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Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1940

Page

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Yankees and Red Sox win and lose in twin bill action

In a full day of major league games on September 28, the Yankees dropped the opener to Washington 4 to 3 as Sid Hudson limited New York to nine hits, while Boston swept a Phillies doubleheader 16 to 4 and 8 to 1 behind strong hitting from Ted Williams, Dom DiMaggio, and Jack Wilson. The Indians beat Detroit 2 to 1 and the White Sox defeated the Browns 5 to 1 to round out the day’s results.

Yanks Senators Washington New York Yankees Washington Senators Sid Hudson New York Breuer Dickey Hudson Ferrell Boston Ted Williams Boston Red Sox Philadelphia Athletics Williams Dom Dimaggio Ss Phila Dean and Hayes Heving and Peacock Jack Wilson R H Philadel Heusser Wagner Wilson Desautels

Reese Sr elected President Of New Mexico Bar Association

George L. Reese Sr of Roswell was elected president of the New Mexico Bar Association. Roswell chosen as 1941 convention city. Everett M. Grantham of Clovis and A. K. Montgomery of Santa Fe named first and second vice presidents. E. C. Crampton of Raton elected to the board. Judge Edwin Mechem and Grantham reelected to three year terms. Upper page notes extend with international war context from Tokyo and Rome, including Konoye speech praising Axis alliance and signals of broader aggression amid Germany Italy Japan pact and potential Bulgaria inclusion.

Albuquerque N. M George L. Reese Sr Roswell New Mexico Bar Association Association Everett M. Grantham Clovis A. K. Montgomery Santa Fe E. C. Crampton Raton Henry A. Riker Edwin Mechem Las Cruces Grantham Associated Press Japan Germany Italy Fumimaro Konoye Tokyo China Europe Asia East Asia Bulgaria Rome Russia Africa Berlin Greece Turkey Britain New World Front Alliance United States Singapore

New Mexico Democrats Adopt Platform and Reelect Leaders

The New Mexico Democratic state platform backed Governor John H. Miles campaign aims and approved 12 planks for progress. Miles allies retained control with Benjamin D. Luchini reelected as state chairman and Blanche Lucero named vice chair. The convention favored no new taxes, highway work, absentee voting, and reforms to the civil service while opposing reciprocal trade deals seen as harming agriculture.

Albuquerque John H. Miles New Mexico Miles Benjamin D. Luchini Blanche Lucero Santa Fe State Finance Board Jennie Kirby Tingley Clyde Tingley J. A. Montoya Bernalillo County Henry A. Wallace United States Erit Legisla

Kiwanians To Hold Meeting At Ruidoso Sunday

Twenty four Roswell Kiwanians and their wives and guests plan an inter club meeting at Ruidoso with the El Paso and Las Cruces Kiwanis clubs. Luncheon is at noon followed by an afternoon session.

Roswell el Paso Las Cruces

Weather outlook across four states with showers and cooling

In New Mexico expect mostly cloudy skies tonight and Sunday with occasional rain and cooler conditions on Sunday. West Texas shows cloudy periods with showers mainly in the southwest today and north central Sunday, a bit cooler Sunday in the southwest. Colorado remains partly cloudy tonight and Sunday with showers in the west and cooler conditions in the west tonight and east Sunday. Arizona features fair conditions in the southwest, partly cloudy skies with occasional rain in the north and east tonight and higher elevations Sunday, with cooler readings tonight and Sunday in the south and east.

New Mexico West Texas Colorado Arizona

Democratic platform in brief adopted by New Mexico party

The New Mexico Democratic platform outlines labor protections and social security, veterans benefits, education safeguards, nine month school term and teacher salaries, highway development, tourism promotion, tax restraint with defense ties, and public utilities regulation. It calls for private ownership restoration of federally seized property where appropriate and absentee voting for deployed service members.

Associated Press New Mexico Albuquerque Veterans Service Commission National Defense

Salvation Army Plans New Citadel in Roswell

Salvation Army to start building the new Roswell citadel in early October. Current property at 2nd and Virginia to be sold to highest bidder with bids opened October 5. Proceeds from the sale to help finance the new structure. Mrs. John B. Beers named clothing drive chairwoman for refugee relief in England.

