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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1941
Page
8
Chicago grain markets jump on wartime news with trading limits hit. Wheat closes up five cents at maximum daily gain, December at 1.22 1/2 and May at 1.26 7/8. Corn rises 3 5/8 to 4 1/4, oats up 2 5/8 to 3 5/8, rye gains 4 1/2 to 4 7/8, soybeans up six cents to 1.71.
A brief advertisement lists gifts including shoulderettes knitting bags lace dresser sets Madeira pillow cases and aprons from ART GIFT SHOP located at 107 West Fourth Street.
The Sparks family and others express deep gratitude for floral offerings and kindness during illness and after a loved one's death. Signed by O M Sparks R O Sparks and family Mr and Mrs Bob Brewer and family Mr and Mrs Dan Beard and Co L J H and Florence Sparks.
Real estate notices state that the property is withdrawn from the market, with Frank Hitchcock listed as the contact. The notice appears under a 12-7t3x filing or reference.
San Francisco dispatch details sweeping wartime measures along the Pacific coast after Japan's attack. Alaska to Panama mobilized. blackouts ordered. private aviation grounded. ports restricted. anti submarine nets, armored bridges, and coastal defenses activated. Volunteers mobilized, state guard expanded, and patrols intensified along Los Angeles and Puget Sound.
Governor Miles declared a full emergency after Congress announced war with Japan. New Mexico mobilized civilian defense, police, sheriffs, and state patrol to protect lives and property. Adj Gen Charlton said few Japanese nationals were found and rights would be protected. detentions require cause.
Local merchants convene at the Chamber of Commerce this afternoon at three to plan defense stamp sales. W C Taylor chairs the defense stamp sub committee of the Civilian Defense Council which calls the meeting.
Cotton markets in New York show mixed moves with gains of up to 50 cents and declines of 10 cents per bale. Front months closed at Dec 16.75N and Jan 16.84N while May and July futures ranged about 17.06 to 17.29. Middling spot quoted 18.23N, up 7. N-Nominal.
A ten dollar donation to the Red Cross was received by the Cha ves County Chapter from Miss Bess Peacock and her mother Mrs J M Peacock. Former Roswell residents now in California, they sent the gift in care of Mayor Hall and asked Red Cross membership in the Chaves County Chapter. Mayor turned the funds over to Will Lawrence, Roll Call chairman.
The Boston wool market was generally stronger today with many inquiries for all grades of domestic wools. A few sales were closed but holders prefer to wait for further developments as asking prices for spot foreign wools were firmer.
Classified notice notes late submission in El Paso Times Herald Post. Includes contact number 759M for subscription and telephone line details for placing classified ads.
NBC reporter Don Bell described a Manila air raid with 15 minutes of anti aircraft fire and a large fire near Fort McKinley. Corregidor was bombed but no major damage reported. Reports also noted Japanese attacks on Nichols Field and possible carrier activity off the Pacific coast.
Hogs show fair demand with 4 000 head sought and uneven trade. Cattle and calves steady to higher with stocker and feeder gains 15-25 and stock calves 11.50-13.00. Sheep 6 000 sold with bids soft early but strong asked prices. best fed lambs above 11.25. In New York, stocks tumbled while commodities rose as war tensions with Japan and U S clash dominated for the day. Numerous big-name losses and rails, autos, and chemical shares among the decliners as markets react to geopolitical risk and new laws.
In Galveston on December 8, spot cotton remained steady with middling grade at 17.06 cents per pound. A total of 450 bales were sold, reflecting stable demand.
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