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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1941
Page
4
Notice notes advertising rate details entered October 10 1903 in Roswell New Mexico as second class mail matter under the 1879 act. Mentions Associated Press rights and local news published herein and reserved. Also lists New Mexico Newspaper Association membership.
The state highway department plans to shift from road building to airport runway construction during the war. It has skilled workers and equipment and is coordinating with private employers to keep the department in continuous operation rather than disbanding it.
Secretary Knox reports heavy damage at Pearl Harbor yet notes U S fleet superiority remains. Arizona sunk, Oklahoma capsized, five ships destroyed. 91 officers and 2,638 men killed. Estimates 150-300 planes took part. patrols and repairs discussed. Public morale urged to keep normal life and war efforts aligned.
The narrative recalls brave actions at Pearl Harbor with sailors rushing to defend ships and fire on incendiaries. A bluejacket with a heavy machine gun, a brigged seaman returning to action, and crews fighting amid flames are highlighted. Descriptions note diverse workers aiding defense, steady signals, and a tribute to collective effort rather than a single hero. The piece ends quoting John Paul Jones on ongoing fighting spirit.
Remodeling across the corner includes the Roswell Beauty Shop, Mrs. Lee's Cafe, Pecos Theatre and a barber shop. The standout feature is a large Yucca Theatre now showing board mounting over the barber shop and beauty shop, expected to attract shoppers along the street.
The article reports on Pearl Harbor losses and fleet status, noting Admiral Kimmel and Admiral Hart directing a two-force pursuit. It covers Japanese advances from Hong Kong to Borneo, the Philippines, and Guam, plus Knox’s inquiry call and the heavy human cost across Navy and Army units. It cites 150 to 300 attacking Japanese planes and details ships damaged or sunk, including Arizona and Oklahoma, with comments on vigilance and fifth column effects.
The article notes Roswell leads in New Mexico with prominent signs in a downtown corner. Business firms deserve congratulations for remodeling and cleaning the area, investments expected to pay off as the corner becomes one of the citys most attractive. The Yucca Theatres large electric sign will draw attention to four businesses from 3rd and Main north to the Pecos Theatre.
Manila reports no new Japanese effort to widen three Luzon beachheads after heavy losses last week. U S Army bulletin notes no change in the ground situation while defenses reorganize for anticipated onslaughts. A new air raid against Olongapo Naval Base was reported with no widening advances.
Japanese landings reported at Vigan Aparri and Legaspi last week were light losses for Manila 50 miles away. An attack on Olongapo base occurred at dawn with few details. Failure to strike Manila brought a 28 hour respite from alarms. Air activity centered on Nichols Field. Major Wilkinson to MacArthur HQ for liaison. Filipino leader Ramos urges unity with United States and the commonwealth.
Jay Moulton, district traffic manager for Continental Airlines, was due here this afternoon to aid in handling the rush of cadets returning home by air for Christmas furlough.
Notice invites readers to view a selection of 300 Christmas trees at Tuggle Gardens on East 2nd. The notice also reports Mrs. Ernest Emerson, recently recovering from major surgery at St. Marys Hospital, is improving after falling ill last Monday.
Bonds closed with Treasury notes 3 1/4s at 105.12 and 4 1/4s at 116.6, with 2 3/4s at 109.16 and Farm Mortgage unchanged. Home Owners Loan data follows.
Ross L. Malone Jr. speaking on a local radio address tied Bill of Rights Day to national defense. Malone, a member of the American Bar Association Bill of Rights Committee, claimed that defending the nation surpasses defending the Bill of Rights. Observances were held in city schools and at N M M I.
President Roosevelt told Americans that aggressors seek to erase liberties in the bill of rights, but the nation will resist. On a radio program marking the 150th anniversary of the 1791 adoption, he called the war issue a test against tyranny and doctrines of absolute obedience. He noted broad global support despite Germany, Italy, and Japan.
In New York on December 16, the army and navy now permit 190 octane fuel to contain four cubic centimeters of lead per gallon, up from three. The API says daily production rises to 2.1 million gallons, up from 1.8 million weeks earlier, enhancing aircraft performance.
General rains spread across the far western states with high winds along the Washington Oregon coast. Overcast skies and precipitation exceed one inch in many spots, Eureka California reporting 2.2 inches in 24 hours. Clear to partly cloudy conditions prevailed in the southwest and east of the Rockies while northern plains warmed by 10 to 15 degrees. mountain temperatures fell 5 to 10 degrees as a deeper cold air layer spread in.
Bishop Frederick D. Bartlett of Boise was killed when his car overturned near American Falls Idaho He had been serving as temporary bishop of the New Mexico and southwest Texas jurisdiction after the death of Bishop Howden last year The incident occurred December 16 according to local reports.
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