British traps 100,000 Italians as war spreads in Africa
Dispatches say British forces besieged about 100,000 Italian troops in East Africa, driving survivors from Cheren toward the Red Sea. In Ethiopia, columns from Diredawa press toward Addis Ababa, with about 60,000 Italians under Duke of Aosta encircled near that capital. Simultaneously, British naval air units claim to have sunk an Italian destroyer at Massaua harbor and intercepted a German merchant ship.
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Associated Press
East Africa
Haile Selassie
Ethiopia
Eritrea
Cairo
Asmara
Cheren
Red Sea
Diredawa
Addis Ababa
Duke of
London
Admiralty
Massaua Harbor
Massawa
Fallen Asmara
North Africa
Archibald P. Wavell
Hitler
Agedabia
Time to Quit Coddling America’s Wartime Production
President Roosevelt framed America as an Arsenal of Democracy, urging immediate wartime production. The speaker criticizes labor disputes idling plants, warns the nation cannot tolerate delays, and calls for a united effort where government and workers prioritize national emergency over labor bickering.
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Roosevelt
America
Oil Men All Smiles Over Price Raise
Oil pros cheered a general crude price rise, first in years, sparked by Humble’s Saturday hike of two to eleven cents per barrel across Texas and neighboring states. Skelly Oil cited improved demand and market, while University of Kansas experts predicted a continued rising trend with war-driven demand and renewed exploration incentives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Texas Gulf Coast
Great Lakes
Humble Company
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas
New Mexico
Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Skelly Oil Company
J. J. Jakosky
University of Kansas
Houston
Local Weather Temperature Readings End At 11:30 Today
Readings taken at 3 hour intervals over 24 hours ending 11:30 am show today high 68 and low 46 with 11:30 am temperature 68. Yesterday afternoon values 2:30 and 5:30 and 8:30 are noted as 2:30 67 and 5:30 66 and 8:30 56 with today 11:30 am 68. Precipitation for the last 24 hours ends at 11:30 am totals 0. Month to date 0 and year to date 4.15. Normal highs 71 and lows 40 for the date. Sunrise 5:45 sunset 6:19 length of day 12.6 hours.
Axis Officials May Be Sent Home For Ship Damages
U S intelligence sources say German and Italian officials in the United States may face passport revocation or recall after evidence suggests coordinated Axis sabotage damaged most of the 30 seized ships. In Latin America 16 vessels were seized or scuttled with crews detained. Peru barred the Transocean agency for spreading destabilizing news. Mexico seized 11 ships while a twelfth scuttled. Ecuador’s boarding party was thwarted as a German freighter crew acted to prevent seizure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
State Department
Peru
Transocean
Mexico
Guayaquil
Ecuador
Hannifin Named to U.S. Naval Academy by Anderson
Patrick J. Hannifin, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Hannifin, of 700 South Sea Avenue, was appointed by Rep. Clinton P. Anderson to the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis after a competitive exam. Joseph W. Russell of Santa Fe was named first alternate. Hannifin, a second class man at N. M. M. I this year, will attend Annapolis after school ends in June on a certificate, not requiring a mental exam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick J. Hannifin
S. P. Hannifin
South Sea Avenue
Clinton P. Anderson
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
Rep. Anderson
Joseph W. Russell
Santa Fe
Pat Hannifin
Naval Academy
Five Men Left Today For Army Service
Five men from Chaves county departed today for Santa Fe to be inducted under selective service as replacements for those disqualified. They are Edward Clarence Greer Hagerman Carlos Gloria Gonzales Roswell Pinex Fletcher Dexter Carl Snyder Henson Roswell and Ralph M Gonzales Roswell. If accepted, total of 124 Chaves county men will have entered the army. The first colored men from the county will depart April 14, Ira Neptune Taylor Roswell James Archie Tabb Jr Roswell and Harry Conley a Bakersfield transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaves County
Santa Fe
Army
Edward Clarence Greer
Hagerman
Carlos Gloria Gonzales
Roswell
Pinex Fletcher
Dexter
