Grave new threat to Philippines British
British reports say Adolf Hitler’s forces in Russia and Africa face setbacks while a “war of nerves” rumor campaign circulates about German invasions of Spain or Turkey. Pope Pius XII laments global violence as Reuters rumors echo, Petain’s status unclear. British forces claim progress in Cyrenaica as Axis positions weaken. Continued on page four.
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Associated Press
Adolf Hitler
Russia
North Africa
Spain
Turkey
Pius XII
London
Foreign Office
Reuters
Vichy
Petain
France
Britain
Cirenaica
Libya
Middle East
Roswell Christmas Lights Drive Hopes For Votes
Roswell shines with holiday lighting as homes churches and schools display festive displays. Chamber ballots go out to members and others may vote at the Chamber with a deadline of January 1. Voters rank top three lighted homes and schools for prizes of Defense Stamps and cash awards.
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Roswell
Chamber of Commerce
Attacks By Enemy Subs Off Pacific Coast Increase
San Francisco dispatch reports multiple submarine attacks on Pacific coast shipping. Montebello sank after a torpedo blast that woke coastal residents. crew of 40 survived. Other vessels including H M Storey and Idaho dodged torpedoes while fleeing in rough seas and smoke screens.
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San Francisco
Pacific Ocean
United States Navy
Montebello
California
Larry Doheny
Olaf Eckstrom
Navy
Eckstrom
Standard
H. M. Storey
Texas Oil Company
Idaho
Rosebank
Japanese Land New Forces Drive On Manila Amid Heavy Fighting
Japanese ground troops advancing toward Manila amid intensified clashes. Defenders are outnumbered north of Manila as heavy forces threaten from the southeast, while brave resistance continues.
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Manila
Atimonan
Luzon Island
U. S. Army
Legaspi
Aparri
Batangas
Christmas War Sends World a Subdued Christmas Night
Faithful prayed at Bethlehem as Pope Pius XII urged peace in a world at war. Reports note scant Christmas on front lines, with U.S. blackout freedoms, Roosevelt and Churchill to speak, and heavy fighting in the Philippines and Luzon. Wake and Wake area losses hint at Japan’s gains as Hong Kong and Malaya see skirmishes and redeployments.
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Associated Press
Church of the Nativity
Bethlehem
Pacific Islands
Pius XII
Vatican City
Governor Miles In Critical Condition After Emergency Operation
ALBUQUERQUE, N. M. Dec 24 Governor John E Miles underwent an emergency operation late last night for an intestinal obstruction and peritonitis His condition was described as critical but not immediately dangerous Doctors bulletin said he rallied and remained under close supervision at Presbyterian hospital A midmorning update noted his continuing critical status and referenced continued reports on page four
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Albuquerque
N. M
John E. Miles
Presbyterian Hospital
J. W. Hannett
Lions Deliver Toys Early Tomorrow in Roswell Area
Lions Club members will complete their annual Christmas toy delivery to six to seven hundred children in Roswell and Chaves County with Boy Scouts assisting. Salvation Army distributed food baskets to over 75 needy families, and other groups and individuals are also engaged in charity work.
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The
Lions Club
Roswell
Chaves County
Boy Scouts
Salvation Army
Local Weather Readings And Daylight Facts
Temperature readings taken every three hours show a high of 53 and a low of 24 for today. Precipitation totals remain 0 for the past 24 hours, with month-to-date 0.34 and year-to-date 32.92. Sunrise is 6 59, sunset 4 57, day length 10 hours.
Roswell Boys Plan Local Club After Dinner Event
Ninety five boys enjoyed a turkey dinner at First Methodist Church as Roswell Rotary Club sponsors organized a meeting to form a Roswell Boys Club. Rev. Thomas Brabham led the event with Judge Pat O Neill and police officer Shorty Hood aiding the effort. Tickets listed boys names and addresses to serve as the membership roster for the forthcoming club with activities planned such as boxing wrestling and ball games.
