Scotland Faces War News With Unyielding Optimism
A letter from Leith, Edinburgh, dated April 4 1941, reflects Britons rallying to freedom and brotherhood amid wartime strain. It praises American support, BBC broadcasts, and optimistic strides in North Africa and the Lofoten affair. The writer notes rationing, food supply resilience, and a steadfast social spirit despite air raids and shipping threats.
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Arthur Street
Leith
Edinburgh
Scotland
Col
Andrew
Col. Andrews
New Mexico
Christian Science Monitor
Lofoten Islands
Norway
North Africa
Yugoslavia
Churchill
Clydside
State Guard gains backing under New Mexico law
Santa Fe May 9 progress in efficiency shown by State Guard commands under House Bill 42. Major William H Powell notes Artesia Company 7 swore in recruits, predicting a crack unit. Guard serves as skeleton replacement to National Guard, with Enfield rifles issued and drills planned as a bulwark until regular army arrives.
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Santa FE
State Guard
William H. Powell
Artesia
Charles Morgan
National Guard
Purdy
Lew Hammond Joins Writers With a Gem
A Roswell Daily Record reader submits a humorous poem praising and lampooning Adolf Hitler. The note includes the writer Lew Hammond and mentions state military figures and the First Regiment New Mexico State Guard with names and posts in Santa Fe and Albuquerque.
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The
New Mexico State Home Guard
Lew Hammond
Adolf Hitler
Festival of the Christian Home May 12 at First Methodist
A May observance titled Festival of the Christian Family gathers May 12 at 6 30 p m at First Methodist Church. The event features talks on marriage, democracy in the home, pre marital interviews, and a covered dish banquet for families. Aimed at promoting Christian living at home with discussions led by church members and invited guests.
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First Methodist Church
Finch White, Jr
Cliff Conley
John C. Martens
Christian Social Relations Department
Ernest Megenity
Janette Henson
J. B. Pirtle
Carlos C. Webb
Thomas W. Brabham
Paul McEvoy
Jack Martens
W. Finch White, Jr
Roland T. Schaefer
H. B. Cooley
Martens
W. Finch White Jr
Roswell
Educational advantages offered to CCC enrollees
The CCC education program offers general and specialized training including Cooking and Baking Subaltern Training Clerical Welding Auto Mechanics Airplane Mechanics Drafting Radio Operator license and Leisure-Time Instruction. Enrollees often take administrative roles and numerous positions across forestry grazing soil conservation and park services. Call No 11 for classified listings.
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CCC
New Mexico
Bureau of Reclamation
Park
Fish and Wildlife
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Harry Andrew
British Isles
Scott
Will Robinson
Ed. Scarritt
German Reich
Adjutant General
Charlton
New Mexico State Guard
Donovan H. Hoover
Inspector General’s Dept
Wallace P. Martin
Medical Corps
Hilario A. Delgado
Fred Wilson
Albuquerque
W. H. Powell
Co. O
Edward Purdy
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San
Hollywood
L. C. Smith Typewriter
Roswell Typewriter Co
Roswell, N. M
EL Coyote
Elyse Saunders
el Coyote” Queen
Roswell High School
Miss Saunders
H. P. Saunders
Courtesy
Mamie Destree
W. E. Destree
Dewey Burnworth
Delaware
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