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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1941

Page

8

Martin Boswell Becomes Flying Cadet After Enlistment

Martin Boswell son of Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Boswell has enlisted in the army as a flying cadet and has passed his physical exam. He is awaiting orders with a three year enlistment. A Roswell high school football star and former Iowa State College team captain he completed basic and advanced C A A aeronautics training.

Martin Boswell T. H. Boswell Martin Roswell High School Iowa State College

Halter Funeral Attends Canton Brother's Death

John Halter travels to Canton Ohio for the funeral of his brother Raymond Halter who died at home yesterday. Raymond a World War veteran served 18 months in France and is survived by his wife and two children.

John Halter Canton Ohio Raymond Halter France

Jarrell Services Set For Tomorrow At Talmage Chapel

Funeral services for Jesse F. Jarrell, Roswell resident since 1921, will be held Sunday at 2:30 PM at Talmage Memorial Chapel with Rev. G. T. Reaves presiding. Interment at South Park follows. Survived by one son, two step-daughters, a brother and sister. Music by First Christian Church choir. Casket bearers listed.

Jesse F. Jarrell Talmage Memorial Chapel G. T. Reaves First Christian Church A. G. Kimes John C. Martens Chas. Lawey W. C. van Doren Wood Crawford H. C. Brown South Park

Bomber downed by American fighter in London air battle

London reports Germany lost its first bomber to an American aircraft piloted by a British pilot. Three American planes on patrol were recalled. The leader chased a JU 88, rejoined his mates, and the German craft crashed at a base. A retired naval captain and his son witnessed the scene and helped capture the crew.

London Air Ministry Germany Ministry

Germans and Russians Clash Across War Fronts

British and German air forces traded heavy blows as Britain announced the fall of Bardia with 44,868 Italian soldiers killed or captured. German fliers participated in Italian raids on British carriers and a destroyer in the central Mediterranean, while Russia insisted it would pursue independent treaties in 1941. Greeks advance toward Berati with Anglo aircraft support as Bulgaria hints at allowing troop transit if pressed by a great power.

Berlin Moscow Izvestia Russia Soviet Union Germany Berati Klisura Sofia Bulgaria Christo Stateff Greece Dardanelles Portsmouth France London Brest Cairo Messina Sicily Tobruk Libya Bardia Associated Press Middle East Annibale Bergonzoli Rome High Command Mediterranean Daily War Bulletin Sicilian Valletta Malta

Col Saunders Warns United States Must Prepare to Fight

Col Saunders argues that if America becomes entangled in Europe or the Pacific, Germany or Japan would gain advantage in the Atlantic or Pacific. He says peace hinges on huge permanent military establishments and aiding England to prevent Japanese expansion, stressing readiness, unity, and defense of territorial integrity, government, trade, and cultural interests. Goering, meanwhile, asserts munition plant destruction as decisive in war during a miners’ ceremony.

America Europe Japan Pacific Germany Atlantic Col. Saunders China Siberian Equator Dutch Indies Indo- China Malay Peninsula England United States Philippine Islands

Card of Thanks for Margaret Gallegos’s Family

We thank friends and relatives for kindnesses during the illness and death of our mother Margaret Gallegos. Bob Gallegos Don Galleros Reina Meek Carlos Villescas express gratitude for support.

Margaret Gallegos Bob Gallegos Don Galleros Reina Meek Carlos Villescas

Tour Plan Marks Extended Mexico City Stay

The weeklong itinerary outlines an extended tour of Old Mexico with substantial time allocated to Mexico City and nearby areas. The plan emphasizes immersion in the capital region, suggesting visits to key sites and local experiences during the stay.

Old Mexico Mexico City

Dellums Dies in Roswell After Illness Ends

Jim Dellums a resident of Roswell for several years died last night at 11 50 after weeks of illness. Born in Corsicana Texas in 1900 he was a World War veteran. Survived by his mother Emma Jackson Corsicana brothers C L Dellums Oakland Vernette Dellums Hollywood and Vernie Dellums Oakland and cousin Ed Speaker Roswell. Body will likely be sent to Corsicana for services and interment with Talmage Mortuary in charge.

Jim Dellums Roswell Corsicana Texas Emma Jackson C. L. Dellums

Production Aid Plan Aims at Full US Britain Correlation

The plan envisions a joint American British management office led by William Knudsen and Sidney Hillman with secretaries Stimson and Knox, coordinating production from start to finish. A production capacity survey would map what equipment can be supplied, with airplanes destroyers and cargo ships chief priorities for Britain. Negotiations consider using British investments as collateral for war material loans, while legislation would enable loan lease terms and share defense information with allied democracies and permit repair of British ships and planes in US yards.

William S. Knudsen Sidney Hillman Stimson and Knox Reconstruction Finance Corporation Byrnes Britain United States Capitol Senate House

New Mexico Guard Likely To Stay On Five Years

Adjutant General R C Charlton said at the New Mexico council for national defense meeting that the state guard will probably not be released after its one year training term. Some officers may be mobilized for five years or longer under the selective service law, as the U S army needs equipment and trained personnel. Charlton noted equipment and training must continue with the guard or its personnel to train new selectees.

Albuquerque N. M R. C. Charlton New Mexico National Guard Charlton New Mexico Council For National Defense U. S. Army

Split Session Rules Proposed to Expedite Legislature

Neal urged the House and Senate to adopt fixed rules to speed work during both sessions. He proposed daily committee meetings, morning hours for bill introductions, immediate calendar action, and a second-session committee of the whole. He warned that without disciplined rules bills could fail or stall and discussed interim pay for committee members.

