Germans Retreat May Turn War In Europe
News from Europe and Africa describe Hitler reshaping strategy as German forces face heavy losses in Russia and Libya. Speculation points to renewed drives toward Gibraltar or Britain, with Von Brauchitsch ousted and Moscow reports claiming a Russian counteroffensive beginning a rout, as Axis advances shrink and retreat widens.
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Africa
Russia
Atlantic
Moscow
London
Hitler
North
Spain
Madrid
Tripolitania
Libya
Tunisia
von Brauchitsch
Foreign Office
Germany
Vassily Ivanovich Kuznetzov
Tula
British Drive Deep Into Libya Cutting Axis Forces
British patrols drive 150 miles into Tripolitania as the main force advances from Egypt toward Bengasi and Barce. Allied communique says an entire Axis garrison was eliminated on the ground with heavy air losses, while pursuing Rommel’s forces westward beyond Agedabia.
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Cairo
Egypt
Britain
Libya
Tripolitania
Agedabia
Gulf of
Sirte
Cirenaica
Erwin Rommel
Positins
Bengasi
Rommel
Tripoli
Soluch
Bengali
Barce
President Hails Scouts in Christmas Greeting
A wartime dispatch reports President praising the Boy Scouts in a Christmas greeting. In the Philippines a large Japanese invasion force has landed north of Manila and is engaging in intense fighting. At least 80 Japanese transports are unloading thousands, with American and Filipino troops in heavy action and preparations for a major expeditionary drive toward Manila.
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Boy Scouts
Manila
Luzon landing in Philippines tests American defense
War department estimates 80,000 to 100,000 Japanese troops, six to eight divisions, assault Luzon as a large fleet and barges move toward Lingayen gulf. Fierce resistance by American and Filipino forces slows the invasion near Agoo with Mindanao patrols active and other areas quiet. Hongkong garrison holds, Ipoh defense reported, while MacArthur's forces brace for a decisive test against multiple invasion axes.
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Washington
War Department
Luzon
Philippines
Lingayen Gulf
Manila
Agoo
Davao
Mindanao
Associated Press
United States
Hongkong
London
Britain
British Malaya
Singapore
Ipoh
Luzon Island
Vigan
Legaspi
Philippine
MacArthur
U. S
Lingayen Bay
Aparri
Gulf of Davao
Nichols Airfield
Local Weather Temperature Readings and Totals
Temperature readings taken every three hours over 24 hours ending 11:30 am show a high of 68 and a low of 32. Normal highs and lows for the date are 51 and 23. Precipitation for the 24 hours ends today is 0 inches. month to date totals reach 0.34 inches and year to date 32.92 inches. Day length is about 10 hours.
Big Rush Here For Marriage Licenses
The county clerk's office issued eight marriage licenses on Saturday for holiday weddings. Couples listed include William Bryan Henson and Missey Roberts of Roswell. Andrew Clinton Tipps and Bob by Louise Pate of Artesia. Arbury Ernest Mead and Joyce Ola Phillips of Artesia. Herebrt M. Corn and Audrey Catherine Dollahan of Roswell. Charles Lowell Kidd of Artesia and Mildred Marie Awalt of Hagerman. Sam Flores and Emma Gonzales of Roswell. Homer Ray Martin and Ruth Estella Bagwell of Roswell. William L. Witt of Roswell and Margie Steger of Dexter.
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William Bryan Henson
Missey Roberts
Roswell
Andrew Clinton Tipps
Bobby Louise Pate
Artesia
Arbury Ernest Mead
Joyce Ola Phillips
M. Corn
Audrey Catherine Dollahan
Charles Lowell Kidd
Mildred Marie Awalt
Hagerman
Sam
Spur to Air Base Railroad Spur Approved for Start
The right of way for a railroad spur to the air base has been secured and construction is set to begin this week by the Santa Fe Railroad. The 3 mile spur will connect with the present Santa Fe tracks at South Spring, announced by Ross L. Malone Jr., chamber president.
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Santa Fe Railroad
Ross L. Malone, Jr
Chamber of Commerce
Santa Fe
South Spring
Military Road Route Proposed For Highway 285 South
The Bureau of Public Roads seeks to designate the alternative Highway 285 southern route as an emergency military road for a soon to be built Army air base near Roswell. District Attorney G T Watts says a January 5 continuance is needed to appoint appraisers for land right of way. The Tweedy farm path is excluded and local chambers push for air base access amid federal road funding cuts.
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Bureau of Public Roads
Washington
Denver
Roswell
Army Air Base
G. T. Watts
Watts
John Tweedy
Chamber of Commerce
Ross L. Malone, Jr
New Mexico
El Rito Captures High Lands Tourney Title
El Rito Spanish American Normal School basketball team won the High Lands Invitational title in Las Vegas New Mexico by defeating Mosquero 48 to 29 in the final. Earlier they beat Fort Sumner 32 to 28 and Immaculate Conception of Las Vegas 34 to 24. Eight teams competed.