Carl Snyder Henson
Ralph M. Gonzales
Ira Neptune Taylor
James Archie Tabb, Jr
Harry Conley
Bakersfield
Calif
New Registrant Davis Jr Enlists in Navy at Roswell
Joseph William Davis Jr of Roswell completes enlistment in the navy with serial number 3078 and order number 113 A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph William Davis, Jr
Roswell
Navy
Vote on Primary Law Considered by Legislature
Santa Fe April 2 A proposal to let the people decide on abandoning the primary election system was placed before the 15th state legislature. The substitute SB83 calls for a August 12 special election to decide discarding primaries for delegating to nominating conventions, with no change unless voters approve. Governor Miles supported letting the people vote while keeping current laws until changed. The move drew swift opposition from primary reform opponents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Santa FE
N. M
Inspection Board is Announced
The board of officers to conduct the Corps Area Inspection and Government Inspection at New Mexico Military Institute on Sunday and Monday, April 13-14, was announced today. Col. E. A. Keyes, civilian components officer of the 8th Corps Area, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, will conduct the Corps Area inspection. The War Department panel includes Lt. Col. P. O. Franson, Lt. Col. W. V. Rattan, both Washington, D. C., and Maj. H. F. T. Hoffman, 5th Cavalry, Fort Bliss, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico Military Institute
E. A. Keyes
8Th Corps
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
War Department
P. O. Franson
W. V. Rattan
Washington, D. C
Maj
H. F. T. Hoffman
5Th Cavalry
Fort Bliss
National Class for Mechanics To Be Held at Hagerman
A new national class for repairing trucks tractors and automobiles will be organized at Hagerman high school under instructor L C Dority as part of the national defense program. The meeting is set for Monday night April 7 at 7 o clock with five sessions weekly over 12 weeks and no charge. The current class of 13 will finish Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerman
L. C. Dority
Hagerman High School
Enrollment of 3744 in Roswell Schools
Roswell public schools end of the seventh month enrollment totals 3744, the highest for the city at this time. Average daily attendance year to date is 2927.7, nearly the same as a year ago. Total year enrollment by school: Sr. High 635, Jr. High 746, Mark Howell 544, Wash. Ave. 471, Mo. Ave. 384, East Side 391, Highland 308, South Hill 155, Carver 110.
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Roswell
Sr. High
Jr. High
Mark Howell
Wash. Ave
Mo. Ave
East Side
Highland
South Hill
Carver
Mrs Phillips Moves Her Law Offices to New Building
Grace McDonald Phillips moved her law offices from the First National Bank building to rooms 507 8 in the J P White building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace McDonald Phillips
First National Bank
J. P. White
Major Happenings In The Safe Legislature
In Santa Fe on April 2 after weeks of fights the State Fair Bill creates a five member commission with one member to come from Bernalillo county. The house struck from where members come from. The upper house refused to mandate origins. The governor will likely pick one from the metro area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa FE
Bernalillo County
Dickson
House
Kranawitter
Senate
Bernalillo County Auditors Bill Faces New Amendment
The Bernalillo county auditor ium bill resurfaced Tuesday with a proposed amendment restricting applicability to counties of 40 000 or more. This would make the measure a Bernalillo affair, but the fight was not finished as it continued toward page six.
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Bernalillo County Auditorium
Roswell Man Eugene O McFadin Died At Home
Eugene O McFadin a Roswell resident for 19 years died at 11 15 this morning at 1501 North Michigan Avenue after a period of illness. Born October 17 1862 in Ledbetter Texas he was 78 and formerly farmed. Survived by two daughters Mrs Nellie Hurtt Modesto California and Mrs Alice Simms Roswell four sons Joe Modesto Reuben Fort Sam Houston Lee and Clinton Roswell one brother Bob Levi Ledbetter Texas one sister Mrs Nellie Forkner Texas and twelve grandchildren. Talmage Mortuary is in charge of arrangements with details to follow.
