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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1940

Page

8

Roswell Daily Record masthead and staff list

Roswell Daily Record details the newspaper’s publishing note with office contacts, editors, advertising, and circulation statements. It lists staff including Mason as Editor and EDW. L. Scarrtt-City Editor H. B. Cooley, plus advertising manager and bureau affiliations and rates.

Record Publishing Company Business Office Audit Bureau of Circulations Wk. Mason L. Scarritt H. B. Cooley New Mexico Roswell Swell Congress Associated Press Elember New Mexico Newspaper Assn

Better or Worse A survey on labor, pay and wealth in 1929 1939

A government sourced survey contrasts 1929 and 1939 labor and income. It notes 3.144 million fewer jobs in 1939, average wages down from 1472 to 1329 dollars, and rising dependency while capital received a larger share of national income. It warns that continued policy may lower wages and raise living costs and critiques capital and debt dynamics in the era.

American Enterprise Association Transportation Association of America United States Federal Treasury

Coronado's Seven Cities praised as finest explorer book

A review lauds Dr. George P. Hammond's Coronado's Seven Cities as the standout contribution to the exploration tale. It praises its clarity and truthfulness, contrasting it with other writers who mix legend. The piece notes its timely yet late appearance.

Coronado Seven Cities George P. Hammond Hammond Cabeza de Vaca Mexico City

Masonry at Vaughn Celebrates Vaughn Lodge Jubilee

The thirtieth anniversary celebration of the Vaughn Masonic lodge drew Masons and Stars from Fort Sumner Clovis Santa Rosa Mountainair Belen and other areas. The Know Your New Mexico feature on the Masonic section highlighted the event as a worthy craft occasion with generous chicken and trimmings and a note on Vaughn Lodge’s post railroad-driven community development.

Vaughn Masonic Lodge Encino

No Communist Ticket On Ballot Says County Clerks

Clerks across the county basing the removal on the claim that the organization advocates overthrow of democracy. Santa Fe authorized the action, though many clerks would have acted anyway. Communism sits firmly in New Mexico’s political doghouse.

Santa Fe New Mexico

Kranawitter A Winner In New Mexico State Senate Race

Dick Krannawitter, Vaughn mayor and legal figure, appears set to win the state senate seat representing Guadalupe and San Miguel counties. The N M M I graduate would enter a third term, this time as a Democrat after previously serving as a Republican.

Kranawitter Dick Krannawitter Vaughn Senate Guadalupe San Miguel

New Mexico Vote Depends on Little Texas for Democratic Edge

A cross section of Guadalupe Torrance De Baca and other counties suggests Governor Miles will rely on "Little Texas" for an 8,000 to 10,000 majority. Torrance may swing back to Republicans, but the Democratic ticket appears favored statewide. Strategic highways at Vaughn hint Highway 54 becoming a border artery with new construction from Santa Rosa to Tularosa in 1941.

Tarleton Griggs Moira Mrs. Rules Tarry Texas Guadalupe Torrance de Baca Miles Miliera Torrance County New Mexico Masonic Assembly Vaughn Santa Rosa Tularosa

Road changes place zones for federal highway work

The plan shifts funds to federally financed routes from Tularosa to El Paso and Santa Rosa to Dalhart, leaving state finances available for other lines. Highways 66 and 85 are expected to fall under the operation zone with certainty.

Tularosa el Paso Santa Rosa Dalhart

Objection Deadline Notice in Chaves County NM

The final report directs filing of an objection in the County Clerk’s office of Chaves County New Mexico by the hearing date. The attorney for the administratrix is H C Buchly Roswell NM. Witness dated October 15 1940 with Clerk D P Greiner and Deputy Helen Pritchard.

Chaves State OF New Mexico George D. Zimmerman Muriel H. Zimmerman Dorothy Ann Zimmerman Catherine Louise Zimmerman George Dana Zimmerman Chaves County New Mexico Roswell H. C. Buchly

Santa Fe Carloadings for Week Ending October 19 1940

The Santa Fe Railway System carloadings for the week ending October 19 1940 were 23 332, compared with 23 579 for the same week in 1939. Received from connections were 7 745, versus 7 018 in 1939. Total cars moved were 31 077, up from 30 597 in 1939, and 30 055 cars were handled during the preceding week of this year.

Santa Fe

MGM Announces New Romance Pictures Cast

MGM unveils a new series featuring John Shelton and Ann Rutherford in the romantic leads about the married life of a young couple. Virginia Weidler joins as a regular cast member. Phone your classified to No. 11.

MGM John Shelton Ann Rutherford Virginia Weidler

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