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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1940
Page
1
Waves of Nazi warplanes sink along the coast as British defenses claim heavy losses. Today observers say Hitler plans an entry toward London amid strong aerial combat and mounting casualties on both sides.
The Chaves County Game Protective Association protests the U S Biological Survey plan for a Oct 14 to Dec 14 duck season. They seek a return to the Nov 15 to Dec 30 dates the 1938 39 seasons used, citing poorer southern nesting conditions in early season.
In Santa Fe on August 15 state officials saw slow filings with only four new declarations by noon, total 128, as final day for direct primary September 14. Republicans added John T. Watson for attorney general and Adolph J. Krehbeil for the ninth senatorial district, Harlan C. McFadden for 11th district, T. J. Heimann for the 11th district. Lyle Brush withdrew from the democratic land commission race. Louise Coe of Geneve planned to file for the democratic congressional nomination in Albuquerque, becoming the race’s lone woman.
Cleveland August 15 Col Leonard P Ayres judged the first half of 1940 shows little sign of a national push for armaments. He noted modest rises in national income nine unemployment high, and declines in overall construction and corporate financing. Industrial and financial activity remained comparatively low.
Harvey Poorbaugh bowled at the local alleys today and rolled 11 straight strikes, finishing with a 296 after leaving a four pin spare on the final ball. The effort came close to a perfect 300, surpassing the former alley record of 268 held by Lloyd Taylor. Charlie Sawey was his teammate.
Albuquerque August report from the Unemployment Compensation Commission declares Southeastern New Mexico the brightest spot on the state business map. Eddy county records the largest per capita gain with 13 new establishments, Bernalillo 16, Santa Fe 8 to 10, while Chaves, Eddy and Lea account for 21 percent of state employer contributions. Despite optimism, war in Europe raises unemployment in oil fields and pushes benefit payments to 107,136 dollars, the highest since March.
Washington Senators defeated the Philadelphia Athletics 9 to 4 in the first game of a doubleheader behind Sid Hudson who earned his twelfth win of the season. The Senators totaled 15 hits while George Caster took the loss.
Phillies win 4 2 to sweep the series at Brooklyn, aided by four Dodgers errors. Kirbe Higby pitches five hits for the Phils, while Whit Wyatt and Lee Grissom are touched for nine hits. Dodgers commit four errors in the loss.
Wendell L. Willkie will fly to Indiana for his acceptance speech on Saturday and is expected to reveal his views on military conscription. He will address a Kansas City airport crowd during a brief stop, with arrival in Indianapolis planned around 8 p.m. Central Time.
Reports say an agreement divides Shanghai international settlement control between American Marines and Japanese forces. The 4th U S Marines would govern the central district while Japan takes west Hongkew and areas north of Soochow Creek. Official confirmation awaited as officials weigh future troop withdrawals.
ATHENS Aug 15 The government announced the sinking of the light cruiser Helle by an unidentified submarine in Tinos island harbor. The 2,115 ton American built vessel was torpedoed with one petty officer killed and 29 crew injured. The crew tried to run the ship aground as fuel oil spilled and caught fire.
The House passed a bill authorizing President Roosevelt to order 396000 National Guard members and organized army reservists into active service. It allows use in the Western Hemisphere and American possessions including the Philippine Islands. The vote was 210 to 110 after defeating Rep Miller's amendment limiting use to the continental U S and listed possessions.
German bombers attacked Croydon airport near London as anti-aircraft guns fired and British fighters pursued. Citizens rushed to shelters while plumes rose from the field and the air battle roared through the suburb, marking the conflict drawing nearer to the empire.
The air ministry said five Canadian airmen perished when an air force plane crashed during a routine flight yesterday. The aircraft went down between Alliford Bay and Patricia Bay in British Columbia.
U S Senate factions consider defeating immediate conscription in favor of a January start under a Maloney compromise. Army absorption limits cited by Brigadier General Shedd fueled GOP opposition to Burke-Wadsworth plan as debate persists. In the House, Democratic leaders pressed the guard bill amid ongoing confrontations over conscription.
The list shows Democratic primary contenders for state representatives, state senate, county commissioners, sheriff, treasurer and constables in Roswell precincts. Incumbents in several offices are unopposed at 3 p.m. with multiple challengers for other posts and no Republican filings at that time.
The world's championship bow legged cowboy contest returns to Roswell on October 2 during the Eastern New Mexico State Fair. Defending champ John C. McPherson, a 72 year old Roswell range rider, won last year with a bow of 4 1/4 inches. The event, believed unique, drew nationwide attention last year. The Fair publishes rules for a purse of 10 dollars and no entrance fee.
O B Turner, held in Chaves county jail on an embezzlement charge, says he was abducted from Alamosa Colorado by New Mexico brand inspectors under the interstate crime compact. Colorado officials deny extradition requests, potentially triggering civil action. Turner is charged with embezzling 27 head of cattle valued at 725.07 from Roswell Livestock Sales Company and issuing a worthless draft. Sheriff Young went to Santa Fe to secure Turner after transfer from Alamosa.
Governor Miles outlined a 17 point platform in Santa Fe detailing tax restraint and road improvement. He pledges to extend the merit system to all state offices and to keep highway contracts open to competitive bids. The plan calls for continuing a nonpartisan public health department with expanded duties.
The Rotary Club meeting announced an intercity gathering at the Military Institute on Thursday night August 29. Jason Kellahin, chair of the club service committee, delivered a detailed talk likening the Rotary structure to a grand building. Ross Malone spoke on national defense urging preparedness and telegrams to New Mexico congressmen supporting the military training bill.
John B Beers Sr runs a watermelon stand on Eastona St selling his own home grown melons. He touts ripe fruit and high demand as evidence that people really read the classified ads. He notes that the last few days have brought strong demand and he cannot always supply.
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