This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1940
Page
5
A lighthearted Albuquerque column predicts grid picks for Saturday noting teams like Albuquerque Bulldogs, Carlsbad, Gallup, and Santa Fe. The verse parodies sports betting and mocks rivals while claiming undefeated status and bold upsets.
In White Plains Nat Liftin outpointed Vasquez in a 129 pound bout, while Christo foridis claimed a European light heavyweight title by knocking out Reeves in Cleveland. George Henry defeated Cerazza in New Bedford, Vigh stopped Brown in New York, and Mancini beat Carl in Hartford by decision.
In a nationally broadcast address Willkie attacks the Roosevelt record arguing New Deal failures include rising debt, unemployment, shrinking national income, and insufficient military buildup. He cites excerpts from the 1932 platform and accuses Roosevelt allies of political manipulation in Chicago surroundings.
New York roundup covers college coach runs at Morningside, Sam Snead kin Pete, Tigers pitcher gifts, St Mary's Texas bus tour, and Dick Chapman trophy tale. Includes personal mentions, guest stars, odds on season open, and mockery of Pepper Martin exit.
Clinton P. Anderson, congressional nominee, led a Roy rally praising Roosevelt for vast humanitarian projects aiding farmers cattlemen and small businessmen. He urged reelecting the president to continue soil conservation WPA NYA and other programs. Willkie on a special train pledged to block a third term via a constitutional amendment to bar future absolute power.
Last night featured three teams winning all three games as Swarm Contractors led early with a win over Montgomery Ward and Ball & White defeated Busy Bee Cafe. KGFL triumphed in the late shift to stay one game back, Lloyd Taylor 605 and Howard Turner 585 top scores, Whitmore 236 high single for KGFL, Ernie Emmerson awards weekly prizes at Bank Bar. Industrial League meets in week two tonight.
Dallas datelined report details Bill Thomas of Wichita Falls, a 150 pound standout for the undefeated SMU Mustangs, who sparked the team with record running and pivotal blocks before breaking his leg on a punt return. Coach Matty Bell praised the Institute star’s courage and impact.
Rotarians of District 115 back Col. D. C. Pearson of Roswell for Rotary International board of directors from Zone One. Pearson, born 1881 in Virginia, led New Mexico Military Institute and Roswell Chamber, with eight years as director, governor of District 115, and active civic work. biography notes longstanding Rotary ties and national recognition.
The piece outlines the national lottery physical examinations classifying men into 1A 1B 4F with 1A mainly called for training. It notes doctors check for malingering, describe tricks to fake impairments, and warn authorities to report frauds. It also mentions Charles Boyer and Margaret Sullavan in a Universal remake of Back Street.
Santa Fe and Albuquerque vie to host the 1941 state prep basketball meet as the high school athletic board meets. Carlsbad enters bidding, touting a new gymnasium while Roswell seeks the district five tourney as district eligibility boards and backboard upgrades feature in the agenda.
Coyote guard Tommy Dresser, hurt in last Saturday's Roswell Santa Fe game, cannot play Friday against Austin in El Paso due to a bruised hip muscle and nerve though bones are fine. Fellow guard Albert Melendez remains sidelined with a sprained ankle. Junior Shaw and Crocker likely to share guard duties with Tom Hoover out and W. C. Coleman set at center.
Lexington Missouri October 18 Wentworth Military Academy cadets will cheer the Broncos in an intersectional game against New Mexico Military Institute Roswell New Mexico November 1 An entire company will root for the visitors Col James M Sellers says a friendly rivalry and camaraderie exist and the academy will assign a cheering section for the Broncs Cheerleaders and a band unit will perform Broncs songs and marches.
A continuation from Page One lists numerous state officials and nominees across departments. Names appear with cities including Santa Fe Albuquerque Clovis Roswell Hobbs Gallup Portales Artesia and Mora, covering roles from Human Resources to Housing and Public Works. Other figures include university leaders WPA state director and labor commissioners. The long roster names many county and city representatives.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.