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Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1940

Page

2

America Must Prepare For Defense Now In World War Analysis

A 1939- era analysis warns the United States cannot rely on Britain alone as Germany swells its war effort. It outlines Western Hemisphere manpower, emphasizes expanding armed forces via selective service, and contrasts U S regulars and reserves with German and Italian military strength. It notes Navy dependence on Britain and urges rapid mobilization.

United States Low Countries France Europe Africa Asia Western Hemisphere U.S Romania Pacific Atlantic Senate Edward R. Burke Nebraska House James W. Wadsworth New York National Emergency Committee Military Training Camps Association Secretaries of War and Navy

Weather Summary for Southern Rockies to Atlantic Regions

Showers were reported across the southern Rocky Mountains eastward to the Atlantic and the Great Lakes with light to moderate amounts and heavy rainfall in parts of the Gulf coastal district and lower Great Lakes. Much of the west from the mountains and northern Rockies to the Mississippi stayed fair. The Gulf hurricane was centered south of the Louisiana coast this morning near 91W 27N. Cooler air spread south to Kansas and east to the upper Mississippi valley. Temperatures yesterday peaked below 85 in the northern plains and east to the Great Lakes, while many Oklahoma stations reached 100 or more. Unsettled weather likely across New Mexico tonight and Wednesday with showers. some temperature fall expected. Travel from Roswell will be mostly fair with much cooler air to the east and northeast. Cleve Hallenbeck.

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Governor Miles welcomed in Roswell by crowd and dignitaries

Gov Miles and Mrs Miles arrived by Continental plane to Roswell. Mayor Hall and Roy Rogers hosted a reception with camera crews. Roy Rogers received a Colonel's commission from Gov Miles at the Yucca theatre. A street dance on Main Street followed with speeches praising New Mexico’s film incentives and cooperation with studios.

Gov Roy Rogers Pecos Theatre Mayor Hall New Mexico H. M. Dow R. R. Brown Mary McCullough Main Yucca-Pecos Roswell United States Hollywood Studios Roy State of

Texas Shorty Texas flier cited in Channel battles

Arthur, a former Laredo flying instructor, joined the British air force and flew a Spitfire in a channel battle. He returned with a bullet-riddled plane but untouched, claiming two Messerschmitts were driven off and one hit. He said he was tickled by the experience.

Arthur Laredo Canada England Texas Air Ministry Channel Messersschmitt

Hitlers Aim To Seize Europe Meets Balkan Resistance

A commentary notes Greek independence under Metaxas prompts a banished plot against his rule. It cites Polish, Norwegian, Dutch, Czech, and French fighters pledging to continue the war against Germany. The author argues eastern Europe seeks personal prerogatives and native soil pride, wary of democratic ideals.

Kathimerini Athens Little John” Metaxas Balkans Europe

Young Roosevelt Joins Wall Street Firm

Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr., 26, son of the President, has secured a position in the Wall Street firm led by Eugene L. Garey in New York as of August 6.

Garey Roosevelt University of Virginia Law School New York Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr Wall Street Eugene L. Garey

Weather Forecast for Four States Continent Wide

Weather outlook across New Mexico Colorado Arizona and West Texas shows unsettled patterns. New Mexico has partial clouds and showers mainly in the south tonight with decreasing clouds Wednesday. Colorado sees generally fair conditions with warmer east areas. Arizona expects fair skies with scattered afternoon evening showers and storms southeast and north central. West Texas reports partly cloudy skies with occasional showers in the southwest tonight and general fair or partly cloudy conditions in the north and south tomorrow with a cooler south.

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Mary Francis at the races in jade crepe ensemble

Mary Francis wears a jade green crepe sport ensemble with a full pleated skirt and bouffant sleeves. She accessorizes with a small jade turban, jade jewelry, tan wedges, a tan purse containing a jade card, gloves, and a jade charm bracelet.

Mary Francis

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