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Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1940

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Red Officers Called Home To Face Trials

Reports from COFENHAGEN say over 100 Soviet officers were summoned from the Finnish front for trial before people s commissars. The Russian commissariat in charge of supplies was under inquiry, with executions already alleged. Observers link the reports to a Moscow move removing Mikhail M. Kaganovich from the aviation commissariat. Finland news also notes a Finnish assault on a well equipped Red army division south of Lake Kianta, with the division surrounded on the eastern front.

Cofenhagen Moscow Mikhail M. Kaganovich Kaganovich Finland Helsinki Red Red Army Lake Kianta

City Liquor Case Will Not Be Appealed

The city of Roswell will not appeal District Judge Bryan G. Johnsons dismissal of its case against Adelina M. Gonzales for selling liquor without a city license. The judge ruled state liquor control licenses rest with the state, not municipalities, which could only levy a license tax. The council, advised by city attorney R. L. Malone Jr., doubted the supreme court would reverse, and discussed seeking state law changes. Gonzales operated a liquor establishment at 322 South Main under a state license after the city refused a city license last June. The city filed suit for selling without a city license. licensing fees and obligations were outlined.

Roswell Bryan G. Johnson Adelina M. Gonzales Supreme Court Johnson State Division of Liquor Control R. L. Malone, Jr James B. McGhee Gonzales

88 Miners Trapped In W Va Mine Feared Dead

The Bartley No 1 mine in Pond Creek Pocahontas coal district faced a deadly explosion that trapped 87 miners, with rescue crews pushing through debris and gas. Officials cautioned odds were long, while some company figures voiced hope of finding survivors in what looked like a heavily dangerous situation.

W. Va Corporation West Virginia George Pile Roy Evans Charley Moffitt Roy Hyatt Evans R. E. Salvati Salvati Carl J. Dickenson State H. G. Houtz

Hull Defends Trade Treaties Amid Congressional Fight

Secretary Hull condemned critics of the reciprocal trade program as misleading and urged renewal of the trade agreements act to aid global readjustment after the war. He argued tariffs have fallen only when burdensome and concessions rewarded U S experts, while Congress weighs extending the pact beyond June 12.

Washington Jan Hull House Ways and Means Committee Congress Senate State Department Hall Rep Boland D-Pa United States

Noted Bandit Gardner Ends Career in Self-Destruction

Roy Gardner, famed mail robber once jailed for nearly two decades, died in a hotel bathroom from poison gas he created. The 56 year old ex convict, who had tried film work and lecturing after release in 1938, left a note warning not to open the door.

San Francisco Roy Gardner Gardner Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary Arizona

Democrats May Hold National Meet In July

Reports from the senate indicate the Democratic National Committee plans a mid July national convention to pressure the Republicans into a later August gathering. Republicans debate timing, arguing the minority party needs more time to build a campaign organization regardless of Democratic plans.

Washington Senate Democratic National Committee John Hamilton Republican National Committee Congress

WPA workers to start $1.4 million district improvement

New Mexico report indicates more than 800 WPA workers scheduled to report at Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District headquarters to commence flood control projects in northern Bernalillo county. Plans expand to irrigation facilities and flood control across Bernalillo Sandoval Valencia and Valencia counties and at El Vado.

Albuquerque N. M WPA Middle Rio Grande Conservancy Bernalillo County Bernalillo Sandoval Valencia el Vado Am

Commander Of Legion Speaks Here Tomorrow Roswell hosts national Legion commander visit and parade

Raymond J. Kelly national commander of the American Legion will speak at Cahoon Armory tomorrow at eight followed by a reception at Ingalls Memorial Home. Wayne Drysdale state commander says the event draws officers and Legion posts from across New Mexico and marks Kelly’s first visit to Roswell. The entourage will travel from Belen to Albuquerque by air to Carlsbad Caverns before returning to Roswell for a cadet parade review.

Raymond J. Kelly Detroit American Legion Wayne Drysdale Roswell Kelly Cahoon Armory Ingalls Memorial Home New Mexico Department Legion Legion Drysdale New Mexico Don Glasscoff Belen Roy Cook Emblems Albuquerque Cook Carlsbad Bill Cutter New Mexico Department

Congress Hears More Of Needs of Navy

Admiral Harold R. Stark told the House Naval Affairs Committee that the proposed 1.3 billion dollar expansion of the fleet must consider the possibility of an allied defeat in Europe. He described the program as a moderation compromise, necessary to guarantee security if European democracies’ navies are wiped out and enemy coalitions grow stronger.

