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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1941
Page
1
New Mexico expects nearly six million dollars for airport construction and improvements with a hope to reach ten million by summer's end. Projects span Albuquerque bomber base, Roswell, Las Vegas, Carlsbad, Santa Fe, Deming, and others, funded mostly by federal allotments and WPA.
World War II dispatch reports German parachutists killed or captured as Yugoslavs and Greeks push Italians in Albania. British forces suffer losses in North Africa while Greek defenses face heavy pressure from German troops.
Greek forces hold Rupel Pass against German armored columns aiming for the Struma river valley as Parachutists fail. Yugoslav withdrawal exposes Greek flank. heavy fighting reported near Nevrokopi and Skoplje with British forces preparing a major stand. Belgrade air raids mark intensified campaigns.
War dispatches report German Panzer divisions advancing in three days of blitzkrieg toward Skoplje within fifty miles of Italian backed forces in Albania. A capture at Skoplje would push a Bulgarian thrust 55 miles and threaten to split the Balkan defense line at Rupel pass and the Struma valley.
Roswell Chamber of Commerce publicity committee plans a tour to renew three year contracts for highway sign boards directing traffic on Highway 70. Boards are jointly maintained with Alamogordo and Tularosa chambers. sites east of Clovis Carlsbad and west of Las Cruces.
Roswell photographers earned top honors at the Western Salon Exhibit during the Southwestern Photographers Association convention in Fort Worth. Rodden, Crile, and Odor works were hung, with Rodden’s Studio portraits and a Cotton Seed Bins image winning regional and Southwest prizes. Ball, now of Corvallis, Oregon, directed the exhibit and was named vice president of the association in 1940.
Yesterday afternoon and today's morning temperature readings at 3 hour intervals are listed with highs and lows. Highest 70, lowest 40. Precipitation 0 for 24 hours ending 11 30 A M. Month to date trace, year to date 4 15. Sunrise 5 37, sunset 6 23, day length 12 8 hours.
Roswell moves to survey flood protection costs under a new state law authorizing a five mill tax and bond issuance with voter approval. Alderman Gardner plans to study North Spring River channel work, while Roswell voters may face a flood tax levy depending on project cost. The law, SB 31, was steered by Sen Mullis and Rep Daughtry.
Rome reports a strong guard around the U S embassy as crowds cheered Mussolini over Yugoslavia. Banner posters call Americans pirates while police use double ranks to keep the peace amid accusations of U S seizure of ships and aid to Italy's enemies.
Two entries of beds in the City Beautiful Contest were received today at the Chamber of Commerce. The entries came from Miss Silver Kennedy of 108 North Missouri and Mrs. H. E. Samson of 405 North Lea.
John Emmons of Gallup plans to retire as chairman of the Republican state central committee in New Mexico. He will return to private business after new officers are chosen, probably in July, as county GOP chairmen receive notices and a new committee is named.
Roswell merchants and professors convene at the Merchants Association dinner to hear talks on artesian water and army cantonment plans. Dr. A. D. Crile outlines artesian basin conservation while Ross L. Malone Jr. speaks on Roswell as a potential army cantonment site. Dinner at Nickson Coffee Shop at 6:30.
A wrecked naval bomber was sighted off Cape Charles Virginia by searchers seeking a missing big naval patrol craft with ten men aboard. Naval authorities here said that the aircraft was part of the same operation and provided details on the ongoing search.
Weather across the United States shows precipitation limited to the extreme southeast plains northern plains and Pacific coast. Rain and snow persist in the Dakotas and eastern Montana while the rest is fair with clear skies. Temperatures drop slightly in southern mountain to Mississippi regions with freezes in higher western mountains and parts of Utah and Nevada. Readings in New Mexico and western Texas range from upper 30s to lower 40s. Travel from Roswell remains fair in all directions within a day. Cleve Hallenbeck.
Ford officials and CIO president Philip Murray met in Detroit at the governors urging to seek a settlement of the Ford Rouge plant strike. The meeting followed Roosevelt's approval to postpone general strike discussions, while Ford assembly plants nationwide remained shut.
A special Cha ves County Game Protective Association meeting at the Chamber of Commerce at 7 30 tonight will draft a recommendation on the 1941 duck and waterfowl season dates. State game warden Elliott S Barker has asked for this local G P A input. Members and others are urged to attend, B B Wilson said.
Berlin reports Karl Megerle, a German commentator, cautioned Switzerland to note Yugoslavia’s fate and avoid praising the Yugoslavs. He warned that Yugoslavia’s inner unrest sabotaged foreign policy and cited a Thurgauer Zeitung piece praising Yugoslav honor as a warning.
Ernest L. Harp Jr displayed color photos from Colorado New Mexico and the Eastern New Mexico State Fair at a Kiwanis luncheon. New Roswell Montgomery Ward manager Guy Klingaman joined as a member. Guests included Tom Pope Carlbad R C Price Cuyahoga Falls Ohio and Baron J V Auriemma Albuquerque. President H O Hodson presided.
Pirie L. Hardy of the U S weather bureau predicts fine clear weather for the rest of the week, including west Texas and Arizona, suggesting a pleasant Easter. The forecast hints at comfortable spring conditions suitable for outdoor activities and outfits.
Roswell Scottish Rite Masons announce Maundy Thursday observance at the Masonic Temple on April 10 with a 6:30 banquet followed by the ceremony Extinguishing The Lights. Speakers listed include L Parker, E L Lusk, Lucius Dills, LeRoy Thompson, Paul Carrigan, L O Fullen, George Reese, and Rupert Asplund of Santa Fe.
Santa Fe April 8 The New Mexico legislature began its final week of the first split session with both houses reconvening after a weekend recess. Gov. Eakle’s death prompted a pause and a list of 36 bills the governor signed before transporting his mother’s body to Murfreesboro Tennessee. The House considered Spanish teaching and pension, tax, and education bills while the Senate looked at reapportionment, four year terms for officials, and districting for congress.
Mrs Paul Reynolds placed a one time classified ad seeking a girl for general housework. She said front page classified notices meant the ad need only run once and confirmed the right girl was found within two hours of publication.
The note thanks Mrs Reynolds for her warm confidence shown in Classified, saying her assurance has made them twice happy and expressing continuing appreciation for her support.
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