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Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1940

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Finns Repulse New Red Attack Near Ladoga

Helsinki Jan 24 Finnish communique reports Soviet efforts to break the Mannerheim line northeast of Lake Ladoga repulsed with very heavy losses. Russians allegedly ordered to save two divisions trapped near Aittojoki while starving. Attacks north east of Ladoga and across Lake Muola beaten back. Civilian casualties and hospital bombings noted near Nurmes.

Helsinki Lake Ladoga Red Aittojoki Mannerheim Finland Kollaanjoki Lake Muola Karelian Nurmes Soviet Russia

Democrats Fail To Link Labor With Government Policy

The article argues the Democratic party has not upheld labor interests in three years. It asserts labor lacks cabinet representation and seats in key agencies, with the administration ignoring labor advice on unemployment, taxation, trade, military expansion, and war peace issues. It frames labor as having no contact with the Democratic leadership.

Democratic Party Democratic Ad

New Mexico Drives to War on Cancer Gains Steam

Albuquerque reports a statewide campaign led by the American Society for the Control of Cancer’s women’s field army with state commander Mrs. C. C. Meacham coordinating April events during Cancer Control Month to enlist all residents in the battle against cancer across New Mexico.

Albuquerque N. M New Mexico Women’s Field Army of the American Society For the Control of Cancer C. C. Meacham Congress

Roswell to vote Feb 27 on $150000 school bond

Roswell city school board unanimously set a February 27 election to approve a $150000 bond for a school building program. The vote aims to relieve overcrowding after rapid enrollment growth, with past projects totaling 75000 from prior bonds and WPA support adding classrooms, a new library, and equipment.

Roswell Missouri Avenue East Side Board of Education

Nations At War Don’t Stand On Ceremony

The Associated Press notes public surprise and pain over Britain’s discriminatory treatment of American shipping, mail searches, and protests from Washington. Hull’s note accuses Britain of delaying American ships at Gibraltar, averaging over twelve days, longer than Italian vessels. London’s explanation is given in a page-five summary.

Associated Press Britain Washton America John Bull John England Germany U. S Hull Gibraltar London

Noted Journalist Predicts New German Regime Within Months

Paul Shinkman, the internationally known newspaperman and author touring the United States on lectures, declares there will be a new regime in Germany within eighteen months. He attributes his conclusion to conversations from a recent visit to Germany Austria and Czecho Slovakia.

Paul Shinkman America Germany Austria Czecho-Slovakia

Hereford Breeders Sale Attracts Wide Interest In Hereford Event

Eastern New Mexico Hereford Breeders Association prepares for its ninth annual sale this Friday afternoon at the fairgrounds bull barn. Auctioneer Earl Gartin will oversee the auction of seventy select young bulls and heifers, touted as stronger than prior years. Cattle consignors include Curtis Hill Roswell Hans Schmidt Roswell A L French Elida Glenn L Williams Artesia N H French Elida W A Anderson Lovington J T Easley Lovington Austin Reeves Elk W E Betts Clovis G F Billings Roswell Bonnell Ranch Glencoe.

New Mexico Hereford Breeders Association Fairgrounds Earl Gartin Hereford Breeders’ Association Curtis Hill Roswell Hans Schmidt A. L. French Elida Glenn L. Williams Artesia N. H. French W. A. Anderson Lovington J. T. Easley Austin Reeves Elk W. E. Betts Clovis G. F. Billings Bonnell Ranch Glencoe

Deep Winter Storm Deluges Hit Nation From Coast to Coast

A broad winter system lashes the nation with subzero winds in the Midwest, heavy snow from Georgia to Texas, and blizzard conditions in the Carolinas. Ice jams along the Ohio River back up 30 miles as Southern California endures rain and rare lunar rainbow amid storms. Atlanta reports long cold spell and snow depths up to 20 inches as residents adapt and endure shifting travel and daily life.

