Axis shattered in Africa as Russians report retreating Germans
Britain announces Axis front in North Africa completely shattered and Russia says invading German forces are fleeing in chaos. Soviet broadcasts speak of bitter Axis hatred and cavalry actions in the Donets basin as troops retreat and even fight each other. British desert armies had begun a second Libyan offensive exactly one month earlier, with Axis forces now in full retreat across eastern Cirenaica.
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Associated Press
Europe
Britain
North Africa
Russia
Adolf Hitler
Donets
Libya
Middle East
Africa
Cirenaica
More Christmas Lights Put Up At Third And Main
Downtown Roswell expands outdoor lighting with new streamers on Third and Main as homes embrace Christmas decor. Civic leader urges continued effort while supporting defense, noting prizes funded by the Chamber of Commerce in defense stamps for top lighted homes and schools.
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Roswell
Third
Main
Chamber of Commerce
Local Red Cross Chapter Expanding For War Service
Chaves County Red Cross reorganizes to support wartime needs. Mrs. Frank LePell named chairman of the voluntary service division with Dorothy Cave as vice chairwoman. Motor corps led by Mrs. George Slaughter Jr. Canteen division headed by Mrs. John B. Beers, with R. M. Tigner as vice-chairman. Staff assistance led by D. J. Shrecengost and health and recreation chaired by G. M. Slaughter Sr.
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L. O. Fullen
Chaves County
Red Cross
Frank LePell
Dorothy Cave
Motor Corps
George Slaughter, Jr
John B. Beers
R. M. Tigner
D. J. Shrecengost
G. M. Slaughter Sr
Charles Allison, Jr
Jap Losses Reported North of Manila Amid Luzon Claims
U S reports indicate Japanese setbacks 200 miles north of Manila despite claims of large gains in Luzon. Japanese air raids on Philippine air bases cause little damage. In the Singapore British area the outlook darkens as the war extends.
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Luzon
U. S
Manila
Philippine
Singapore
Philippines
Planning Great Increase In Size Of U S Army
Secretary Stimson announced the War Department plans to expand the army to the greatest strength needed and will rely entirely on the selective service system. Enlistments halt when the present rush subsides and a bill for an immediate 150000 plus men is on Roosevelt's desk. Reserve officers must pass physicals. graduates of officer candidate schools will be continued.
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Washington
Stimson
War Department
Roosevelt
Local Weather Readings and Temperatures for Today
Readings taken every three hours through 11 30 a m show a high of 63 and a low of 39. Normal for today is 52 and 24. Precipitation in the past 24 hours is 0. Month to date is .34 inches, year to date 32.92. Sunrise 6 56, sunset 4 54, day length 10 hours.
Woman Injured In Highway Accident Near Roswell
Mrs. E. J. Stickles of Whitewater California suffered minor injuries when her Chevrolet panel truck overturned after a collision with a Chevrolet dump truck driven by David A. Reaves of Roswell. Her husband was slightly hurt. Both were taken to St. Marys hospital. expected to be released today. Edward J. Stoddard of Anderson piloted the panel truck, which attempted to pass as the dump truck started a left turn. The accident occurred near the C. C. Co. Camp one mile west of Roswell.
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E. J. Stickles
Whiteere
Calif
C. C. Co
Roswell
St. Mary’s Hospital
Stickles
Edward J. Stoddard
Anderson
Oscar White Convicted of Drunken Driving in Carlsbad
Oscar White of Roswell was tried at Carlsbad today on a drunken driving charge and found guilty. Sentence has not yet been passed. The alleged offense occurred locally and the case was moved to Carlsbad for trial.
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Oscar White
Roswell
Carlsbad
Dexter To Have First Aid Class
J A Strong chairman of Red Cross First Aid for Chaves County announced at a Dexter Red Cross meeting that a First Aid instructor will be available for Dexter. He urged at least 20 sign ups by Saturday night and said classes start in the first week of January. Those interested should contact Bill Hood before Sunday.
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J. A. Strong
Red Cross First Aid
Chaves County
Red Cross
Dexter
Bill Hood
Dexter First Aid
Philippine army to join U S Far East defense force
Manila report says Japanese raids on Nichols and Zablan fields caused light damage. The U S Army of the Far East announces consolidation of all Philippine defense forces for maximum cohesion and defense of the islands. Continued on page four.
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Manila
Vigan
Luzon
United States Far Eastern Command
Nichols
Zablan
U. S
United States Army
Far East
Associated Press
Luzon Island
mid-Pacific
Japan
Pearl Harbor
Hawaii
Tokyo
Zablan Fields
Philippines
U. S. Army of the
Funeral services for Mrs H H Robins in Roswell
Funeral services for Mrs H H Robins who died Monday after 36 years in Roswell will be held Friday at 2 30 PM at the First Presbyterian Church with Dr LeRoy Thompson officiating. Interment at South Park under Bailord Funeral Home. Active pallbearers and honorary pallbearers named. Survived by husband, mother, and daughter Mrs C B Kasson who arrived from Oak Park Illinois.
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H. H. Robins
Roswell
First Presbyterian Church
LeRoy Thompson
Robins
Bruce Connor
Elizabeth Garrett
South Park
Bailord Funeral Home
E. C. Gessert
O. M. Wallace
Lyman Sanders
Edward L. Scarritt
Max Littell
Joe F. Robertson
H. A. Lowrey
Arthur Stevens
John Hall
W. C. Garges
C. B. Kasson
Oak Park
Defense Stamp Honor Roll Adds Merritt's to List
Merritt's joins Roswell firms on the Defense Stamp Honor Roll as the entire staff purchases Defense Stamps regularly.
