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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1939
Page
6
A British emergency session debuts a sweeping powers bill to seize railways control food supplies and defend against air attacks. Prime Minister Chamberlain warns of imminent peril of war and notes Germany’s full readiness. President Hoover to King Vittorio Emanuele III signals hope for Italy’s role in peace efforts.
President Roosevelt told the king that the American people believe his majesty’s government can influence a avoid war. He stressed that any general war would cause widespread catastrophe and urged diplomacy to avert conflict.
Worden stated the September oil allowance hinges on Governor Miles and the Austin meeting outcome. The governor offered no comment but signaled agreement with plans to delay the decision.
The governor and Worden received telegrams from Col Thompson urging attendance at a Texas session. Thompson called the gathering the most important state wide pro ration meeting Texas has had and favored an emergency interstate compact commission meeting on storage and stock positions of gasoline and crude oil. The governor said the meeting would be crucial to New Mexico's petroleum industry and planned to fly to Austin with Andreas and Don. They would depart Roswell Sunday in a chartered Albuquerque plane. The governor also aimed to dedicate the Pecos river bridge near Rodswell but would skip a Carlsbad visit and a stay with Rep. Burton Roach in Sierra county due to busy duties.
British and French ambassadors prepared to depart Berlin while Hitler pressed for a swift Polish settlement. Ribbentrop headed to Berchtesgaden after Moscow as Goebbels stood with Hitler. Moscow reports say British and French missions will leave, ending talks on a three power pact. Bank of England raised rediscount rate to four percent amid European tensions.
An American envoy delivered an oral message to King Vittorio Emanuele at Sant Anna di Val di Fieri near Turin. The text urged the king to use his influence to help maintain world peace and expressed hope for a peaceful path forward.
German Foreign Minister von Ribbentrop said in Moscow dispatches that Germany and the Soviet Union will build on their new non aggression pact toward friendship and close cooperation. He quoted the Fuehrer and Stalin deciding in favor of friendship.
Tokyo reports the army and navy have agreed on pursuing an independent international military policy while promising to cooperate with friendly powers as much as possible.
In a solemn session the Danzig senate voted to appoint Albert Forster as the free city's chief of state. Arthur Greiser, previously senate president and head of the little state, ceases to be chief executive.
Earl Browder hails the Hitler Stalin nonaggression pact as a major contribution to world peace and an example for other nations during a New York statement. He describes the agreement as a significant step toward harmony.
Berlin August 24 report prints the German Soviet nonaggression pact. It commits both sides to refrain from force or attacks, pledge ongoing consultation, avoid aligning with others against the other, resolve disputes by arbitration if needed, and extend for ten years with automatic renewal unless abrogated. Ratification to occur in Berlin, effective upon signature. Signed in Moscow August 23 1939 by Ribbentrop and Molotov.
France mobilizes a fifth reserve class adding about 150,000 troops amid threats of a European war. Reports hint at further calls within 24 hours nearing general mobilization. Emergency troops head to German and Italian frontiers while Paris buses and subways are requisitioned. Crowded stations show mass mobilization as citizens bid farewell. Foreigners flee, and U S forces prepare to assist if needed.
Local column pays tribute to Lew Hammond for composing the L F Woodhead Co closing sale copy. Charles O Meara confirms the new bridge is satisfactory and Henry Thygesen is anticipated to speak at Saturday’s bridge event. Thygesen’s mentor role is noted with few public remarks.
Leaders Ex Gov Tingley Gov John Miles and congressman Jack Dempsey are set to arrive Saturday. Ed Safford, noted as an old Indian fighter, is in Roswell tending to Apache affairs.
The chin whiskers column is growing day by day and will name many Roswell men when it appears. Mr and Mrs James Clay Richardson and son James Jr visit G K Richardson in Roswell. The Richardsons live in Climax Colorado.
Edd Amonett of Roswell has qualified in 19 state amateur golf tournaments and won twice. Shorty Hornbuckle of Las Cruces said at the annual meeting that he has reached finals four times and always finished second, claiming the unluckiest title.
Local Roswell business advertises best office machines and supplies with contact at 215 N Main and phone 674.
Here From Albuquerque reports Mr. and Mrs. Rahl of Albuquerque were in Roswell today gathering material for a football article in the New Mexico Sentinel. Mrs. Rahl, formerly Miss Jean Scott, previously taught in Roswell.
John Halter delivered a concise talk on vocational service during the Rotary luncheon today, outlining the club's duties and the value of professional ethics in community service.
John R. Cobb of London, holder of the world speed crown, tested his 24 cylinder Rail ton Red Lion on the Bonneville Salt Flats. He achieved 369.74 miles per hour at the kilometer distance and plans attempts for five and ten kilometers and for five and ten miles before crating the car for shipment back to England. He expects to return to the 13 mile straightaway for another run.
Shanghai reports say six thousand Japanese soldiers landed near the international settlement to pressure a rice blockade and provoke riots. British Hong Kong broadcasts urge evacuation of women and children as tensions rise amid Japanese moves in south China and European upheaval.
R J Miller of Huntington Park California set a new national mark with a 186 foot single cast on opening day of the national and western casting championships in San Francisco He tied for first place with M J Kraft of San Francisco with average casts of 175 feet 8 inches Ernest Liotta of Cleveland retained the national distance title with an average cast of 148 feet 8 inches.
Tom Reid, Chaves county farm extension agent, serves on the fair board and four general committees for the Eastern New Mexico State Fair in Roswell October 4 5 6 and 7. The planning group is led by H A Poorbaugh and Frank Marks with Reid supervising farm exhibits and multiple subcommittees handling livestock poultry show clubs farm products kitchen and pantry stores and more.
Judy Byrum infant son of Mr and Mrs Herbert W Byrum died at the family home on South Poplar Street at 530 am Born July 28 1939 the child had been ill since birth The Byrums moved to Roswell from Ovida South Dakota in January Brief funeral services were held at 330 pm Interment at South Park under Ballard funeral home direction Run Aug 24 and 28
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