Roswell Daily Record Office and staff details
The Roswell Daily Record market page lists the publishing company, office phone numbers, society editor and city editor, and staff roles including publisher and advertising manager. It notes subscription rates and New Mexico pricing terms, reflecting a historic newspaper masthead and contact lines.
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New Mexico Political Views and Pacific War News
A reflective overview comments on Congressman Anderson missing a vote due to attending Senator Alva Adams funeral in Denver. It covers federal road funding limits, New Mexico retail declines, water disputes with Texas, and Senator Hatch’s rising prospects. It then reports Secretary Knox stating Navy readiness and details Pacific war developments including Japan's rapid attacks across Hawaii Philippines Malaya and Bangkok, with effects on Wake Island and Hong Kong.
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World War II Frontline Updates From Eastern and North Africa
British and German claims clash as German and Italian forces counter attack along the Rostov and Mius fronts. Soviet dispatches say Nazis pushed back 50 to 75 miles on Rostov front, with heavy fighting north of Taganrog. Moscow front sees stalled German offensive after slight advance near Moscow. In Africa, British say they gained some success southeast of Tobruk and kept Axis forces on the defensive while Mussolini reports sharp fighting around El Gobi Gesert Oasis and retreat by British forces with losses.
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Declaration of War After Pearl Harbor Attack
President Roosevelt announces that on December 7 1941 Japan attacked Hawaii while U S was at peace and seeking peace through diplomacy The message notes Japan's deliberate deception and that the strike was planned days or weeks in advance, marking a pivotal entry into World War II.
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Britain and China declare war on Japan in World War II
Britain declares war on Japan aligning with the United States after Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor. Churchill speaks in Parliament detailing timing with Roosevelt, plus China announces it will declare war on Japan, Germany, and Italy. The article notes multiple Japanese attacks across the Pacific and Roosevelt’s vow to defend and defeat the invaders.
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War Declared as Congress Votes After Pearl Harbor
The United States Congress voted for a formal declaration of war against Japan after Roosevelt's urgent request following the Pearl Harbor attack. Senate 82 to 0, House 388 to 1 supported the measure, with only Rep. Jeanette Rankin opposing.
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Japs Attack Singapore Base Repulsed In Fierce Assault
Japanese air raids on Singapore killed 63 and wounded 133 as British forces said enemy units were being mopped up. Two landings in northern Malaya near the Thai border were repelled with heavy machine gunning on beaches. Additional landings reported in southern Thailand near Kota Bahru. Casualties on Singapore island estimated 50 to 100. three British planes missing.
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War end war debate in New Mexico leaders back declaration
Senator Dennis Chavez and Representative Clinton Anderson flew to Washington advocating an immediate declaration of war against Japan. Anderson had long urged war. Chavez said he would support declared war if facts warranted. Governor Miles urged united citizenship at home to back New Mexico soldiers on duty in the Philippine Islands and to guard resources and morale. Soldiers hail from Albuquerque Santa Fe Taos Clovis Carlsbad Deming Silver City and Gallup. Phone your classified to No. 11.
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Roosevelt Speech Sparks Tumult as Congress Rallies
After Roosevelt's departure, shouting of vote slogans erupted while Congress assembled in a somber mood. The White House issued initial Pearl Harbor losses as Pearl Harbor’s impact grew. Attorney General Biddle announced 736 Japanese aliens arrested overnight. Troops guarded national defense industries, key buildings, bridges, and public utilities nationwide.
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Hawaii
Buckley’s Canadian Mixture Promises Quick Throat Relief
An old drug advert touts Buckley’s Canadian Mixture as a triple acting cough remedy that loosens thick phlegm overnight. It claims instant action to soothe throat and bronchial tubes and notes over 19 million bottles sold with easy purchase at Platt Drug Store.
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