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Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1941

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Nazi Crew Of 400 To Be Moved To Fort Stanton

Captain Wilhelm Daehne of the scuttled liner Columbus inspects quarters at the abandoned CCC camp on Fort Stanton grounds El Paso Jan 20 with U S immigration inspector Nick D Collner guiding The more than 400 crew will be quartered at the camp for the duration of the European war and moved about Jan 27 Ten armed U S immigration patrolmen will guard the crew during encampment at the New Mexico post. German government will pay for improvements and maintenance.

EL Paso Tex U. S Nick D. Collner Wilhelm Daehne Columbus CCC Fort Stanton Marine Hospital San Francisco Inspector Collaer Fort Stanton Daphne U. S. Immigration New Mexico Post

Democracy Cannot Die Roosevelt Declared Today

President Roosevelt declared that democracy is not dying and cannot die, urging Americans to preserve its spirit as he began his third term. He spoke to thousands at the Capitol and to the nation, emphasizing resolve, faith in democracy, and the duty to defend the constitution.

Washington Jan Roosevelt America Associated Press Franklin D. Roosevelt Capitol Charles Evans Hughes Mr. Roosevelt Wallace John N. Garner Henry A. Wallace United States

Quadruplets Born in Indiana with Two Surviving Infants

In Cutty Indiana Eva Swanson 35-year-old mother delivered quadruplets by caesarian at St. Anthony's hospital. Two infants Phoebe and Jennifer died later. survivors include a boy and a girl. Doctor R A Gilmore reported the mother in fine condition.

Michigan Cutty Ind Eva Swanson Phoebe Jennifer R. A. Gilmore St. Anthony’s Hospital

Ft. Bliss Officer Killed in Crash

Lieut. Carl H. Thomas, 24, of Troop B Seventh Cavalry, died in a Las Cruces hospital from injuries after his car struck a slow moving truck on U S Highway 80 west of Las Cruces. Five persons in the truck were slightly injured. The officer's car was demolished.

EL Paso Tex Carl H. Thomas Seventh Cavalry Las Cruces U. S. Highway 80

CIO President Muray Halts Steel Plant Strike at Irvin Works

Pittsburgh January 20 A CIO official acted to end a strike at Carnegie Illinois Steel Corp Irvin Works after 200 struck aboard workers joined by a general stoppage. Philip Murray CIO president and Steel Workers Union chairman ordered immediate resumption of production and urged settlement through orderly processes.

Pittsburgh CIO Philip Murray Carnegie-Illinois Steel Corporation Irvin Works Murray Als CIO Steel Workers Union

Entertainment at Berrendo Tuesday Program

The Chamber of Commerce sponsored entertainment will be presented tomorrow night at the Berrendo school. The rural program features the play They Ain't Done Right By Our Nellie.

Chamber of Commerce Berrendo Nellie

Meeting Of Hitler And Mussolini At Undisclosed Place

Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini met at an undisclosed spot amid Axis claims of a forthcoming major German Italian offensive against Britain. A German communique stressed the close alliance and accord between peoples as Rome hints at Greek and North African campaigns and Britain's knockout blow before U.S. aid to Britain takes effect. British reports claim renewed success, driving Italian Eritrea and Kassala clashes as Axis plans remain unclear.

Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Britain Mediterranean Italy Winston Churchill Italian Eritrea Kassala Sudan East Africa Fritrea Tessenei Sabderat

Reserve Officers to Meet Tonight at Chamber of Commerce

Reserve Officers Troop School gathers at 7 30 tonight at the Chamber of Commerce Lt Mehl hop will speak on field fortifications.

Chamber of Commerce Mehlhop

Latin American meeting set in Albuquerque February first

regional governor of the League of United Latin American Citizens, Filemon I. Martinez, called a state convention for February 1 in Albuquerque to address educational problems and related issues.

Albuquerque N. M Filemon I. Martinez League of United Latin American Citizens Organization

Alfredo Hinjos Dies In Santa Fe At 29

Alfredo Hinjos, 29, lifelong Santa Fe resident and county political figure who served as a deputy under five county assessors, dies after a weekend illness. Funeral services are set for Tuesday morning in Santa Fe.

