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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1940
Page
6
The Roswell Daily Record details its publishing office, society editor, city editor, and advertising manager. It lists subscription rates by mail and carrier, notes legal notices, and credits Associated Press dispatches. The issue is dated Wednesday October 2 1940.
Roswell hosts Fair Week with many southwest visitors, including older attendees. Officials urge unusually careful driving to prevent accidents while noting improvements over past fairs and optimism for this year.
A narrator notes that hurling eggs furniture and phone books at a political crowd or candidate may scarcely qualify as an argument yet acknowledges it as a possible form of political protest in some contexts.
Congress plans a recess rather than a formal adjournment until the next session. Members aim to stay in Washington to explain to voters why they deserve re election. The public wants Congress kept on the job to act as a safety valve during the election period.
The excerpt notes a deadly air war across Europe and hints at civilizational danger, then shifts to Rue eluding a pursuer at a station. Brule reveals the crime link via malachite powder used to frame thefts and Julie’s murder, exposing Andy’s guilt and the cloakroom ruse.
A reflective piece recalls Roswell's transformation from a crossroads settlement to a modern city. It contrasts lush early rivers and abundant wildlife with today's irrigated farms, trees, parks, and paved streets. Old-timers mourn a vanishing raw landscape while praising growth, housing, and commerce.
Crossword puzzle list presents across and down clues with a mix of straightforward and cryptic entries. It includes many common crossword items and some garbled or compacted OCR fragments requiring interpretation.
Dr. W C Lowdermilk of the Department of Agriculture and his wife lecture in Clovis and other areas, showing how deforestation and over grazing harmed lands. The tours illustrate U S government efforts to educate the public on soil erosion and future protection, promising clearer understanding for New Mexicans and Americans.
The New Mexico Supreme Court declared bank nights illegal, ending an era that began in Las Cruces in 1932 when Charlie Yeager of the Rio Grande Theatre introduced the scheme to help Hollywood venues weather recession. The decision labels bank nights a lottery, ending the practice in the state.
The recently organized Willkie Club in Roswell shares core aims with sister clubs across the state and reflects the same political themes and community engagement seen elsewhere. Members discuss support for Willkie’s platform, organize meetings, and seek to mobilize local voters for upcoming campaigns.
The piece notes a nationwide reaction opposing a third term, using some high grade Democrats as officers while relying mainly on Republicans for membership. It argues the public will vote on November 11 and that the election will decide whether the idea is rejected by Americans.
Basic air training for 170 more students in seven New Mexico colleges runs through January 15 under the CAA program. Courses total 72 hours ground and 35 to 45 hours air, aiming for private pilot licenses. Participating schools include New Mexico University, Military Institute Roswell, New Mexico State College Las Cruces, Eastern New Mexico College Portales, Socorro School of Mines, New Mexico Normal Las Vegas, and State Teachers College Silver City.
About 300 librarians from Arkansas Arizona New Mexico Oklahoma and Texas expected to register for the 10th biennial conference in Albuquerque. The convention runs through Friday with delegates visiting Santa Fe on Saturday.
Start of a 56,345 dollar men's cooperative dormitory at New Mexico University funded by 22,000 dollars in bonds and the WPA. The 64-student facility will have 32 rooms, a dining room, kitchen, hall and patio and open next fall. Lodging and board priced at 23.50 dollars monthly. all work to be done by students, with only a cook and supervisor as staff.
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