New Record At The Roswell Postoffice
Over 30 000 pieces of mail passed through the Roswell postoffice cancelling machine yesterday setting a new one day record. Hand cancelled pieces are not included. Postoffice receipts this year are projected to be the largest in history. HOLIDAY FOWLS Offerings include top quality turkeys dressed weight six pounds up geese and chickens two for one dollar hens. WHATLEY PRODUCE CO. Phone 418. Record War Ads Get Results.
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Roswell
Whatley Produce Co
Livestock Auction Opens at New Ring January 3
The first sale at the new livestock auction ring south of the cotton compress will be held January 3. Cattle may be brought to the pens on the Dexter highway the day before the sale. The sale begins at 11 a.m. and runs until all cattle are sold. Only cattle will be handled initially with plans to add other livestock later.
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A. S. Patterson
Dexter Highway
Neutral Nations May Use Force
Washington reports that neutral American republics plan a strong, unified statement to belligerents. The 21-nation Pan American zone pledges a firmer reaction to violations, aiming to shape a common policy on handling belligerent ships after Christmas.
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Washington
Europe
United States
Panama
Uruguay
Port Everglades
Columbus
Santa Rosa
Jeanne D’arc
London
No Concessions In Copper Tariff Treaty
The State Department announced that no tariff concession will be made on copper or copper products in the Chile trade agreement. The decision follows hearings and data on copper’s role in international trade and is aimed at stabilizing U S copper production and avoiding adverse effects on domestic jobs. Senators Hayden Ashurst Hatch praised the move, noting it would keep tens of thousands employed in copper mining.
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State Department
Chile
United States
Congress
Hayden
Committee For
Ashurst
D-Ariz
Hatch
State highway wage scale seen to be approved soon
State highway engineer Burton Dwyre announced quick confirmation of a new prevailing road work wage scale, expected to take effect as the highway commission authorizes ten projects for two January lettings including the Raton Pass route and various surfacing jobs. State paychecks are issued twice monthly. State game warden Elliott Barker reported November kills of 73 coyotes 12 bobcats three mountain lions 19 skunks and three golden eagles, noting the total was unusually low due to patrol duties during the big game season.
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Associated Press
Santa FE
N. M
Burton Dwyre
Highway Commission
U. S. Bureau of Public Roads
Raton Pass
Elliott Barker
Attorney General Says Absentee Ballot Ruling Limited
Attorney General Filo Sedillo stated his opinion yesterday that absentee ballots may not be used in next year’s elections affected only that specific provision and did not invalidate other portions of the 1939 election law. The invalidated section involved an instruction to election judges to be included in 1940 poll books.
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Filo Sedillo
Superior Utilities Inc Chartered by Corporation Commission
The corporation commission chartered Superior Utilities Inc a Hot Springs gas and electric company with J Ross Mcgill R E Clements and R E Underwood as incorporators Statehouse employees who refrained from drawing their regular December 15 paycheck will be allowed to take all their wages for the month next Saturday the auditor s office announced The plan will give a majority of capitol workers financial lift for Christmas chief clerk Jerry Tru-
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Corporation Commission
Superior Utilities, Inc
Hot Springs Gas and Electric Company
J. Ross McGill
R. E. Clements
R. E. Underwood
Statehouse
Capitol
Jerry Tru
Huff's Jewelry Store Offers Other Services From $50
Huff's Jewelry Store announces a selection of additional services priced from 50 dollars. The notice highlights basic offerings and indicates availability for repairs cleaning and minor work. No specific dates or locations provided.
Hitler congratulates Stalin on sixtieth birthday
Berlin reports Hitler and Ribbentrop send birthday telegrams to Joseph Stalin. Roosevelt orders two U S public health officers to Finland to aid Red Cross against a new typhus outbreak. An Argentine official notes Americas foresee a joint sympathy declaration for Finland against Russia invasion.