Salvation Army Citadel Roswell Salvation Army Board Salvation Army 2Nd Virginia Citadel John B. Beers England Paul Wilmot S. P. Johnson, Jr Trio Chest F. L. Austin S. P. Johnson Jr Frank Marks J. E. Johns Logan Hunter Warren Cobean Mason

U. S. Position In Far East To Stay Unchanged

Sumner Welles, under-secretary of state, says no Far East problem cannot be peaceably solved through negotiation if all parties seek an equitable solution while preparing for any eventualities. He reiterates U S aid to Britain and dominions and outlines American requirements in the Orient amid Japan Germany Italy alignment.

Cleveland Sumner Welles Far East United States Welles Orient Japan Germany Italy Great Britain Foreign Affairs Council Cleveland Foreign Affairs Council

Gross Buys Fine Ram At New Mexico Ram Sale

J W Gross and Sons purchased a two year old tambouillet stud ram for 165 dollars at the third annual New Mexico ram sale held at the state fair. The ram was consigned by W S Hansen of Collinston Utah. The top price for students reached 60 dollars for three lots from the same consignor sold to J R Logan of Las Cruces as dispersal sales wrapped up.

Albuquerque N. M J. W. Gross and Sons Caprock New Mexico J. R. Logan Las Cruces

Legislature To Meet Monday Special Session

Santa Fe New Mex Sept 28 The state legislature will convene Monday in a special session to enact a statute to relieve pressure on mid Rio Grande conservancy district farmers. The bill allows district farmers to postpone paying annual conservancy assessments on uncultivated lands until 1955 with up to 15 installments, or a lump sum if chosen. After 15 years, unpaid back assessments would be due without interest unless a new plan is adopted.

Santa FE N. M Middle Rio Grande Conservancy

One Hundred Boy Scouts Serve During Fair Parade

One hundred Boy Scouts will serve during the fair in traffic, messengers and related duties. They registered at Scout Headquarters under a long standing tradition. A Scout float will be in the parade led by Commissioner James W. Mason. Chief Henry Eller oversees traffic operations and requests all Scouts report to the Police-Tuesday at 4:00.

James W. Mason Henry Eller

Roosevelt Sees Planes as Peaceful Purpose at New Airport Ceremony

President Roosevelt spoke at the cornerstone ceremony for Washington's new $13,000,000 airport on Potomac dredged land. Amid hundreds of planes, he said more American airplanes lessen the need for war and strengthen the defense by sea, land, and air. He urged the fleet remain on peaceful missions.

Washington Roosevelt Potomac River

State Bar Meet Presents NMU Law School Proposal

Circuit Judge Sam G. Bratton won the New Mexico State Bar Association approval for establishing a law school at New Mexico University and will present the plan to the January legislative session. Judge Edwin Mechem of Las Cruces condemned many law schools for not teaching practical lawyering.

Albuquerque N. M New Mexico University Sam G. Bratton New Mexico State Bar Association Bratton University Regents Edwin Mechem Las Cruces

Giants Dominate Bees 11-1 in early nine innings

New York Giants erupt for 11 runs to rout Boston Bees as Prince Hal Schumacher stars on the mound. Boston bats manage 7 hits but fail to support early lead. final score 11-1 with Giants knotted through nine innings. Reds slim win over Pirates 6-5 capped by Lew Riggs and Billy Myers homers. Phillies topple Dodgers 5-1 behind Ike Pearson’s strong pitching as Head allows nine runs.

