FRENCH AID TO NAZIS MEANS WAR
The piece argues France under Vichy risks war if it aids Hitler by granting strategic bases to the Nazis. It warns Washington would sever diplomatic ties, Britain and allies may seize bases by force, and stresses most French oppose Hitlerism though feel powerless. It cites De Brinon and reports pressure on Spain and Portugal for base access to aid the Nazi assault.
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Associated Press
France
United States
Liberty
Washington
Vichy
Paris
Fernand de Brinon
Brunon
Dakar
America
Hitler
Britain
England
Spain
Portugal
Atlantic
Mediterranean
Las Vegas Awaits Camp Luna Use and Demobilization
The article discusses community hopes for Camp Luna and airport expansion to spur payroll growth while warning of a broader business downturn after national emergency ends. It notes Las Vegas patience, and that the 200th Coast Artillery anti aircraft unit from New Mexico National Guard will stay briefly in Roswell on a training trip from Ft. Bliss, offering locals a glimpse of the new army.
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Las Vegas
Camp Luna
200Th Coast Artillery
Roswell
New Mexico National Guard
Uncle Sam
Ft. Bliss
Army Air Base
Moffett Field
California
Naval Air Base
Optic
War Department
Roswell Army Air Base Site Highlights Strategic Location
A tour of the Roswell area reveals a vast level land suitable for a 3000 acre army air base with ample rail and road access, nearby utilities, and potential for multiple bases. The Las Vegas Optic notes hoped-for benefits to Roswell, while Texas Senator O Daniel faces criticism for early Senate remarks and perceived ego.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Air Base
Roswell
Southwestern Public Service Co
Santa Fe Railway
Army
Defense highways veto ends funding for New Mexico roads
The House failed by a narrow margin to override the President’s veto on defense highways. Senate had supported the bill two to one, but the House’s vote killed the measure, leaving New Mexico without two million dollars and delaying defense-related road projects.
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House
Senate
New Mexico
Germans Press East Front as Smolensk Falls to Nazis
Nazi forces seizing Smolensk and pushing toward Moscow threaten the Ukrainian front amid heavy combat. Soviet reports claim fierce battles near Kiev, Bel Tserkov, and Uman while Moscow endures its 16th bombing raid and a major Luftwaffe assault. Allied estimates suggest German losses may exceed a million in the early weeks, with Russian casualties likely higher.
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Kiev
DNB
Lake Ilmen
Leningrad
Soltsi
Pskov
Smolensk
Moscow
Estonia
Bel Tserkov
Ukraine
Uman
Odessa
Associated Press
Hitler
Luft
Berlin
Red Air Fleet
Reich
Eastern Front
Peoples’ Army
Stalin
Red Army
Budyonny
Washington
Golden Sweet Cantaloupes Adv at Anderson's Gardens
An advertisement urges readers to enjoy Golden Sweet Cantaloupes from Anderson's Gardens urging a treat during the season. The line hints at high casualties in a war context but remains an ad copy promoting fruit.
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Anderson’s Gardens
Roswell Boys Recreation Club sweeps Carlsbad and Artesia
Roswell wins two games as Job Melendez hits a homer in each, boosting season total to nine. Roswell pitcher Jimmy Jiminez extends his win streak to 14. The Boys Recreation Club improves to 14 wins in 15 games while the Roswell Girls Recreation Club defeats Carlsbad 11 to 2 to reach 15 victories with one loss and one tie. A postgame party honored the Carlsbad squad before a 600-strong crowd at the event directed by Abel Lu jan.
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Job Melendez
Boys Recreation Club
Roswell
Carlsbad
Artesia
Jimmy Jiminez
Melendez
Recreation Club
Roswell Girls
Navy threats loom over shipyard strikes across nation
A U S Navy takeover may occur if strikes over wage hikes and bargaining stall, as CIO and AFL unions press for pay rises at major defense contractors. Seething walkouts span Curtiss-Wright Caldwell propeller plant, Mack Manufacturing Allentown, Chino Mines Silver City, and Boeing Seattle, with wage demands from 8 to 20 cents and no-strike pacts at New York Shipbuilding Camden.
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CIO Industrial Union of Marine and Shipbuilding Workers
OPM
Navy
AFL
Curtiss-Wright Company
Caldwell
N. J
Jason Woodbury
International Machinists of America Local
Propeller Craft
National Labor Relations Board
Allentown
CIO United Automobile
Mack Manufacturing Company
Silver City
N. M
Chino Mines
Nevada Consolidated Corporation
Mediation Board
Philadelphia
Navy Yard
Seattle
Boeing Aircraft Company
Aeronautical Mechanics Union
Camden
International Marine and Shipbuilding Union
CSO
New York Shipbuilding Corporation
Town committee urges drive for air base fund by tomorrow
A. F. Madison chairs a 70 member drive to raise thirty thousand dollars for an air base. John Hall stresses readiness at the Chamber of Commerce tonight at 7:30 with plans to wrap the initiative by 8:15. Will Lawrence notes weekend delays and calls for strong community support as attendees and volunteers are listed.
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A. F. Madison
John Hall
Chamber of Commerce
Will Lawrence
Edd Amonett
W. L. Barrowman
R. L. Barrow
Geo. Balderree
Walden Bassett
Cecil Bonney
Chas. Butler
H. H. Ball
Paul Carrigan
Ed Carmichael
Floyd Childress
Carl Clardy
J.Q. Cummins
E. Y Y. Chambers
Warren Cobean
Claude Hobbs
I. W. Carter
J. R. Daughtry
Roy Daniel
B. V. Ellzey
Walter Fulbright
T. L. Gardner, Jr
Ben Ginsberg
Rolla Hinkle
Ed Harbaugh
C. M. Hitchcock
Logan Hunter
H. M. Huff
W. H. Hortenstein
S. P. Johnson
J. E. Johns
Ted Jones
N. Kessel
L. L. Lane
Smolensk Aftermath Seen Through German Lens
A correspondent reports Smolensk left scarred by fire and shells after a Russian withdrawal. German officers estimate 90 percent destruction, civilians dwindled to about 20,000 of 160,000. Front lines shifting toward Moscow, with evidence of scorched earth and scarce civilian aid. In contrast, untouched villages dot the countryside as grain remains, while Orthodox worship resumes at a hilltop cathedral.
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Smolensk
Joseph Stalin
Moscow
Stalin
Minsk
Vitebsk
Navy plans fleet readiness by 1944 under wartime surge
A navy spokesman said the fleet will be substantially ready by 1944 to defend the United States from simultaneous Atlantic and Pacific attacks, barring labor trouble or war. The original plan foresaw 1946-47 and about 17 battleships may remain incomplete, but the most powerful fleet in history is expected to be ready for any hostile move.
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United States
Atlantic
Pacific
Navy
Navy Warship Output Rises Amid Redefined Work Shifts
The Navy reports boosted production due to double and triple shifts in navy yards and private plants, with overtime pay and new training. From May to July, a keel was laid every two days and a ship launched about weekly, totaling 38 keels including Cabot, five cruisers, 24 destroyers and eight submarines. Eight ships were launched, among them the battleship South Dakota, third of six 35,000 tonners.
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Bination
Navy
Cabot
South Dakota
Roswell Wins Air Corps Training Site Congratulations
Roswell Chamber of Commerce received letters of congratulation from Pete Anderson of Clovis Chamber of Commerce and Chris Fox of El Paso Chamber of Commerce. A telegram of congratulations arrived from John Patrick Murphy, secretary of the Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce.
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Roswell
Army Air Corps
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