London Bombed. Britain Strikes at Nazi Ports Across Coast
London endured one of the war’s heaviest night bombings as Royal Air Force and navy dive bombers attacked Nazi ports and shipping along 1000 miles from Biscay to Norway. British actions targeted docks, air and sea bases while supply lines remained Britain’s top worry amid invasion threats and ongoing sea warfare observances.
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Hungary
Rumania
London
Britain
Adolf Hitler
Bay of Biscay
Norway
RAF
United States
Balkans
Freight Train Derails South of Lake Arthur Delays Roswell Carlsbad Rail Service
A northbound Santa Fe freight derailed about two miles south of Lake Arthur last night, leaving 8 or 9 cars off track. No injuries were reported and most cars carried potash. A wrecker from Clovis worked to clear the line, while passengers from Roswell to Carlsbad were bused back and forth to resume travel to Roswell tonight.
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Santa Fe Railroad
Roswell
Carlsbad
Lake Arthur
Santa Fe
B. F. Rose
Clovis
Hunter-Clarkson
Santa Fe System
Carlsbad Caverns
President Roosevelt Radio Address Sparks Public Proposals
White House aides report a flood of suggestions from across the nation on what Roosevelt should say about national defense and aid to Britain. Stephen Early notes most input comes from individuals rather than organized groups. Wheeler accuses White House of pre-emptive publicity for pro lend lease views, while Roosevelt plans to speak on Monday night after preparing Sunday night.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Britain
Stephen Early
Wheeler
D-Mont
Early
Great Britain
New Cannon For Governors Salute
Santa Fe receives a national defense issued 75 millimeter anti aircraft gun from the Santa Fe battery of the 200th Coast Artillery. The piece fired a satisfactory bang and will salute Governor John E. Miles at his January 1 inauguration, replacing prior salutes from Roswell field artillery or anvil firing.
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Santa FE
National Defense Program
Adj
R. C. Chariton
200Th Coast Artillery
Mse
John E. Miles
Roswell
UTMOST SUPPORT OF ENGLAND URGED IN LOCAL TELEGRAM
Roswell residents urge President Roosevelt to aid Great Britain to the utmost and pass drastic laws to rid the country of fifth columnists. Telegrams are being signed in several business places, stating the belief that Britain's victory is vital to the United States.
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England
Great Britain
Roosevelt
Roswell
New Mexico
Visitors Praise Christmas Lighting Effort In Roswell
Wide interest surrounds the Roswell Christmas lighting drive with heavy evening traffic attracting many out of town visitors. The Chamber of Commerce urges every household to vote for the best six district displays and submit ballots by next Thursday at 9 am, while continuing to add names of homes with outdoor lighting.
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Roswell
Chamber of Commerce
Vic Duran
Virginia
F. F. Gressett
E. McGaffey
C. W. Grier
Ira L. Holmstead
Morningside
Cleve Hallenbeck
Football Scores Hit Late Lead Change in Texas Championship
Temple led Amarillo High 7 to 6 after three periods in the Texas high school title game. Amarillo surged to take a 13 to 7 lead in the final period, while North beat South 14 to 12. Georgia Tech led California 13 to 0 in the third period.
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Temple
Amarillo High
Amarillo
North
South
Georgia Tech
California
North South gridiron clash opens Blue and Gray game in Montgomery
In Montgomery Alabama the Blue and Gray game brought star college seniors from both sides of the Mason Dixon line. Rain and a muddy field greeted 10009 spectators as North and South traded early drives. Matuszczak intercepted a Lalanne pass and Rucinski caught a Bascar shot to give the South a 7-0 lead before a brisk punt exchange and second period substitutions altered the lineup.
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Montgomery
Ala
The
Confederacy
Mason- Dixon Line
Lalanne
Matuszczak
Basca
Rucinski
Bucchianeri
Yanks
British Bomb The Invasion Ports
British bombers battered the German invasion ports and artillery positions along the French coast to halt the assault. Nazi raiders had not visited London up to almost 9 p.m. local time as the defense held. The report notes intensified air activity over occupied France and allied retaliation in late December.
