Local Officers Kill Bandit in Roswell Chase
A 22 year old escaped convict named Marvin James Gulley alias Joe Miller alias Mervyn Miller was killed in a gun battle with Sheriff Frank Young and Deputy Lamar Strickland after a burglary at Haley's Green Valley Market. The man, living in Roswell, had registered here under a false name and was wanted for prison burglary and theft in Texas. An inquest was set for 2:30 this afternoon as tracks tied the suspect to the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin James
Miller) Gulley
Frank Young
Lamar Strickland
Roswell
Marvin James (Miller) Gulley
Island Virginia
Haley
Green Valley
Young
Sheriff Young
Strickland
East Second Street
Clemens State
Texas
Joe Miller
Joe
Mervyn Miller
Deputy Strickland
East Walnut
Virginia
Dennison
Greeks Push Forward Amid Bitter Frontline Fighting
Greeks report advancing lines on a snowy front across Albania as Italian resistance stiffens. British and Greek offensives extend toward Elbasani and Port Valona, with parallel air raids on Berlin and Sheffield and continued Libyan activity around Sidi Barrani.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greece
Albania
Koritza
Argirocastro
Sheffield
British Press Association
London
Henry Maitland Wilson
Mussolini
Sidi Barrani
Cirenaica
Libya
Associated Press
Blitzkrieg Army
Nibeiwa
Italy
Tepelini
Port Valona
Athens
Pogradetz
Switzerland
Germany
France
Africa
Road Building Program for Mexico Next Year
Mexico City reports a $40 million road construction plan for the coming year focusing on finishing the Pan American highway to the Guatemalan frontier. If approved by President Avila Camacho, funding would likely come via a bond issue, with about $25 million needed to complete the open stretch from Laredo, Texas to Puebla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Ministry of Communications and Public Works
Avila Camacho
Laredo
Tex
Puebla
Car overturns kill seven year old in New Mexico
A Van Nuys California couple traveling with their family were in a holiday trip when their car overturned eight miles west of Tucumcari New Mexico. Seven year old Robert Donald Strange was killed and his parents plus three other relatives were bruised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucumcari
N. M
Oklahoma
Here
Robert Donald Strange
van Nuys
Calif
Appeals for Speed in Production of Tools for Defense
Washington December 16 Wil liam S Knudsen production chief of the defense commission appeals to machine tool makers and their employers to accelerate output for airplanes anti aircraft guns machine guns torpedo boat destroyers and tanks He notes industry has tripled output in two years but six to twelve months delivery remains common urging faster deliveries to supply munitions for soldiers and sailors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William S. Knudsen
Defense Commission
General Motors
Chamber of Commerce Budget Strained By Defense Costs
The Chamber of Commerce directors plan their final 1941 meeting at Nickson Coffee Shop to review finances and operation amid extra costs from the national defense program. They will consider appointing a nominating committee for eight directors, with seven terms carrying over to 1942 and eight terms expiring in January 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Nickson
R. L. Malone
J.F
James Lee
Ned Revelle
L. C. Brown
H. A. Poorbaugh
Oscar Greene
S. P. Johnson
Claude Hobbs
Col. D .C. Pearson
J. D
Mrs Frances V Taylor Died Today In Roswell
Roswell resident Mrs Frances V Taylor died at St Marys hospital at 3 40 this morning after a short illness. She was 59 and had lived in Roswell since 1911 with a long absence, then returned recently. She resided on a farm southeast of town. Funeral arrangements were not set and will be announced by Talmage Mortuary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances V. Taylor
Roswell
St. Mary’s Hospital
Taylor
Talmage Mortuary
Food Dealers to Meet Tonight on Food Stamp Plan
County food dealers gather in district court room at eight for a detailed briefing on the federal food stamp plan. E B Wynne of the Surplus Marketing Administration will explain eligibility, stamps, and reimbursements to participating stores and wholesalers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Wynne
Surplus Marketing Administration
Federal Marketing Administration
Inspection of Company A Tonight by 104th Battalion
Capt John E McFarland will inspect Company A 104th Anti tank Battalion New Mexico National Guard at the armory tonight announced today by Capt John A Phinizy commander of Company A
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. McFarland
104Th Antitank Battalion
New Mexico National Guard
John A. Phinizy
Episcopal Bishop to Visit New Mexico for Short Stay
The Rt. Rev. Frederick Bethune Bartlett will visit New Mexico for a temporary assignment and confirmation in Santa Fe during January. He serves as temporary bishop of the New Mexico and West Texas missionary diocese and as bishop of Idaho, planning to stay until February 7 and visit El Paso and Otowi’s Los Alamos School before returning to Boise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Bethune Bartlett
New Mexico and West Texas
Episcopal Church
New Mexico
Douglas Matthews
St. John’s Cathedral
Santa Fe
Bartlett
Idaho
Boise
Ida
el Paso
Los Alamos School
Otowi
N. M
Clear And Cold Is State's Weather
Clear and colder weather prevailed over most of New Mexico early today with increasing cloudiness and no cold snap in the southeast. Warm sunshine cleared eastern New Mexico of icy mist after it had threatened disruption three weeks ago. Temperatures ranged from four degrees above zero at Raton to 43 at Eagle with 26 in Santa Fe and 35 in Albuquerque. rising temperatures were forecast for Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New Mexico
Prospect
Texas Parmhandle
Santa Fe
Albuquerque
Eagle
Raton
Merit Exams To Be Held Here Two Days
Merit System oral exams for New Mexico Public Welfare and Unemployment Compensation Commission positions will be in Roswell at the Gilkeson Hotel December 16 and 17 with about forty candidates. The examining board includes C. B. Wivel James S. Kern and A. L. Campa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merit System Council