Alfredo Hinojos Santa FE N. M

Local drive raises 600 for Greek relief effort

Jim Rallis announced today that six hundred dollars has been raised locally for the Greek relief fund. The campaign will continue and residents may donate by seeing Mr. Rallis or Jack Moore at the First National Bank.

Jim Rallis Mr. Rallis Jack Moore First National Bank

Tom Witten Heads to Kansas City on Hardware Trip

Tom Witten, manager of the Central Hardware Company, departed Saturday night for Kansas City to attend a hardware convention and meet with suppliers. He plans to return with new product lines and improved purchasing options for his store.

Tom Witten Central Hardware Company Kansas City

Substitute For Lease Lend Bill Is Suggested

Opposition senators discussed a substitute measure to replace the lease-lease bill with a direct gift to Britain of up to two billion dollars. The plan emerged as Willkie met Roosevelt and Hull and ahead of his trip to England, signaling the fight to defeat the current bill while exploring aid options.

Washington Wendell L. Willkie Roosevelt Britain Willkie Hull England Roosevelt Willkie Churchill

British Civilian Toll in December Air Raids

London reports 3,793 civilians killed and 5,044 injured and hospitalized in December air raids. Men total 1,691. women 1,434. children 521. Since June 18, civilian toll reaches 23,081 dead and 32,296 injured.

London Ministry of Home Security Britain

Man with gun arrested in front of White House

Secret Service and local police arrested an unidentified man carrying a loaded revolver in the White House square ahead of President Roosevelt's return from the Capitol oath. He was taken to a hospital for observation. officials would not comment on the report.

Washington Secret Service White House Roosevelt Capitol

Program For the Inauguration Of Pres. Roosevelt

Washington schedules a historic inauguration with services at St. John s Episcopal Church and a full afternoon program. The sequence includes oath at noon on the capitol east portico, a White House luncheon, an air show, and the inaugural parade. Governors meet the president at the White House followed by tea as radio networks broadcast the events.

Washington Roosevelt E.S.T St. John’s Episcopal Church Lafayette Square White House Capitol

Frank Carroon Former Roswell Teacher Dies

Las Vegas New Mexico report states Frank Carroon former president of New Mexico Normal University died after a long illness. He joined the college faculty in 1909 and served as president from 1924 to 1932. Surviving are his widow a son Frank Jr of Tulsa Oklahoma and two daughters Mrs George E Flynn of Santa Fe and Mrs G P Winkler of Kansas City.

Las Vegas N. M Frank Carroon New Mexico Normal University Roswell Frank, Jr Tulsa Okla George E. Flynn Santa Fe G. P. Winkler Kansas City

Legionnaires to be registered in New Mexico

Albuquerque officials said more than 5000 New Mexico members of the American Legion and other veterans groups will be registered in the coming month. The plan, announced last week in Phoenix, aims to show how Legion Posts nationwide could aid national defense.

Albuquerque N. M New Mexico American Legion Legion H. W Jim) Neely Phoenix Ariz Neely

WPA allotment for Santa Fe airport approved

Senator Dennis Chavez announced that President Roosevelt approved a 181,588 WPA allotment for improving and enlarging the Santa Fe airport, announced in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on January 20.

Santa FE Santa Fe, N. M Dennis Chavez Roosevelt

Hollis Thompson Talk Draws Merchants Crowd

Tickets for a 6 30 dinner with Hollis Thompson vice president of American Airlines at Nickson Coffee Shop were moving as indications pointed to a record Merchants Association turnout. The talk, part of a ten day Southwestern Chambers tour, aims to boost tourist travel by highlighting regional scenery and climate. Accompanying Thompson are L P Bloodworth and Dudley Yard. Local professionals and citizens urged to buy tickets at the Chamber of Commerce before noon Wednesday.

