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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1940

Page

4

Campaign ticket details and plans across New Mexico

The piece lists Democratic and Republican electors for various offices including governor and attorney general, with names and counties such as Bernalillo, Santa Fe, Dona Ana, and Taos. It notes campaign openings by Governor Miles in Socorro and by former Governor Tingley in Reserve, and mentions a Republican start by Seth Iston in Lovington plus Dempsey’s northern tour. It ends with a note that prairie dog control will use WPA funds in seven counties.

John E. Miles Quay County Clyde Tingley Albuquerque Seth Alston Lovington Maurice Miera Santa Fe George Quesenberry Las Cruces Ceferino Quintana San Miguel J B. Jones Herbert S. Murdock Springer Robert W. Botts Jessie Gonzales Margaret Ortiz M. M. Torres Lena Dohrer Carl Faubion Tucumcari H. R. Rodgers Carlsbad Frank Wesley Silver City G. D. Macy J. Frank Stevens Estancia Ralph Gallinger Robert M. Reynolds Lordsburg Robert Valdez Dona Ana County Taylor E. Julien Arsenio Velarde Rio Arriba Miles Socorro Tingley Seth Iston Miera Congress Congresman Dempsey New Mexico Chavez Washington KGGM N. M U. S. Forest Service Dennis Chavez Bernalillo Torrance Sandoval Catron McKinley Valencia

British, German air forces clash in Britain raids

Widespread RAF and German air battles sweep from Scotland to Cornwall as about 6,000 to 6,500 planes engage. British defenses scramble 4,000 fighters while German waves threaten London. Greece Turkey and Balkans tensions rise amid reports of Italian attacks and British support pledges.

Cation London English Channel Berlin GSV NBC New York Associated Press Scotland Cornwall Hitler Nazifuehrer Britain Euope Greece Turkey Italy Dover Channel England Terday Southampton RAF Royal Airforce Alps Rome Balkans Europe Athens Albania Istanbul Husein Djahid Yalchin

Filings List by District with Party Affiliation and Candidates

The document lists filings continued from page one, naming district numbers and candidate slates. It includes 15-D through 30-D districts with multiple Democratic and Republican candidates such as Lee Stryker Nick Krannawitter R George McWhirter and state races like District 2-D Frank Mendoza Sloan Byron Adair John Montgomery Daniel Flood. Several districts indicate two elected positions and party labels appear after each candidate name.

D. Lee _ Stryker Nick Krannawitter George McWhirter D. Perry Sears A.L. Dunn Lorna M. Shipley D. Milton R. Smith John P. Shults D. A.F. Jones R. Jone D. Frank Mendoza R. J. Sloan Byron J. Adair R. John Montgomery Daniel Flood D. D.gibbs Claude Rutherford R. E. Moory J. T. Meimann R. Ralph Thompson Harland C. McFadden D. Malcolm Madera Jessie I. Funk L.C. Hannah Don G. McCormick D. ‘Doe ‘Howard Tuska Wdlker D. Salvan N. White H. Verle Payne R. H. E. McCray D. Guzman Martinez Medarde Quintana R. J. M. Maestas Waldo Valesquez D. Alfonso P. Baca J. Stuart Holbrook Anthony J. Albert EB. H. Hoerman D. Hilario Rubio R. Nestor Gonzales D. Paul Case R. Earl V. Morris

Weather synopsis for New Mexico Texas Arizona and Colorado

Night hours bring considerable cloudiness across New Mexico with scattered storms at higher elevations. Inwest Texas and Arizona similar patterns with afternoon and evening storms higher elevations. Colorado trending generally fair tonight and Saturday with cooler conditions, extended to cool nights in the north and northeast zones.

New Mexico West Texas Southwest North South Panhandle Arizona Colorado

British Secret Weapon Claims Bite Into German Bomber

British sources tout a secret device described as efficient and formidable that allegedly entangled and wrecked a German bomber. German radio dismissed it as a metal mesh net plaything fired by large cannons, while Britain vows secrecy for now.

Roosevelt Reveals Talks on Bases with Britain and Canada

President says the United States is in conversations with Britain on acquiring naval and air bases for hemisphere defense, with separate talks underway with Canada. No details given, and discussions not tied to the destroyer sale. American generals and a naval mission are in Britain as observers amid ongoing wartime planning.

Roosevelt United States British’ Empire Panama Canal Havana Newfoundland Nova Scotia Atlantic New England Pacific Alaska State Treasury Departments Britain Canada War Department England George Strong

Willkie Draws Crowds Across Indiana During Stop

Willkie appeared at Indianapolis airport and Irvington with Mrs Willkie. A torch light parade along U S Highway 40 greeted the candidate as crowds gathered in Rush County. The couple visited Mrs Cora Wilk and Miss Mary Sleeth before overnighting at Sleeths. A special train will take them to Elwood and Callaway Park for an afternoon speech.

Indianapolis Willkie Irvington U. S. Highway 40 Lizzie Barber Indiana Phillip Elwood Callaway Park Joseph W. Martin, Jr Massachusetts GOP NBC CBS MBS

Stuka raid across southern England and London area

German bombers struck multiple targets across central and southern England causing fires and casualties. DNB reported waves over Thames and northeast England. Croydon suffered about 100 casualties as Stuka dive bombers attacked an airfield eight miles from central London. British fighters and anti aircraft defenses responded vigorously.

Thames River DNB London England Thames Tolkodon Midlands Croydon

Louise Coe Plans Northern New Mexico Tour

Democratic congressional candidate Louise Coe announced a tour of northern counties next week in New Mexico. She will be joined by her nephew Frank Coe Boyce of Ruidoso. She pledged full dedication to the role, citing 16 years of legislative experience.

Santa FE N. M Louise Coe Congress Frank Coe Boyce Ruidoso

Forest Fires Threaten Areas Around Moran and Ranger Lake

Forest fires attributed to lightning threaten areas near Ranger Lake Moose Creek Ozell Falls and Mountain Ash Creek. J W West Teton national forest supervisor notes Fox Creek fire 30 miles northeast of Moran as most stubborn while Sheffield Creek blaze near Moran is nearly subdued. Crews mop up two fires in Wyoming National Forest south of Moran.

Ward Barrows Ranger Lake Moose Creek Ozell Falls Mountain Ash Creek J. W. West Teton National Forest Fox Creek Moran Sheffield Creek Wyoming National Forest

Slammin Sammy Snead Wins Early Canadian Open Spark

Toronto report says Slammin Sammy Snead tied a four under par 67 in the Canadian Open after marrying last Monday. He started fair then exploded with a 31 on the back nine as his wife watched from the gallery, fueling belief he may reclaim the 1938 title.

Toronto Sammy Snead Shawnee-on-Delaware Sammy

GOP Women Leaders Appoint Five Regional Reps

Miss Marion E. Martin director of the Republican national committee women division announced five regional representatives to coordinate national and state women’s activities in the fall campaign. The regions include Miss Bernice Woodward overseeing San Francisco Idaho Utah Colorado Nevada Arizona and New Mexico.

Chicago Marion E. Martin Republican National Committee Bernice Woodward San Francisco Idaho Utah Colorado Nevada Arizona New Mexico

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