Colonel Holman Arrives at New Mexico Military Institute
Lt. Colonel Oliver I. Holman arrived yesterday to assume the post as P M S T at the New Mexico Military Institute. Col. and Mrs. Holman and daughter Diana reside at 411 North Missouri Ave. He came from Fort Clark Texas where he was executive officer and is an accomplished horseman with an interest in mounted service. Major John E. Selby succeeds him as P M S T and is now provost officer at Fort Leavenworth Kansas.
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Oliver I. Holman
P. M. S. Tit
New Mexico Military Institute
Selby
Fort Leavenworth, Kansas
Hit and Run Victim Struck In Portales
Roosevelt county officers search for a hit-run car after it struck Tommie Crawford, 23, critically injuring him while he walked with Nettie Tidwell on an unpaved Portales street. Crawford was taken to a Clovis hospital with a severe brain concussion and a fractured left leg.
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Portales
N. M
Roosevelt County
Tommie Crawford
Crawford
Clovis
Nettie Tidwell
Rockefeller offered White House post as Roosevelt aide
Washington reports Nelson Rockefeller son of John D. Rockefeller Jr. has been offered the position of administrative assistant to President Roosevelt. Rockefeller, former head of Rockefeller Center in New York, reportedly called on the President today.
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Washington
Nelson Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Roosevelt
Rockefeller
Rockefeller Center
New York
Roswell and Its People In Hawkshaw Interviews
Hawkshaw conducts a series of upbeat reflections from Roswell figures Cecil Naramore J E Moore E Y Chambers B B Ginsberg Carl Clardy Ted Jones Henry Chewning Jr and others on business conditions. They foresee solid prosperity ahead with music goods cinema and local activity sustaining growth despite potential wartime worry.
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Cecil Naramore
J. E
Jack) Moore
E. Y. Chambers
B. B. Ginsberg
Carl Clardy
Ted Jones
Roswell
Henry Chewning Jr
Ike Carter in Hot Water Faces Rising Pressure
Ike Carter is described as enraged amid mounting scrutiny and anger in local coverage highlighting his tense stance and public friction, with editors noting a stern tone and brewing political turmoil.
Local Citizen Promotes Patriotism and Publicity Stunts
Bill Vandewart displays flags around his home and runs a sporting goods shop dealing in baseball gloves. Willis is linked to a roving disposition via his dog. The political scene is debated nightly on Ralph Goodnight’s front lawn. Ringside seats can be reserved by contacting Mr Goodnight one day ahead.
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Mr. Willis
Ralph Goodnight
Mr. Goodnight
Vinegaroon Destroyed at Night and Prize Apple Brought In
Lawrence Moore reports a large vinegaroon of Mastigoproctus giganteus measured five inches in length. Curly Long arrives with the prize apple of the 1940 season, a fully ripened and perfectly marked specimen not over three quarters of an inch in diameter.
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Lawrence Moore
Miguel County Demo Fight Goes Into Court
In Las Vegas New Mexico on August 16 a factional feud within San Miguel County Democrats moved to court as county Democratic Chairman Cef erino Quintana filed an injunction against a group that opened a Democratic headquarters for county candidates. Quintana asserts the headquarters is misleading and aims to confuse voters in the primary.
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Las Vegas
N. M
San Miguel County
Ceferino Quintana
Quintana
New Orleans Spot Cotton Closes Quiet Lower
New Orleans market closed quiet with a 5 point decline as sales reached 18. Middling grades traded at 9.85 cents.
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New Orleans
Galveston Cotton Market Report August 16
Spot cotton held steady with a seven point drop to mid staple grade as Galveston market notes show a mid dling price of 9.32 cents per pound and sales totaling 75 bales. Buyers and sellers monitored price movements amid fluctuating demand on this trading day.
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Galveston
Grain and Wool Market Report Chicago and Boston
Chicago market shows mixed grain quotes with wheat near 68 to 71 and corn around 54 to 60. In Boston wool trading was slow with bids below ask prices, few lots firm at 38 to 39 cents grease delivered to mills.
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Boston
USDA
Kansas City Livestock Market Report Highlights Aug 16
Hogs were 10 to 20 higher in lighter weights and up to 10 higher in heavier stock with top at 6.89. cattle and calves mostly steady with grass cows 6.00 to 6.50, vealers 8.50 to 10.00 for strictly choice. Sheep 300 salable, week end supply limited, natives steady and spring lambs around 25 higher. Slaughter ewes 3.50.
