Roosevelt Churchill meet at sea pledge final war aims
The Associated Press reports Roosevelt and Churchill met at sea and pledged to destroy Nazi tyranny. They approved an eight point postwar aims plan including disarmament of aggressors and a broader permanent system of security. Hopkins attended, linking U S war needs with Soviet needs. Nazis drive smashed.
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Dexter Gin Co Is Winner In Suit
In Santa Fe New Mexico August 14 the state supreme court affirmed a Chaves county district court judgment awarding the Dexter Gin Company the proceeds of a government cotton subsidy check and 16 bales of cotton. The decision written by Chief Justice Brice rejects Helen G Snipes claims to the check and cotton asserting a farmer borrower owned the crops and could mortgage them to the ginning company.
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Muffler Law Warning Issued By Police
Police warned that any person driving trucks or cars without mufflers would be prosecuted after numerous complaints about noisy vehicles. The notice stated enforcement would target muffler violations to curb the disturbance.
Local Weather Readings and Temperatures for Today
Readings at 3 hour intervals show 24 hour period ending 11 30 am with highs 83 and lows 64. Normal high 90 low 64. Precipitation 0 for 24 hours ending today 11 30 am. Month to date 1 44 inches. year to date 20 64 inches. Sunrise 5 20 am. Sunset 6 45 pm. Length of day 13 4 hours.
Rioting after Petain speech shocks Vichy France
In Paris yesterday a Communist demonstration led to several injuries as shots rang out amid clashes with police. Reports say 16 arrested at Gare St. Lazare, with Jews and foreigners among those involved per Aujourdhui. Demonstrations followed Petain's Aug 14 speech signaling collaboration with Germany.
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Court voids 1940 Middle Rio Grande Relief Act
In Santa Fe on August 14 the New Mexico Supreme Court ruled the 1940 conservancy relief act unconstitutional. The unanimous decision held the act violated due process equality of protection and contracts clauses. The act, enacted as emergency relief, split agricultural land into cultivated and uncultivated groups and postponed most assessments until 1955 with a 25 cent per acre maintenance levy.
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Middle Rio Grande Conservancy
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No Flood Water Coming Here Now
Report of potential Hondo floodwater in Roswell area today proves minimal. Rec ord confirms no large flow west of town or through Roswell with lower water levels than previous days. Heavy rains in the mountains west may bring more water soon. West Second Street shows clear rain runoff rather than muddy floodwater.
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Heavy Flood Damage in El Paso Area
In El Paso Texas and nearby towns a 1.74 inch rainstorm caused rail line and highway damage. Santa Fe Railway rushed arroyo bridge repairs near Canutillo to resume El Paso Albuquerque service after a washout halting a passenger and two freight trains. Highway 80 between El Paso and Canutillo was briefly blocked. The storm extended to Hatch New Mexico with nearly two inches of rain and street and home damage reported in El Paso.
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El Paso Damage Report Details Continue to Page Six
August 14 in El Paso reports damage details continued on page six with further notes on affected areas and response actions. Local agencies assess structural impacts and outline safety measures as investigations proceed.
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Readers See Hiller As A Grave Menace
Readers of the Records concur that Hitler is a definite danger to the Americas. The first tabulation of the international situation questionnaire shows unanimous concern on two key questions, indicating broad agreement on the threat.
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Roy Daniel Speaks on Defense Bond Plan at Rotary Meeting
Roy Daniel outlined the federal defense bond savings plan as learned from World War I. The talk described steady, sensible savings without high pressure, inviting broad participation. A 10 minute Rotary singing program accompanied the discussion, following a state defense stamp plan meeting in Albuquerque Monday.
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Albuquerque
Good Times in New Mexico Forecast With Construction Work and Defense Projects Leaving the State Forward
Albuquerque report by Benjamin D. Luchini lists an $18,500,090 defense and construction order. Roswell leads with a $6.5 million twin bomber army training school. Over $1.5 million in airport projects spread to Las Vegas Tucumcari Hobbs Carlsbad Socorro Clovis. Private builds include a $300,000 lamp black plant at Eunice and a $75,009 Arte sia office, plus rail upgrades on Carlsbad Clovis and packing sheds at Grants. Albuquerque sees total building permits near $1.5 million.
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Lawrence Dinner Commends Success of Finance Drive
Lawrence, chairman of the Chamber of Commerce committee, led a victory dinner at the Nickson Hotel to honor 72 workers and three publicity reps for raising $30,000 to acquire land and right of way for an army air base. He was praised as a jolly good fellow for his gesture.
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Chamber of Commerce
Army Air Base
Nickson Hotel
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Law
Send in Your Ballot in 6 Questions
A newspaper poll asks six yes or no questions on wartime policy including extending service length for selectees, acknowledging Japan, aiding Britain, Lindbergh, Wheeler, and Hitler’s potential Western Hemisphere aims.
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Britain
Hitler
Army Air Base construction may begin in September
The advanced army air base four miles south of town may start in September as the $30,000 land purchase drive nears its goal. City officials expect possession within 20 days after army notice, with August 31 set as the land handover date if the army approves the site. City attorney Ross Malone Jr., optimistic, says work would begin 30 to 45 days after notice.
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Chamber of Commerce
White Sox Beat Tigers In Openers Of Twin Bill
Chicago Bullets Thornton Lee nets his first win of the season as the White Sox top Detroit 3 to 1 in the opener of a doubleheader before 6,000. Detroit won the second game 1 to 0.
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Cubs Rally To Beat Pirates 6 2 In Baseball Action
Chicago Cubs jumped to a four run lead and held on to defeat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6 to 2 in a game where four pitchers were used by Pittsburgh. Chicago scored in the second inning four times and added one in the third and seventh. Passeau McCullough and teammates listed. Giants Edge Red Sox 4 3 in Boston with Bill McGee earning his first win of the season.
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U S Pledges Reconstruction Postwar Europe
British sources say the Roosevelt Churchill joint statement pledges U S support for rebuilding postwar Europe and backing the Russian British cause on every front. Omitted points seen as equally important, including Japan, hint at broader wartime diplomacy and potential assurances to Stalin.
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Britain
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Churchill
Roosevelt
South Asia
Joseph Stalin
Red Army
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State lists 101 civil service jobs for New Mexicans
Washington report shows New Mexico has 177 of 278 civil service jobs filled under apportionment law. The Civil Service Commission noted New Mexico is one of 32 states not meeting its quota, with 101 jobs still available for qualified residents.
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Civil Service Commission
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Roosevelt and Churchill Meet Aboard to Fight Nazi Tyranny
Leaders Roosevelt and Churchill meet at sea declare aims to destroy Nazi tyranny. The high level talks emphasize unity and resolve to push back Axis power in World War II, signaling a coordinated Allied strategy and renewed vigor for wartime mobilization.
World War II Allies Agree on Eight Point War Aims
Washington and London reveal a secret sea meeting between Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill producing a joint declaration promising disarmament of the Axis and a permanent security framework. German reaction labels the move propaganda, noting Ukraine successes and offering no concrete points.
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Classified ad fatigue prompts ad removal request
Mrs J E Zumwalt said yesterday that a small classified ad rented her room and drew many inquiries after. She asked to kill the ad as she is tired of answering the phone, reflecting a common pattern of how classified notices generate extra inquiries despite initial success.
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