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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1940
Page
6
The Coronado year concludes November 28 29 in El Paso Texas as a border festival closes a year of broadcasts about Southwest history. The piece notes increased public knowledge of New Mexico history and a costly but worthwhile educational effort backed by Uncle Sam.
The piece notes a rising tide of government stories and reports around the election moon and discusses German hardship from bombing. It mentions mass removals from bombed Reich areas and critiques German propaganda that focuses on civilian targets while British bombardment also lacks military images.
Wendell Winkie faces alarm from New Dealers as the President, pressured by officeholders fearing job losses, plans a series of campaign talks defending the New Deal. The final days of the campaign grow tense with rapid charges, and the Hatch Act may be sidelined amid weak enforcement. A September 16 setback for Hitler and his allies signals a major shift in plans for Britain invasion.
The Department of Commerce report shows New Mexico per capita income rising from 218 during the depression to 323 last year, still 47 percent below the national average and 39th among states. Wealth growth from mineral development and agriculture, plus urban expansion, marks progress without a big influx of Okies. Time and El Paso Times editorials discuss poll trends and campaign dynamics for Roosevelt and Willkie.
The El Paso Times reports continued Willkie gains in a new Gallup poll, signaling wobble in Democratic confidence. Roosevelt remains favored but the shift tightens the race as more states tilt toward the Republican candidate.
Dave H. Boye, secretary treasurer of Gallup Distilleries, Inc., announced plans to build a $150,000 distillery in Gallup N M with a plant to feed cattle from spent mash. The announcement came at a plan district session in Albuquerque on October 18.
Roswell Auto Co announces lower prices on Ford reconditioned motors in a brief business notice dated 9 12. The message highlights affordability for repairs and urges customers to visit the shop for pricing details and availability.
State selective service headquarters announced two paths for willing volunteers. They may join the regular army navy or marine corps for three years with a branch choice, or register with a local selective service board for one year of training with no branch choice under the same regulations as selective service conscripts.
A reader, Mrs. H. V. A., of Raton, comments on a pope address alleged to be immodest. The piece references an AP report tying the address to a girls’ gathering and recalls a past Elks event requiring revealing swimwear, with a modest writer remarking no wisecracks are needed.
A Clayton columnist notices a man speedily moving near a stove and learns the joke greeting Sunny Jim Auriemma with Hello Musso lini. The piece calls Auriemma a fine American despite the Italian roots and playful nickname.
A county clerk in Raton issued 206 licenses in September under a new Colorado law requiring a Wassermann blood test before license issuance. The writer questions the practicality and sense of applying such a test to most marriages, noting many licenses went to couples from across the pass.
A humorous note describes difficulties tracking Robert Cuckoo Dadd to include him in a new fund for purchasing long handled items. It jokes about his wandering between High Rolls Willard Lucy and Omlee and notes the Paragrapher's ten thousand dollar legs will keep their winter goose pimples as the fund remains unfunded.
A newspaper note reports no sales of Welcome Masons signs in Albuquerque ahead of the sixty fourth grand lodge gathering next Monday. It adds that saloons and thirsteries would struggle to cover license fees without Masonic trade, while Odd Fellows, county officers and others are expected at the 1941 convention.
Boston October market notes a hectic week with army bid demand easing but prices holding. Merrion & Wilkins auctions moved about 4.8 million pounds of leftover wools with top class III and IV wools selling strongly, bolstered by government buying. foreign markets steady, mohair firm but slow. Scoured basis quotations cover Texas California Oregon and Montana ranges, reflecting firm undertone across several grades.
The list details mohair grades and prices for various quality tiers from domestic adult to kid, with ranges like First sort 80-85 and second sort 70-72, plus cape winter and summer price bands. It notes foreign price in bond and references A B C supers categories with specific value ranges.
State comptroller C. R. Sebastian announced today that Las Vegas town schools in New Mexico have been released from supervision by his office.
A motion to discuss election contests of Rep. John J Dempsey in Santa Fe and Rio Arriba counties was filed by Dempsey’s attorneys. A T Hannett said the action aims to add five counties where disposals of the contests have been made. Chavez beat Dempsey for the senatorial nomination in the September Democratic primary.
A compact snapshot of a dated crossword page listing across and down clues from 1 to 52 with various theme hints and a note on yesterday's answer, reflecting classic newspaper puzzle formatting and a mix of common words and names anticipating typical solver entries.
Moseley's Coronado Tavern invites readers to reserve a table by dialing 1267 and promises plenty of fried chicken and hot rolls for arriving guests.
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