France and United States face crisis over Vichy Nazi ties
The United States and France, long friends since the American revolution, confront a critical pass as Vichy’s new program of collaboration with Germany raises threats to American interests. Hull withholds comment while concerns grow over Admiral Darlan’s rise to supreme command of France’s armed forces.
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United States
France
Vichy
Germany
Hull
Marshal Petain
Darlan
Hitler
Great Britain
High Seas
State Department
Britain
Africa
West
Contracts Signed For Championship Steer Roping Event
Contracts have been signed for the world championship steer roping match to be held Saturday at the Eastern New Mexico State Fair. Carl Arnold of Buckeye Arizona defends against King Merrett of Cheyenne Wyoming after Bob Crosby of Roswell was injured in June and later recovered to rodeo in Cheyenne. Both Arnold and Merrett have posted $2000 forfeit to guarantee defense of the title under Roswell Lions Club, which hands management to the fair.
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New Mexico
Edd Amonett
Carl Arnold
Buckeye
Ariz
King Merrett
Cheyenne
Wyo
Arnold
Bob Crosby
Roswell
Crosby
Merrett
Local Weather Readings and Temperatures for 24 Hours
Reading at 3 hour intervals ending 11 30 am today shows high 90 and low 63. Normal high 90 low 64. Precipitation 24 hours 1.38 inches, month to date 1.44, year to date 20.64. Sunrise 5 20, sunset 6 46, length of day 13.4 hours.
U S seeks Brazilian air bases to offset Dakar threat
Washington reports the United States is negotiating air base rights in Brazil as part of a broad hemispheric strategy to counter any German threat to Dakar in French West Africa. Congressional sources say the State Department is pursuing this plan.
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Washington
United States
Brazil
Dakar
French West Africa
State Department
Senators Edge Yankees 5 3 in Inning Sweep
The Washington Senators defeated the New York Yankees 5 to 3 in the first game of a double header after George Archie's eleventh inning homer with one on. Hudson pitched for Washington while Bonham, Branch and Dickey supported the win. New York started strong with seven of ten hits in the seventh and eighth.
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Yanks
New York
George Archie
Yankees
Sid Hudson
Washington
Hudson
Early
Bonham
Branch
Dickey
Giants Rally Past Braves In Opening Double Bill
The Giants beat the Braves 7 to 6 in the first game of a double header, aided by seven hits off four pitchers. Key scoring occurred in the third inning on a walk, hit batsman, two hits and an error.
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Giants
Braves
New York
Lohrman
Brown
Danning
Javery
Salvo
Posedel
Errickson
Masi
State Police promote Hathaway to Las Vegas captain
Las Vegas district gains Captain Al Hathaway replacing Roy Vermillion who moves to Santa Fe headquarters to aid a new criminal division. Other transfers include Amos Leach to sergeant from Farmington, K E McCullough from Roswell to Las Vegas, Lloyd Miles from Ruidoso to Roswell, Lynn Smith from Clovis to Gallup, and Joe Quintana from Gallup to Santa Fe. A Las Vegas boy serves with Marines in Iceland following Ben Lopez note to his parents.
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Santa FE
N. M
al Hathaway
Las Vegas
Tom Summers
Hathaway
Roy Vermillion
T. E. Jackson
Amos Leach
Farmington
K. E. McCullough
Roswell
Lloyd Miles
Ruidoso
Lynn Smith
Clovis
Gallup
Joe Quintana
Associated Press
Iceland
Ben E. Lopez
Pablo Lopez
San Diego
North Atlantic Post
Will Lawrence hosts victory dinner for air base workers
Will C Lawrence campaign chairman honors 72 workers at a dinner at Nickson Coffee Shop at 6 30 pm after raising over 29000 of a 30000 goal for acquiring 3000 acres of land for the army air corps advanced training school four miles south of town. The land will be leased to the government for 1 per year.
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Army Air Base
Will C. Lawrence
Will Lawrence
Lawrence
Nickson
Army Air Corps Advanced Training School
Engineer Here In Connection With Air Base
James A. Loughridge materials engineer visited Roswell regarding the construction of the Army Air Corps advanced training school south of town.
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James A. Loughridge
Roswell
Army Air Corps Advanced Training School
Little Change In Andrew's Condition
Very little change was reported today in the condition of Col. Harry R. Andrew who is seriously ill. Col. Andrew suffered a cerebral hemorrhage Monday afternoon at his home and was taken to the Joel Green Convalescent Home.
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Harry R. Andrew
Andrew
Joel Green
Duck Film to Be Shown Tonight at Chamber Commerce
A motion picture of interest to duck hunters will be shown at the Chamber of Commerce at 8 o'clock tonight by Raymond Stamm, secretary of the New Mexico Game Protective Association. All sportsmen and others are invited. No admission. The film, from the regional U S Fish and Wildlife Service, was taken at a nearby site.
