Japan Seeks Rich Prize in French Indo China
In a looming showdown Japan presses to seize Indo China from France, expanding bases in Hanoi Haiphong and the south around Cam Ranh Bay Saigon as French rule weakens. Tokyo eyeing Manila and Anglo American responses, while Hull warns of consequences in the United States.
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Christmas Treat For Children At Sal Army Tonight
Santa Claus is set to visit the Salvation Army Hall at 2nd and Virginia tonight at 7 30 for a Christmas tree party for Roswell children. The Salvation Army aided 128 needy families with Christmas food baskets. Christmas day group visited Chaves county jail singing carols and giving prisoners War Cry copies and fruit and candy. Participants included Capt John Gioscio, Capt and Mrs Tobias Martinez, Lt Malcolm Keene, Bud Tucker, and Russell Franzen.
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Roswell
Salvation Army
2Nd
Virginia
Chaves County
John Gioscio
Heavy Lending By N. M. Banks
New Mexico banks issued 29,031 new loans totaling 9,348,400 and renewals 14,645 totaling 10,396,562 in the first half of 1940. Open lines of credit stood at 644,200 with 471,292 used. average loan size 322 and renewals 710. Mortgage loans averaged 2,405 per new mortgage across 12 banks.
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New York
New Mexico
American Bankers Association
Population figures in New Mexico Census History
The 1940 census recorded New Mexico population at 531,818 while the 1930 census listed 423, a. a. The fragment notes a comparison across decades highlighting state growth trends from early 20th century data.
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New Mexico
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Intermittent warfare with air raids in reprisals
The report notes ongoing clashes with each side using war planes to bomb the other's cities in a cycle of reprisals, reflecting a tense escalation in the conflict.
Three Dead In State Xmas Accidents Report
Three people died during New Mexico’s Christmas holiday as violence and accidents claimed lives. An eight year old boy, Marion Neeley, was fatally injured in Albuquerque after being struck by a hit and run driver amid Christmas shopping with his family. Sheriff Salazar named Juan Ara gón Chavez as the driver, who was turned over to the district attorney. In Silver City a ranch worker, John Black, was found shot to death at a friend’s home on Christmas Day. In Fort Sumner, Timoteo Garcia, 43, died from injuries after a fight near the Fort Sumner area. Witnesses identified Timoteo and Ezioquil Lopez as suspects who faced charges. the three denied involvement.
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Associated Press
New Mexico
Marion Neeley
Albuquerque
T. M. Neeley
Marion
Andreas Salazar
Juan Aragon Chavez
Alameda
Silver City
John Black
George S. Murray
Black
Fort Sumner
Oo Garcia
West Fort Sumner
De-emphasis Movement Recruits Southwestern Football
MEMPHIS TENN Dec IP A de-emphasis movement in southern football has a new recruit Southwestern which abandoned an ambitious expansion plan to preserve football as a college game not a college business. The college executive committee announced the order last night. The school will continue to play football but with no further recruiting or new subsidies for high school stars.
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Opening Santa Anita Saturday opening Santa Anita Saturday
Los Angeles December 26 heavy rains hampered training at Santa Anita leaving the track heavy. Today dozens of thoroughbreds resume exercise as officials aim for a solid opening card with a bright sun improving conditions. Racing secretary Webb Everett predicted good track for Saturday though fields may be smaller due to weather.
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Webb Everett
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