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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1940

Page

5

Santa Fe Trail premiere to be policed firmly

Santa Fe district attorney David Carmody warned there will be no law relaxations for the Santa Fe Trail premiere this weekend. Extra precautions will ensure any violations of gambling or other laws are promptly reported and prosecuted. Five inches of snow in Hyde Park sets the scene for Saturday ski events and a masquerade race, as participants must don costumes mid-downhill.

Santa FE N. M David Carmody Carmody Hyde Park

British win Sidi Barrani in Egypt siege

British forces breach Italian lines at Sidi Barrani in Egypt, capture the base and large prisoner numbers as three coordinated attacks along the coast, Maktila center, and Bugbug flank yield a swift victory. Cairo reports strong Allied air and naval support and a surge in local stock prices amid the triumph. Rabbits Wanted Roswell chamber seeks rabbits from Fort Worth market. inquiries at the chamber.

Cairo Sidi Barrani Egypt Sebastiano Gallina Amando _Pescatore Mazzari Maktila Bugbug Army Navy Royal Air Force Britain Stock Exchange Roswell

Snow blanketed Colorado amid cold front reports

Rain and snow stories describe a Colorado snowstorm bringing heavy snowfall up to a foot in depth. Denver logged three inches, Haxtun saw fatal accidents, and southwestern Colorado faced dense fog hindering traffic. Montana logged 17 degrees below zero in Helena with multiple towns recording subzero lows.

Las Vegas Albuquerque New Mexico Colorado Denver Haxtun Frank Kumpitch Helen Kumpitch Delta Gunnison Wyoming Silver City Helena Mont Montana Williston N. C Mercury Butte Havre Glendive Miles City Lewistown Great Falls Broadus

Roswell Ising Runways Plan for Multiple Directions

Roswell New Mexico plans include four landing strips 500 by 5200 to 6200 feet, 150 by 4935 foot runways, paved taxiways, and beacon lights with boundary range and obstruction lights. Big Spring Texas allocates 150000 for clearing grading drainage paving one runway and resurfacing three others. Winslow Arn proposes clearing grading drainage reconstruction lighting and two new runways at a cost 303628.

Santa Fe N. M Big Spring Texas Winslow Arn

Soil Lectures to Be in New Mexico

Dr. W C Lowdermilk, assistant chief of the Soil Conservation Service, plans a January visit to New Mexico Arizona and Utah for illustrated talks on erosion and soil conservation. He may speak first at Roswell around January 14 after meetings in Albuquerque with Hush G Calkins and will also visit Las Cruces Tucson and Phoenix and inspect SCS field work en route.

Albuquerque N. M W. C. Lowdermilk Soil Conservation Service New Mexico Arizona Utah Hush G. Calkins SCS Lowdermilk Roswell Calkins Las Cruces Tucson Phoenix

Duke of Windsor Performs Health Check Amid Wife’s Recovery

In Miami Beach on December 12, the Duke of Windsor, 46, underwent a medical examination and was reported in excellent health. He remains in town as his wife recovers from a serious tooth extraction, delaying their Nassau return. The duke keeps active with golf, swimming, and cycling on New Providence. He visited the Southern Cross and spent time with his three cairn terriers, Pookie Detto and Preezie.

Miami Beach Fla Duke of Windsor Bahamas New Providence Nassau Southern Cross Cairn Terriers Pookie Detto Preezie

Rotarians Hear Talks On Their Christmas Project

At the Rotary luncheon the club heard talks on its annual Christmas project to furnish clothing for needy children. Miss Eva M Bourne Homer Dunagan and Miss Burr Powell spoke on the effort. Contributions were raised for the Christmas fund and L L Lane held an information quiz with partial winnings. Visiting Rotarians H S Williams and Arthur Sisk attended with guests Ben Rose Jack Deason and Jack OMalley.

Community Service Committee Rotary Eva M. Bourne Homer Dunagan Burr Powell Missouri Avenue School L. L. Lane United States Lex” Shinkle H. S. Williams Artesia Arthur Sisk Albuquerque Ben Rose Jack Deason Jack O’malley

Durwood Lamontine Undergoes Appedix Operation

Durwood Lamontine, a 13 year old boy, underwent an appendicitis operation last night at St. Mary's hospital and is reported to be recovering as well as can be expected. He is the son of Mr and Mrs E E Lamontine.

Durwood Lamontine St. Mary’s Hospital Durwood E. E. Lamontine

Wheat Slips on Bright Crop Prospects in Chicago Trade

Chicago grain prices dipped as domestic crop prospects remained strong and demand lagged for current supplies. Weakness centered in December contracts with nine days to expiry, only 10,000 bushels delivered this month. December at 89 1/8, May at 86 1/8 for wheat. corn 60 1/2 to 60 1/4. oats 1/4 to 1/8.

Chicago

Pop Corn That Pops at Anderson's Gardens Debuts New Registrant

A new registrant Asea Adwin Green of 1815 N. Mo. Ave. appears under order no 75-A with serial No 3065 at Anderson's Gardens. The notice lists address and registration line by 12-6tfc and references Pop Corn That Pops as the event or product.

Anderson Asea Adwin Green N. Mo. Ave

Santa Claus Sale and Rentals in Small Ads

Too Late 10 Classify For Sale Santa Claus sale white sewing machines 20 pct discount. For Rent 5 room modern house phone a3. 2 room furnished apt close in Reasonable 109 No Lea Phone 551M. Arkansas Black apples for Christmas phone Red 814 E C Brinker. Wanted transportation to San Diego will help drive phone 1484. Furnished duplex apartment with garage no children 704 South Penn phone 543. 4 room furnished cottage garage adults preferred 409 West 12th Apply 1203 No Lea. Clean house 12x18 suitable for man or man and wife 5 & Sun ger. For Sale 4 month old Boston Terrier Bert Luttrell 1302 North Lea. W12t8e.

South Penn West 12Th

Magnesium From Sea Water Ties To National Defense

Freeport Texas to host a Dow Chemical plant starting early next year to extract magnesium from Gulf seawater. The process uses lime treatment to produce magnesium for aircraft parts, with initial output focused on magnesium due to high demand. Dow plans 12 million pounds yearly from 3.6 billion gallons of seawater, creating a rapid population surge and school scheduling changes as 5,200 workers build and operate the facility.

Freeport Tex Dow Chemical Company Gulf of Mexico Texas United States Gulf Dow Dow Chemical

Mobilizing The Guard Delayed

The war department announced that remaining units of the national guard would be mobilized between January 6 and April 1 under a revised tentative schedule with delays spanning one week to nearly two months. Also mentions Anderson Gardens Home Made Sauerkraut classified ad.

Washington War Department National Guard

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