German Liner Columbus Sunk After Rescue Drama
The 32,000 ton Columbus, feared to be armed, was abandoned and sunk as the US ship Tuscaloosa rescued 579 crew from 400 miles east of Cape Henry. Survivors, including nine women, head to Ellis Island for immigration checks while possible internment awaits military inquiry.
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Tuscaloosa
Lis Island
Atlantic
New York
White House
State Department
Early
Uruguay
Montevideo
United States
Argentina
Brazil
Graf Spee
Guani
Columbus
Capey
Virginia
Ashington
Ellis Island
Europe
Vera Cruz
Mexico
U.S.S. Tuscaloosa
Cape Henry
Habor
Liberty
Captain Langsdorff Dies After Graf Spee Sinking
Captain Langsdorff shot himself in his Buenos Aires room after meeting his officers to discuss the fate of the Graf Spee. The crew of about 1,000, interned in Argentina, were informed as authorities reinforced the naval arsenal. The Graf Spee was scuttled on Hitler’s orders after battle with British forces near Montevideo.
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Harry A. Dabt
Tuscaloosa
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Frederick Stengler
United States
Vera Cruz
Columbus
Europe
Graf Spee
Montevideo
Uruguay
New York Marine
Germany
Bremen
Oslo
Norway
New York
Lloyd Lines
John Schroeder
Langsdorff
Naval Arsenal
Argentina
Adolf Hitler
Buenos Aires
Ing
Naval
Im: SS
Montevideo Harbor
Norfolk
Virginia
Fuehrer
Hitler
Praisepend Explores Climate Pasts and Regional Change
The speaker surveys New Mexico history from ancient oceans and volcanic action to human settlement. Folsom people, Apache migrants, and later Mexicans and whites shape Lincoln County while noting Old Baldy and regional features. Weather notes follow with cold fronts and snow over the Great Lakes and Pecos valley forecasts.
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Malpais
Colorado
Old Baldy
Folsom
Canada
Billy the’Kids
Lincoln Coun
Santa Fe
James F. Hinkle
James Kelly
G. K. Richardson
Archaeological and Historical Society
Grace T. Bear
Weather forecast for northern border states and upper Mississippi valley
Weather forecast notes cloudy and unsettled conditions with rain in the morning across northern border states and the upper Mississippi valley. Expect overcast skies, chances of showers, and cooler temperatures ahead. Authorities advise travelers to monitor local updates and carry rain gear.
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Mississippi Valley
Grain prices lift farmers with winter market surge
Chicago traders see a merry Christmas as grain prices jump across wheat rye and soybeans. In three weeks since late November prices rose sharply, adding millions to farm values. War and crop fears drive demand while notable losses abroad and European conflict shift the world supply outlook.
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Chicago
United States
Argentina
Europe
Stoves Beds Furniture Bargains in The Record
Bargains listed for stoves, machos, Wasners and beds in The Record advertise sale items and special prices. Includes household furnishings and discount offers from local merchants.
Plan To Continue Inspection Tours Of Hereford Herds
Hereford breeders plan annual or semi annual inspection tours after a two day recent trip through eastern New Mexico. Gus Hockenson says the tours educate breeders by seeing other stock and methods and note that 60 bulls and 10 females will likely sell at the January 26 Hereford sale in Roswell. The tour visited multiple herds near Roswell Lovington Elk and Hereford, Texas participants included A D Jones A L French N H French W A Anderson and others with local hosts providing meals and hospitality.
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New Mexico
Gus Hockenson
Eastern
Elida
Curtis Hill
Roswell
Bert Bonnell
Glencoe
Austin Reeves
A. D. Jones
A. L. French
N. H. French
John Easley
W. A. Anderson
Frank Billings
Glen Williams
D. L. McDonald
Easly
Anderson
Lovington
Dispute Over Rights On Pecos River Near Carlsbad
A Federal Power Commission vs Southwestern Public Service Company dispute centers on a power project six miles south of Carlsbad New Mexico. The commission set January 15 as the deadline for the company to show cause why it should not file an license application. The company previously disclaimed federal jurisdiction on July 1 and November 1.
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Pecos River
Washington
Federal Power Commission
Southwestern Public Service Company
Roswell
N. M
Carlsbad
Com
Federal land at riverbanks at risk of inundation
The dispatch notes that federal land on both sides of the river faces inundation danger due to the project. It highlights the potential loss of public lands and the need for protective measures to mitigate flood risk and safeguard resources.
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Mission
Weather forecast for New Mexico Colorado Arizona and West Texas
The forecast calls for fair conditions across New Mexico with slightly warmer temperatures east of the Continental Divide tonight. Thursday should be generally fair with some high cloudiness in the north and east. Colorado and Arizona expect fair conditions tonight and Thursday with warmer readings in eastern portions. West Texas shows somewhat warmer tonight and Thursday with high cloudiness.
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Great Lakes
Rocky Mountains
Texas
Mississippi Valley
Mountain States
Mississippi
Pecos Valley
New Mexico
Continental Divide
Colorado
Arizona
West Texas
Hoover to Speak on Finnish Relief Fund Broadcast
The Record received a telegram from Francis C. Wilson, chairman of the New Mexico Finnish Relief Fund, noting Herbert Hoover will address the nation on NBC Blue at 7:45 PM Rocky Mountain Standard Time on Finnish relief. The appeal asks columns to publicize the broadcast.
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Francis C. Wilson
New Mexico
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Roswell Floral Co
the Nazarene
Ethel Vance
Kitty Foyle
Christopher Morley
Maud
Richard Lee Strout
John Jennings
Cobear Stationery CO
Board of Trade
Berkshire
Hoover
Taylor’s Fine Wines
Green Lantern
Central Hardware, Inc
Calvert’s
Schenley’s
Roswell Package Store
Roswell Auto CO
California Wines
Sherry
White Port
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Bond Whiskey
Roswell Atuto
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