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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1940
Page
3
A December 1940 letter to Eula Lena and Breebia Gean reflects gratitude for caring for three boys found during a perilous journey. The writer praises stability and hope, urges protection and guidance, and emphasizes the need for innocence and future growth in a peaceful America.
Roswell Laundry held a Christmas party last night with over a hundred employees and their families present. Music by Aaron O Neal Charles Richardson Miss Ernest Wilkerson and Ernest Wilkerson complemented the festive mood. Four singers Helen Naron Patricia Hobson Marion Groseclose and Mae Groseclose performed carols. Gabe Martin led a quiz that entertained and educated attendees. Santa arrived with helpers to distribute gifts and cheer before coffee and cake were served by management.
Reports from the Greek front claim Greek forces seized Italian positions near Tepeleni and two villages after capturing an Italian colonel. British bombers based in Greece attacked Brindisi oil tanks and railways while RAF forces and ships pounded Italian defenses around Bardia in eastern Libya. Mass air raids hit Liverpool and other British areas, with some bombs falling in neutral Ireland.
The British fleet air arm reports successful raids on three Dodecanese islands near the Turkish coast and a direct hit on a German supply ship. In Albania, Italian bombers attacked Argirocastro, killing many and leveling the ancient fortress town. Greeks report advances near Tepeleni and Klisura as the Axis pushes north. Halifax may head to Washington as ambassador. Kooney appoints new justice and home affairs ministers in Tokyo shakeup.
President Roosevelt unveils a four member board to centralize defense production and purchasing, with Knudsen representing management Hillman labor with Stettinius Nelson and Henderson as senior advisers. The plan aims for a January start and quick executive orders while maintaining presidential authority.
Busy woman friendly Marian Martin pattern promotes a front button frock with straight sleeves and optional pockets. Includes sizes 14 to 42, fabric yardage, and price 15 cents plus a sub-fit pattern to guarantee perfect fit. Send size name address and style number to The Record Pattern Department.
The pulpit committee of the First Baptist Church will make a report at the morning service tomorrow regarding a pastor.
District judge James B. McGhee ruled the Carlsbad ordinance banning peddlers from private premises illegal in the Roy L L Green case. The Green River ordinance was struck down while the licensing ordinance’s validity was not ruled on. Green planned to operate under the licensing ordinance.
Elmo Traylor is assigned to enforce game laws in Chaves Eddy and Lea counties for four months while deputy state game warden Paul Russell handles antelope trapping. The arrangement, confirmed by state game warden Elliott S Barker and addressed to B B Wilson of the Chaves County Game Protective Association, adds Traylor as Russell’s assistant with William H Blaine of Fort Sumner district aiding in Roswell on a flexible basis.
The United States urges intensified production of war materials, arguing the global crisis is irreconcilable and demands ceaseless use of capital, management, and labor. The Office for Production Management’s mission is to push production to the maximum across all fields contributing to victory.
Washington discloses a major effort to mass produce bombing planes with parts from auto plants. An assembly facility will be built in Tulsa, costing up to 10 million dollars and employing over 5,600 workers. Consolidated Aircraft Corporation of San Diego will operate the plant assembling heavy four motor bombers.
Testimony at an inquest named Pat O Neill and ex officio coroner among witnesses including Mr and Mrs O L Pack camp attendants and officers Lloyd Blakney and L H Keller. Deputy sheriff John C Peck said his account would match others. Jury members were W R Cobean Julius Skinner R V Young C E Wiseley A H Cates and Barney Robinson. Verdict stated deaths resulted from carbon monoxide gas asphyxiation. Bodies moved to Clovis for transport to Charleston Illinois. Ballard Funeral Home handled arrangements. Chaves county population 1940 census 23854.
In Albuquerque on December 21, producers represented by T. C. Casebolt Es tancia urged the surplus marketing administration to extend bean purchases to dealers as well as growers. The agency would buy about 200 carloads this month on an offer and acceptance basis, replacing the current 2.60 a bushel for No 1 grade and 2.45 for No 2. Eight cars have been bought from growers so far.
A German Foreign Office spokesman in Washington denounced British American aid talks as escalating tensions. He described a policy of pin pricks and moral aggression toward Germany and said Berlin watches American reaction to the cross proposal. He framed Britain as in a death struggle and noted rumors that Von Ribbentrop may address reporters.
Night crowds in Liverpool flooded streets and basements of the business district seeking shelter as shoppers were stranded. Emergency crews guided pedestrians into shelters and coordinated temperatures and aid amid the disruption.
Defense officials announced that a looming ammunition shortage is being averted as a $50 million smokeless powder plant nears completion in Charlestown Indiana. Two production lines are due early spring, boosting capacity to supply the army and navy.
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