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Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1940

Page

2

McNary Ready To Accept Republican Nomination

In Salem Oregon Charles L McNary awaits notification of his vice presidential nomination. Crowds are expected at the state fair grounds where 50 000 to 75 000 people are anticipated. McNary born on Fir Cone farm will address supporters after a day of quiet at his country home.

Salem Ore Charles L. McNary Oregon McNary Willamette Valley Charlie Mac State Fair Grounds Fir Cone Congress Fairgrounds Charles P. Pray McMary Charlotte

Berlin Bombing Marked Fifth RAF Raid On City

Berlin faced four waves of British bombers in the first raid on the capital this war, with no casualties and only one garden cottage damaged. Other raids hit Prussia and Saxony as German authorities reported 1,500 bombs on 38 objectives and 72 British planes shot down over the weekend.

British Isles Lonagh Berlin RAF England London Hitler Kingdom Spandau Capital Rosenthal Prussia Saxony Leipzig Germany Arthur Greiser Danzig Greiser Balkans Hungary Romania Transylvania Greece Italy Virginio Gayda Il Giornale D'Italia Libya High Command Birmingham Kingstown Coventry Warmowell Portland Landsend Atlantic Britain

Final Vote Progresses on Draft Troop Total Plans

War department aims for a 4,000,000 man army by 1945 with 3,400,000 conscripts under training. First drafts to begin October with 75,000, rising to 400,000 by January and 600,000 by October 1941, then 400,000 April 1 and October 1 through 1944. Total 3.4 million conscripts plus 275,000 regulars and 271,250 National Guard. Lodge amendment cited as limiting goals. Taft and Wheeler challenge or defend figures as debate continues.

War Department Sheppard George C. Marshall Army Chief of Staff Senate Lodge Congress War Departments Taft Ohio Texas Wheeler D-Mont

Dempsey Campaign Tour Endorsed by Santa Fe Judges

Rep J J Dempsey toured Tucumcari endorsers for Chavez while former district judges H A Riker and Reed Holloman offered support. State officials Filo Sedillo and Joe Montoya voiced backing for Chavez. Dempsey hailed Conchas Dam as a 30 million security investment and claimed credit for securing the project through allied agencies. Miguel Leyva led Chavez clubs attacking a Dempsey water bill proposal.

Rep J. J. Dempsey Dennis Chavez Tucumcari Conchas Dam H. A. Riker Santa Fe Reed Holloman Chavez el Rito Filo Sedillo Joe Montoya J. R. Wrinkle Las Cruces Murray Roosevelt Ralph Carr Colorado Albuquerque G. L. Gibbons Raton Congress Dempsey Conchas New Mexico Miguel Leyva Chavez-for-Senator Clubs

Dempsey Defends Dies Panel in New Mexico Pickup

In Tucumcari New Mexico Rep J J Dempsey campaigned against Senator Chavez and rejected Rep Patmans charge that the Dies committee probe of Carl Byoir showed irregularities He said the subcommittee findings were not prosecutorial but investigative and urged Patman to present proof to the attorney general and the full committee

New Mexico House Diescom Committee Patman Dempsey Subcommittee Tucumcari N. M Rep J. J. Dempsey Chavez D-Tex Dies Committee Carl Byoir New York Byoir Department of Justice Dempsey Subcommittee Congress Robert Jackson FBI Rep. Mason Ohio Buck Rep. Dies Dempsey de

Girl Drowned At Alamogordo Lake

Dixie Burton a 20 year old Melrose beauty operator drowned at Alamogordo lake after falling from a boat while helping her elder brother. High winds delayed search until morning as Carl Davis and two brothers tried to rescue others. Burton was found too late despite aid.

Fort Sumner N. M Dixie Burton Davis Miss Burton

Dies Talks Cost Germany Anything and US Fear of Blackmail

A congressional panel discusses Nazi influence and state blackmail, noting 10 percent of San Francisco Italians were openly Fascist and many in key industries. A payroll robbery plot near an armory leads to a melee with guards, cavalry reserves, and 14 mounted police. five suspects jailed as investigators pursue charges.

Germany United States Europe Italy Dies Roosevelt Pacific Coast San Francisco 111Th Infantry Robert Atkinson

Philadelphia Guardsmen Return From Mock War Turmoil

Philadelphia national guardsmen came back from a pretend battle in upper New York state to clash again outside their armory as real tensions erupted in the street. The incident involved shoving and shouted exchanges as officers attempted to restore order near the public building.

Philadelphia Philadelphia National Guardsmen Upper New York State

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