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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1941
Page
4
The passage compares American complacency to France before its fall, warning that ignoring looming threats could lead to national collapse, with references to Germany, Nazi demands, and widespread suffering if defenses fail. It stresses vigilance to prevent a repeat of history.
Analysis argues Petain may deepen Nazi ties by pledging to a new order and potentially provide bases at Dakar and North Africa. The piece notes U S interest in offsetting Dakar with a Brazil air base, predicts French resistance to totalitarian subservience, and warns of possible trouble as revolt grows in France.
A snappy young Navy man visited the local recruiting office today. Kenneth Kendrick, son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Kendrick of Roswell, enlisted last May and is on a 10 day leave from the aviation machinist mates school in San Diego California. Upon graduation next January he expects to join a battle fleet bombing squadron. His brother Billie Kendrick enlisted about the same time and is with the battle force destroyers in Honolulu.
Pilot Officer Jack Calder recalls leading raid over German occupied France aboard an RAF bomber. Amid oil leak danger and heavy ack ack, Maxie as captain pushes for a risky run toward Brest docks, bombs released, ME109s shot down, and crew escapes amid intense anti aircraft fire.
Opponents warn price controls kill free enterprise and markets while Leon Henderson argues the aim is to curb inflated prices without destroying competition. Reports from South America detail Nazi and Fascist plots to overthrow governments and echo Axis aims against the United States.
A speaker warns that Axis control of Western Africa could enable a South American invasion, forcing the United States to defend vast regions from a position of perpetual war. Loss of democracy and liberty could follow, as the world falls under dictatorships.
A piece covers a migratory duck film preview for hunters and the Bitter Lake refuge near Roswell as a model. It also notes G P A membership drives in Chaves County and statewide effort to promote New Mexico’s hunting and fishing attractions. Separate items report labor strikes affecting war production, including Curtiss-Wright, Mack Truck, Ampco Twist Drill, Timkin, and shipbuilding conflicts, plus Navy talks over Kenny plant operations.
Geneva dispatch reports widespread discontent in France, with unorganized resistance except for the Communist party. Eyewitnesses describe train track protests in Saint Etienne, Lyon, and Haute Savoie, as public buildings are guarded and pro-American demonstrations spark tensions. Public sentiment appears broadly pro-British among observers in both zones, with Petain confirming unrest and Darlan's unpopularity linked to foreign policy.
Striking locals in 13 cities voted to authorize a strike over four points in a proposed master working agreement with Western Electric, part of the Bell system. Negotiations stall as the union cites mediation-board warnings and contemplates involving labor secretary Perkins if talks fail. A state mediation meeting is set to avert a nationwide stoppage.
Manila observes the 43rd anniversary of American occupation with reunions of veterans and the 31st Infantry's 25th founding anniversary. A large Asiatic fleet sits at anchor as war rumors swirl and U S planes fly overhead. Civil defense drills and evacuation plans intensify as the question shifts from if to when fighting may begin.
McAlester Oklahoma August 13. The body of W R Benningfield was found in a weed filled ditch. He was killed by convict James David Parrish 37 who admitted killing him Monday and dumping the body 14 miles north of Durant. Parrish captured at Shawnee after escaping from Atoka camp. Four convicts died in a prison breakout attempt last Sunday and Warden Fred Hunt ordered immediate closure of Atoka and Red Oak prison camps.
Heavy rainfall in the Mesilla Valley slowed rail and highway movement last night and today. Officials reported up to one and a half inches in the lower valley, with Hatch recording as much as two inches, causing delays to trains from the south near Canutillo just north of El Paso.
President Roosevelt issues an executive order suspending the eight hour day law for mechanics and laborers employed by the war department on public works essential to national defense. The order, announced at the White House, covers workers on air fields troop housing fortifications and other military projects to speed completion.
The sale of 1,496,000 board feet of timber in the Datil area of the Cibola National Forest to W. R. Thomas of Magdalena has been approved by the Regional.
A bill to extend service for selectees after one year passed with 21 Republicans joining 182 Democrats in support while 65 Democrats and 133 Republicans along with four minor parties opposed it. An amendment by Rep Short to strike the declaration of peril and allow a second year failed 185 to 146, and another Republican proposal for a 12 month extension also failed 176 to 117.
U S discussions with Brazil press for return of control of an Italian airport near Natal and access to bases in Brazil to offset Nazi moves toward North Africa. Gen George C Marshall warned a German push through Spain and Portugal into North Africa could occur after Russia is neutralized, with speculation of further moves to the near east. Also an unrelated Denver carpooling classified ad seeking passengers.
Forest Service reports sawmill operator Thomas will pay 2.61 dollars per thousand feet for ponderosa Mexican white pine and Douglas fir and 1.65 dollars for white fir.
New Orleans cotton markets report steady spot prices with prices up 57 points. Sales reach 1,061 bales as mid high grade middling cotton closes at 15.88 cents.
Continued from Page One, residents were asked to contribute any amount for funds. Uncontacted donors may leave gifts at the Chamber of Commerce, with appreciation stated. Also an advertisement for Golden Sweet Cantaloupes from Anderson's Gardens.
Chicago dairy and produce market report notes butter receipts at 977,897 with creamery at 93 score 35 1/4 to 92 3/4, centralized carrots unchanged. Eggs receipts 14,900 with local grade levels steady. poultry live trucks 30 with hens firm, Springs easing. White Rocks under 4 lbs quoted.
U S Treasury and Home Owners Loan bonds were quoted in New York on August 13. Treasuries included 1/4s 435-43 at 106.15, 1/4s 46-44 at 107.18, 1/4s 52-47 at 119.4, and 1/2s 52-50 at 107.16. Home Owners Loan 1/4s 44-42 traded around 101.31.
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