Giants Boston New York New York Giants Boston Bees Prince Hal Schumacher Johnson Javery Berres Schumacher Lynn Danning Phillies Dodgers Philadelphia Ike Pearson Brooklyn Brooks Young Ed Head Philadel Head Franks Pearson Warren

College Football Scores From Today

Final scores listed include Rhode Island 0 Maine 7 Ursinus 0 Lafayette 21 Penn Military 6 New York U 32 Dartmouth 35 St. Lawrence 0 Carnegie Tech 21 Geneva 0 Brown 41 Wesleyan 0 Tufts 16 Bowdoin 0 Juniata 14 Drexel 0 Montclair 13 City College 12 Akron 0 Colgate 44 Springfield 13 Mass State 6 Norwich 7 Boston University 38 Providence 6 Holy Cross 34 St. Bonaventure 0 Manhattan Ohio State 30 Pittsburgh 7 Colgate 44 Akron 0 Haverford 6 Union 19 Lebanon Valley 0 Franklin Marshall 21 New Hampshire 19 Colby 21 Northeastern 0 Vermont 7 Washington & Jefferson 13 Mt. Union 0 Youngstown 0 Ohio University 13

Dartmouth St. Lawrence Carnegie Tech Geneva Brown Wesleyan Tufts Bowdoin Juniata Drexel Montclair City College Akron Colgate Springfield Mass State Norwich Boston University Providence Holy Cross St. Bonaventure Manhattan Ohio State Pittsburgh Haverford Union Lebanon Valley Franklin- Marshall New Hampshire Colby Northeastern Vermont Washington & Jefferson Mt. Union Youngstown Ohio University

College Football Scores From Multiple Games

Summary of period by period scores across several college matchups. William and Mary led Navy 7 6 in the third period while Purdue trounced Butler 14 to 0 in the second period. Boston College beat Tulane 21 to 0. Duke shut out VMI 14 to 0. Minnesota topped Washington 17 to 14. Missouri defeated St Louis 20 to 13. Santa Clara beat Utah 20 to 7. New Mexico U beat Wyoming 3 to 0 in the first period. Colorado edged Texas 7 to 6.

Butler Purdue Boston College Tulane Duke VMI Minnesota Washington Missouri St. Louis Santa Clara Utah

Ohio State Crushes Pittsburgh 30 7 in Season Opener

Ohio State opened with a 30 to 7 victory over Pittsburgh in Columbus. The Buckeyes led 3-0 at halftime on Charlie Maag’s 15 yard field goal and pulled away with 21 points in the third period to claim the interregional tilt.

Ohio State Pitt Columbus. O Pittsburgh Panthers Charlie Maag

Governor Miles Plans Roswell Visit For Fair

Governor Miles and Mrs. Miles will visit Roswell during the Eastern New Mexico State Fair on opening day next Wednesday or Old Timers Day next Friday. The governor confirmed in a telephone talk with Ted Jones that they will attend one of the two days. He will present a surprise event at Roswell High School during the visit. The Fair Association had invited the couple to ride at the head of the opening parade.

John E. Miles Roswell New Mexico Miles Ted” Jones Yucca Gov. Miles Roswell High School The Fair Association Fair Association Had Previously Invited Gov Mrs. Miles

Proud of the Ad Ad Owner Praises Notable Classified

O S Brown of O S Brown's Grocery says his small classified ad in The Record stands out due to numerous comments and strong results. He emphasizes pride in the ad and its effectiveness.

O. S. Brown O. S. Brown’s Grocery

Classifieds prove popular with enthusiastic readers

The excerpt highlights the appeal of classified ads to the public, noting Mr. Brown's witty remark as particularly persuasive. The tone suggests strong reader engagement and the effective persuasion of small, clever commentary.

Classified Mr. Brown

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Lita Alliance U. S Donald Rosar Chase Early Indians Detroit Cleveland Indians Detroit Tigers Buck Newsom Tigers Gorsica Newsom Rowe Tebbetts Harder Pytlak Chicago Browns Chicago White Sox St. Louis Browns Eddie Smith Kramer Lawson Trotter Susce Smith Tresh London George L. Reese George L. Reese, Sr State Bar Assn State Bar Luchini Ruidoso American Legion Legionnaires Gross Rio Grande Boy Scouts FDR U.S Rhode Island Maine Ursinus Lafayette Penn Military New York U William and Mary Navy New Mexico U Wyoming Texas
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