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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1941

Page

4

Building and Loan League Meeting Report

A brief note indicates that the meeting of the Building and Loan League is printed elsewhere in the paper.

the Building and Loan League

OPM uses priority power to affect public works projects

The ruling implies the priorities division led by Donald M. Nelson could block Congress approved projects by denying materials deemed nonessential. It describes a virtual veto capability that could halt one project while letting another proceed within the same legislation. Nelson had earlier put iron and steel scrap under full priority control to avert threats to steel mills operating at full defense orders and ease daily shortages.

Donald M. Nelson Congress Nelson OPM

Dempsey Visit Promises Federal Aid for Roswell Floods

The visit of Undersecretary John J. Dempsey to Roswell this week boosts hopes for rapid federal action to alleviate flood conditions caused mainly by waters on western federal lands. Roswell leaders cite millions in damage from the Hondo and Pecos floods and press for a swift solution vital to Roswell and the lower valley of New Mexico and Texas.

John J. Dempsey Roswell Dempsey House of Representatives New Mexico Pecos Texas Hondo the Valley

New perils in the Far East loom over U S security

The article warns that Japan aims to dominate the Far East under a so called new order for co prosperity, threatening U S interests and possessions in the Pacific. It argues Japan awaits a favorable moment to strike Russia Britain or the Dutch and notes Axis press unity signals government controlled propaganda.

United States Far East Far-East Pacific Alaska Japan Vladivostok Singapore East Indies Russia Germany Italy Britain America

Defense Closely Details Police at Trial Continues

The article notes a six trooper detail to maintain order at the trial. Chief Tom Summers, Lt. Joe Roach, and patrolman Clay Hooker are named, with Hooker in Catron county over reported ill feeling. Defense claims state police prejudice the public against Wilson.

Tom Summers Joe Roach Clay Hooker Catron County Wilson

President urges arming merchant ships to defend rights

President Roosevelt argues to amend the neutrality act to remove the ban on arming American merchant vessels, citing modern piracy and the imperative defense of American rights. He calls for swift congressional action to extend aid to Britain and Russia while warning against aiding aggressors and urging consistent policy.

Tee House Bloom D-Ny Foreign Affairs Committee Roosevelt Congress Hitler Norway Holland United States Russia Britain Briain

Roswell Hosts Building and Loan Conference Activities

Roswell hosts a busy schedule with forums and speeches Friday and Saturday. Open forums precede Saturday’s election results and installation of a new president. A luncheon for ladies is set for Friday at the Nickson Coffee Shop.

Albuquerque Fred J. Federici Santa Fe Ross L. Malone, Jr Roswell G. L. Reese Clark Nickson McCune Federal Home Loan Bank of Little Rock Lubbock Col. D. C. Pearson Nickson Hotel First National Bank of Roswell Country Club Federal Home Loan Bank B. and L. League League of New Mexico Building and Loan League Chamber of Commerce New Mexico Thomas A. Johnson League Thomas J. Hall Hugh J. Graham Mr. Johnson Will C. Jones, Jr Federal Home Loan Bank of Texas B. H. Wooten Little Rock Woodlaw P. Saunders State Bank Examiner Walter McAllister San Antonio Southwestern Group Conference of Building and Loan Associations Grover J. Casselberry United States Savings, Building and Loan League J. B. Barton Cecil Bonney

Bar Meeting Programs Complete for State Event

The complete programs for both the state bar meeting and related sessions were released, outlining keynote addresses, panel discussions, and CLE ceremony details scheduled across the two day event. Key speakers and venues are identified, with a focus on ethics, licensure topics, and professional development opportunities for attending lawyers.

State Bar Meeting

Bombers Reposal Vote Amid Union Tensions In San Diego

Consolidated Aircraft workers prepare to vote on a company proposal to avert a walkout as the firm holds $750 million in bomber orders for the U S and Britain. In Oakland a street battle between AFL bus drivers and streetcar workers left several injured and led to the jailing of International VP Clifford Van Avery of Portland Oregon.

Ucuchimea Page One AFL Consolidated Aircraft Corporation San Diego Calif Consolidated United States Britain Oakland Clifford van Avery Portland Ore AFL Amalgamated

Sweeping Decree On Priorities

The supply priorities and allocations board issued a sweeping policy decree forbidding new public or private construction using critical materials essential to defense or public safety. It suspended non essential building across power, navigation, flood control, offices, post offices, hotels, highways and residential construction for the emergency duration.

Washington Supply Priorities and Allocations Board SPAB

Congress Ready To Take Up Changes In Neutrality Act

Washington Oct 9 Congress convened to hear Roosevelt on neutrality act revision. Senators urged broadening the law to end prohibitions that bar American flag vessels from belligerent ports and combat zones. Taft and other critics pledged to oppose attempts seen as authorizing war.

Congress Washington Roosevelt Senate White House Taft Rohio

Congress weighs armed ships amid neutrality act split

Reported talks show Speaker Rayburn and leaders backing a quick one clause measure to arm ships next week with broad bills postponed. Taft signals strong opposition, insisting hearings precede any floor debate while claiming the president lacks votes to repeal neutrality. White House set urgent aim on arming ships for safe voyages and quicker port returns.

Congress Rayburn Roosevelt House Taft House Foreign Affairs Committee White House Hull Harry L. Hopkins

Senate support for arming ships backed by Hatch

Support for arming ships came from Senator Hatch of New Mexico who indicated he might also favor eliminating the current combat zone restrictions.

Senator Hatch D-Nm

Eastern Coast Has Air Raid Test

New York observers recorded an air raid test beginning at 6 am with five minutes early fighter-plane appearance off Asbury Park New Jersey. Authorities tracked rapid bomber and fighter maneuvers from Massachusetts to North Carolina as part of a nationwide defense drill involving 40,000 civilian spotters continuing through October 16.

New York Seaboard Asbury Park N. J Massachusetts North Carolina Army United States

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