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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1940
Page
2
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The arrival of the airplane this Saturday marks a new era for transportation and communication in the region. It contrasts travel times from Albuquerque and Santa Fe, noting hours by air versus four hours by car, and highlights air routes as a symbol of progress alongside radio, bringing remote areas into closer contact with the outside world.
The Las Vegas Optic warns readers that propaganda from both sides floods the country, urging stronger national defenses and trained forces. It argues war hatred inflames atrocities on all sides, urging public immunity to wartime propaganda and recalling past conflicts.
Gabrielle gathers money and writes hopeful letters to Peter while plotting a Friday visit to New York for her coming performance. She funds her trip by gifting most of her inheritance to her parents, then leaves quietly with Odd as she faces a shifting future and the memories of Bob and family.
Poem urging readers to honor mothers on Mother's Day with flowers or telegrams. Reminds that mothers may be near or in heaven and to show true gratitude through loving messages and a white flower. Emphasizes the privilege of caring and praying for mothers.
Bankers gather May 17 for the New Mexico Bankers Association convention with speakers like Robert M. Hanes. Also covered is KOB radio expanding to 50,000 watts, aiming to boost statewide reach and politics, while noting challenges and regional transmission issues.
Grapevine telegrams suggest success in stalling the nationalization issue as the New Mexico Medical Society convenes in Albuquerque May 27 to 29. The sessions aim to address controversial proposals and maintain local medical autonomy amid nationwide debate.
The piece notes an upcoming commencement at the New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts on May 26 with plans for a baccalaureate sermon and a request linked to the "Know Your Mexico" pictures and gravy. It recalls past graduates including Fabian Garcia and John Dabney Tinsley, and mentions 121 graduates this year. It also covers May June veterans meetings in New Mexico, with events for the American Legion at Santa Fe. A humorous Psalm paraphrase and notes on Spanish-American War veterans follow, then a New York casualty report citing 300 killed yearly in door-related automobile accidents with an example of a back-seat passenger failing to secure a door at 50 mph.
Eastern New Mexico College will host a museum operated by the New Mexico State Museum as an experimental education lab on campus. A full time assistant and one or two part time staff will support exhibits including the skull and bones of a 660g prehistoric man found near Arch, New Mexico and a Kiowa Indian display purchased by the State Museum.
May 13 A walking stick crafted for the President of the United States by George S. Deane of Roswell New Mexico rests in the trophy room of President Roosevelt at the White House.
In Shenandoah Iowa John Johnson aged 81 endured his first toothache and visited a dentist who extracted three teeth during the visit.
A walking stick crafted from cactus wood with New Mexico diamonds and a miniature presidential bust was given to the President by Congressman John J. Dempsey of New Mexico on behalf of Mr. Deane. A White House photograph shows the stick among other sticks in the collection. Visitors praise the workmanship and value the unique construction.
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