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Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1941

Page

4

Balkan War Opens New Phase In World Conflict

The Balkan invasion by Hitler signals a new, decisive phase in the war. Odds favor the Germans with vast forces and allies, while defenders may gain British aid and American indirect support. Greece and Yugoslavia face tough fighting in mountains as Turkey and possibly Russia enter considerations. British oil routes, Suez, and Africa factor in the broader strategic picture. meanwhile, New Mexico's legislature nears adjournment with many bills stalled.

Hitler Balkans Yugoslavia Greece Fenders Turkey Dardanelles Russia Palestine Suez Canal Egypt Africa Ethiopia Libya

Greek Front Holds Amid Yugoslav Withdrawal New Strikes

Allied forces report Yugoslav troops withdrew from southern Serbia exposing the Greek left flank. Greek high command says Greek troops defend the border inch by inch with British support and counterattacks in Struma valley. Fierce German bombing and tank assaults, including paratroopers, are repelled at multiple forts as Greek and imperial Allied forces bolster defenses along the Struma and Nevrokopi areas.

Yugoslavia France United States Athens Legation Belgrade Serbia Tony Skoplje Vardar Salonika Struma Thrace Greece Turkey High Command Aegean Sea Army of the Nile Istinbey Kelkaya Rupel Ussita Nevrokopi Fort Lyssi Echinos Nymphaeon Albania Lake Ochrida Britain Sir Archibald Wavell Africa Scutari Zara Dalmatian Aegean Mussolini Derna Mediterranean Rome Bengali Archibald P. Wavell Army of Struma Valley

Greeks Repel Germans Amid Balkan Front Turmoil

Military reports describe Greek defences holding in the Balkans with heavy fighting, ambushes from forest-pillboxes, and German losses. Yugoslav withdrawals threaten the Greek left flank while German Panzer columns advance toward the Aegean as British forces bolster Greek positions. The conflict widens with Luftwaffe raids and Allied shipping losses rising in the Atlantic.

Eugean Sea Greece Turkey Yugoslavia Vardar Balkan Albania Italy Berlin Germany Balkans Struma Salonika Sarajevo Franz

Everybody's Contest At Cash Store Here

Everybody's Cash Store sponsors a local contest inviting letters of 25 words or less with suggestions to improve local business houses. Weekly cash prizes awarded. KGFL announces the chosen subject daily at 9 45 A M. This week read How I Would Improve The Roswell Daily Record If I Were In Charge. Last week's winner was Mrs Eugene C Brinker Roswell New Mexico.

Everybody’s Cash Store KGFL Roswell Daily Record Record Eugene C. Brinker Route 1 Box Roswell New Mexico

Woolen donations sought for Roswell Museum rugs

Notice requests old woolen material suitable for rug making be donated to the Roswell Museum. Interested parties should notify Mrs. Lucy Bond at The Museum.

Roswell Museum Lucy Bond

Pull the Trigger on Lazy Bowels for Stomach Ease

Constipation leads to digestion upset and bloating. Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin eases the bowels and calms the stomach, a pleasant taste for the whole family. Doctors have long favored pepsin in such preparations. Buy at your druggist today.

Dr. Caldwell

Airport expansion in New Mexico linked to war needs

Macy outlined three reasons for heavy airport spending in New Mexico as part of a municipally backed project that funded 25 000 dollars for sponsor's share. The work aims to support strategic air defense with year round flying weather and may include side bases for the Albuquerque bomber port, with Las Vegas port tied to Camp Luna expansion.

Macy New Mexico War Department Albuquerque Las Vegas Camp Luna

Plan Immediate. Municipal Flood Protection Cooperation

Plan Immediate continues to describe that if compensation in condemnation is higher than the city is willing to pay, the city may dismiss proceedings and avoid payment obligations. It also authorizes municipalities to cooperate with other cities counties or the state in flood protection efforts.

Plants for Sale at Andersons Gardens

Ever bearing strawberries and asparagus, rhubarb, dewberries, gooseberries, cabbage and onion sets offered by Andersons Gardens in an advertisement.

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