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Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1940

Page

8

Washington Notes On War, Relief, And Budget Strains

The latest Washington and European news paints a grim picture as nations brace for possible war. The Red Cross seeks ten million dollars for European relief with New Mexico and Chaves county urged to contribute. state departments face a ten percent budget cut, risking a $100000 overdraft. The administration plans higher defense spending, while dictators threaten global safety amid fading morality.

American Red Cross Europe New Mexico Chaves County State Finance Board State Appropriations

Jealousy Sparks a New York Romance End

Gabrielle Parsons travels to New York to see Peter on air. She suspects infidelity after spotting his wife’s clothes but learns Peter’s cousin Jennie is his wife. A mistaken jealousy leads to a kiss and a marriage proposal as they reconcile.

Gabrielle Peter New York Grand Central Gabrielle Parsons Peter Parsons Gaby Tecumtelalla Amber Eyes Gabrielle Snow Parsons Jennie Patrick Goose

Daily Crossword Across

Puzzle clues list including across and down entries with definitions for Friar's title lofty mountain flow copiously and many other terms. Answers span fruits, gods, verbs, and objects ranging from bears to religious terms across a single themed grid.

U.S

German advance threatens France as Allied powers falter

The war in Europe shifts in favor of Germany as Holland and much of Belgium fall, with an incursion into France. Britain and France face existential stakes, while Hitler could dictate peace terms that erase the two allies as major European powers, despite France's long buildup and air shortages.

Europe Germany Holland Belgium France England Chamberlain Hitler

New Mexico critic on Pulitzer prizes and tree planting

A New Mexico columnist mocks Pulitzer selections, cites flawed judging, praises non prize works, laments low state support for national tree planting efforts, and notes 90 million trees planted nationwide while NM lags. The piece also discusses Cinco de Mayo analysis and Byrd expedition pemmican lore.

New Mexico Department of Forestry Arizona Nevada Utah Ohio Missouri Senora J. Sanchez Y Bermilon Chihuahua City Srs Miramon Meira Maximilian Cinco de Mayo Puebla

Lake Arthur Commencement Exercises Held At High School

Lake Arthur held commencement exercises Thursday night in the high school auditorium. Processional and invocation by Rev. A D Jameson opened the program. The school chorus performed Vienese Lullaby and other selections. Ruth Nihart gave the salutatory followed by W D Stafford presenting the speaker Dr H C Gossard of E N M College. Murry led the commencement song and Geraldine Smith gave the valedictory. Diplomas were presented by C Moore with awards announced.

Lake Arthur A D. Jameson Moon—Brown Luipold Ruth Nihart Ww. D. Stafford H. C. Gossard E. N. M. College Murry Geraldine Smith John R. Moore

Local people and travels across New Mexico scene

R Pate, president of board. Garvis Cummins visits relatives in Lake Arthur. John Havens, with wife, rode train from Roswell to Phoenix to visit son and daughter George Miles Murphy and baby. George Nihart left for Washington DC after returning from Tucumcari where he attended a mail carriers convention. Rev A D Jameson visited Roswell on business. Roy Hammond family moved to a farm near Hagerman. Lake Arthur residents attended Goat Ropers exhibit in Artesia. D L Ballard and wife from Corpus Christi, Texas guest of E L Cummins.

O. W. Samelson Artesia Samelson Lake Arthur George Weaver State College Pauline Preston California Roy Hammond W. D. Stafford Clovis A. D. Jameson Points Arizona J. W. Webb Duncan O. WW. Samelson Garvis Cummins John Havens Roswell Phoenix George Miles Murphy George Nihart Washington, D. C Nihart Tucumcari Hagerman D. L. Ballard Corpus Christi Texas E. L. Cum

Just A Minute Dan Luther Edwards PRACTICE DIVINE TEACHING

Dan Luther Edwards urges applying Bible truth in daily life. He cites soft answers curbing wrath and kindness as practical tests of faith. Readers are urged to observe effects on self and others as they turn scripture into action.

Cleve Hallenback Journal of Cabeza de Vaca Dan Luther Edwards God

Border toll of global unrest shapes American mood

A compact reflection notes how worldwide turmoil folds into daily life across the Americas, highlighting strain on economies, migration pressures, and political rhetoric as nations adjust to evolving security and trade realities.

Americas

National Safety Council Ad By Junior Chamber of Commerce

A National Safety Council sponsored record from the Junior Chamber of Commerce urges readers to use classified want-ads to find quick results. The notice highlights the practical value of ads for reaching job seekers and buyers efficiently.

Junior Chamber of Commerce

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