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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1940

Page

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Republicans to Rally in Roswell Tonight

Roswell hosts a Republican state campaign rally at the district courtroom starting 7:30. Speakers include U.S. Senate hopeful Albert K. Mitchell, Congressman candidate Major Herman R. Crile, Governor candidate Maurice F. Miera, plus J. Frank Stephens Land Commissioner candidate, John T. Watson Attorney General candidate, George T. Martin State Auditor candidate, and George W. Frenger State Treasurer candidate. Miera airs on KGFL at 6:30 prior to the rally.

Roswell Albert K. Mitchell Herman R. Crile Maurice F. Miera J. Frank Stephens John T Jack) Watson George T. Martin George W. Frenger Miera KGFL

Governor names committees for New Mexico defense program

Governor Miles formed the health welfare and consumer protection committee of the state council on national defense. It is the second of six committees, with plans to meet soon to map activities. Members include Dr. George Colvard and 17 others across Deming, Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Taos, Espanola, Roswell, Las Cruces, Tucumcari and more.

Santa FE N. M Miles State Council On National Defense New Mexico George T. Colvard Deming J. R. Scott C. H. Gellenthien Valmora Genevieve Chavez State Public Welfare Board Don Woodward Albuquerque Ralph Lopez E. L. Moulton Allen Wikoff Raton Paul A. F. Walter R. H. Coleman Hot Springs Floyd Santistevan Taos

Reds Beat Tigers 4-0 To Even World Series

Bucky Walters pitched and batted Cincinnati Reds to a 4-0 win over Detroit Tigers at Crosley Field, tying the series at three games each. Walters held Detroit to five hits, hit a homer, drove in two runs, and backed by three double plays, the Reds surged to the victory. Rowe failed to last beyond the first inning for Detroit, and Gorsica relieved. Walters earned his second win of the series as Cincinnati knotted the set with one game remaining.

Crosley Cincinnati Bucky Walters Cincinnati Reds Detroit Tigers Walters Reds Rowe Lynwood John Gorsica Freddie Hutchinson Myers Bartell Sullivan Ee Croucher McCosky Gehringer Ee Greenberg York Campbell Higgins Tebbetts Gorsica Averill Se Hutchinson Werber M. McCormick Goodman F. McCormick Ripple Wilson Joost Ee Walters W Walters

Eastern New Mexico State Fair sets attendance records

The 18th annual Eastern New Mexico State Fair drew an estimated 61,600 attendees over four days at the fairgrounds. A single night record reached about 11,000 on Saturday. Wednesday started with 8,000 afternoon and 10,000 night attendees, the largest opening day crowd in Roswell history. Officials credited exhibitors, business support, and community help for a highly successful event.

New Mexico Roswel West Alameda Crowley Shows

Roosevelt Urged to Name Draft Director Ahead of Election

Washington officials warn President Roosevelt may delay appointing a draft director until after the November election as conscription registration nears. About 16.5 million men must register on October 16, but decisions are hampered by the lack of full authority and an acting director. Lt. Col. Lewis B. Hershey has been assigned to exercise functions without the title.

Washington Selective Service Roosevelt Joint Army-Navy Selective Service Committee Lewis B. Hershey

Grief Over Wife Triggers Carlsbad Suicide

Bob Miller a 27 year old potash company worker in Carlsbad N M took his life after the recent death of his wife. He sold his belongings settled affairs and moved his wife to a double grave. He drank poison in his car then sought help at a hospital but died.

Carlsbad N. M Bob Miller Potash Company Howell Gage

Fair Association Seeks Prompt Bill Submissions

Eastern New Mexico State Fair requests all individuals or firms with accounts to submit bills immediately. Bills may be mailed or dropped at the Chamber of Commerce. The fair plans to pay promptly as they arrive and aims to finish the accounting within days to reduce clerical work.

New Mexico

Slow Ticket Sales For Special Train To Portales

Chamber of Commerce athletic committee reports ticket sales for a special Friday night train to Portales to see the Coyotes vs Rams are lagging. A 300 ticket guarantee must be met by Tuesday night to order the train. Fans are urged to buy at the Chamber, Busy Bee, Lelands, Ball to ensure the round trip $1.40 fare.

Portales Coyotes Chamber of Commerce Busy Bee Lelands, Ball

Three Break-Ins Hit City Saturday Night

Three locations were broken into Saturday night with little loot recovered. From the state Welfare Department at 110 West 11th Street, a few Mexican coins were taken. Spring River Camp at 1013 North Main saw a window broken in the linen room, while Johnson-Lodewick at 813 North Virginia reported a break in and two back windows found open. Police and sheriffs teams investigated Sunday but found no clues.

State Welfare Department West 11Th Street Spring River Camp North Main Johnson and Lodewick North Virginia Sheriffs Johnson- Lodewick

Rotary Float Wins Sweepstakes Prize at Fair Parade

The Rotary float won the first sweepstakes prize and the Nehi Royal Crown float won second prize in the opening parade. Parade chairman Paul McEvoy announced that judges will be polled again to decide the third sweepstakes prize.

Rotary Paul McEvoy

U S Deficit For The Year Six Billions

The treasury projects a peacetime spending record of 13.09 billion dollars for the current fiscal year with a deficit around 5.76 billion. This would be the second highest outlay in U S history, surpassed only by 1919. The forecast follows unprecedented appropriations as Congress ends the year, contrasting with the January budget of 8.42 billion.

