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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1939
Page
2
A sermon by Dan Luther Edwards argues that violence begets more violence and that the path to true peace lies in meekness and love. He urges disbanding armies, freeing soldiers to peaceful industry, sinking navies, and embracing humility to end conflict.
The piece argues Americans should value active loyal citizenship, praising new naturalizations and urging native born citizens to renew their commitment. It recalls how World War era unity and public duty shaped a republic that needs informed, engaged citizens, not mere cannon fodder.
The text suggests U.S. messaging to Japan could clarify American sentiment, noting that explanations by the military have struggled to convince Tokyo. It implies Grew's talk might persuade the Japanese if allowed, reflecting wartime diplomacy tensions.
Will Robinson notes two major anniversaries of the Book of Common Prayer four hundred years since English translation and a 150th anniversary since disestablishment in the United States. The piece discusses historic content, global use, and urges churchgoing as a path to health and peace while touching on Albuquerque’s Centennial events and teacher gatherings.
Governor John M. Miles proclaims Thursday November 30 as Thanksgiving Day in New Mexico. He notes popular support for the traditional date and avoids disrupting football schedules with his proclamation.
The Hobbs News-Sun reports over 600 ladies attended the second day of a local cooking school. The article notes men will soon sample new recipes as guinea pigs in a lighthearted challenge to shift views on beauty culture and good cooking.
The AP reports Governor Miles hunted on a Vermejo Park private reserve where he bagged an elk a deer and a turkey, while the rest of his party secured only one small deer and six turkeys. Thirteen courtiers assembled, Friday the 13th noted. similar luck in past trips with Gov Tingley.
A brief item notes insufficient space to cover a case in Albuquerque with limited alibi details.
The piece urges readers to seek Mark Twain’s The Mysterious Stranger as a counterpoint to prevailing antiwar sentiment. It emphasizes turning to Twain’s yarn to reassess views, noting broad public calls for peace.
The article notes average annual taxes for a car owner at 51.13 and gasoline at 32.07 plus 116.20 in invisible taxes before county, state, and municipal levies. It argues taxes are already underway and discusses Las Vegas New Mexico split into East and West entities with divergent governance and consolidation debates.
A hotel holdup in Pittsburgh ends with the gunman mistakenly stepping on elevator operator Chris Crane’s foot. He says Pardon me as he apologizes while lining up staff during the incident.
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