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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1940
Page
5
Harvey Dillard of Roswell is held in the county jail for investigation on suspicion of stealing a 1940 Buick sedan that was involved in an accident here yesterday.
Roswell shooters swept team and individual honors in a big bore(.30) inter-city rifle match at Alamogordo yesterday. Todd Brenneman led with 137 of 150, Dick Brenneman was second with 136, and George Jacobson of Juarez took third. Five high scorers earned medals amid 29 shooters. notable event included a 300-yard rapid-fire prone contest.
The weekend crash on a long hill west of Tucumcari on U.S. Route 66 killed four Kansans and injured several others. The victims were Mr. and Mrs. Russell Cave, their daughter Esther Jean, and Donald Thomas from Oswego. Don Copeland of Oswego also injured. A 14 year old, Alice Nichols, suffered serious head injuries. A. J. Myers, a Lordsburg lab employee driving the west bound car, sustained a fractured leg among other injuries.
President Roosevelt moves a fleet from home waters to imperial duties including Canada. The administration released a 4200 word Jackson view claiming presidential power without Congress. Nye denounced dictatorial overreach while Barkley urged public support. No specific base details or timeline were given.
W E Whitmore of Roswell seeks the Democratic primary nomination for state senator from Chaves County. A radio broadcaster since early days in New Mexico he owns KGFL Roswell and KWEW Hobbs and previously ran KGGM Albuquerque plus stations at Raton and Clovis. He lives at 204 West McGaffey with his wife and two sons Ralph and Walter.
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An aggressive ad touts instant cash from $50 to $300 with no repayment pressure. It urges readers to visit and verify, offering repayment in convenient monthly installments rather than immediate payment. The message emphasizes availability and ease rather than urgency.
Investment Company G. K. Richardson operates from 214 No Richardson with contact Jake Hinch reachable by phone at 1045.
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