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Defense
Merritt
Roswell
United States shifts Pacific leadership after Pearl Harbor attack
The United States assigns Admiral Chester W. Nimitz to supreme Pacific fleet command, relieving Admiral Husband E. Kimmel and two Hawaiian-area officers as President Roosevelt orders an investigation into Pearl Harbor preparedness. The Navy and War Departments acted last night, leaving Kimmel as the only Navy officer relieved. the Army also makes changes, with continued coverage to page two.
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Washington
United States
Pacific
Chester W. Nimitz
Nimitz
Bureau of Navigation
Harold R. Stark
Husband E. Kimmel
Pacific Fleet
Hawaiian
Roosevelt
Pearl Harbor
Navy
War Departments
Kimmel
Army
Under 3 Pct New Mexicans Are Foreign Born
Washington report shows New Mexico with 531 818 population on April 1 1940 having 2 9 percent foreign born whites of whom 38 2 percent were naturalized. Texas foreign born whites at 3 7 percent with 322 percent naturalized. New York state led with 2 853 530 foreign born whites and 63 8 percent naturalized.
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Washington
New Mexico
Texas
New York State
Allies occupy Timor island used by Japanese subs
London dispatches report the Netherlands and Australia occupy the Portuguese part of Timor between Java and Australia to guard Timor against Japanese submarine bases. The Dutch say the move aims to forestall attacks on allied territory and communications with no resistance reported.
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Island of
Timor
Java
Australia
London
Netherlands
Portuguese Timor
Germans Losses In Russia Big Blow to the Axis
Washington reports that Nazi reverses in Russia are viewed as a major blow to Axis strength, potentially delaying Japan's plans and prompting continued lend lease to Britain, Russia, and others. Analysts cite three possible Nazi moves including a drive through Turkey, expansion to Spain and Portugal, or a cross-Channel invasion.
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Russia
le Axis
Washington
Pacific
Far East
Tokyo
Pearl Harbor
Hongkong
Singapore
Asiatic
United States
Pacific Islands
Europe
Japan
Siberian
Turkey
Near East
Iran
Iraq
North
Africa
Spain
Portugal
Atlantic
U. S. Navy
Britain
Bids Sought for Hangar at Army Air Base December Call
A call for bids for constructing a hangar at the army air base will be made December 20. Approximately 0 days will be allowed for completion. Advance notices indicate bids will also be sought for drilling 2 to 4 artesian wells and for a sewage disposal plant and incinerator.
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Army Air Base
Air Base
Kelly West Point Cadet in Year 1956
President Roosevelt seeks 1956 appointment for Colin P. Kelly III as a West Point cadet. He is the young son of Captain Colin P. Kelly Jr., famed for sinking a Japanese battleship off Luzon on December 9 and killed in action.
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Washington
Roosevelt
United States
West Point
Colin P. Kelly
III
Haruna
Luzon
Kelly
Madison
Col Alvan Kincaid Visits Roswell Trainer Conference
Colonial Alvan Kincaid, named commander of the advanced air corps training school at Roswell, arrived for a brief conference with Major John G. Armstrong, acting commander, and departed this morning after flying in an AT-6 trainer.
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Alvan Kincaid
Advanced Air Corps
Roswell
John G. Armstrong
Weather Forecast for New Mexico and Texas
New Mexico fair this afternoon and tonight with slightly colder temperatures in the southeast tonight. West Texas expect decreasing clouds this afternoon and fair, slightly colder conditions in the Pecos Valley area, the Panhandle, and the south plains tonight.
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New Mexico
West Texas
Pecos Valley
Panhandle
South Plains
Steamer Corregidor Sinks Off Manila After Mine Hit
About 500 people reportedly perish when the inter island passenger steamer Corregidor sinks in shark infested waters near Manila Bay. The 1,881 ton ship carried roughly 800 aboard with 300 rescued. missing include Assemblyman Juan M. Reyes and Professor Jose Reyes, brothers of Archbishop Gabriel Reyes of Cebu.
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Manila
Corregidor
Manila Bay
Jutland
Juan M. Reyes
Jose Reyes
Santo Tomas University
Gabriel Reyes
Cebu
Archaeological Society Meeting Hosts New Sculpture Gift
The Archaeological and Historical Society meets at 7:30 tonight in the Museum. R. Vernon Hunter facilitated a donation from Mrs. Anna Hyatt Huntington of New York City, presenting a small sculpture titled Fighting Bulls. Roswell residents praise the vigorous piece and all are welcome.
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The
Archaeological and Historical Society
R. Vernon Hunter
New Mexico
Anna Hyatt Huntington
New York City
Roswell
To Go Ahead And Get Right Of Way For Highway 285
County commissioners press ahead with condemnation for the proposed U S Highway 285 south of Roswell despite federal funds being withdrawn for wartime. Appraisers to assess damages next Monday as state highway officials say securing the right of way now is prudent. District Attorney G T Watts, representing the county, announced the move.
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Roswell
State Highway Department
Small Expense And Big Returns From Classified Ads
George McFadden, brick and tile seller, praises classified display ads in The Record. He says the ad expense is small and yields wonderful returns, claiming small expense and big returns belong exclusively to classified.
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George McFadden
Mr. McFadden
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U.S. Army Signal Corps
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Col. Kincaid
A. and
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