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Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1939

Page

5

Allied naval losses and Helgoland raid update

The report details the Eskdene being sunk by a mine with 29 crew saved in Scotland, the Lairdsglen and Findhorn damaged near the west coast, and the dolf sinking after a mine strike from Hartjepool to Malmo with 23 survivors. It notes French and German leaderships reporting no western front changes, and mentions a planned magnetic mine belt around Britain as a potential German response. Also covered is Ivan Maisky's potential Geneva council attendance, and the Helgoland raid hailed as a major air offensive success with a RAF shot destroying a German submarine in the North Sea.

Eskdene Scotland Lairdsglen Findhorn Dolf Hartjepool Malmo Sweden Berlin England Germany Britain He Press Association Ivan Maisky London League of Nations Council Geneva Finland Maisky Helgoland Fare Air Ministry North Sea Air Ministry Royal Air Force

Norris Knox Bricker discuss Roosevelt re election stance

Senator Norris, Gov. Bricker and 1936 Republican leaders debate Roosevelt’s potential candidacy. Norris argues against pressure for a re election bid, praising the president as ideal for uniting progressives while insisting his fight for human rights continues even if he steps aside.

Frank Knox John W. Bricker Ohio Senator Taft Roosevelt Norris Nebraskan America

Sunk German Submarines Reported In Recent Days

Yesterday and other reports list four more German submarines sunk in recent days, adding to ongoing naval losses. The notices describe additional U boats confirmed destroyed by Allied forces, with details varying by source.

Finland Under Fire as Russia Advances in Baltic Reach

Finnish reports claim Russia bombarded Suuraari and Karelia Isthmus fortifications while occupations limited to two small islands manned by coast guards. Russia claims north south advances, Baltic attacks, and island gains in Gulf of Finland. Russian press denies a plan to subjugate Finland and attacks Britain, France, and the United States. A Kronstadt battle is noted with claims of routing Finns and the English, lacking details.

Suuraari Karelian Russia Baltic Gulf of Finland Finland Great Britain France United States Kronstadt

Grain and wool market notes from Chicago and Boston

Chicago prices show wheat near 93 3/8 to 89 3/4 for December and May contracts, corn around 53 1/4 to 54 5/8, oats at 39 and 37 3/8, with later jig at 33-1/2. Boston wool market was quiet with nominal quotations on domestics.

Boston Wool Boston USDA

State police health insurance plan approved in New Mexico

Governor Miles announced a state funded insurance plan for the New Mexico police with benefits up to 5000 for accident disability 7366 for death and double indemnity for accidental death. Retirement ranges from 30.42 monthly at 55 to 46.43 at 60 with cash or privatized options. Underwritten by General American Life Insurance Company and funded by 12000 dollars from state plus two percent of officers salaries.

Santa FE N. M Miles General American Life Insurance Company Robert Daughtry Roswell New Mexico

Winnie Judd case details unfold amid conflicting claims

In Los Angeles, Dr. W C Judd counters McKinnell family statements about access to their daughter Ruth. He says a letter from Ruth’s mother claimed Ruth was improving and that he might soon be allowed visitation. The exchange follows reports of the hospital reception after Ruth’s earlier flights.

Los Angeles Dr. W. C. Judd McKinnells Ruth Dr. Judd

Wools Demand Remains Steady but Quiet

The market for wool was unchanged from last week as buyers showed limited interest. Few inquiries or bids signaled tepid buyer confidence and no clear shift in demand.

Cooperative study guides New Mexico high schools

Dr. Kenneth Eells from Washington D C and Dr J W Diefendorf from the University of New Mexico visit for a cooperative evaluation of New Mexico high schools. They will train principals and superintendents in using evaluative criteria over three days with participants from Roswell N M S Hagerman Capitan Tucumcari Clovis Portales Roosevelt County and Eunice schools.

Kenneth Eells Washington, D. C J. W. Diefendorf University of New Mexico New Mexico Bells Diefendorf Roswell, N Hagerman Capitan Tucumcari Clovis Portales Roosevelt County Eunice

Texas Rangers raid gambling along the border

El Paso and Juarez witness surprise raids as Texas rangers shut down gambling halls. Capt. William McMurray led officers who seized roulette wheels dice and tables while players with cash for chips faced brief detentions and tightened money handling. Local ministers praised gov O Daniel for the action.

EL Paso Tex Juarez Mexico Texas Rangers William McMurray

Wool Market Report Delivers Mixed New York Trade

New York wool top futures closed 7 higher to lower with activity confined to the March and May deliveries. Demand from trade houses and cloth mills supported early gains while later trading softened as prices fluctuated through the session.

New York

End of NM Christian Endeavor Union Convention

The 44th annual convention of the New Mexico Christian Endeavor Union concluded last night with addresses from regional and national officers, marking the close of the event in Albuquerque.

Albuquerque N. M New Mexico Christian Endeavor Union

Christmas Gift Roundup at The Record column

Santa's Christmas Gift Roundup highlights items chosen for quality and price by The Record's Personal Shopper. Featured are a chrome electric coffee maker, perfume from Mitchell Drug, a General Electric radio, gift wrapping by Penney's, a hospitality glass set, Shaeffer pens at Platt Drug Co, Yucca Theatre box office, and Les Hite's rhythm band at Sebastian's Cotton Club with a dance tonight at the Woman's Club.

Yucca Theatre Les Hite Hollywood Sebastian’s Cotton Club

Montgomery Ward Store Brims With Holiday Gifts

Overwhelming array of gifts fills Montgomery Ward shops as counters overflow with selections for every shopper. Holiday stock at Montgomery Ward & Co. showcases broad ranges for all ages and budgets during the season.

Montgomery Wards Santa

U S Bonds and Home Owners Loan Prices Listed

U S bonds from New York quotations show Treasury issues at 1 3/4s 45-43 109.15 1/4s 52-47 119.16 and 2 1/2s 53-49 104.26 2 3/4s 59-56 105.5. Home Owners Loan 2 1/2s 44-42 104.8 and 3s 52-44 107.5.

Purdy Furniture Co Promotes Norge Gas Range Guarantee

The Norge Gas Range offers long term assurance of beautifully browned biscuits or favorite pie, promoted by Purdy Furniture Co. under a festive, humorous prompt about placing a circle around a certain item and tucking it under Santa's plate.

Santa Norge Gas

Greeting cards for every occasion at Cobean's Stationery Co

Don’t forget to select greeting cards early with beautiful choices for every family member. Available in assortments or singly at Cobean's Stationery Co.

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