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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1941
Page
4
The document argues that the President may act as commander in chief during urgent national crises. It notes presidents have used armed forces and even fought battles without congressional authorization. Delays in congressional action could threaten national welfare.
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The piece recalls the 1787 adoption of the U S Constitution and its slow path to effect, noting Congress powers and the President as commander in chief. It critiques isolationist stances, warns of potential war without Congress, and contrasts historic debates with modern tensions. It then shifts to Lindbergh, praising his flight but lamenting his treatment of newsmen and his stance amid World War II, framing him as alienating Americans and aiding Hitler.
The text portrays Wendell Willkie as stronger with the American people after his defeat by Roosevelt. It notes his difficult choices since last November, his support for the President despite party opposition, and his rapid, decisive actions earning broad, nonpartisan respect as a true American.
The Santa Fe New Mexican urges vigilance against censorship, citing Roosevelt's denial of such plans while noting a news association’s claim. It warns that internal attacks on liberty threaten democracy, arguing freedom of the press is essential and must be defended as propaganda risks rise.
The column laments lack of justice for producers amid frosts and pests across New Mexico. It notes labor shortages in broom corn and truck farms, plus spread of worms in cotton, with Okies and Arkies scarce. It surveys newspaper saturation and cites limited dailies in towns, railroads of publishing, and the harsh economics of running a paper.
The passage of the Raton Reporter into obscurity follows decades of service, ending last week with the mimeograph sheet rendering it obsolete. Raton becomes a one newspaper town, with the Daily Range as the sole surviving paper in a shrinking field.
Wallace Perry of the News-Sun in Las Cruces explains why Dona Ana County, holding 6.4 percent of the state population, accounts for just over 3 percent of the total.
The passage argues that El Paso attracts Texas residents away from New Mexico causing tax loss, as people travel across borders for goods. It notes no unique cause beyond auto and highway growth, cites Tucumcari Amarillo Route patterns, and mentions Carlsbad and Pueblo trade impacts and resident attitudes toward local taxes.
Katharine Clarke of Artesia, daughter of Dr J J Clarke of Hobbs, becomes chair of children's dentistry at the University of Virginia. The piece notes a trend of women entering child dentistry with examples from Springer, Clovis, Denver and Cleveland, praising the profession.
Lea County, centered on Hobbs in the Permian Basin, emerged as New Mexico’s key tax source in 1939 with severance taxes driving most revenue and state funds funding schools. The article traces oil development from 1922 onward, pro ration efforts in 1932, and future potential across 125,000 acres awaiting further exploration.
The Lea county region drives the state’s oil expansion with Artesia, Wink, and Jal strikes fueling rapid growth. Artesia sparks refining, gas supplies reach El Paso and Douglas, while Getty Dome shows aspaltic potential near Carlsbad. The era centers on Lea county as the main producer.
Veteran Air officials expect the ground plans and general layout to be completed this week and sent to Washington for approval. Construction will begin as soon as possible, the official said.
The New Mexico Tax Bulletin notes total government expenditures in New Mexico, including state, county, municipal, and school spending, reach 38,069,951 dollars. With utilities and special districts, annual public outlays may total about 40 million, or 75 dollars per capita and 300 per family.
In the Probate Court of Chaves County New Mexico the administratrix of the Walter Lewis estate announces claims must be filed with the County Clerk within six months from the August 25 1941 publication date or be barred. Dated August 25 1941.
CHICAGO September 15 Earle Neale and Big Bill Edwards two college coaches opened in the NFL with defeats. Neale saw the Eagles lose 24 to 0 to the Giants before 38747 in Philadelphia Saturday night. Edwards’ Detroit Lions were shut out 23 to 0 by the Packers yesterday afternoon.
Jack Dempsey was named deputy U S director of physical training in the Hale American program. The appointment was announced by John B Kelly, assistant U S director of civilian defense in charge of national physical training. The notice appears in Philadelphia on September 15.
Norma Harwell is appointed administratrix of the estate of J W Harwell deceased by Probate Judge Lucius Dills in Chaves County New Mexico. Creditors must file their claims with the County Clerk within six months or be barred. Dated September 8, 1941.
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