Roswell Mayor Proclaims May 25 1940 Poppy Day
Mayor Thomas J. Hall proclaims Saturday May 25 1940 as Poppy Day in Roswell New Mexico urging citizens to support the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary drive. Poppies by disabled veterans will be sold on streets and in shops to aid disabled veterans and dependents with proceeds going to that cause. Wear a poppy in remembrance of those who fought for the country and continue to bear the cross of service. Roswell officials note no fixed donation amount, urging any contribution.
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Roswell
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United States Armed Forces
New Mexico
J. H. Dekker
Army Takes Men for Artillery and Support Posts
The Army opens recruitment for Fort Bliss Texas including Field Artillery Medical Department Quartermaster Signal Corps and Ordnance Department at Camp Ord near Monterey California Corps of Engineers and Field Artillery.
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Army
Fort Bliss
Texas
Field Artillery
Medical Department
Quartermaster Corps
Signal Corps
Ordnance Department
Camp Ord
Monterrey
California
Corps of Engineers
New Mexico Anti Aircraft Unit Seen in National Role
An Associated Press analysis of New Mexico’s new anti aircraft regiment argues it would serve best within the regular army in wartime, likely deployed away from state defense. Military experts note the unit’s limited local reach and highlight Albuquerque as a strategic target, while broader routes could shift the regiment to critical centers elsewhere. The piece also touches on Republican hopes for a dark horse nominee and Willkie supporters’ views.
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Associated Press
Santa FE
N. M
New Mexico
New Merxico
Albuquerque
Duke City
Albuqueraque Municipal
Air Corps
Indian of Peru and Other Crossword Clues
A compact crossword style item listing numerous clues with both Across and Down entries including historical and linguistic references such as Indian of Peru and S. president, plus standard entries like soiled and goddess names. The grid likely hosts common wordplay connections and varied definitions across the two directions.
New Mexico GOP Delegates Favor Wilkie For Convention
G O P delegates from New Mexico head toward Philadelphia with hopes to back Wendell Wilkie if he emerges as the brightest star. Hoosier Wendell Wilkie’s homey appeal and proven executive skill attract many strategists who may have previously backed other contenders.
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Philadelphia
Wendell Wilkie
G.O.P
Wilkie
Fifteen to Seventeen Qualify for Memorial Day 500 Race
In Indianapolis on May 23, 16 drivers qualified for the 500 mile race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. An afternoon rain delayed track time, four drivers including 1935 winner Kelly Petillo advanced, leaving 17 spots open for tomorrow's trials. George Barringer of Wichita Falls won post position in the sixth row with an average speed of 121.889 mph.
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Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Kelly Petillo
Los Angeles
George Barringer
Wichita
Tex
Coronado Says He Was A Piker
Santa Fe report notes Ruth Laughlin imagines Coronado revisiting New Mexico in 1940. The article contrasts his 1540 dream with modern wealth from tourists, oil, potash, metals, ranches, and farms, suggesting his reaction to the state’s vast changes.
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Santa FE
N. M
Coronado
New Mexico
Ruth Laughlin
Big Seven Track and Field Tourney Preview in Salt Lake City
In Salt Lake City the Big Seven track meet looms with Carl Clark of Brigham Young poised to break Utah pole vault marks at 14 feet 1/16 inch and Loren Creese of Colorado aiming for a 50 foot 5 1/4 inch shot put best. Colorado listed as team favorite, BYU a strong challenger. A June magazine issue celebrating the Coronado theme is noted for size and distribution in an adjacent item.
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Rocky Mountains
Mountain States
Carl Clark
Brigham Young University
Utah
Loren Creese
University of Colorado
Colorado
Brigham Young
Buffaloes
Coronado
College taking Capers to Clovis theater Portales
Eastern New Mexico College students will present portions of Campus Capers of 1940 at the Lyceum theatre in Clovis May 24. Alyce Johnson of Artesia wrote and directed the show, with cast including Wilma Kelso of Clovis singing Tears at Midnight and performers Tyson twins Portales Mildred Ruth Springer Kress Tex Garth McAuliffe Hope N M Aline Vaughter Clovis and Gertrude Winkler Kerrville Texas.
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Tyson Twins
Portales
Mildred Ruth Springer
Kress
Tex
Garth McAuliffe
Hope
N. M
Aline Vaughter
Gertrude Winkler
Kerrville
Italy joins Allies in World War I declared on Austria Hungar
May 24 1915 Italy enters world war on allied side declaring war on Austria Hungary. Austrians raid the Italian coast between Venice and Brindisi as the war expands in Europe.
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Associated Press
Italy
Austria-Hungary
Venice
Brindisi
Communist Revolt In Mexico Predicted
The National Union of Sinarquistas urged members nationwide to ignore elections seen as a pretext for an armed revolution. Leader Manuel Zermeno said communists and enemies aim to trigger chaos to seize control. A Leon rally drew 15,000 attendees for the group’s third anniversary.
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National Union of Sinarquistas
Mexico
Congress
Manuel Zermeno
Zermeno
Leon
Guanajuato
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