New Mexico Department of Public Welfare
Unemployment Compensation Commission
Roswell
Gilkeson Hotel
C. B. Wivel
Eastern New Mexico College
Portales
James S. Kern
Department of Social Work
University of Denver
A. L. Campa
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque
Santa Fe
Las Vegas
Las Cruces
Department of Public Welfare
Lincoln
Nebraska
Chicago
Illinois
Seattle
Washington
New York City
Norman
Oklahoma
Los Angeles
California
Berkeley
Phoenix
Arizona
Denver
Colorado
New Orleans
Louisiana
A. S. White
Merit System
Thomas Muir
Department of Public Health
Mary B. Lucero
Thomas L. Popejoy
France Faces Possible Axis Occupation After Cabinet Shakeup
In Bern, officials warn fate of Vichy France hinges on Petain's talks with Otto Abetz and Laval's status. German reactions stay cautious while Laval, once foreign minister, reportedly under guard or imprisoned. Observation notes fear of Germany occupying all of France if Petain aids Axis moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Bern
Switzerland
France
Vichy
Philippe Petain
Abetz
Laval
Chateau de Pellevoison
Berlin
Pierre-Etienne Flandin
Germany
Petain
Libya
Greece
Italy
French Mediterranean
Seligman Dies in Santa Fe at 72
J L Seligman, 72, brother of the late Arthur Seligman and a former Santa Fe postmaster, died in a Santa Fe hospital. Funeral arrangements were pending with Memorial Chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa FE
N. M
James L. Seligman
Arthur Seligman
New Mexico
Accidental Death Near Artesia Hunter Victim Named Mooney
In Artesia New Mexico on December 16 1977 Alvy J Mooney age 22 died from an accidental gunshot wound while preparing to hunt. A shotgun charge reportedly fired as he moved from his brother in law’s car to his hunting partner’s vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artesia
N. M
Alvy J. Mooney
Mooney
Slashing Night Air Raids Made By British Fliers
British RAF in overnight raids struck Berlin Frankfurt Kiel and Bre men port with railways factories and utilities heavily targeted. German night raiders hit Sheffield causing rescue efforts for buried victims as a town endured a second raid in a week. A German plane machine gunned East Anglia and a dozen devices fell near London. One fireman wounded by a bullet. The British navy expanded forces at sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salum
Salam
Adolf Hitler
Berlin
Sheffield
North England
London
RAF
Frankfurt-on-the-Main
Kiel
Bremen
Air Ministry
Germany
French
East Anglia
Elizabeth Garrett Composes Theme Song for Santa Fe Trail Premiere
Roswell resident Miss Elizabeth Garrett wrote the theme song for the world premiere of The Santa Fe Trail held in Santa Fe. She was asked by the premiere committee to create music in a semi popular vein and the words describe frontier conquest. The song titled The Song Of The Santa Fe Trail features verses about night and day on the trail and a refrain praising courage and romance along the legend of the old days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Garrett
Roswell
Santa Fe
Garrett
Santa Fe Trail
Carr Services Held Today for Columbus Carr
Funeral services for Columbus Charlie Carr pioneer resident were conducted at two o'clock in the Talmage Memorial Chapel with Rev LeRoy Thompson of the Presbyterian Church presiding. Music came from the church choir. Casket bearers were Phil Helmig Frank Marks Gil N Amis F I Sullens Frank Standhardt and D N Pope. Interment followed at South Park under the charge of the local B P O E.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Charlie) Carr
Talmage Memorial Chapel
LeRoy Thompson
Presbyterian Church
Phil Helmig
Frank Marks
Gil N. Amis
F. I. Sullens
Frank Standhardt
D. N. Pope
South Park
Assessor Opens 1941 Tax Renditions in Chaves County
Clarence M. Cooper, Chaves County assessor, begins acceptance of 1941 tax renditions. Property owners face a 5 percent penalty if they fail to sign and file in January or February. Blanks are mailed. if impractical, send a card to have values recorded, or contact Cooper or staff Audrey Latimer and Al C. Jones at the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence M. Cooper
Chaves County
Cooper
Court House
New Mexico
Audrey Latimer
al C. Jones
Nazi Propaganda In Old Mexico Movement Reported
Excelsior says a secret gathering of about 150 nationalist Mexicans planned to defend Mexican neutrality by boycotting anti Nazi films and publishing a manifesto accusing Jewish interests of backing such pictures The anti Nazi film The Man I Married was interrupted in eight theaters by unidentified protesters shouting Heil Hitler and tossing stink bombs and gas bombs into the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Excelsior
Mexico
Weather forecast for the four corners region
New Mexico partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday with warmer conditions. Colorado generally fair tonight and Tuesday with warmer west portion and light snow in the west. Arizona cloudy tonight and Tuesday with rain in the extreme west and west and south portions, higher elevations snow and warmer. West Texas fair tonight and Tuesday with slowly rising temperatures.
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New Mexico
Colorado
Arizona
West Texas
Safeway to Move After Christmas Big Equipment Sale
Walter Fulbright, Safeway Stores manager, touts a modest three line ad for store equipment for sale. The ad sold out the entire equipment in two days as Safeway plans to relocate to new quarters shortly after Christmas. Fulbright remarks on the effectiveness of classified ads.
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Walter Fulbright
Safeway
Classified Finds Big Store Equipment Or Keys
Classifieds describe a job where an item or asset is provided or found as directed. It notes tasks involving store equipment, keys, or a dog related to the assignment. The itemized work centers on completing the instructed duty efficiently.
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Classified
Safeway’s
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Elbasani
Bardia
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New Mex
Gilkeson
J. L. Seligman
England
Old Mexico
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