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Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1939

Page

5

Finns Mobilize Aid and Reinforcements Across Front

The report notes 300000 fresh Finnish troops sent to the Russian fronts while Scandinavian volunteers flood Finland to bolster defences along the Karelian isthmus. German and British aerial actions, French counterattacks, and Swiss, Afghan, Iranian movements reflect expanding wartime activity as Pope Pius XII and King Vittorio Emanuele meet to reinforce Vatican-Italy ties.

Finland Karelian Isthmus Mannerheim Russia Europe Britain France Germany Sweden North Sea British Air Ministry Saar Vosges Henri Guisan Rome Peshawar Afghanistan Kezai Tabriz Ham

Three Escape From Arizona Prison

Florence Arizona December 28 three of Arizona's most notorious life term murderers escaped from the state prison. The fugitives Tom Power 46 John Power 49 and Bill Faltin 66 were aided by friends in an automobile. They were missed at 3 am as guards checked cabins outside the walls. The warden Gene Shute called them green outside the world and predicted pursuit plans to hide in the mountains.

Florence Ariz Arizona Gene Shute Tom Power John Power Graham County Bill Faltin Shute Power Brothers Faltin T. J. Power Rattlesnake Canyon Galiuro Mountains T. J. Sisson Mexico 12Th Cavalry Hachita N. M Sisson Carl Peterson Phoenix State Hospital For

Hollywood Behind the Scenes Shocked by Loss and Wind Preview

Hollywood mourns Douglas Fairbanks as Gone With the Wind premieres at the Four Star theatre. The Busy scene features praise for Vivien Leigh and Clark Gable, with Selznick confident the film will write box office history. Other notes include Errol Flynn selling his yacht, Ann Sheridan in a car crash, and Rex Ingram offering services to France.

Harrison Carroll King Features Syndicate Hollywood Douglas Fairbanks Doug Margaret Mitchell David O. Selznicn Four Star Atlanta Rhett Butler Scarlett Melanie Clark Gable Vivien Leigh Olivia de Havilland Hattie McDaniel Mammy David Selznick Vic Fleming Ernest Haller Margaret Sullavan Ann Sheridan Warners Eddie Norris Don Ameche New York Rex Ingram France James Stevenson Warner Field Arthur Murray George Gee Gregory la Cava Educational la Cava Nancy Kelly Ken Murray

Ross report cites anti United States plots by Naziists

Representative Voorhis and a six member subcommittee released a report detailing discussions with Nazis and fascists to influence Americans. It notes Ross possessed cameras enabling rapid, angle varied photography and that some Americans refused to comply with his requests. The group stressed loyalty of German American citizens and warned against foreign influence.

Ross United States Voorhis D-Calif Germany

Unemployment Debate Shapes Looming Congressional Session

Unemployment and relief remain central issues for Congress with debates over pension increases, WPA relief control, and potential shifts in federal health aid. Officials hint relief estimates for July 1 may stay near 1.1 billion, easing the deficit pressure for January reconvening.

Congress California Ohio Roosevelt Wagner Col F. C. Harrington Works Projects Wp.a House Committee WPA States Chamber of Commerce

Man held on involuntary manslaughter charge in street fight

Alfonso Valdez, 21, Tierra Amalgama, posted bond of $2,000 on involuntary manslaughter charges after a Tierra Am a lga street brawl left Cristobal Sanchez dead. Police said the victim died from injuries sustained in the fight.

Santa FE N. M Alfonso Valdez Tierra Amalga Ave Cf Cristobal Sanchez Tierra I

New Mexico Mines In Loop Tourney Opens In Topeka

The Sunflower collegiate basketball tourney begins with eight teams in Topeka Kansas New Mexico Mines is among contenders joining Southwestern College Washburn Baker University and more The Miners face Emporia State Teachers in the opener and the event runs through Saturday with semi finals Friday and the title game Saturday

Topeka Kans Sunflower New Mexico Miners New Mexico Southwestern College Winfield Kansas Washburn Southwestern Kansas City Tulsa University of Kansas New Mexicans Colorado Aggies Baker University Emporia Teachers McPherson College New Mexico Mines Emporia State

Pope Pius Visit in Rome Signals Peace Prospects and Royal Ties

Tens of thousands of Romans cheered as Pope Pius rode in rain to bless the crowd during a ceremonial visit symbolizing Italy's unity and the Lateran accords. The procession showcased Vatican and Savoy state ties, with Mussolini era diplomacy noted by officials and press.

Italy Rome Vatican Lateran Pope Mussolini Virginio Gayda L’osservatore Romano House of Savoy Galeazzo Ciano Naples

State roads clear no chains needed for Sun Bowl trip

The state highway department reported all principal roads open and U S Highways 60 66 and 85 cleared allowing no chain use. Crews patrolled Clayton area through the night and reported improved road conditions. Motorists heading to the Sun Bowl game were advised I-85 from Santa Fe to El Paso was clear.

Santa FE N. M State Highway Department U. S Clayton el Paso

New Mexico Declares Finnish Relief Day January 13

Governor Miles designated January 13 as Finnish relief day in New Mexico. The proclamation cites American compassion for victims of ruthless air bombings and urges aid and support for Finnish relief efforts.

Santa FE N. M Miles New Mexico

Santa Fe Report Shows Party Registration Totals

Socorro county released its completed voters registration listing 3364 Democrats 14477 Republicans and 431 independents.

Santa FE N. M Socorro County

Census District One names nine county enumerators

Luis C De Baca census supervisor for district one announced tentative appointment of the district's nine county enumerators who will begin a training course here this week. The appointees include Ramon Gonzales Santa Fe county Jose F C De Baca San Miguel J Celestino Garcia Rio Arriba Jose Des Georges Taos Robert Otis Wetsel Union Jacobo Esquibel Cruz Mora Harry H Huntington San Juan and Tom E Wheaton Colfax.

Santa FE N. M Luis C de Baca Ramon Gonzales Santa Fe County Jose F. C. de Baca San Miguel J. Celestino Garcia Rio Arriba Jose Des Georges Taos Robert Otis Wetsel Union Jacobo Esquibel Cruz Mora Harry H. Huntington San Juan Tom E. Wheaton Colfax

Two Canones men fined in Espanola game law case

State game warden Elliot Barker reported that V. M. Vigil was fined $40 for transporting illegal deer meat and Ben Velasquez was fined $25 for possession of illegal deer meat in an Espanola justice court.

Santa FE N. M Canones Espanola Elliot Barker V. M. Vigil Ben Velasquez

Health report shows pneumonia and infantile paralysis cases

Santa Fe reports thirteen pneumonia and one infantile paralysis case to the state health department in the past week. Infantile paralysis case cited from De Baca county. Other diseases include 43 whooping cough, 27 scarlet fever, 26 mumps, 38 chickenpox, nine gonorrhea, 31 syphilis and 33 tuberculosis.

Santa FE State Health Department de Baca

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