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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1940
Page
5
The Pope urged nations to revive truth and justice, reject cold egoism, and return to faith and pacts. He warned against might over right, stressed cooperative security, fair living standards, and the church as a nonpartisan spiritual bulwark guiding all peoples toward a new era after war.
British sources say Lancashire bore the brunt as Liverpool and Manchester were bombed. A tavern wreck yielded seven dead with others trapped. RAF bombardment targeted Calais Dunkerque Flushing and area airports while observers weighed invasion plans amid poor Dover weather. Von Brauchitsch boasted army spirit and warned England may be invaded. Germany said no truce with Britain for Christmas and hinted continued hostilities. British naval planes hit Tripoli harbor and sank two ships. Italian command claimed success against British advances and noted Greek attacks rebuffed on the Albanian front.
Greek dispatches report advancing troops along the Adriatic coast beyond Chimara with Italians retreating toward Lagara Pass and Valona. About 1,500 prisoners, including two blackshirt battalions, are said captured as the fall of Chimara is announced. In North Africa, British forces tighten the siege of Bardia with heavy artillery, water shortages risk isolation of 20,000 troops while Derna Bengasi and Tripoli lines fortify.
Last week's quake was followed by a fourth tremor at 9 35 reported at Center Ossipee New Hampshire near the epicenter. Weston seismograph logged 12 minutes of tremors felt in Boston for 45 seconds with coast guard headquarters reporting stronger shock than prior. No damage. reports from Maine to Connecticut described tremors as slight in many areas.
The piece reflects on a wartime Christmas with Hitler threats and British warnings. It notes Boxing Day lost as a holiday, rationing curbing feasting, yet optimism remains that Christmas will endure despite hardship and danger.
An advertisement for gift and embroidered pillow cases and luncheon sets plus children's dresses suits and coats from Art Gift Shop located at 107 West Fourth. This brief notice highlights the shop's offerings and location.
The Kiwanis Club met briefly before Christmas with limited business and no program. Visitor J O Overpeck of Las Cruces attended while President J E Patterson presided over the abbreviated session.
Authorities report that places have doubled their precautions against possible disorders, aiming to prevent disturbances and safeguard public order amid unsettled conditions. Local officials stress vigilance, quick response, and coordinated patrols to deter potential incidents.
Roswell offers free golf at the municipal course as a Christmas gift to all golfers. The event is expected to attract a large crowd with favorable weather and Everett Forrester coordinating arrangements.
The 16th annual East West Shrine charity game in San Francisco is a near sellout with 62 000 tickets dispensed nine days before the New Year. Michigan star Tommy Harmon is slated to appear, boosting sponsors' optimism as teams train ahead of the game.
A gallery of about 150 watched Denny Shute and Pickle Nickson trim Tom White and Everett Forrester 3 and 2 in a best ball match yesterday afternoon. Shute, brought here by Montgomery Ward, finished two under par for 18 holes, posting the best score in the match.
Rita Montoya daughter of Mr and Mrs Phile Montoya died at home 210 East Reed this morning at two. She had been ill for days and is survived by two brothers. Funeral services were held at four thirty this afternoon with burial at South Park. Talmage Mortuary in charge.
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