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EL Rito
Las Vegas
N. M
President signs draft bill expanding selective service to 6 million army
President Roosevelt signed a bill enlarging the selective service plan as the senate approved boosts in navy and marine corps manpower. The act requires 18 to 64 to register and 20 to 44 for active service. Debates urged halting volunteers and relying on conscription to rapidly reach a 6,000,000 force. The measure moves to the house while navy drafts 50,000 and marines 10,000. Senator Pepper urged action to build a two ocean army. Continue a To Page Four.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Senate
Navy
Marine Corps
House
Hil D-Ala
Stimson
Congress
Pepper
D-Fla
Senate Military Committee
Hill
Gurney
R-Sd
Hitler assumes personal command of German Army
Bern Switzerland reports that Adolf Hitler takes sole command of Germany's forces, removing Field Marshal Walther von Brauchitsch from leadership. Observers in neutral Bern debate causes and consequences, noting possible army-Nazi rift, strategic shifts, or a distraction from broader moves such as an invasion of England or Turkey.
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Associated Press
Adolf Hitler
Marbal
Walther von Brauchitsch
Fuehrer
Germany
Russia
Europe
Spain
Gibraltar
French
West Africa
Middle West
Turkey
Britain
Hitler
Bern
Switzerland
France
Balkans
Berlin
England
Vessels Attacked Off California By Enemy Subs
The navy disclosed a third submarine attack on American shipping off California over the weekend. The steamer Lahaina was sunk with four crew lost. 30 survivors were rescued. The Samoa was attacked with no casualties, while the tanker Emidio was shelled and abandoned after the Agwi World outmaneuvered a pursuing submarine. Thirty-one survivors, five injured, were brought to Eureka, California. two crewmen were killed and five missing.
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Washington
California
Navy
Hawaii
San Francisco
Samoa
Agwiworld
Emidio
Eureka
Calif
Kahului
Hawaiian
Maui
Police court fines for drunk driving and disorderly conduct
Albert Franco and Golden K. Martin were fined 150 dollars each for drunk driving. Ramon Lara paid 50 dollars for accompanying a drunk driver. Fila Gutierres and Juan C. Lopez were fined 15 dollars each and Lorenzo Lara 10 dollars for drunkenness. Pete White paid 10 dollars for being drunk and disorderly.
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Albert Franco
Golden K. Martin
Ramon Lara
Fila Gutierres
Juan C. Lopez
Lorenzo Lara
Pete White
Roswell Men Leave For Air Corps Exam Course
Roswell Elks Club sponsored refresher course students left at one oclock for Albuquerque to take physical examinations. The program aims to prepare men without college credits for aviation cadet enlistment and return to Roswell tomorrow. Mayor Hall, President Ross Malone Jr, Secretary Claude Simpson, Major B B Armstrong and Elks officials attended departure.
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Air Corps
Roswell
Claude Simpson
Chamber of Commerce
B. B. Armstrong
Roswell Air Base
Elks Club
Red Cross Benefits Require Prior Approval For Fundraisers
National and local Red Cross officials caution that benefits or entertainments for the Red Cross require prior approval and that gross proceeds must go to the organization. Local chapter chair Mrs. L. O. Fullen notes the regulation allows permission only in rare cases, with full proceeds to the Red Cross and advance local approval.
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Red Cross
American Red Cross
Christmas Lighting Ballots Mailed for Roswell Contest
Ballots were mailed to Chamber of Commerce members to vote on the best lit homes and decorated schools in Roswell and surrounding area. Voters pick 1st through 3rd place in both categories with Defense Stamps as prizes. Tonight marks the opening night and residents are urged to have lights on to blaze the city with Christmas glory.
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Chamber of Commerce
Roswell
Chaves County Surpasses Red Cross War Relief Quota
Chaves County raised 5545.96 for Red Cross war relief, exceeding the 5000 quota. Hagerman and Lake Arthur pledged small amounts, with officials predicting an eventual 20 percent over-subscription. County donors, especially in Roswell, gave generously and voluntarily, earning praise from Will C. Lawrence, war relief fund chair.
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Chaves County
Red Cross War Relief Fund
Hagerman
Lake Arthur
The
Red Cross
Roswell
Will C. Lawrence
War Relief Fund
Library To Close At 6 Wednesday
The public library will close at six p m Wednesday Christmas Eve and will be closed all day on Christmas.
Classifieds prove Christmas trees sell well
F Tuggle of Tuggles Gardens says classified ads in the Record helped him sell several hundred Christmas trees. He notes advertising paid off and laughs at the idea it takes much figuring to prove it. This is the way of classified.
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F. Tuggle
Tuggles Gardens
Classified
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Mr. Tuggle
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