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London
Bad Storm Toll Rises in Cuba and Mexico Coast
A tropical windstorm battered Cuba and Mexico, spreading toward Florida. It killed 20 people, injured hundreds, and caused heavy property damage. Becu jal, Cuba, reported 10 deaths and 150 injuries. Vera Cruz State, Mexico, reported nine deaths and many injuries from 50 mile per hour winds.
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Cuba
Mexico
Florida
Associated Press
Becujal
Vera Cruz
Rapid Rise In Reported Flu Cases In New Mexico
A rapid rise in influenza reports in New Mexico worries officials though most cases in Roswell are mild. County health officer Dr. W W Phillips estimates about 100 cases locally with many unreported. December records show thirteen pneumonia cases in Chaves county. State press release notes the surge in influenza during December.
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New Mexico
Roswell
W. W. Phillips
Santa FE
N. M
Fire damages Easy Way Laundry in Roswell blaze
A morning fire at the Easy Way Laundry in the Roswell Mattress Company building at 402 South Main caused about 3000 in loss to the building and machinery. An employee started the blaze in the boiler. cause under investigation. Firemen delayed arriving due to a misdirected alarm to 511 13 North Virginia.
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Easy Way
Roswell Mattress Company
South Main
Roswell
North Virginia
C. E. McKey
Show Of Oil And Gas In Roxana Well
A showing of oil and gas was reported yesterday afternoon at the Roxana Oil Co. No. 1 Franks well about 10 miles northeast of Roswell following acid treatment. The well in section 17-9S-25E has been drilled to a depth of 896 feet.
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Roxana Oil Co
Frankswell
Roswell
Man Held In Texas For Chaves County
Requisition papers issued at Santa Fe for E. F. McDonald who is held for Chaves county authorities in Collins County Texas on a charge of raising a check from 38 cents to 40 dollars 38 cents.
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Santa Fe
E. F. McDonald
Chaves
Collins County
Texas
Police Court Pleas and Fines From Drunk Driving Case
Jerry T Whittington pleaded not guilty to drunk driving and trial was set for 4 p m today E G Sargent withdrew a prior plea and admitted guilt to drunk driving receiving 150 dollars and costs F W Frazier was fined 10 dollars for drunkenness
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Jerry T. Whittington
E. G. Sargent
F. W. Frazier
Britain Ready To Run Out Of Cash By Autumn
Washington December 28 AP authorities disclosed that a preliminary audit of British resources in the United States shows Great Britain will run out of cash to pay for arms and munitions "in the early autumn" next year. A broader study of the British treasury balance sheet is under way with U S Treasury experts aiding.
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Washington
United States
Great Britain
Britain
U. S. Treasury
Eddy County oil wells show steady output amid holiday pause
Eddy County lists 574 producing wells as of December 1 with 72 in Lea County’s Mallamar pool. Artesia area leads with 170 wells, Greyburg Jackson 153, Loco Hills 142, Dayton five. Eddy County total rigs 44. Lea 31. others split among Chaves, Dona Ana, Otero, McKinley, Sierra and Torrance.
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Eddy County
Mallamar Pool
Lea County
Artesia
Greyburg- Jackson
Loco Hills
Dayton
High Lonesome
Leonard
Red Lake
Robinson
Shugart
New Mexico
Table Mesa
Oil Conservation Commission
Lea
Chaves
Dona Ana
Otero
McKinley
Sierra
Torrance
Irish Position Real Menace To The British
Dublin and Berlin warn that Ireland lies in the Nazi blockaded danger zone. American ships headed for Irish ports with Britain bound supplies face warlike action even if neutrality rules are altered. Britain’s export curbs to Eire risk an economic crisis seen as retaliation for拒 granting naval bases. The situation raises fears of a renewed Anglo Irish feud from wartime tensions.
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Rome
Berlin
Ireland
Irish
Britain
United States
Eire
Italians Plan Gain Time By Bardia Fight
Cairo dispatch reports 38,114 prisoners in the Libya offensive as British HQ notes 24,845 Italian captives. The siege of Bardia nears two weeks with Italy’s Mussolini reportedly ordering troops to hold out. mobile detachments push westward as artillery harasses the garrison.