House of Representatives Senate Neal Sedillo

Greiner Illness Confines County Clerk to Bed

D. P. Greiner the county clerk is ill and confined to his bed, prompting questions about temporary arrangements and official duties as he recovers.

Greiner D. P. Greiner

Dr T E Boggs Optometrist Ad at 3609 N Main

The ad for Dr T E Boggs offers graduate optometrist service at 3609 North Main Street. Eyeglasses are examined fitted and ground in house by expert technicians with immediate duplicate lens replacement available and a phone contact for appointments.

T. E. Boggs N. Main St. Eves

Boston Wool Market Sees Firming Prices For Wools

Inquiries broadened in the Boston market over the past week as prices tended to stiffen for scoured wools and remained steady to firmer on greasy combing wools. Demand focused on fine and half blood South American and Australian wools with prices quoted at 42 to 46 cents grease for various grades.

Boston USDA

Kansas City Livestock Prices Report Jan 11

Hogs were 65 to 80 higher with late top at 80 while hog salable 100 private buyers. Cattle and calves show mixed gains with steers 1064 to 1538 pounds topping 13.00, heifers around 12.90, cows up to 25, stockers and feeders 25, and openings 50. sheep and lambs rose with slaughter lambs at 9.85, shorn lambs 8.60-9.00, feeder lambs 9.30-9.40.

Kansas City Livestock Kansas City USDA

Chicago Grain Prices Fall on Bearish Farm Reports

Chicago grain quotes slide as January 11 trading opens with declines across wheat corn and oats. Market sources cite bearish government farm stock data and the Russo German grain deal as pressure despite slight buying in some regions. May wheat drops to about 86 3/4 to 5/8 cents, other contracts follow suit with modest losses.

Chicago Minneapolis R. I. Mansfield

New York wool futures ease on selling pressure

New York Jan 11 wool top futures slide 0.2 to 0.55 cents as commissions and hedge selling intensify. Mech 115.3 May 109.6B July 107.6B spot tops 117.0B. Bid remains B-Bid.

New York Commission House and Hedge Jly

Curb Market Snapshot From New York Jan 11

Jan 11 close list shows trading quotes for Am Pook Ark N Gas Bliss Cities Service Con G E Bal Ford Met Ltd Hecla Min Humble Ins Co N Am and additional street names with fractional price changes. Market activity reflects regional energy and finance firms with varied price movements in a compact early 20th century ledger style.

New York Ark N Gas Bliss G & E Bal Bond & Sh Fairchild Ford Met Ltd Humble Oj Ins Co

Meeting of School Finance Committee

Santa Fe New Mexico January 11. Governor Miles special citizens committee on school finance met to consider a provisional report on ways and means to balance budgets with insufficient revenue. Chairman Clarence Hinkle Roswell said executive session would prepare final proposals for the governor, ready early next week when the legislature convenes. The committee focuses on economies, potential consolidation of rural districts, and placing transportation under a single state authority.

Santa FE N. M Miles Special Citizens’ Committee Clarence Hinkle Roswell Hinkle

Canada to Build Air Bases on Pacific Coast

Ottawa reports a plan to build a chain of air bases from the U S border to Alaska. Canada will construct the bases for use by United States military planes traveling to and from the U S and Alaska. The project aligns with joint Canada United States defense principles.

Canada Pacific Ottawa United States Alaska

New York Stocks Bonds and Treasury Prices Reported

New York stocks and bonds summary dated January 11 lists Treasury 3 1/4s at 108.2, 3 1/4s at 108.31, 4s at 113.6, and 2 3/4s at 109.19. Fed Farm Mtg unquoted. Home Owners Loan 2 1/4s at 103.6, 3s at 10713. Aep eo.

Uc. Ss. Bonds New York Close. Treasury Fed Farm

Wall Street Mixed as Leaders Edge Ahead on Rails

On January 11 the New York stock market showed a ragged pattern with small price changes. Two hour turnover reached 357,300 shares as rails improved while steels and motors lagged. Strong performers included U S Rubber Goodyear Montgomery Ward Woolworth and Consolidated Edison with several others advancing to higher levels.

Wall Street New York U. S. Rubber Common Preferred Goodyear Montgomery Ward Woolworth Great Northern Chesapeake & Ohio Celotex Schenley Distillers Brooklyn- Manhattan Transit American Smelting Consolidated Edison Western Union American Locomotive Preferred U.S. Steel Bethlehem General Motors Union Pacific N. Y. Central J. J. Case Kennecott Phelps Dodge Air Reduction Pennsylvania Central Airlines American Cyanamid McWilliams

Chicago dairy and produce market report

Chicago price readings for butter eggs and carrots show receipts and varying grades. Butter receipts total 596.256 with creamery and creamery superior scores around 30 to 31. Eggs receipts 9.925 with fresh and refrigerated grades. prices sit around 14 to 19 1/4 for various classifications. other price levels remain unchanged.

Chicago

New York Cotton Futures Close Steady as Prices Dip Slightly

Cotton futures closed unchanged to four points lower with most active contracts in mixed ranges. Last quotes show Jan 10 46N Med at 10.54, May 10.55, July 10.47-10.48, Oct 9.95, Dec 9.92 with middling spot at 16.59N, down 4. N-Nominal.

New York

Cotton Market Update from Galveston

Galveston Jan 11 spot cotton steady with four down. Mid Dling priced at 10.10 with 87 sales reported.

Galveston

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