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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1941
Page
4
A brief notice details advertising rates on application, filed in Roswell New Mexico on May 10 1903 as second mail matter under the 1879 act. It notes Associated Press news dispatch rights and local news reserved. Published Monday December 15 1941.
War era guidance describes British blackout methods from Aug 1939, detailing all night darkness rules for streets, buildings, trains, and vehicles. It explains duties of tenants, lighting limits for automobiles, and how Americans should expect similar precautions amid wartime.
Blackouts on the Pacific coast are said to have greatly improved from earlier defective versions. The piece notes that real blackouts may not be necessary but warns that Japanese air raids on west coast cities are possible. It mentions surprise raids from long range carrier planes could reach inland areas.
The article reports Japanese advances across northern Malaya and near Hong Kong as British defenses waver. Kowloon falls to Japanese forces, Hong Kong island under heavy bombardment, with Domei declaring its fall near. Chinese forces counterattack outside Canton and in Tamshui as U S retreats or holds Wake and Midway while Guam is believed captured. Heavy fighting continues in Malaya and Singapore fronts despite Chinese diversions and air activity.
Ground actions continue in north and northwest Luzon and around Legaspi while Aparri and Vigan hosts report Japanese footholds. U S and Dutch forces hit Japanese shipping in South China Sea. Wake, Midway hold against attacks as Manila clamps hope on fuller reports from Pearl Harbor aftermath. Admiral Hart awaits submarine reports as Formosa air raid scare arises. Turkey neutral, Russia hints at aiding against common Axis threat.
Official dispatch notes continued normal business in the Philippines while several hundred American women and children are moved to safer locations. Prices rise despite state controls and gasoline remains scarce for civilians as President Quezon issues an executive order prohibiting hoarding.
The House naval affairs committee approved authorization for a 150000 ton expansion of the U S Navy with discretion over ship types left to the president and navy. No battleships are promised though not abandoned. Ships would be laid down in 1942 and construction on both coasts to run year round. Senate panel endorsed wartime powers for President Roosevelt, including control over communications to foreign nations and transfer of agency functions to aid the war effort. Draft age limit changes were prepared for swift action.
The Brotherhood of the First Baptist Church invites men to a 6 30 dinner this evening with Judge Pat O Neill as guest speaker delivering an inspirational message for boys and the church community. Bring a guest and attend to support church activities.
Last night the fire department responded to 706 South Sea for an automobile fire. The blaze had been extinguished before arrival and damage was very slight.
Trial of jury cases in district court opened before Judge James B. McGhee. District attorney G T Watts represents the state in criminal matters. Court reporter Marie Baldy served as official.
CURB MARKET NEW YORK December 15 closes show Alum Co Am at 102.5, Ark Ni Gas Pf 8.25, Carrier Corp 4.75, Cities Service 2.875, Hecla Min 5.25, Humble Oil 61, Ins Co N Am 79.
W. G. Winter returns from Roswell after visiting his son M. G. Winter who serves as a first lieutenant in the Cavalry machine gun section.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt told Congress that Japan’s aggression culminated in a surprise attack on the United States eight days earlier, declaring the nation now at war in self defense and defense of law and order, with a worldwide effort to end aggression.
Reported continued conflict in Greece describes a vast pocket war with Greeks facing near starvation and scant arms. Swift raids from Macedonian mountain hideouts are said to target occupation forces, delivering scarce food and equipment to fighters.
Weather forecast reports partly cloudy conditions in Now Mexico tonight and Tuesday with little temperature change. Colorado sees light snow on higher elevations and otherwise fair and mild conditions tonight and Tuesday. West Texas also partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday with warmer conditions east of the Pecos River on Tuesday. Arizona weather is discontinued for the duration of the war.
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