Associated Press Middle West North Dakota Cape Hatteras-Atlantic City California Pacific Delaware Carolinas Virginia Ohio River Georgia Texas Tennessee

Mailing Ballots For C of C Referendum On Projects

The Chamber of Commerce mails ballots to members this afternoon or tomorrow to vote on ten of 29 listed major projects for a three year program. Members must rank choices and return ballots by January 31. The ten top scores will guide priority efforts over the next three years.

Chamber of Commerce

Honor Roll At Roswell High Lists 41 Students

Roswell High announces the first semester honor roll selected for all A grades. Principal Paul H. Deaton reports seniors including Annie Lee Ream and Milton Stolaroff, juniors Louise Blanchard and Paul Russell, and sophomores such as Evelyn Dawson and Beky Yoder among the named recipients.

Roswell High School Paul H. Deaton Annie Lee Ream Frances Martin Milton Stolaroff Bernice Dunagan Lorraine Robertson Stalene Cullen William Jones Jane Spencer Mary Snyder Bob Samson Helen Lee Robertson Kay Johnson Wilma Browning Margaret Gessert George Smith Beth Hitchcock Eileen Pritchard

Army Bomber Crash Kills Four In California Storm

Four Army air crewmen died when a Douglas B-18A bomber crashed near March Field California as a storm hindered maneuvers. Two crew escaped by parachute, Lieut Raymond Sumi pilot and Lieut Benjamin Holloway co pilot among the dead. Names include Gerald Wilcox Leonard Riley Cecil Purvis and Frank Carroll. Rescuers labored through rain to recover the bodies high on a mountain hillside.

March Field Calif Cecil C. Purvis Glennville Frank Carroll Hyde Park Mass Carroll Raymond W. Sumi Nashwauk Minn Benjamin G. Holloway Columbus Gerald D Wilcox Bennett Leonard E. Riley Wichita Falls Texas

Weather outlook for four states clouds rain and snow

New Mexico guest reports cloudy with rain turning to snow in mountains tonight and Thursday with little temperature change. Colorado forecasts generally fair east and cloudy west with occasional snow flurries tonight and Thursday, colder west and south portions tonight and continued cold Thursday. Arizona shows cloudiness with rain tonight and in the north Thursday with little temperature change. Texas predicts rain in the south and snow in the north tonight and Thursday, with little overall temperature change.

New Mexico Colorado Arizona Texas

No Spring Offensive Seen On Western Front Experts Say

Washington report quotes military tacticians who doubt a large earth bound spring attack in the west. Weather won’t break Franco German fortifications and a stalemate may persist. More bomber flights over England France and Germany could occur if air power weakens defenses. Sub zero weather has affected operations in the Soviet front.

Western Front Washington Europe Germany Maginot Siegfried Line Fiechtine England France

Former Gov Dillon's Mother Dies in Encino New Mexico

Mrs Hattie Dillon mother of former governor R C Dick Dillon died after injuries from a fall. She would have been 86 next February 22 funeral set for 3 pm with burial here. She came to New Mexico in 1889 and leaves a sister four sons and two daughters including Tom Ni jon Will Dillon Edward Dillon and Mrs Nick Krannewitter plus Mrs John Stewart who was visiting Trinidad Colorado.

Encino N. M Hattie Dillon R. C Dick) Dillon Dillon New Mexico Flora Hutchinson Raton Governor Dillon Tom Ni Jon Will Dillon Edward Dillon Philadelphia Nick Krannewitter John Stewart Trinidad Colo

Charges Waste In Highway Building

The New Mexico Tax Bulletin reports ongoing study by the State Taxpayers Association into highway department practices. It cites examinations of travel outside New Mexico, equipment purchases, rock asphalt versus bituminous pavement, and oil price comparisons. Memoranda on these topics will be prepared for the governor and department after proposing uniform travel rules to improve economy.

Santa FE N. M New Mexico Bulletin

Tenants Look First a Rent Classified Ad Hint

A landlord is urged to place a FOR RENT ad as a small cost to avoid revenue loss from a week’s vacancy. The piece notes a ten word ad costs 41 cents in the Wor Rent section and provides contact numbers for daytime and evening calls.

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