Pacific war nerves sharpened as nations brace for possible clash
Across the Pacific powers prepared for action while stressing a show of strength to deter Japan. Melbourne signaled confidence Japan would not yet strike, Russia aligned with the ABCD powers, and Germany’s Moscow front suggested Western turmoil may stretch Japanese plans. Tokyo indicated possible diplomatic breakdown if negotiations fail, with no clear new moves noted.
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Japan
Pacific
Melbourne
American
Britain
China
Holland
Russia
Far East
Red Army
Germany
Europe
South Pacific
Moscow
Tokyo
United States
Cordell Hull
Soviet Counter Strokes Push Germans Back On Moscow Front
Amid a brutal winter, the Red Army struck along the Mozhaisk front near Moscow and at Volokolamsk, forcing German withdrawals. Rokossovsky led a bold push north of the capital, easing pressure on Moscow while the foe clung to positions north of Tula. In the Sea of Azov region, Moscow claimed breakthroughs, while Berlin reported halted advances east of Taganrog. In North Africa, British columns and RAF raids targeted Axis depots as Rommel faced renewed opposition in eastern Libya.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Far East
Red Army
Moscow
Semyon Timoshenko
Sea of Azov
Berlin
Mozhaisk Front
Mozhaisk
Konstantin Rokossovsky
Volokolamsk
Dmitrov
Tula- Moscow
Tula
Timoshenko
Taganrog
Mius
Rostov
Donets
North Africa
Libya
Royal Aiir
Erwin Rommel
Rommel
Garbo Film Withdrawn From National Theatres
The M G M branch in Cleveland said New York offices ordered the Greta Garbo movie Two Faced Woman withdrawn from national theatres after December 16 for revision. Frank Drew said he received notice of the order tonight. The action followed criticism from Roman Catholic church representatives and others about suggestive content.
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Cleveland, O
Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures
New York
Greta Garbo
National Theatres
Frank Drew
M-G-M
Nurses Meeting To Be Held Tuesday Night
All nurses are invited to attend a meeting Tuesday night at the home of Mrs Clayton Meairs 2003 North Sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton Meairs
North Sea
Penasco Soil Agreement Signed With Bates Farms
The first Soil Conservation District agreement is signed by R. E. and Leslie Bates of Elk, New Mexico, for five years. It covers about 50 acres cultivated land and 2350 acres of range land, with practices including range grazing, a stock tank, flood-damage ditch rebuilding, river channel enlargement, dikes, land leveling, and seeding. The district provides equipment, tractor operations, seeds. Bateses supply fuel, oil, and grease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E
Leslie Bates
Elk. N. M
D. W. Carson
Penasco
Bates
R.E
Navy base network and ship production rise in 1940 report
The report notes strategic Atlantic Pacific and Asiatic base expansions, 11 continental and 13 overseas naval air stations in operation by June 30, expansion of overseas bases, and emphasis on Alaska Aleutians Hawaii. It cites 2059 new planes, total 3926, 1 434 000 tons combatant shipping authorized, and naval shipyard activity increasing from 12 to 108 yards. It highlights lessons from Europe and adoption of air cooled engines and gliders with welding in shipbuilding.
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Caribbean
Pacific
Knox
U. S
Atlantic
Asiatic
Naval Air Bases
Naval
Continental
Iceland
British Guiana
Alaska
Aleutian Islands
Hawaiian
Navy
Congress
Autopsy and inquest into Morris ranch death continued
Roswell authorities continued the inquest into Lane Morris death with Dr. Phillips performing the autopsy at the district attorney's request. Morris was found dead in a Corn ranch room with a 30-30 rifle and a .22 rifle nearby, both recently discharged. Four jurors were excused and four new jurors summoned as the inquest resumes at 1:30 pm. Morris, a Corn ranch employee for two months, had appeared despondent. funeral services will be held in Portales after a Ballard funeral coach transported the body from Roswell.
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Page
Dr. Phillips
Morris
Corn
Manuel DeLarosa
Roswell
F. W. Hill
Joe Lane
Jinx Graham
G. B. Parsons
J. T. Parsons
L. W. Barnhill
Hill
Graham
Fayette Davidson
D. D. Wimberly
Ned Revelle
Lloyd Taylor
Lane Morris
Ballard
Portales
The
Progress on City Airport HQ Near College Boulevard
Work advances on the municipal airport headquarters at the port end of College boulevard. The hangar moved to the new site with doors installed yesterday, and a large concrete apron for arrivals and departures has been built. An administration building is planned east of the apron and Continental Airlines will relocate its station once power is connected.
