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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1940
Page
7
A discussion notes the possibility of a second term for the President with Dewey as rival, while forecasting uncertain delegate support at the Philadelphia convention after June twenty fourth. It also mentions Roswell census results, the Hatch act fate in Congress, and scrutiny of Secretary Ickes and wartime news.
Gabrielle revisits memories by the stream and writes to Peter while tensions rise at the cottage with Dorothy and Tony. Letters from home reveal a planned baby, a half cow purchase delays departure, and Gabrielle longs for Peter as autumn deepens and no word arrives from him.
Walter Hildreth, 61, a former school teacher, was fined $10 for disorderly conduct after arguing with Mrs. Christian Febiger over dog access on the sidewalk in Philadelphia. Magistrate Jacob Dogole ruled sidewalks are open to dogs who may walk where they please. A small item notes a new crop listing at Anderson's Gardens.
In a Will Robinson column, the impact of Secretary Ickes on New Mexico's park usage fees and 1906 Elephant Butte land limits is explored. Governors of Arizona and New Mexico protest forest and water rulings, while long standing 160 acre limits trigger talk of reallocation and sales. The piece also notes political shifts after Cuba Clayton’s death and possible district attorney succession in Torrance Lincoln Otero and Dona Ana counties.
The Dawson branch once carried heavy coal trains to connect with the Rock Island Road and remains a symbol of substitute fuels as oil burning engines replace heavier ones. Alamogordo gains blacktop funding, with $80,000 total and $30,000 city share under WPA support, boosting a bond issue otherwise unlikely.
Municipal leaders push quick gains as finances improve, aiming to fund services now while revenue streams remain robust. Officials stress prudent spending to sustain gains and avoid future deficits.
A columnist cites Bar ney Hubb of the Pecos Enterprise praising O Daniel as the only governor in years with will and courage to dismiss sinecures and cut salaries enough to cover his own pay. The Fergusons are alleged to support anti O Daniel efforts to split votes. Dempsey reportedly tossed the junta out a window as ironies about slate fixing persist.
Artesia thinker urges delaying remarks about the junta that went to Washington to fix things until Congressman Jack. The comment reflects local sentiment on the delegation and political timing.
A Roswell observer urges immediate construction of an overpass at Cline's Corners to shield travelers on Route 285 from reckless drivers on Route 66. After ten minutes of street-level observation, the writer emphasizes the need for safety and belated conversion to the cause.
Albuquerque May 2 A New Mexico newspaper headline “12 Men Sentenced for Mis representing Unemployment Claims” reflects a report from the Unemployment Compensation Commission. Chairman Roy L. Cook notes false benefit claims are detectable and carry penalties up to a $2,000 fine or imprisonment.
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