Hollis Thompson American Airlines Nickson Merchants Association Chamber of Commerce Thompson Associated Southwest Chambers of Commerce L. P. Bloodworth el Paso Chamber of Commerce Associated Organization Dudley

Patterson to Manage Western Auto Store in Pueblo

J E Patterson longtime Western Auto Supply manager Roswell moves to Pueblo Colorado to take over the Western Auto store there He departs with his wife and daughter after a year as Roswell Kiwanis Club president He is noted for civic involvement and broad local friendships while preparing to begin a new post in Pueblo

J. E. Patterson Western Auto Supply Company Pueblo Colorado Western Auto Patterson Roswell Kiwanis Club Pattersons

Meeting Of Axis Chiefs Aims At Advertising Strategy

Dewitt Mackenzie casts a skeptical eye on Axis leader talks, noting the staged mystique used to boost propaganda for Hitler and Mussolini. He outlines four core aims: crush Britain before U S aid shifts the balance, counter U S support, salvage Mussolini, and mend Axis economic and supply links strained by the British blockade. Mario Appelius is referenced as an authority on the matter.

Dewitt Mackenzie Hitler Mussolini Britain America Mario Appelius

Building Permits for Whitcamp Lumber Shed

W I Whitcamp files a building permit for a lumber shed at 624 South Atkinson with project value listed as 450 dollars. The notice records the permit action and the location of the construction project.

W. I. Whitcamp S. Atkinson

Appointment of Moses Confirmed in New Mexico

Donald Moses of Albuquerque has been confirmed by Washington as assistant U S attorney for New Mexico effective January 15. Former Albuquerque assistant district attorney Moses succeeds Richard E Marson who died last November. He will be stationed in Santa Fe under U S Attorney Everett Grantham, currently in Arizona.

Santa FE N. M Donald Moses Albuquerque U. S New Mexico Washington Gilbert Espinosa Moses Richard E. Marson Everett Grantham Arizona

Marriage Licenses Granted to Bush and Emerson in Lubbock

John S. Bush and Marjoria Ann Emerson, both residents of Lubbock Texas, obtained marriage licenses.

John S. Bush and Marjoria Ann Emerson Lubbock, Texas

Father Of Mrs. Mitchells Father Dies Here

Alfonso J. Coe father of Mrs. R W Mitchell died here Saturday afternoon at 3 45 pm after an acute heart attack. He had lived in this city for two years with Mrs Mitchell and previously resided in Colorado and Texas for about sixty years.

Alfonso J. Coe R. W. Mitchell Mr. Coe Colorado Texas Mitchell

Zachary Taylor Dies At Home Here

Zachary Taylor, aged sixty seven, died Saturday afternoon at one o’clock at his home 800 North Virginia Avenue Roswell after a three day illness. He moved to Roswell from Los Angeles about three months ago to make his home here. He had been in ill health for about three days.

Zachary Taylor North Virginia Avenue Mr. Taylor Roswell Los Angeles California

Three New Mexicans Named to Major Federal Posts in 1940

Washington January 20 AP reports the president nominated three New Mexicans to high posts in 1940. John J. Dempsey of Santa Fe was named a member of the U S Maritime Commission. Charles Fahy of Santa Fe became assistant solicitor general in the justice department. James W. Young of Sandoval county was appointed director of the foreign and domestic commerce bureau in the department of commerce.

Washington John J. Dempsey Santa Fe U. S. Maritime Commission Mexco Charles Fahy Justice Department James W. Young Sandoval County Foreign and Domestic Commerce Bureau Department of Commerce

Roosevelt Sworn In For Third Term As President

Franklin D Roosevelt took the presidential oath at 12 11 p m EST becoming the nation s first third term president Henry A Wallace of Iowa took the oath as vice president at 12 10 p m EST in Washington today

Franklin D. Roosevelt Washington Franklin Delano Roosevelt Henry Agard Wallace Iowa United States

Keeping Posted insights from The Model’s B F Fields Jr

The Model’s B F Fields Jr says the Fort Rent section of classified ads interests him most He uses reading classified to track how people move about town and to help others with rent conditions He notes the information from Record classified aids in matching housing needs and keeps him posted

B. F. Fields, Jr Classified Fort

Pields Promotes Idea Highlighting Salesmanship

Mr Pields presents a new idea praising good salesmanship and smart town knowledge. The speaker notes a salesman should aid strangers and newcomers with essential information, praising Mr Pields and Percy.

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Ft. Stanton C. C. C. Camp Fort Stanton Grounds Indiana Ft. Bliss Halis Steel Plant Rome Virginio Gayda Tee Bill Man With Pres. Roosevelt Legionnaires Axis Chiefs Richard S. Nielson Percy
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