Washington The Treasury Congress Roosevelt

Deny Plans To Kill Mexican Officials

The Mexican Communist Party's political bureau rejected reports it planned to assassinate Emilio Portes Gil and General Maximino Avila Camacho as calumny and a maneuver to divide progressive forces. Newspapers cited a National Workers Anti Communist bloc claim based on two communists at a meeting.

Mexico City Mexico Communist Party Emilio Portes Gil Maximino Avila Camacho Xxx National Workers Portes Gil Maximino Avila Chamacho

Hope for SCS office return in Roswell unit

R A Young, area conservationist for the Soil Conservation Service, said during a visit to the Eastern New Mexico State Fair that a Roswell SCS office may be re established within a few months. He noted the department’s transfer of 350 personnel funds and equipment to the Interior caused the temporary closure and that he has returned to Las Cruces.

Soil Conservation Service Roswell R. A. Young New Mexico Las Cruces Department of Interior Mr. Young

Japan Denies Threat of War With United States

Tokyo reports the Japanese foreign office refutes claims that Foreign Minister Matsuoka threatened war over the Pacific status quo. A spokesman says no interview was given, notes Matsuoka’s Liberty Magazine remarks and says Japan would fight America only if the European war involved Britain, a scenario he calls unthinkable.

Tokyo Foreign Office Yosuke Matsuoka United States Pacific Matsuoka America Yukichiro Suma

Sheriff Gage Praises Roswell Welcome to Eddy Posse

Sheriff Howell Gage of Eddy County thanks Claude Simpson and Roswell Chamber of Commerce for the reception given to the Eddy County Sheriff's Posse during the opening parade. He notes the courtesy of Mr Dow and Roswell merchants and hopes better ties with Carlsbad.

Claude Simpson Roswell Mr. Dow Carlsbad Howell Gage Eddy County

Willkie Calls Civil Liberties Key To Defense In Jersey City

In New Jersey Willkie argues civil liberties are essential to national defense. He tells a Journal Square audience that no single person should control a city and that Americans must defend rights at home. He links liberty to resisting foreign control and urges unity against infringements on rights.

N. Jc Wendell L. Willkie New Jersey Frank Hague Willkie

Housing Projects For U S Airports

Washington October 7 allocation of 45 762 500 to the public buildings administration for 70 defense housing projects to house at least 13 000 units was announced by John M Carmody federal works administrator. Contracts to be bid on cost plus limited fixed fee. Projects include municipal airport Albuquerque Fort Bliss Texas and other army sites with specified dwelling counts.

Washington Public Buildings Administration Defense Army John M. Carmody Federal Works Administrator Municipal Airport Albuquerque Fort Bliss Texas

Mitchell Moves Plans for Gallup Joint GOP Rally

Republican senator candidate Albert K. Mitchell travels to Gallup with his campaign team and schedules an airplane hop to Roswell for a joint GOP rally that evening with congressional candidate Herman Crile and other party hopefuls.

Associated Press Albert K. Mitchell Gallup Roswell Mitchell Herman Crile

Drunk Driving Charge Filed After Ruidoso Crash

G. C. Robertson Jr. of Ruidoso faces a district court drunken driving charge after a high speed collision at the Dexter highway and McGaffey intersection. Robertson’s car struck a telephone pole and culvert, then sped 45 feet, tearing off a rear wheel and demolishing the vehicle. Passenger Jimmy Jamison suffered a head cut and was treated at St Mary’s hospital. Robertson had minor injuries. The 8:15 p.m. crash involved state patrol, sheriff, and city police officials.

G. C. Robertson, Jr Ruidoso Frank Young Robertson Dexter Highway McGaffey Jimmy Jamison St. Mary’s Hospital Miles Young Eller Stewart Keller Police Department

J P Court: Chaney pleads not guilty to rape charge

Jack Chaney of Corona appeared in J P Court and entered a not guilty plea to a rape charge. Bond was set at five thousand dollars.

Jack Chaney Corona

Governor Henry Horner Dies in Illinois

Chicago reports the body of Henry Horner lies in state as the two term Democratic governor dies at 61 after a two year illness from heart and kidney ailments. Republican and Democratic leaders join in tributes while a military funeral is planned.

Chicago Illinois Henry Horner Winnetka

Record 4-H calf sale sets new price average at fair

An average of 17 1/2 cents per pound was paid in the auction sale of 4-H Club calves at the fair, a new record. The sale featured 34 Hereford calves exhibited by 4-H youths from Chaves Eddy and Lea counties, bringing total receipts of $5,048.78 as supporters rally to the program.

Chaves Eddy Lea

Electrolux Cleaner Demonstrations Prove Popular

Mrs. H. D. Blake of 1309 N Kentucky, agent for Electrolux, notes in a Record classified that customers call after seeing the ad and request demonstrations. She says the ad “checks itself” as inquiries roll in and sales follow.

H. D. Blake Kentucky Electrolux Cleaner

Record Classifieds Prove Trusted by Readers

Mrs Blake confirms the value of Record classified ads as hundreds of satisfied customers endorse the service. The message emphasizes widespread readership and trust in the newspaper’s classified section.

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