Escape Plan From Nazi Port Ends In Fishermen’s Help
David Hutchinson recounts the last day including a Brest flight capture and escape. Anne and Yves plot to reach England using a Breton tunny ship, disguises, and four old fishing outfits. Hutch’s group hides, plans a beach rendezvous, and avoids German patrols as they wait for nightfall to depart toward England.
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David
Brest
Anne
Yves
Monsieur David
Hutch
R.A.F
Monsieur Hutchinson
Monsieur
France
Mon Ami
England
Les Sables Blanc
Asves
Rusty
O.K
Pierre
Henri
Chateau Bastille
Concarneau
Advertising Rates on Application Entered May 10 1903
Public notice from Roswell New Mexico stating advertising rates are available on request and that the paper is a second class mail matter under federal law. Mentions Associated Press and New Mexico Newspaper Association membership.
Japan's Vast Pacific Naval Presence Noted by Reporter
The piece observes Japan's extensive fleet including warships transports and troops roaming the far Pacific. It asserts that the Allies, with their claimed naval superiority, should act to counter this wide deployment.
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Pacific
Daily Cross-Word Puzzle by Eugene Sheffer
Today's crossword puzzle features clues across and down with references to common terms. It lists several theme entries and definitions such as vehicle broad streets oriental title international language and more, distributed by King Features Syndicate.
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Peter Muir
King Features Syndicate
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Eugene Sheffer
American troops land in Northern Ireland in first new A E F
The first of the new A E F forces arrive in Europe in Northern Ireland, numbering in the thousands. Infantry troops with modern weapons and artillery are aboard, under Maj. Gen. Hartle, welcomed warmly by the British as production for modern warfare accelerates. Also notes a sugar shortage, Pacific war progress, and a Senate censorship controversy over troop figures. The piece promotes the Fight Infantile Paralysis drive tied to President Roosevelt's birthday January 30 as wartime unity.
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Northern
Ireland
Europe
Iceland
America
Russell P. Hartle
National Foundation For
Kenny
Saturday Evening Post
Roosevelt
Remote Atlantic air raid risk urged after Pearl Harbor warning
The Atlantic coast should guard against possible enemy air raids with no confidence or laxity. A Pacific coast alert saw Southern California radio stations silenced for nearly four hours as unidentified planes cruised over the region. Ground listening posts tracked the aircraft until they left. The incident prompts calls for quicker action during daylight alerts.
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Atlantic
Pearl Harbor
Pacific
California
County Commissioners Proceedings Roswell January 5 1942
The Board of County Commissioners met January 5 1942 in regular session at the Court House Roswell with Harry Puryear chairman Austin Reeves member and D P Greiner clerk. Claims were sworn and warrants numbered 4828 through 4927 issued. Adjourned subject to call. Also County Road Board met and approved payments Warrants 8547 through 8576. Adv run Jan 28 Feb 4 11 18.
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Roswell
New Mexico
Board of County Commissioners
A. D
Court House
Harry Puryear
Austin Reeves
D. P. Greiner
County Road Board
District Land Office
Las Cruces
T. J. McKnight
N. Mex
G. T. Watts
Paul A. Roach
Register
Chaves County
State OF New Mexico
Minnie C. Dunn
Arline Gibbany
Chaves County Court House
W. A. Dunn
H. C. Buchly
State Highway Survey Finds Gas Refunds Accurate
Santa Fe reports the planning survey of the state highway department found the 1941 gasoline tax refunds for farm motor fuel accurate within less than one percent of actual use. Highway engineer Burton Dwyre said the study aimed to verify claims refunds were misused as refunds totaled the largest in history.
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Santa FE
N. M
State Highway Department
Burton Dwyre
Dwyre
Disputed statements on state conduct questioned
The quotation argues that the statements have been disproved and that there is little, if anything, to complain about. The remark reflects a defense of state conduct amid criticism.
Socorro Revenue Chief Rejects Candidate Timber Claim
Revenue commissioner J. O. Gallegos of Socorro asserted the county led in candidate timber, dismissing Lieut. Gov. Céferino Quintana’s remark that San Miguel County possessed the material. Gallegos, a dominant Democrat in Socorro, challenged the comparison.
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Santa FE
N. M
J. O. Gallegos
Socorro
Gallegos
Céferino Quintana
San Miguel County
So corro county has material for governor and president
Gallegos remarks that So corro county possesses material capable of producing a governor and even a president of the United States, highlighting strong potential for political leadership.
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Gallegos
Socorro County
United States
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Roswell Record
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Firestone
West Side
2Nd Peoples
Cosdon Gas and Oil
East Second Street
Woodhead
Purdy Electric
Frank Wilson
S. Main
Roswell Typewriter Co
Plumbing Trouble Hill Plumbing Co
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Hoffman & Clem—Plumbing
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