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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1941
Page
4
Page from the Roswell Daily Record dated Friday August 29 1941. It notes publishing details for Record Publishing Company Roswell New Mexico and mentions advertising rates, audit bureau membership, and Associated Press rights. Ends with publication date and local affiliations.
The piece argues German advances in World War II come at massive human and material cost while Allied resistance strengthens. It asserts a looming German collapse despite current victories, warns of Japan’s Axis allegiance choices, and predicts rising US involvement and possible war with Japan, Britain, the Dutch, China, and Russia.
President Roosevelt announces a super board for war production with key members including Vice President Wallace and William S. Knudsen. Donald M. Nelson is named executive director, formerly Sears Roebuck executive and OPM purchases director. The move aims to create a cohesively led agency, with many officials serving to bolster Nelson as the potential top leader.
The Fuehrer and Il Duce met at the Fuehrer’s headquarters between August 25 and 29 to discuss military and political questions about the war’s development and duration. The talks stressed close companionship and unity of fate between the Axis powers and a determined will to wage war to a victorious end.
The president’s many other duties prevent him from serving as full time chairman. Consequently the day-to-day work in this crucial role will devolve to Nelson, who assumes the interim leadership responsibilities.
Two killed and Mrs. Ruby Russell, both of Holdenville Oklahoma, died in a collision near an Albuquerque overpass. The injured were taken to an Albuquerque hospital. Driver Behem of Albuquerque testified the westbound auto swung wide around a curve and into the middle of the road. The travel bureau car had origins listed as Fort Smith Arkansas.
McNally-Hall Motor Company receives permits for repairs and remodeling valued at $3,000. Work to be completed under municipal approval.
Dictators Are- 135000 Tallinn in flames reported by Finnish observers as German troops seize the port and push toward escape by sea. German divisions near Leningrad and Kiev threaten major fronts while Soviets defend Odessa amid a broader Anglo Soviet push in Iran. Joe Dekker returns home from hospital. Frank Moritz relocates to Roswell. cotton and wool markets report quiet activity with modest price firmness and shifting demand.
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