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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1940
Page
1
Washington protested Britain's seizure and censorship of U S mail destined for Germany on neutral ships. The State Department cited four cases in which about 1250 sacks of mail and parcel post were seized or censored by British authorities at sea or in British ports.
Finland claims a Russian base fell to Finnish forces at Aittajoki and large Red units faced encirclement risk as ski patrols pressed in the Salla sector. Turku lay in ruins from Russian air raids while Finnish forces increased pressure near Lake Lavajarvi and Ladoga as Arctic front advances neared Petsamo.
President Roosevelt and Democratic leaders including Vice President Garner, Speaker Bankhead, Senator Barkley, and Rep. Rayburn met as the new session opened to discuss plans for a brief, harmonious start. Garner had announced his presidential bid, while lawmakers weighed keeping controversial issues off the agenda and advancing trade and fiscal measures.
British fighter planes pursued a German aircraft above the Shetland Islands as no air raid was sounded. It was the second straight day of attempted raids on the north of Scotland. The air ministry said one of two raiders yesterday was shot down and an attack on a British warship caused no damage. The ministry also denied the as-
Berlin reports indicate Germany closely watches British assistance to Finland. Berlin believes the Soviet Union aims to settle with Finland alone and would support Russia if British soldiers or munitions reach Finnish soil. British pledge to aid Finland was noted to the League of Nations.
Moseley's Coronado Tavern, closed for redecorating, will re-open tomorrow morning after a full refresh. The venue has been redecorated throughout and appears more attractive than ever.
Ballots counted by the Chamber of Commerce determined division winners across churches schools and businesses. Lutheran Church beat First Methodist 28 to 26. Missouri Avenue school led with 30 votes. Purdy Furniture Store topped the business section with 20 votes while Johnston Pump Co. and Southwestern Public Service also placed. Rural and district results list top vote recipients with several disqualifications and prize allocations.
State comptroller C. R. Sebastian released an audit praising Hobbs Municipal School District No. 16 for excellent records and sound finances. The district ended the fiscal year June 30, 1939 with a $23,294.51 cash balance after spending $404,552.37. Two PWA projects were completed during the period.
In western Turkey floods from torrential rains flood the Brusa region area, sweeping villages into the Marmora Sea. New quakes rattled the northwest while communications fail to confirm losses. Officials last week cited 45,000 dead and 100,000 injured from the quake disasters.
Police report a burglary at Dinty Moore's Bar at 101 North Main. Entry was gained by breaking a side door glass and stealing $41.75 from the cash register. a Mexican suspect fled as Officer Willard Thompson fired a warning shot. Investigation continues.
James E. Patterson was installed as the Roswell Kiwanis Club president for the 20th term. Dr. C. M. Eiffert, retiring president, becomes 1940 lieutenant governor for Division 3 of Kiwanis International. Other officers named include Hedson Richardson Taylor Deaton Ray Smith Robinson plus Harbaugh as secretary and Robertson as treasurer. A school for incoming officers will be held at the Elks Club next Sunday. John N. Savage joined from Carlsbad Kiwanis. George Richardson of Carlsbad attended as a guest.
The Department of Agriculture urged returning 15 million acres of semi arid Great Plains drylands to grazing. Secretary Wallace to President Roosevelt said many eastern New Mexico lands are unsuited to crops and wind erosion has damaged soil. Government land purchases and land tenure rearrangements may be needed. The Bankhead Jones act and Farm Security aid aim to retire worst areas, lease to residents, and restore cover to prevent dust storms. New Mexico benefits from Pope Jones water facilities for well drilling and dam construction.
New Mexico foresees fair skies with partial cloudiness clearing east tonight and Wednesday, with warmer conditions in the northeast. Colorado expects partly cloudy skies with snow on the western slope and a colder eastern portion on Wednesday. Arizona remains generally fair with little temperature change tonight and Wednesday. West Texas shows cloudy southeast and fair north and west portions tonight, with a fair and warmer Wednesday.
United States commissioner Dan Calvin Savage died at 2 45 a m Monday at his Roswell home after an extended illness He served as U S commissioner for 20 years since moving to Roswell Born in Tishmingo Mississippi he had published a Kenna New Mexico newspaper He married Margaret Peery in 1913 and is survived by his wife a daughter and a stepdaughter The funeral is set for Wednesday at 2 pm at Talmage Memorial Chapel with Rev Le Roy Thompson officiating Interment will be at South Park
At Montevideo Uruguay officials plan the final destination for the interned German freighter Tacoma after Captain Hans Know agreed to internment at the end of Uruguayan ultimatum. A port tug and 20 naval men remained aboard as guards.
The Dies committee ends its second year of inquiry into un American activities and will urge stricter enforcement of alien laws tomorrow. It will defer specific legislative recommendations and file its second annual report with the House by midnight tomorrow.
Senator Taft says the Latin American proposed security zone is indefensible. He argues it could drag the United States into wars by forbidding German and British fleets within 300 miles of American shores. Taft, a Republican presidential hopeful, cites fiscal policy and regulatory overreach as key campaign issues while urging avoidance of foreign entanglements.
The Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision by Justice Black, sustains a National Labor Relations Board order to fully disestablish an independent union representing Falk Corporation of Milwaukee employees. The ruling reverses a circuit court modification and bars anticipatory review of election methods before a bargaining agent is certified.
Roswell widow swindled of 1900 dollars by gypsy fortune tellers in a now linked case. Two gypsy women arrested for vagrancy in El Paso are believed connected after detective captain Woolverton linked reports to Roswell crime. The victim kept the money in a bag. it turned into shredded newspaper pieces.
The New Year toll in 1939 totaled 365 violent deaths across 48 states with 188 on highways. Six states reported no violent deaths, including Idaho and Mississippi, while California led with 40 deaths. Seventeen died by fire, 40 by suicide, 28 by homicide, and 92 by other causes, totaling about 160 violent deaths nationwide.
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