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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1941
Page
4
A reflection on Memorial Day noting America’s peace versus ongoing wars abroad, the day’s 1868 origin honoring fallen soldiers, and its expanded tribute to all departed loved ones. It laments sports attention eclipsing the solemn focus while reaffirming remembrance as central.
A World Calendar Association proposal argues for a perpetual calendar where every year matches exactly, with each date always on the same weekday. It notes Memorial Day falling on Friday this year and Saturday next year, illustrating constant shifts. The writer declines pursuing calendar reform amid larger global concerns.
The National Safety Council called on all drivers and pedestrians to unite in a concerted effort to reduce what could become the greatest Memorial Day traffic toll in the nation’s history based on current information.
The Council warns 400 deaths in the Memorial Day traffic jam unless drivers and pedestrians act with greater skill and caution. Last year 100 were killed during a one day holiday. this year the three day weekend and 16 percent higher toll loom as a grave danger. Col. John Stilwell urges safety and personal responsibility as America contemplates possible war footing and heightened national defense priorities.
Santa Fe May 28 The flood and labor issues and military movement prep stirred public attention away from Governor John E Miles Good Neighbor plans aims to foster relations between adjoining states in the two countries. Miles returned from Juarez where Charlton and Mexican military figures discussed Cinco de Mayo matters and the proposed conference. If responses from border governors are favorable the preparatory steps will be announced.
Irvin P. Murphy, longtime Hot Springs schools superintendent, is reassigned to Carlsbad’s system on a one year trial. A Hope native, his rise pleases many while irking Burton C. Roach who eyes the governorship and led the senate party brain trust.
City Attorney C. R. McIntosh calls conference of state city attorneys to discuss the supreme court ruling that paying assessments fall under a statutes of limitations. The action was set for Thursday in Santa Fe to review implications.
Roswell Elks Lodge raised 3000 in national defense savings bonds as a patriotic effort aligning with government crisis support. The move drew praise across the states for its American fraternal spirit and civic example, with bid details for Roswell post office and court house repairs announced by the Federal Works Agency on May 14 1941, bids due June 6 1941.
Soldiers told to soak feet, rub with Moone's Emerald Oil for fast relief. Oil quickens comfort, does not stain, sold with money back guarantee. Platt Drug Store supplies.
Matsuoka told Tokyo teachers the global crisis could end in destruction or the rise of a new world order. In Washington, D C, senators said Axis loyalty may weaken as business interests gain sway in Tokyo, potentially shifting away from the military bloc. Senator George noted Roosevelt’s speech omitted Pacific policy.
The report notes Crete entering its final stage with Suda Bay as the key harbor for a German bridgehead. German troops have largely arrived by air from bases on the Greek mainland with airborne reinforcements at Candia and eastern points. British landings to shift the battle were not indicated.
John J. Dempsey of New Mexico was nominated by President Roosevelt to be undersecretary of the interior. He is a former Democrat congressman and sits on the maritime commission, succeeding Alvin J. Wirtz who resigned to help Lyndon Johnson in Texas. The president also named Paul P. Rae to be assistant attorney general in charge of customs, and Ganson Purcell to the securities commission for the Jerome N. Frank term ending June 5, 1942.
German forces push from Suda Bay toward Crete's interior, claiming sinking of five transports and bombing of British ships. Italian warplanes hit three British cruisers, while Greek prime minister Tsouderos reports near total destruction of major Crete cities and heavy civilian suffering. British concede loss of Canea and Suda Bay as Axis air and sea actions expand in North Africa and Tunisian Sfax bombardment draws French protest.
Washington May 29 Officials said indefinite military duty for the national guard is highly likely due to President Roosevelt’s unlimited national emergency The War Department plans to replace guardsmen with selective service trainees while awaiting a Congress decision Army leaders expect a ruling next month and note the 1920 act may block extension without congressional action Most guardsmen would be demobilized in four months if kept to one year of service and the army would lose trained troops during war games through November
Classified ad notes homegrown strawberries available at Andersons Gardens with a phone contact for orders and inquiries.
Light to moderate precipitation has occurred along the Oregon and northern California coasts and across the northern Plateau Rockies Great Plains Gulf Coast and New England. Cool conditions persist from the Pacific Coast to the Rockies with warmth elsewhere. Roswell and vicinity expect partly cloudy skies with scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms and little temperature change.
Washington May 29 sources say a combined army and navy air force of 56000 warplanes will be funded by Roosevelt’s proposed defense bill. The army air corps would have 46000 planes by September or October 1943, with production rising to about 200 heavy bombers per month to meet Britain and US needs. Details on types were not broken down in the bill.
Ralph Vandewart a leading wool merchant calls on Roswell residents to give urgent aid to Carlsbad flood victims. He notes 110 homes destroyed and asks donations now at First National Bank or Chamber of Commerce in Roswell and similar drop points in Dexter Greenfield and Hagrman for community relief through Red Cross.
Santa Fe reports local draft boards will oversee the July 1 selective service registration for about five thousand New Mexican men aged 21. Officials say the second registration, smaller than the first, will use a streamlined process and deferments decisions will push new registrants to the end of the current list unless older-men deferment legislation passes.
Floodwaters from heavy rains inland sent Frio Draw roaring north of Clovis New Mexico carrying away an oil truck and a new sedan though no lives were reported. Trains and highways suffered detours and washouts as water rose to record levels at Friona Texas and disrupted Clovis Tucumcari routes.
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