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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1940
Page
8
The article suggests Hitler weighs occupation if Petain balks at cooperation. It notesPetain’s cautious stance and Laval’s push for German ties, with Laval gaining credit while Petain dismisses Laval’s rival. The piece hints Franco-German peace exists only as an armistice, not a full treaty.
The piece argues Marshal Petain will cooperate with Germany within limits but refuse to join Nazidom in attacking Britain. It notes France's intact colonial empire could bolster Britain, with many colonials showing strong pro-British sentiment and readiness to fight alongside Britain in Syria, Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.
Yucca Theater hosts a matinee on Thursday December 19th from 3 to 6 PM. Bring canned goods or food to the box office for admission to the show and to benefit Salvation Army Christmas baskets. Donations so far are low. every item is checked to avoid duplicates. Tune KGFL to Mercy Sake and pledge support for a brighter Christmas.
German high command reported heavy Allied raids on Mannheim and another inland town in the Rhine region with damage to a castle hospital and two factories. Goebbels praised Blohm and Voss shipyard workers in Hamburg as production remained resilient. Basel and nearby villages were bombed, killing four. Luftwaffe hits also claimed on sea traffic off Ireland.
In appreciation we express sincere thanks for acts of kindness and sympathy shown at our loved one’s death. Special thanks to the BPOE for services, casket bearers, Rev LeRoy Thompson, and Mrs Paul McEvoy for vocal selections. Velma Carr Walker and family. Also notes names and addresses of New Registrants in Roswell with serial and order numbers.
Police report Calvin Blev of Artesia drove a truck that sideswiped Mary Clem of Roswell at 4th and Shortell this afternoon. The car sustained major damage while the truck had lesser damage. No injuries reported.
The piece portrays General Maxime Weygand as a strong figure in Africa who could steer French West Africa toward Britain if commanded by the Vichy government. Observers note pro-British sentiment may exist, but Weygand is shown as acting only under orders from his Vichy superior.
In Roswell a group of 105 food trades members met in the district court room to hear E B Wynne of the Surplus Marketing Administration explain the Food Stamp Plan set to go into effect across Chaves and nine other southeastern New Mexico counties. A temporary county committee was elected to coordinate with the government, with members from Roswell Dexter Hagerman Lake Arthur and other towns. Eligible participants received forms and identification, and stamps are ordered by mail with payment. The program aims to help farmers merchants and needy public assistance recipients nationwide.
Johnny Flores outpointed Vic Fratello in Newark while Gus Lesne and Jack Marshall fought in Cliffside. Lem Franklin stopped Selman Martin in Chicago as other results list bouts across Houston Dallas and Cleveland with various knockouts and decisions.
Stocks closed with mixed moves as i ndustrials including AmAil AmCan and AT&T posted varied gains while AmWool and other staples showed little interest in new purchases. Boston wool market noted sluggish demand with domestic and foreign wools trading slowly and prices mostly steady on scoured basis.
Mae Wheatley Tyner aged 45, a resident here for three years, died at her home at twelve fifteen this morning after becoming ill last Saturday. Born February 2, 1890 in Wichita Falls Texas, she came from Phoenix in 1937 and had been known in Oklahoma City. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Survived by husband H A Tyner, no other immediate relatives. Funeral services were held at Talmage Memorial Chapel at two this afternoon, Rev Thos W Brabham of the Methodist Church officiating. Interment at South Park Cemetery.
During the Christmas season Jay Duvall's Store promotes a wide range of standard brand goods for every man. The advertisement highlights gifts suitable for men and emphasizes variety and quality across common men’s brands.
Chicago grain futures closed with Dec wheat at 88 1/8 and May 84 1/4, corn Dec 59 5/8, oats Dec 39 1/2. U S government bonds were listed in New York, with Treasury issues and Home Own Loan 3s quoted as shown.
New York December wool top futures advanced after awards on army and CCC woolen material contracts. Boston trade and spot interests led most buying. Final prices up 7 to 11 percent on active deliveries except December, which was unchanged. December 122.0B May 106.1. Spot tops 121.8B. B-Bid.
New York cotton markets closed with futures 1 higher to 1 lower. Notable quotes show January at 10.04 and March around 10.16 with other months listed. Middling spot traded near 10.36. Wreaths by Glovers Flowers offered at 275, with cemetery arrangements in natural and prepared flowers.
The New York stock market edged lower more often than higher though gains appeared in parts of the close. Transfers reached 694,900 shares while notable names and bonds showed uneven moves amid mixed dividend news and prominent firms such as International Agricultural Chemical advancing on funding plans.
The New York curb market closes with mixed results on December 17. Notable quotes include Alum Co at 154 and Am Book at 34 1/2, Ark Nat Gas at 1 7/8, Bliss E W at 16 1/4, Carrier Corp at 9 1/4, Cities Service at 5 3/8, Con G and E Bal Pf B at 119, El Bond and Sh at 3 7/8, Hecla Min at 5 7/8, and Humble Oil at 63 1/2.
In Galveston on December 17 spot cotton remains steady with the 1 up mid grade listing at 9.82 cents per pound. Sales totaled 44 bales.
Fay of Roswell Planing Mill offers a mission suite including two chairs and a table plus additional items for children. For purchase or inquiries call 1500R.
New Orleans spot cotton closed steady on sales of 1,723 bales. Middling grade prices reported with no change. Phone your classified to No. il.
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