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College Boulevard
Continental Airlines
West 8Th Street
Barracks Contracts Awarded For N M M I Project
Zumwalt and Danenberg were chosen for electrical wiring and Roswell Plumbing Heating for plumbing and heating for a new section barracks at N M M I. Erection depends on the institute securing a preferred rating for materials, for which application has been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zumwalt and Danenberg
Roswell Plumbing & Heating Company
Morris Family Remains Honored At Balld Funeral Home
The deceased left behind parents Mr and Mrs P H Morris of Portales, four brothers Marion of Clovis Wayne with U S Army at Fort Sam Houston Texas Raymond with U S Air Corps at Victorville California, Vay Lee of Roswell, two sisters Macy of Portales Nadine Lockett of Atlantic Iowa. Balard Funeral Home handled arrangements.
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P. H. Morris
Portales
Marion Morris
Clovis
Wayne Morris
U. S. Army
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
Raymond Morris
U. S. Air Corps
Victorville
Calif
Vay Lee Morris
Roswell
Macy Morris
Nadine Lockett
Atlantic
Iowa
Ballard Funeral Home
Railroads seek final ICC approval after wage dispute
The article notes the wage settlement ending the strike threat with a 76 cent daily raise for operating workers and 10 cent hourly raise for 800000 non operating workers. Big five operating brotherhoods ratified the agreement easing tensions as railroads prepare for peak holiday traffic and defense hauling.
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ICC
Japan and Russia eyes turn to East Asia council
A 300 member East Asia economic council meeting in Tokyo stressed patience waning and said Japan will repulse hostile powers to secure continued prosperity. Reports in Hochi linked Russia with the ABCD powers ahead of Maxim Litvinov’s US visit. Japan named new military attaches in Washington as Tokyo directs homeward moves for personal matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Asia Economic Council
Russia
Japan
Teiichi Suzuki
Cabinet Planning Board
East Asia
Manchukuo
China
Mongolia
Country Club Road Resurfaced Nearing Completion
Resurfacing of Country Club road was nearing completion Saturday and expected to be finished by night. A new oil surface was laid from the Main Street junction to the cattle guard at the W. C. Urton place north of the Country Club. The county carried out the surfacing with help from the highway department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club
Main Street
W. C. Urton Place
Highway Department
General Mills executives visit Roswell amid Cheercoats reception
Mel Kruse sits with Samuel Knox and Bob Roberts in Roswell while Hugh Cameron and Pete Williams observe market conditions. General Mills touts Cheercoats, noting an unprecedented reception as the city of Roswell, New Mexico, earns a reputation as a fast growing locality for business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kruse
Mel Kruse
General Mills
Mr. Kruse
Roswell
Samuel Knox
Bob Roberts
Albuquerque
Hugh Cameron
Pete Williams
New Mexico
New Regulations For Leaving U S
New regulations for leaving the United States took effect December 1 1941 per Border Patrol at the sheriffs office. Aliens must depart only via designated ports with a valid permit and should consult the closest Immigration and Naturalization office before leaving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Border Patrol
Sheriffs’ Office
Immigration Service
United States Immigration and Naturalization Office
Candy Crisp Carrots They Are Delicious
Anderson's Gardens presents candy crisp carrots with sweet flavor notes and a crisp texture. Harvested fresh, they are ideal for snacks or side dishes and promote healthy eating. December availability includes bulk and bagged options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson’s Gardens
Fort Stanton Boy Enlists in Marine Corps
Lorenzo Chavez Aldaz of Fort Stanton has completed basic training at Marine Corps Base San Diego and is in active service. He earned medals for rifle pistol and bayonet drills and hopes for a quartermaster assignment. Son of Epifanio Aldaz, he enlisted at the Albuquerque Post Office Building recruiting station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorenzo Chavez Aldaz
Marines Corps
Marine Corps
San Diego
Calif
Aldaz
Epifanio Aldaz
Fort Stanton
Albuquerque
Campbell representative touts Roswell growth and products
John A. Wells of Campbell Sales Co says Roswell and suburbs posted the greatest sales increase in a decade during the last 11 months of 1941. He cites strong consumer acceptance of Franco American Beef Gravy and Campbell's Cream of Tomato Soup and predicts Roswell will be a thriving city in the Southwest after the air base is completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Wells
Campbell Sales Co
Roswell
Campbell Company
Wells
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Roswell’s
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Mexico
Tadafumi Waki
Kosei Uchida
Washington
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Price & Co
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Salida
Estados Unidos
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