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Eugene O. McFadin
Roswell
North
Michigan Avenue
McFadin
Texas
Ledbetter
Church of Christ
Nellie Hurtt
Modesto
California
Alice Simms
Joe McFadin
Reuben McFadin
National Guard
Fort Sam Houston, Lee
Clinton McFadin
Bob Levi
Nellie Forkner
Talmage Mortuary
Robert Means Transferred to El Paso Hospital
Robert Means of Tularosa, previously treated at St Marys hospital, was moved by Talmage ambulance to Providence Hospital in El Paso for further medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Means
el Paso Hospital
Tularosa
St. Mary’s Hospital
Providence Hospital
el Paso
Spring Fever Focuses on Home Makeovers and Playtime
The article describes spring fever affecting men, women, and children with desires to renovate homes, paint exteriors, fix up gardens, furnish interiors, and prepare play spaces for summer. It notes shared enthusiasm across households and promises advertisers' tips in a Wednesday issue of The Record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Record
Governor Proposes 1 Million for New State Office Building
Governor Miles delivers a joint session message detailing a self liquidating plan to fund a 1,000,000 state office building via debentures. The bill would make the state landlord after 25 years, replacing private rent with in house ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa FE
N. M
Miles
House
Senate
of New Mexico
Capitol
Statehouse
Spring Concert Of Roswell School Band Tonight
The Roswell school band performs its annual spring concert at eight tonight in the junior high auditorium. Woodrow Cameron directs with John Waggoner as student conductor. Manuel Oracion solos on violin with Lee Henrichs at the piano. The program includes Arlen I Love a Parade, Schubert Symphony in B Minor movement, Gershwin The Man I Love, memories by Holmes, Bizet L Arlesienne suites, Wieniawski Tarentelle, Sieczynski When Day is Done, Romberg Stout Hearted Men, Berlin God Bless America, and the Star Spangled Banner. Brass sextet members listed.
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Roswell
Woodrow Cameron
John Waggoner
Manuel Oracion
Lee Henrichs
Arlen
Schubert
Gershwin
Stephen Fosteren
Holmes
Brass Sextet
Bizett
H. Wieniawski
Sieczynski
Romberg
America
Berlin
The
Levita Haley
Cornet
H. C. Buchanan
Odie Bynum
Willie Lou Webb
Jean Francis Greening
Benjamin Kessel
Dr Crile To Speak At Merchants Association Meeting
The Pecos Valley artesian water status will be the topic at the merchants association meeting next Tuesday evening April 8 at Nickson Coffee Shop. Dr Aus tin D Crile will discuss water conservation and the vital role of artesian water for the region. Dinner tickets cost seventy five cents and must be bought at the Chamber of Commerce before Tuesday noon. All local businessmen are invited regardless of membership. the dinner ticket is the only required passport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos Valley
Merchants Association
Nickson
Carl Clardy
Austin D. Crile
Mr. Clardy
Riots injure score at Ford Rouge plant clash
Detroit April 2 CIO strikers armed with staves fought non strikers with iron pipes and wrenches around Ford Rouge plant in Dearborn. More than a score hurt and Governor Van Wagoner ordered state police to restore peace as production halted and barricades disrupted traffic. Eight men returned to jobs per federal conciliation official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Dearborn
Murray D. van Wagoner
Michigan State Police
Ford Motor Company
Rouge
CIO
Ford
Carl A. Brooks
United Automobile Workers
Ford Company
Congress Getting Mad Over Strikes Said Sabotage
Washington April 24 By a sweeping vote the House ordered naval and military committees to launch separate probes into the national defense program and report their findings. Vinson chairing the naval panel said inquiries would cover defense strikes and the measure was broadened to include any phase of defense work. Supporters argued sabotage exists and that dictatorial forces in the United States permit strikes while Congress spends billions to fight abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Naval
Vinson
Naval Committee
United States
Congress
White Sands Play Day Free Admission Event
A Saturday event at White Sands near Alamogordo offers free admission for April 5. Thousands of children from New Mexico and Texas will enjoy a day of fun starting at ten in the morning, with the National Monument normally charging a small fee waived for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great White Sands
Alamogordo
New Mexico
Texas
White Sands
National Monument
Lightning Quick Maid Found by Classified Ad
Mrs Sophie Champaugh praises a classified ad for swiftly securing a suitable maid while noting it brought extra help and value beyond the initial need. The endorsement highlights speed and usefulness of the classified service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophie Champaugh
Record Classified Keeps Working Past Time Limit
A brief note praises the record classified for its tireless effort and persistent usefulness, suggesting readers give it a chance to assist regardless of time constraints.
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Record Classified
Classified
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U.S. Naval Academy
Miles Willing
Will Robinson
Dr. Crile
Ford Motor Plant
Rouge Plant
Wild Bennett
James F. Dewey
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