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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1941
Page
8
The N M M I basketball team will host the 12th Cavalry squad from Fort Bliss in Cahoon Armory for two games. Tonight’s game starts at 3 30 PM andSaturday’s at 7 45 PM with the second contest scheduled for tomorrow.
The Knights Templar of Roswell will confer the Commandery degree on ten candidates Saturday night. Dinner at the Temple at 6 30 p m. Degree work begins 7 30 p m. Oliver C Payne, Grand Commander of Knights Templar in New Mexico, visits. John W Hall and a picked team will confer the degree.
General staff reports 113 Japanese bombers over the Philippines with 11 shot down while Manila endures an alarm but sees no bombs. German Italian and Japanese nationals in the islands are detained. Reports claim Japanese troops were near Aparri and progress in the north may be reversing. Navy claims bomb hits on a Kongo class battleship off Luzon, marking a second Japanese battleship damaged.
Lieut. Gen. Douglas MacArthur, commander of U.S. Far Eastern forces, cabled President Roosevelt that they shall do their best in defending the Philippines, replying to a message of congratulations.
A witness recounts explosions near Pearl Harbor and Hickam Field, with blackened harbor, anti air bursts, and bomb damage including a fatal direct hit near a hardware store. Police and military authorities describe calm civilian cooperation and confirm no further Japanese air raids since Sunday night.
The war department likely will reassess the status of 17,000,000 men aged 21 to 36 who have already registered. A draft bill amends the 1940 Selective Service Act and omits details about men aged 45 to 65. The proposal sets duties for males 18 to 65 to register with age group rules to be prescribed.
The Salvation Army Christmas kettles return this Saturday and stay until Christmas. Major Jan Hoogstad says 128 baskets were given out last year and 75 are needed this year, noting persistent need among local families despite higher employment.
Wall Street closed mixed asAmAirl and several industrials moved in narrow swings. Shares such as Gen Elec, Chrysler, Radio Cor and US Steel fluctuated through the session with techs and oils showing varied strength, while cotton futures settled modestly higher.
New York December 12 the 60 million dollar French liner Normandie seized by the coast guard and crews on all French vessels in American ports to be removed today. Guards boarded Normandie last May to prevent sabotage amid rumors of conversion to an aircraft carrier.
The Chaves county jury commission led by John Hall W A Losey and Harry Thorne started filling the jury wheel today after Judge Compton sustained a motion to quash the present panel. The move, filed by Roosevelt Peck's counsel, targets the absence of Mexican or Negro descent names in the panel.
Treasury closes include 3 1/4s 46-44 at 105.8 and 4s 54-44 at 109. Other issues list 4 1/4s 52-47 at 116.8 and 2 1/2s 52-50 at 106.30. Home Owners Loan 3s 52-44 104.22. Federal Farm Mortgage unchanged. CURB MARKET includes Alum Co 101, Carrier Corp 5, Cit Soc 2 5/8, Ford Met Ltd 1, Hecla Min 5 1/8, Humble Oil 59 1/4.
A Salvation Army appeal urges help for families in need during the season. Call 1756 or visit the citadel with full names, addresses, and children's ages. The Lion’s Club supplies toys, Rotary clothes, and Salvation Army food to ensure every home has Christmas cheer. mail gifts to Box 774 or donate at street kettles.
On December 12 in New York the stock market failed to sustain an early rally as leaders retreated, with declines outweighing gains. Turnover reached 1,107,100 shares as steel, motor, rail, rubber and major names stayed under water. Bonds steadied while commodities varied amid war and economic nerves.
The report notes delays in civilian deliveries as topmakers and spinners pull back offerings awaiting clearer future prospects. It cites continued foreign demand despite war and improving South American markets while mohair shows modest activity and steadiness.
Kansas City USDA market summary shows hogs salable 600 with gains 25-35 over Thursday. Top 11.00 for 170-300 lb, sows up to 19 higher at 9.85-10.25. Cattle salable 300 of 700 total calves 75 of 175. steady demand, clean up trade, dealers steady. Vealers 11.59-13.00. Sheep salable 1000. lambs 12.00 for 95 lb, yearlings 9.50-9.75. natives trucked in at 11.90.
In Boston on December 12 there was fair demand for domestic wools. Fine territory wools sold at 1.12 dollars per pound scoured for good French combing length, and 1.08 to 1.10 dollars for average to short lengths. Moderate quantities of graded three eighths and one quarter blood bright fleece wools moved at 52 cents in the grease.
Crocheted bedspreads shoulder ettes lace sets Madiera pillow cases embroidered limens and children’s gifts. Art Gift Shop 107 W Fourth.
Dr T E Boggs offers eye examinations and glasses at 309 N Main St. Lenses are ground in house by expert technicians with immediate replacement for broken lenses. Phone 21 for appointment.
Special regular perm machine at 3.50 machineless 4.00. Regular 7.50 machine or machineless perm reduced to 5.00. Elite Beauty Shop located at 306 West 2nd Street phone 749. Ad ends with 12-11tfe.
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