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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1941
Page
1
Heavy rains and floods across New Mexico and Arizona force the cancellation of the Eastern New Mexico State Fair and rodeo after water damages barns and the main exhibit hall. Officials warn of financial losses and postpone other events while a world championship steer roping match may still proceed.
High water in Roswell may last until tomorrow. No casualties reported though damage expected to be high. Businessmen kept water out in most cases as river falls west of Roswell and weather turns clear.
Governor Miles announced a meeting with state and federal officials in Santa Fe on October 16 to discuss a comprehensive flood control program for the Hondo and Pecos river valleys. Attendees include the interstate streams commission, state engineer, Roswell Artesia Carlsbad mayors and city engineers, irrigation district officials, and federal representatives. The floods this year have caused extensive damage to cities and highways, prompting urgent action. Meanwhile Roswell endures record floods from the Hondo river with the river falling but high water remaining. dozens of homes affected, fairgrounds flooded leading to cancellations, and volunteers and state guardsmen aiding police to manage traffic and rescue efforts. The Red Cross prepared to assist refugees, though none are housed in public buildings.
Prime Minister Winston Churchill, speaking on the war’s course, said Britain has considered an invasion of the continent and that the conflict will endure at least through 1942 with Germany likely to defend. He noted Britain has seized the initiative in the air while Germany faces a serious air shortage. Russian forces recaptured a city near Leningrad as Berlin pressed winter plans for the eastern front.
Temperature readings at 3 hour intervals until 11 30 a m cover 24 hours ending today 0 total month to date 7 78 year to date 28 94 normal month to date 211 year to date 12 01 sunrise 5 52 sunset 5 44 length of day 11 9 hours
Washington reports fresh opposition to Secretary Morgenthau's 6 percent cap on corporate profits. Senator Vandenberg calls it an indirect repeal of capitalism while Morgenthau delays presenting the plan until next year. Senate Finance Chairman George has opposed it, but Senator Nye signals qualified support.
Chicago dispatch reports a record 3910 traffic deaths in August, 21 percent above last year, with eight months totaling 24030, 18 percent higher than 1940. The National Safety Council urged a nationwide campaign requested by President Roosevelt, as 10000 safety leaders prepare to launch on October 6 with 125 national organizations.
Hobbs New Mexico Sept 30 Bill Larkin 45 faced first degree murder charge under $1000 bond after a shooting at a free early Sunday morning. Washington a negro was fatally wounded and died yesterday from a bullet lodged in his spine.
Washington September 30 Wendell L Willkie says he will back Roosevelt in any move to repeal or modify the neutrality act Simultaneously Hull is said to press for scrapping the law Roosevelt returning to Hyde Park plans talks with Hull and leaders ahead of a special neutrality message expected later in the week Officials note continued coverage.
A party of army engineers headed by H B Smith from the district office at Galveston Texas conducted a firsthand flood study here today. They arrived yesterday afternoon and were aided by city engineer Lea Rowland. These engineers previously conducted a flood survey under the Pecos River Joint Investigation. The Record could not reach Mr Smith for a statement.
Mrs. Charlotte Hanson mother of Ernest Hanson of Roswell died in an Albuquerque hospital from injuries in a car crash near Albuquerque on Sept. 7. Ruth Hanson sister of Ernest died Sept. 8 in Albuquerque from shock heart attack related to the accident. The women were en route to Roswell. the Hansons live in Los Angeles. Funeral planned Saturday. survivors include Ernest Hanson of Roswell and Ralph Hanson of Los Angeles.
British forces from the United Kingdom arrive in Singapore today with Royal Air Force units in the lead. artillerymen and signalers also among the large contingent arriving to bolster defenses.
New Mexico offers generally fair weather with clouds and scattered showers along the southern border. Colorado expects fair conditions then colder in the west central area. Arizona remains mostly cloudy with scattered showers and storms tonight and Wednesday. West Texas reports mostly cloudy skies with lingering showers.
The four day outlook from Wednesday October 1 to Saturday October 4 shows average temperatures near normal with below normal readings in New Mexico. A slow rise early, cooling mid period, and recurrent showers across all regions with above average precipitation in New Mexico and west Texas.
Army engineers can begin construction on the new air base once ready, after a district court grant of writ of entry in condemnation proceedings. Continued to page eight.
WINSLOW Ariz Sept 30 A scientific expedition will seek to determine this week whether huge mysterious pits were dug by fiery fragments forming the tail of a mammoth meteor that crashed to earth in northeastern Arizona centuries ago. The meteor itself drove deep into the earth leaving a mile wide crater 23 miles southwest of Winslow. Dr H H Nininger of Denver president of the Society for Research on Meteorites will head a party that will first fly over the pits and then go by horseback to inspect them.
The district highway office reports roads radiating from Roswell with Vaughn and Tatum routes open while south to Artesia is blocked by high water on South Spring River. The Clovis route is closed by high water and a washout near Pecos bridge. U. S. 70 west is closed by washouts between Boswell's ranch and Ruidoso junction. Pecos flood levels rose last night. Repairs possible in a day or two once crews are available.
The area for the army air base to be built four miles south of Roswell was not flooded. City engineer Lea Rowland led an investigation yesterday with several army engineers present in the city.
Citizens urged to boil all non city water before drinking due to floodwater contamination entering surface toilets and cesspools. Dr W W Phillips notes potential contamination of surface or shallow drinking water sources.
The Japanese cabinet indicated a possible new turn in Washington Tokyo relations after discussing U S Japan ties and valuing a planned meeting between United States ambassador Joseph Grew and Japanese foreign minister Toyoda. A Tokyo newspaper accused Britain of blocking any possible rapprochement.
Oklahoma governor Leon C. Phillips said the oil industry is ready for national defense and warned federal control advocates not to capitalize on the emergency to regulate the sector. He spoke to the mineral law section at the American Bar Association convention, asserting the industry has thrived under state laws and should not be disrupted by a federal bureau.
Daily crude output rose by 735 barrels to 4,062,000 in the United States for the week ending Sept 27, per the Oil and Gas Journal. The Rocky Mountain region increased by 3,850 to 115,550 barrels, while Texas fell by 3,400 to 1,458,850.
The Santa Fe Railroad bridge over the Pecos river was damaged by last night flood waters disrupting service between Roswell and Clovis. A work crew from Carlsbad will begin repairs when the river falls, with repairs possibly finished in one day. The rise is blamed on water released from Alamogordo dam. the bridge had been damaged last week and trains had run Sunday and Monday before the washout.
Mr and Mrs James Shults and daughter Gwendolyn suffered minor injuries when their car rolled over twice near Jayton Texas last Saturday due to a blowout The family was en route from Roswell to Paris Texas where Mr Shults has been transferred from the Sears Roebuck store in Roswell to the Paris store
Berlin dispatch reports the German army inviting Finnish sauna builders to the Olympic village to teach engineer battalions how to construct and operate baths. The aim is to harden troops for winter in Russia and improve hygiene by reducing lice through better laundry and bathing practices.
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