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Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1940

Page

2

Swiss Fears Axis Powers May Try A Squeeze Play

Swiss fears axis powers may try a squeeze to cut off food and fuel imports for 4,000,000 residents. Berlin trade agreement extends to June 1941, coal and iron supplies guaranteed, while Switzerland faces war-time shortages, rising prices, rationing, and censorship as pro Nazi influence grows.

Charles S. Foltz, Jr Bern Switzerland Associated Press Britain Europe France Germany Italy Berlin Federal Council Government of Seven

Choctaw Chief Faces Murder Trial in White Man's Court

MACON Miss Aug 28 Almost the entire Choctaw population from nearby counties gathered to witness Chief Cameron Wesley tried for murder in state court. Wesley is accused of fatally shooting Evans Tubee following a quarrel between two farmers. His supporters argue tribal law should apply and cite a treaty claim, while prosecutors say federal and state courts handle Indian murders. Wesley was indicted last week as relatives maintain vigil outside his cell.

Macon Miss Mississippi Cameron Wesley Evans Tubee Wesley Dancing Rabbit Boxabee County United States Supreme Court Frank D. Roosevelt Cameron

Hood seeks re election as Roswell precincts 1 and 2 constable

Roswell candidate H N Shorty Hood seeks another term as constable for precincts 1 and 2. Appointed Feb 17 1940 to fill the late Howard Rose, Hood worked long hours and earned praise from officials for a diligent tenure. He promises to continue his best efforts if elected. Hood has lived in Roswell 20 years and is known for fly chasing in the center garden on local baseball teams.

H. N Shorty” Hood Roswell Howard “Brice” Rose

L H Stanley Dies Suddenly In Roswell

Lee Harrison Stanley a Sandusky Ohio resident died here last night at eight o clock after weeks of illness. He and his family were en route to Fort Stanton New Mexico when illness struck. Born October 17, 1901 in Riley Ohio he was a seaman by trade. Survived by wife two daughters June Emilia and Jennie Lee his mother Mrs John Krantz Garrett Indiana and one brother Lloyd C Stanley Garrett Indiana. Body will be sent to Sandusky Ohio for services and interment with no local funeral. Talmage Mortuary in charge.

Lee Harrison Stanley Sandusky Ohio Mr. Stanley Roswell Fort Stanton New Mexico Stanley Riley June Emilia Jennie Lee John Krantz Garrett Indiana Lloyd C. Stanley Talmage Mortuary

Recruiting Campaign By Battery A In Local Guard

Battery A of the National Guard launches a recruiting drive to reach maximum effective strength. Captain Edward Purdy, commanding officer, cites vacancies after members left to attend school or relocate following the Third Army maneuvers in Louisiana. Applicants must be eighteen and pass a physical exam by Dr. I J Marshall, medical corps reserve lieutenant.

National Guard Edward Purdy Third Army Louisiana I. J. Marshall Medical Corps Reserve

The Man I Married review and cast note

A stirring 1938 Germany depiction shows the wreck of an American marriage under Nazi rule. Joan Bennett leads as the American wife, with Francis Lederer as the German husband and Otto Kruger as the father. The Pecos Theatre opens Sunday with this smash attraction.

Germany Hitler Irvin Pichel Raymond Griffith Joan Bennett Francis Lederer New York Berlin Lloyd Nolan Joan Anna Sten Lederer Otto Kruger

Prestone Dealers To See Movie At Meeting Tomorrow

Prestone dealers and service men in the region are invited to the Ingalls Memorial Home for an 8 p m show at the annual Prestone anti freeze dealers meeting. The program features a comedy sports film The Age of Experts a Bill Stern announcement film Meet the Watkins Family and a demonstration of Prestone safety margins over alcohol solutions. Refreshments will be served and about 9000 meetings are planned nationwide.

Ralph Morgan Doorothy Petersen Andy Clyde Raymond Hatton Bill Stern Ingalls Memorial Paramount Prestone Anti-Freeze Watkins Hollywood

Willkie to speak in Albuquerque during west coast tour

Wendell Willkie will deliver a campaign address in Albuquerque New Mexico on September 17 after arriving by special train from Amarillo Texas and eastern New Mexico. The Albuquerque stop follows brief Klovis Vaughn Mountainair and Belen layovers with no Galup halt due to late hour. Allen Tompkin named general chairman for Albuquerque appearance and Phillip Hubbell will chair the baseball park meeting.

Albuquerque N. M Wendell Willkie Big McCormick Willkie Amarillo Texas New Mexico Albuquerque Baseball Park West Clovis

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