Washington Jan Harold R. Stark Congress House Naval Affairs Committee Stark United States Western Front DNB Saarbruecken House Naval Committee Japan U. S Germany Britain Denmark Sylt Helgoland Bight

Kiwanis Play Tonight in Roswell at Junior High

Roswell residents may see an excellent artistic production this evening. Mrs Moonlight, a Clare Tree Major Childrens Theatre of New York show, will be staged at the Junior high school auditorium at 8 15 under Kiwanis Club sponsorship. Proceeds benefit the Kiwanis Milk Fund. A separate children’s show, Under The Lilacs, was presented this afternoon.

Roswell Mrs. Moonlight Clare Tree Major Childrens’ Theatre of New York Kiwanis Club Kiwanis Milk Fund

Scout Executive Hijacked Near Tohoka and Robbed

Scout Executive Jack O. Stone, area council executive of the Boy Scouts of America, reports two men abducted him in Lubbock, forced him to accompany them to the hijack site beyond Tohoka, and robbed him of his car overcoat gloves and $3 before releasing him unharmed.

Lubbock Tex Jack O. Stone Boy Scouts of America Tohoka Stone

President backs 10 percent super tax on income

President Roosevelt favors a 10 percent super tax on income to fund emergency defense costs. Officials said the plan could apply to 1939 and 1940 incomes. Congress would frame proposals after leaders consult the President Morgenthau and the relevant committees. He stressed the tax should be based on ability to pay and not harm consumer purchasing power.

Washington Roosevelt Doughton D-Nc House Ways and Means Committee Harrison D-Miss Senate Finance Committee Morgenthau New York

Japan Sees U S Navy As Menace

Tokyo observers warn expansion of the U S Navy could spark a naval race with Japan and call the American program a menace. A navy spokesman cautions about efforts to maintain ratios set by the abandoned Washington treaty as talks in Congress proceed and notes assignments and moves seen to strengthen U S force against Japan.

Tokyo United States Japan Navy Congress Harold R. Stark U. S Claude Charles Bloch Bloch Guam

Anti-Lynching And Budget Up In Congress

Congress moved to keep 1941 expenditures within President Roosevelt's $8.42 billion estimate as debates opened on the anti-lynching bill and a budget survey. Rep Woodrum defended the peace defense request of $267 million, insisting the fund is for peace, not war, while Senate actions weigh on judiciary confirmations and naval expansion.

Washington House Roosevelt Rep Woodrum D-Va House Appropriations United States America Woodrum Bean

Weather Outlook Across the Southwest and Plains

Partly cloudy and colder conditions sweep through New Mexico and West Texas tonight and Friday with light snow possible in higher mountains and northern areas. Colorado sees fair to partly cloudy skies with a dip in temperature north and east tonight, warmer Friday afternoon. Arizona remains cloudy with light rain or snow in the north and higher elevations, little temperature change.

New Mexico Colorado Arizona Texas

Finnish Relief Campaign Arrives in Chaves County

Francis C. Wilson of Santa Fe state chairman for Finnish relief met with Thomas A. Roff Chaves county chairman to organize a drive. Boxes will be placed in local businesses Saturday and at newspapers for contributions. J. Q. Marshall serves as county treasurer with W. A. Losey Hagerman chair, Clyde Lively at Dexter, and E. C. Jackson at Lake Arthur.

Francis C. Wilson Santa Fe Thomas A. Roff Chaves County J. Q. Marshall W. A. Losey Hagerman Clyde Lively Dexter E. C. Jackson Lake Arthur

Mansfield Liccuity Buys Credit Association

Mansfield Tweedy has purchased the Roswell Merchants' Credit Association from T L Gardner and T L Gardner Jr The office of the firm moved to 115 East Third Ed Harbaugh is manager The former Southwestern Collection Bureau is merged with the Merchants' Credit Association

Mansfield Tweedy Roswell Merchants’ Credit Association T. L. Gardner T. L. Gardner, Jr East Third Ed Harbaugh Southwestern Collection Bureau Merchants’ Credit Association

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