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Chamber of Commerce
Raymond Stamm
New Mexico Game Protective Association
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Rain totals 1.38 inches push Roswell toward record year
Last night’s rainfall began at 8:28 p m and ended at 4 10 a m totaling 1 38 inches raising the year to date to 20 64 inches far above the normal 14 94 inches. If the trend continues Roswell may set a new annual precipitation record, with historical highs noted at 28 73 inches in 1884 and 23 87 inches in 1888. This is the first year since 1932 Roswell has exceeded the normal rainfall.
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Roswell
Malone Buys Main Street Business Property
R L Malone purchases the 109 South Main Street building from Loyola University of Louisiana for 17000 dollars. Ground floor houses John Deere Company, second story apartments. The property spans 75 foot frontage and 198 foot depth. Sale handled by Ed Carmichael. Repairs planned.
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South Main Street
R. L. Malone
Loyola University of Louisiana
John Deere Company
Ed Carmichael
Malone
Strikes Delay Defense Work To Serious Degrees
A nationwide strike by the Association of Communication Equipment Workers threatens Bell Telephone System defense work. Officials warn the stoppage could delay critical production as the union cites wage and policy disputes and calls for continued negotiations. The article notes the potential spread of work stoppages to related sectors and impending talks to avert deeper disruption.
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Associated Press
Bell Telephone
Association of Communication Equipment Workers
House Passes Draft Extension By One Vote
In Washington the House approved an 18 month extension of army service by a razor thin 203 to 202 margin after a ten hour session. The vote stood after a formal re check. The bill allows longer training for selectees guards and reserves and removes the 900000 draftee cap. Final action ahead as Senate and House seek compromise.
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House
Washington
Rayburn
Senate
War Department
Congress
Barkley
Kentucky
Coast Artillery Regiment Moves Out From Roswell
The 200th Coast Artillery anti-aircraft unit began a 17 mile convoy from Roswell to Carlsbad after 7 AM. The maneuver involved eleven batteries across a wide area with rain, staff, and two meals per man supplied by Roswell Civilian Defense Council. They plan Carlsbad Caverns stops, White City camp, and return to Fort Bliss after a week through New Mexico. Chaplain Rev. F B Howden Jr. joined the regiment yesterday.
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Roswell
Carlsbad
Institute
Charles G. Sage
Fort Bliss
Styles
White City
New Mexico
Deming
Hot Springs
Socorro
Albuquerque
F. B. Howden, Jr
St. Andrews Episcopal Church
200Th Coast Artilery
Nazis Seem to Have Grasped Western Half of the Ukraine
The report notes German forces advancing on Odessa and Nikolaev as Soviet defenses retreat toward the Black Sea. British and Soviet sources describe grim conditions and ongoing counterattacks while acknowledging the lower Ukraine loss may not be decisive. The piece also covers U.S. friction with Germany over France’s Vichy policy and alleged plans to seize Martinique, with concerns over Petain's stance and potential air base rights in Brazil.
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Associated Press
Russia
Ukraine
Dneiper River
Odessa
Black Sea
Red
von Rundstedt
Nikolaev
Dnieper River
U. S
Berlin
Washington
Germany
United States
Martinique
West Indies
Petain
London
France
U. S. State Department
Brazil
Dakar
Readers asked to weigh war opinions in community poll
The Record invites readers to answer a questionnaire on the international situation and possible actions against the Axis. Questions cover extending service for selectees, war with Japan, aiding Britain, Lindbergh, Wheeler, and potential German aims if Britain falls. Names and addresses will not be printed. only percentages will be published.
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Congress
Japan
Britain
Charles A. Lindbergh
Mayor Hall Discusses Air Base Site in Roswell
Mayor Thomas J. Hall spoke at the Advertising Club luncheon on city and Chamber of Commerce efforts to designate Roswell and secure land for an army air corps advanced training school. He thanked residents for funding support and urged continued cooperation as construction moves forward. Raymond B. Stamm of the Game Protective Association attended. John McBoyle presided.
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Advertising Club
Thomas J. Hall
Chamber of Commerce
Roswell
Army Air Corps
Raymond B. Stamm
State Game Protective Association
John McBoyle
Daughtry Buys East Side Tract Near Haymaker Park
J R Daughtry purchased a 10 acre tract on East Fifth Street east of Haymaker Park from Mrs Bertha Bray. The sale includes a residence and a flowing well and was handled through real estate dealer Ed Carmichael.
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J. R. Daughtry
Bertha Bray
East Fifth Street
Haymaker Park
Ed Carmichael
Anderson Votes To Extend Draft
Rep Clinton P. Anderson voted to keep draftees militia men reservists and army enlisted men in service for up to 18 months beyond their induction term as the house approved the measure by 203 to 202 in Washington on August 13.
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Washington
Clinton P. Anderson
D-Nm
House
Just Like Window Shopping in Classifieds
Mrs. Bruce K. Matlock likens reading Record classifieds to window shopping. She states that people are potential buyers, drawn by browsing fun, and notes that looking often leads to purchasing, reflecting the playful appeal of classified ads.
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Bruce K. Matlock
Record
Mrs. Matlock
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