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Adolf Hitler
Joseph Stalin
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Hitler
Soviet Union
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Roosevelt
University States Public Health Service
Finland
Red Cross
White House
Buenos Aires
Americas
Finland to create safety zones for vulnerable groups in wartime
Berne by legation reports Finland will establish safety zones in occupied areas for children the sick and the elderly to escape the war if the Soviet government proceeds with further actions.
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Berne
Switzerland
Finland
Salvation Army Chairman Defends Aid Access
The Salvation Army chief denies rumors of denying help and urges the public to visit the Hall for warm meals and beds for men with space for women and children. He notes checks on records and offers advisory board assistance, listing contact names for the direct-charge committee.
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Salvation Army
The
Carl Johnson
L. O. Fullen
Frank Marks
F. L. Austin
Adv
Board
Rotarians Hear From Many Lands at Lunch
Rotary luncheon featured Robert Kellahin leading an international service discussion. Letters from clubs in eleven countries Belgium Yugoslavia Sweden Denmark Canada Argentina Canada urged stressing Rotary’s fourth object international understanding. A Roswell club photo was taken at Nickson Coffee Shop with a Christmas tree and world flags, to be shared with participating clubs.
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Rotary
Robert Kellahin
International Service Committee
Belgium
Jugo- Slavia
Sweden
Denmark
Canada
Argentina
Roswell
Nickson
New York Wool Prices Move Narrowly on Switching
New York wool futures showed small moves with Dec at 112.0 B, March 103.3 B, May 99.8 B and spot tops at 116.5, off 0.5. Activity centered on general switching by trade houses. LAS CRUCES district court adjourned a hearing on the constitutionality of the state capitol remodelling act to consider a mandamus petition form.
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New York
Las Cruces
N. M
George Hay
Hay
International zone committee proposal to Finland and Russia delays reply
An announcement dated December 5 in Geneva reports no reply from Moscow to a proposal by an international zone committee. In local court two grand larceny cases were heard: George Byrd pleaded guilty to stealing a trunk and belongings from Union Bus Depot and was bound over on a $500 bond. John Cave pleaded not guilty to stealing galvanized roofing from Louis Mennecke with a $500 bond and no preliminary hearing date set.
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Russia
Geneva
Moscow
J. P
George Byrd
Union
John Cave
Louis Mennecke
Vince Regular Conclave Meets For Officer Election
Rio Hondo Commandery No. 6 K. T. holds its annual officer election on Thursday December 21 at 7 30 p m All Sir Knights urged to attend By Order Will Hortenstein E C Attest Elmer H Riemen recorder
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K. T
Will Hortenstein
E. C
Visitors from Juarez tour Carlsbad Caverns under Spanish talk
Juarez public school children, 197 students, visited Carlsbad Caverns and heard ranger George Wilkins describe the history and geology in Spanish. The group traveled 400 miles round trip in four open trucks, the first Cavern history with foreign visitors outnumbering locals.
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Carlsbad
N. M
Juarez
Mexico
Carlsbad Caverns
George Wilkins
Rocky Ford police capture two burglars
Rocky Ford Colorado police, after a three hour battle, captured two burglars who fired about twenty shots and used tear gas in a store invasion. Crowds watched from Maine Street as the men, identified by police chief Fuller as Raymond Anson and Ralph Mourier of Lamar, were jailed. a possible third assailant may have escaped.
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Rocky Ford
Colo
Maine
Fuller
Raymond Anson
Ralph Mourier
Lamar
CIO leader says Roosevelt ready to deploy army soup kitchens
John Owens, head of the CIO council, reported that President Roosevelt told him he was prepared to send army soup kitchens into Ohio if necessary to prevent starvation among relief clients. Owens delivered a formal statement criticizing relief in Ohio, noting home relief funds were less than zoo expenditures for monkeys.
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Washington
r.John Owens
CIO Council
Roosevelt
Owens
Ohio
Governor Jones chooses El Paso trip this New Year
Gov Bob Jones faces a choice between the Sun Bowl and the Rose Bowl. He decided to spend New Year’s Day in El Paso, Texas, and will bring a radio to listen to the Tennessee Southern California game.
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Ariz
Bob Jones
el Paso
Tex
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