Verrando
Rome
Coast Guard
New England
Gulf Coast
Pacific Northwest
Ranise Ernesto
Galveston
Texas
Washington
Chile
Germany
Hemisphere
Navy
Villaperosa
Wilmington
N. C
Roosevelt
Herbert Gaston
the Treasury
Jacksonville
Fla
Canal Zone
Florida
President Roosevelt
Columbus
Fort Stanton
N. M
John S. Baylis
Baylis
Ellis Island
Italian Line
Hull
Great Britain
Treasury
Army and Navy
Panama Canal Zone
Philippine
San Jose
Costa Rica
Punta Arenas
Francisco Calderon Guardia
Jackson Day Dinner Funds Democratic War Chest Event
A Jackson Day Dinner at the Hotel Hilton in Santa Fe draws attendees forming a nominal to Albuquerque to boost New Mexico’s share of the national party treasury. Tickets command 25 to 35 dollars, signaling strong interest though viewed as a Roosevelt era love feast. Democratic state chairman Ben Luchini may circulate a letter endorsing county or regional Dollar Dinners after the legislature adjourns, with more details to follow.
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Albuquerque
Hilton
New Mexico
National Party
Santa Fe
Ben Luchini
New Albuquerque Bank Aims to Serve University Heights
Announcement of a new state bank in Albuquerque targets the University Heights area, reflecting the city’s growth and signaling possible broader bank expansion. Inspired by Senator Krannawitter, the measure extends branch banking after years of chartering limits for national banks and a cautious state banking department.
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Albuquerque
University Heights
Krannawitter
State
General Mills sales here running ahead in Roswell
General Mills sales in Roswell are ahead of the national average, with Mel Kruse noting near 100 percent distribution for leading brands. He cites strong local support and that almost every Roswell grocer carries Wheaties Kix Bisquick Softasilk Cake Flour and Gold Medal Flour from the Minneapolis mill.
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Roswell
General Mills
Mel Kruse
New Mexico-West Texas
Kruse
el Paso
Wheaties
Kix
Bisquick
Gold Medal
Minneapolis
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Semoun
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U. S
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S. C. Allen
Alamogordo
Hope
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Red Bluff
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Italy
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No. 11
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