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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1940

Page

8

Voting patterns mark New Mexico primary outcomes

The Roswell Daily Record reports on the first state primary in New Mexico. Miles seeks re nomination while Dempsey and Chavez contest, with voting split along racial lines and limited turnout. Roosevelt signs the peacetime draft act, registering about 16.5 million Americans for training, linking defense buildup to global tensions.

Miles Dempsey Chavez New Mexico Roosevelt

Financing Armament: Private Capital Should Lead

The article argues that funding the arms program must be shared between taxpayers and private industry. It urges private banks and investment bankers to provide loans for defense needs and expansion, with government money used only if private capital proves unobtainable, to protect democracy and minimize taxpayer costs.

Reconstruction Finance Corporation

Sidelights On The News: Elect The Superintendents?

Will Robinson notes Travis Stovall of Hot Springs High School advocates electing a county school board to appoint a county superintendent for four years. He argues this could remove politics but would bind the superintendent to the elected board, conflicting with existing two year terms and constitutional limits. The plan faces hurdles.

Travis Stovall Hot Springs New Mexico School Review Stovall

Bond Issue May Reach Fall Ballot Again

A constitutional amendment seeking 1.45 million dollars in bonds for state institutions faces uncertain future with no official ruling on submission to voters at the November 4 election. Backers previously lost by a landslide and warn a resubmission could still pass if voters abstain.

Voter Apathy Noted In New Mexico Counties

The piece notes low turnout among 8384 registered Democrats in Chaves County with only about half voting. It suggests similar patterns in Eddy, Lea, and Roosevelt, and mentions a proposed misdemeanor for not voting. It also invites readers to a Labor Day event by the Spit and Whittable Club in Kingston Sierra County.

Texas Chaves County Eddy Lea Roosevelt Margaret Neal Kingston Sierra County Hillsboro Sierra New Mexico

Diphtheria case spurs immunization drive in Carlsbad

Dr. O E Puckett health officer for the Fifth Judicial District protests outside cases of diphtheria describing a child from Clarksville Tex. He injected anti-toxin to prevent danger and urges immunization for preschoolers not yet in school and notes years of school coverage achieving near total protection.

Carlsbad O. E. Puckett Fifth Judicial District Clarksville Tex Puckett Coun

Daily crossword across clues mixed with scattered fragments

A reader supplied a dense crossword puzzle clue list mixing across and down hints with partial words and stray fragments. The item reads like an OCR dump from a newspaper puzzle page, including numerous incomplete entries and stray punctuation.

Behind the Scenes in Hollywood With Frank Fay and Francis Anthony Fay

In a playful interview format Frank Fay quizzes his alter ego Francis Anthony Fay about early Paramount actors Dorothy Burgess Mickey Kuhn Harry Davenport Jessie Ralph and Conrad Nagel and a glamorous Joan Blondell. Francis Anthony praises Father McKee in They Knew What They Wanted and offers witty career advice while cautioning to duck hype and temperance tales in Hollywood life.

Paramount Frank Francis Anthony Dorothy Burgess Mickey Kuhn Harry Davenport Jessie Ralph Conrad Nagel Dick Powell Father McKee

Murder in the Hatterick House Ends In Suspect Silence

Rue confronts a chilling scene in Steven Hatterick's mansion as Rachel lies dead in Steven's studio. A mysterious manuscript slides from a music rack as a light goes out and an unseen presence haunts the dark hall. Police interview Rue while Brule returns with news of a murder investigation and a prior pattern of deaths being treated as murders.

Steven Hendrie Andy Rachel Gross Brule Steven Madge Alicia Rue Crystal Julie Vyes Hatterick Angel Miller Funk Mignon G. Eberhart King Features Syndicate, Inc

NATIONAL TIRES GUARANTEED AGAINST ROAD HAZARDS

Roswell Auto Co advertises National Tires with road hazard guarantee and contact to call No 11 for details, promising dependable tire protection and service options.

Barracks Briefs Show Cadet Life and Weekend Plans

Doug Roberts boasts a feminine adoration record while cadets exchange letters and the Prince of Wales Club eyes additions. Mounted drill gains pace as inexperienced riders hope to stay steady. Lt. Col Holman drives training and schedules. Fall swimming begins with daily practices under Coach Howden as inter troop swimming contests loom.

Doug Roberts Carlsbad Cassanova Prince of Wales Club Holman Howden Inter Troop

SSS Tonic Promises Strength and Health Benefits

An advertisement extols SSS Tonic as a grand tonic appetizer and stomachic that improves digestion, builds rich blood, supports weight, and boosts strength. It urges readers to overcome run down conditions due to weak blood and poor digestion, promising quick improvements and the refrain San made me feel like myself again.

S.S.S San S.s.s.co

Inside Talk on Filmmaking and Old Versus New

A veteran and Francis Anthony discuss changes in movie making from floor marks to natural acting. Francis reveals he starred in a Paramount film I Want a Divorce directed by Ralph Murphy, with a cast including other actors. The interview ends with a note that preventive medicine has saved hundreds of lives in Eddy County since Dr. Puckett arrived from Hope.

Frank Francis Anthony Francis Paramount Ralph Murphy Ralph Eddy County Dr. Puckett Hope

New Fall Colors in Plate Lunches at Popular Prices

A local eatery rolls out autumn inspired plate lunches featuring warm seasonal colors and budget friendly pricing aimed at attracting diners seeking value. The menu emphasizes quick service and daily specials to entice lunch crowds.

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