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Klisura
Chimara
Valona
Bardia
Cairo
Egypt
Libya
Mussolini
Movie Star's Yacht Safe After Storm
Avalon California December 28 movie actor Errol Flynn's yacht Sirroco returned to Catalina after heavy winds. Flagship crew reported 60 mile gales on November 24 about 600 miles from California then another 200 miles before captain William Keil turned back. Radio failed the second day hindering location reports. crew heard coast guard search messages.
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Avalon
Catalina Island
Calif
Errol Flynn
Sirroco
Honolulu
al Wetzel
Warner Bros
California
William Keil
Coast Guard
Stock Exchange Looks to Close One Hour Later
A petition to push the New York Stock Exchange closing time from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. has been turned over to the board of governors. About 200 member firms back the proposal, the strongest show of support yet, compared with about 80 firms for a prior rejected petition. No official comment was offered.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
Board of Governors
Exchange
Members Needed for Roswell Archaeological Society
The Archaeological and Historical Society seeks to greatly increase its Roswell membership. It declares that the society needs your membership. The annual fee is one dollar, to be sent to membership committee members Mrs Amelia Church and Mrs C D Bonney.
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Archaeological and Historical Society
Roswell
Society
Amelia Church
C. D. Bonney
State Capital Briefs Santa Fe Tax Returns Improve
Santa Fe reports most counties show slightly better than average property tax returns for the first half of the fiscal year. Tax commissioner Paul Harris says taxes due November 1 were delinquent after December 1.
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Santa FE
N. M
Paul Harris
Funeral held as son dies in New Mexico hospital
Santa Fe reports Ramon Pacheco was being buried when his 17 year old son Frank died in a local hospital yesterday. The service for Ramon was held prior to the son's death.
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Santa FE
N. M
Ramon Pacheco
Frank
Santa Fe selects Don Clauser as Chamber head
Don Clauser, a sporting goods dealer, will lead Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce as president for the upcoming year, taking over from J. R. Cole in a formal transition announced on December 28 in Santa Fe New Mexico.
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Santa Fe, N. M
Don Clauser
Santa Fe
Chamber of Commerce
Clauser
J. R. Cole
Italian Threat Of War On the U S From Intervention
Rome editor Virgilio Gayda warned American interventionists that sending supply convoys to Britain via neutral Ireland would widen the war across the globe. He argued Japan’s pact with Italy and Germany would trigger an immediate Axis reaction and place direct responsibility on Washington for any U S intervention.
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Associated Press
Rome
Virginio Gayda
Britain
Ireland
Europe
North Atlantic
Atlantic
Pacific
Ili Giornale D
Japan
Italy
Germany
United States
Gaydan
Washington
Gayda
Il Giornale D'Italia
Pacific Raider Bombards Nauru Hoists Nazi Flag
Melbourne reports a German ship the Pacific Raider bombarded Nauru in the Pacific near dawn. The vessel signalled to cease wireless use, fired on loading equipment and fuel, but spared private homes. Nauru with about 3500 residents was a former German possession.
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Melbourne
Australia
Nauru
Navy Ministry
Navy
William M. Hughes
Equatorial Pacific
Hughes
Russians Wipe Out Trespassers Frontiersmen clash near mountains and volcano hideout
Two bands of border trespassers were reported wiped out by Soviet troops in separate clashes. Semion Sakal led a border guard unit that killed the intruders and seized arms and smuggled goods. The first engagement occurred months earlier in the mountains, the second just recently at a volcano hideout with rifle fire and hand grenades.
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Moscow
Comsomol
Communist Youth Party
Pravda
Communist
Semion Sakal
Fireman’s Story by Rue C Chrisman in Roswell
Roswell Fire Chief notes that department members read classified ads to track moves. He recalls a neighbor who relocated across town, then triggered a fire alarm from the old address. Reading the Record helped responders locate the correct home in time to save it.
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Rue
Roswell Fire Department praised for efficiency and promptness
The article lauds Roswell’s fire department as the most up to date and efficient in the country, highlighting Chief Chrisman and his leadership. It commends the department for missing nothing that enhances performance.
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Roswell
Chrisman
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