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Kansas City
USDA
Wool futures fall on selling as liquidation hits market
New York August 16. Wool top futures declined under pressure from broad selling and commission-house liquidation amid weakness in securities and outside markets. Uncovered stop losses in March, with final prices down 13 to 14 points. Oct 89.6, Dec 87.3, Mar 85.3. Spot standard tops at 97.0.
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New York
Commission House
Stocks Close Mixed As War Doubts Darken Market
New York Aug 16 War doubts weighed on Wall Street with leading industrials slipping fractions to two points. A mild selling wave appeared before noon and prices hit bottom marks, then modest recoveries emerged toward the close as volume remained light. Transfers totaled 309,800 shares with several major issues in arrears.
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War Bulletins From London And Greece Aug 16
NBC London report said no bombs fell in London while German raids were reported in outer regions. Greece announced partial mobilization for Aug 20 with category 15 D reservists called to colors. A southeastern England town described a huge German air armada over the coast, observers estimating up to 2,500 planes.
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London
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Greece
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U S Bonds and Market Report for New York Aug 16
Treasury yields mixed while curb listings show several equities and utilities. Cotton futures fell five to eight points with Oct at 9.22 to 9.23 and spot middling at 9.92 as bankers note quiet trading via phone classified ads.
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U. S. Bonds
New York
Dr T E Boggs Optometry Clinic Ad at Main Street
Dr T E Boggs graduate optometrist offers eye exams glasses fitted and ground in our own laboratory. Broken lenses immediately duplicated. Phone 21 for appointment.
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T. E. Boggs
N. Main St
Germany raid on Croydon airfield raises 100 casualties
An unofficial report from Croydon indicates Germany dive bomber attack on the Croydon airdrome yesterday caused about 100 casualties, including four deaths.
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Germany
British air force losses in Nazi raids reported
Berlin reports the British air force suffered at least 143 planes lost yesterday amid Nazi attacks on armament plants harbors airports and balloon barrages in Britain.
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Berlin
Britain
London broadcast ends as air raid warnings heard
The National Broadcasting Company reported that listeners in New York could hear air raid warnings in the background during a London broadcast by John McVane, the firm’s London representative, marking the conclusion of his transmission from the British capital this morning.
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New York
National Broadcasting Company
London
John McVane
German Air Losses Reported After Battles
London reports an air ministry and home security communique stating 169 German aircraft were destroyed in yesterday's air battles. The claim underscores ongoing air war intensity between Britain and Germany.
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London
Air Ministry
Ministry of Home Security
British planes bomb northern Italy again. Turin crew downed
British war planes crossed into Swiss airspace and bombed cities in northern Italy for the second time in three days. One aircraft was shot down over Turin with five aboard, several killed and others captured. Greek destroyers were also reported bombed by unknown planes.
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Switzerland
Italy
Turin
Italian Troops Mass Near Greek Border in Albania
Exchange Telegraph dispatch from London reported Italian forces concentrating near the Greek border of Albania. NBC relay notes this military buildup as tensions rise in the region.
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Exchange
London
NBC
Albania
British troops face critical Somaliland fight near Berbera
Reports from authoritative sources say the British military situation in Somaliland is rather critical. Forces defending the high ground around the town may be compelled to retreat to Berbera amid mounting pressure.
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London
Somaliland
Berbera
New Mexico Aggies Star to Join Polar Bears in Hawaii
Charlie Babe Webb New Mexico Aggies backfield standout planned to depart September 1 for a season with the Hawaiian Polar Bears in Honolulu, joining ten other American football players.
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Las Cruces
N. M
Charlie
Babe) Webb
New Mexico
Aggies
Hawaiian
Polar Bears
Honolulu
Edd Hall Seeks Constable Seats in Local Race
A Roswell election notice announces Edd Hall candidate for Constable in Precincts One and Two. Born September 12 1905 in Hart Oklahoma, he moved to Roswell in 1934 and is described as honest capable and well regarded by neighbors. The ad urges voting support and was paid for by friends.
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Hart
Oklahoma
Roswell
Hall
Mr. Hall
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