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First Methodist Church
Roswell
Thomas Brabham
Rotary Club
Rev. Brabham
Pat O'Neill
Shorty” Hood
Homer Dunagan
No Record On Christmas Day
The Record will not be issued on Christmas Day following a long standing custom. We wish readers a happy Christmas and good luck in the coming year.
Attack Reports Said New German War of Nerves
London dispatch reports a foreign office commentator deeming invasion rumors of Spain a Nazi ruse with no confirmation. The piece notes speculation on Germany’s next move after Hitler assumed command and Reuters’ claim that Petain ceded leadership to Admiral Darlan, denied by a Vichy agency.
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London
Foreign Office
Spain
Marshal Petain
Germany
Hitler
Reuters
Petain
Jean Darlan
Europe
Vichy
Postoffice Has The Biggest Day In its History
Roswell postoffice recorded its largest day on Monday December 22 with 32 350 outgoing letters and cards cancelled by machine Postmaster Mary McCullough said The previous peak was 29 580 pieces on December 21 1940 The count does not include packages or incoming mail though those totals typically align with outgoing mail.
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Roswell
Wake Island Falls to Japanese in last report
Tokyo reports Wake Island was completely occupied at 1 am yesterday amid fierce defense and a night assault. Japanese communiques claim 21 American planes destroyed in Philippines raids, with three large-type planes shot down. U S Navy notes ongoing defense and indicates continuation on page four.
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Tokyo
Wake Island
Philippines
Building Sites Wanted By Roswell Homes Inc Roswell seeks FHA district sites for rent houses for air base officers
Roswell Homes Inc a local corporation plans to build rent houses for families of air base officers. They seek building sites in FHA approved districts or where approval can be obtained. Interested sellers should mail proposals by Saturday Dec 27 to Roswell Homes Inc P O Box 802 Roswell New Mexico with location size legal description and price.
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Roswell Homes, Inc
FHA
P. O
Roswell
N. M
MacArthur Leads Pacific Battle as Luzon Invaders Advance
Gen Douglas MacArthur and staff take field in personal command against sea borne Japanese forces landing on Luzon in a crisis as Japan proclaims capture inevitable. U S tank columns rush from Manila to halt the assault from two directions while Manila may be declared an open city. Tokyo reports claim Japanese victory.
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Associated Press
Navy’ Department
Wake Island
Batangas
Manila
Wake
Atimonan
Lingayen Gulf
War Department
Palmyra Island
Johnston Island
mid-Pacific
U.S. Army
Philippine
Philippines
Douglas MacArthur
Japan
U. S
U. S. Army
Tokyo
Malone Named Chairman of New Mexico Alien Hearing Board
Ross L. Malone Jr of Roswell New Mexico was named chairman of the alien enemy hearing board for New Mexico. Other members are Daniel T. Kelly of Santa Fe and D M Martinez of Roy. The board will hear enemy alien cases detained by the FBI and decide on internment parole or release with prosecutions by the U S district attorney for New Mexico. Members serve without pay.
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Washington
Ross L. Malone, Jr
Roswell
N. M
Alien Enemy Hearing Board
New Mexico
Daniel T. Kelly
Santa Fe
D. M. Martinez
Roy
Malone
United States
Francis Biddle
Allied Talks On War Plans Going Ahead Rapidly
President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill completed Christmas Eve discussions in Washington and London as they work on a long-range strategic plan to defeat the Axis. They focus on the disposition of the French fleet amid Nazi threats and potential French bases.
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U. S
United States
Roosevelt
White House
Churchill
Britain
Washington
Great Britain
Scrap Metal Pile For Defense At 10th And Virginia
The Roswell V F W Chapter is starting a scrap metal pile at 10th and Virginia to be sold for government defense proceeds. Citizens urged to collect old metal from homes and shops and contribute. all metal types accepted for sorting and shipment to reducing plants.
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10Th
Virginia
Roswell V. F. W
Defense Stamp Honor Roll for Mitchell Seed and Grain
Mitchell Seed and Grain Company and all staff are placed on the Defense Stamp Honor Roll for consistently purchasing Defense Stamps. The local business community recognizes sustained support and regular participation by personnel in the program.
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Defense
Mitchell Seed and Grain Company
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