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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1941
Page
12
The census bureau reports March dollar sales by independent New Mexico retailers rose five percent from March 1940 and February 1941. First quarter sales climbed seven percent year over year. Albuquerque shows a 16 percent March gain versus 1940, and Roswell drops from March 1940 but rises three percent for the quarter.
AAP report describes Private Frank Furlan of St. Louis seeking a furlough at CAMP ROBINSON and repeatedly receiving selective service examination threats, CAPT Charles Taylor suggesting a polite postcard. appears in a 1941 era brief. Also probate notice in New Mexico appoints executor Rayburn Rice. claims due within six months from April 24, 1941. A dogcatcher in Indianapolis is bitten, reporting the incident with his nose bandaged.
On the nickel plate railroad in Rochester Indiana towerman Ora L Mosher acted quickly when he spotted a robin entangled in a telegraph wire. He rushed down the tower steps and freed the bird by removing the string it carried to its nest.
Washington reports a near agreement among Britain and 21 American republics to use surplus seized ships for mutual benefit. Britain would buy surplus vessels after inter-American needs are met, while the inter-American committee would oversee sale and chartering to Britain. Axis vessels in American ports total 96 with Brazil leading at 30, followed by Argentina 17 and Mexico 14.
A compact reader crossword page shows across and down clues with numbered positions. The grid includes clues like Flower and African Topl under across, and state and troubles under down, plus entries such as Son of Jacob and Spanish article. The puzzle also references yesterday's answer and notes items like a sea gull.
Mr and Mrs Buster Knowles returned from Mayo Clinic in Rochester with eye trouble unresolved. Baptist members attended a park picnic in Roswell after services then joined a Zone meeting. Cottonwood beat Cottonwood 13 to 12 on the court west of the church. next game in Roswell May 4. Mrs Horace Worley operated for goiter after Mayo Clinic trip and is recovering. Mary Frances O Bannon visited Garden City relatives. Ladies Aid pie dinner raised 83 for church repairs. Idas Taylor, recent arm loss at Artesia hospital, returned home resting well.
Romeo Gees courts a new pairing as Oseley’s famous hamburgers are showcased with Rochester Root Beer. The feature highlights flavor harmony and regional branding in a bustling city dining scene.
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