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Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1940

Page

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Congress Plans Quick Action In Coming Week

Congress moves to act on two cabinet nominations and the 4 billion naval expansion bill next week. Senate will take up Henry Stimson for secretary of war and Frank Knox for secretary of the navy, with votes possibly Tuesday. The naval bill would add 200 ships, expanding the fleet to a record size. The Hatch bill restricting political activity by certain state employees may follow. Debates unlikely to wait for the Democratic convention due to member absence.

Washington Congress Hatch House Senate Roosevelt Henry Stimson Col Frank Knox United States Senate Naval Committee

Disarmament listed as essential to world peace by Roosevelt

President Roosevelt named five essentials for permanent world peace at Hyde Park. He highlighted freedom from fear freedom of information freedom of religion freedom of expression and freedom from want as key goals to remove barriers and ensure democratic rights worldwide. He contrasted democracies with other systems noting the efficiency of corporate rule and the American system of checks and balances.

Hyde Park N. Y Roosevelt Italy Germany Russia United States

Stern French Protest Marks Strained British Ties

The French charge d affaires in London delivered a stern protest over Britain's attack on the French fleet in the Mediterranean. Berlin reports say France has severed diplomatic relations while Britain holds French ships in Alexandria harbor. The embassy calls the protest drastic, and Britain continues airstrikes including Hamm and Emmerich in the Ruhr.

Associated Press Britain Mediterranean London Berlin France Alexandria Hamm Emmerich Ruhr Foreign Office Petain Roger Cambon Charles Corbin Europe Africa Royal Air Force Italy England Portland Wales British Isles

Britain and France Part Ways Amid War Tensions

London reports a split in alliance as Britain probes French fleet movements while defending against German air raids. France protests British Mediterranean action, recalling its London envoy. Oran clash details emerge as Bretagne battleship tale unfolds.

Associated Press Great Britain Alexandria Mediterranean Geneva London Petain Oran

Germany Denies Right of IS To Bar Out Nations

Secretary Hull, addressing a German note on the Monroe Doctrine, said the United States would keep cooperating with nations to advance international law and order. He read the German note challenging the U S position on preventing transfers of western hemisphere regions between non American powers.

Germany Washington Hull United States Noti

U S War Game With 70000 Men In South

CAMP BEAUREGARD La July 5 Preparations started today for a second concentration of 70000 soldiers in the Sabine river area for war games featuring lightning war methods Almost all regular army and national guard strength of many states will engage in maneuvers lasting through August Lieutenant General Stanley D Embick will command the August maneuvers as he did last May when 70000 regulars took part The May war games ended disastrously for the Blue army prompting critical comments on staff equipment and training A different plan of attack and defense is expected in the upcoming drills

Camp Beauregard Sabine River Louisiana Texas Colorado New Mexico Arizona Alabama Florida Georgia Mississippi Tennessee Carolinas Stanley D. Embick

Giants Dominate Phillies In 15-2 rout

New York Giants end four game slide with a 15-2 victory over Philadelphia behind Cliff Melton's complete game on seven hits. Mulcahy and L Brown struggled as the Phillies were driven by a 17 hit attack. Other games saw Brooklyn, Boston, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago, and St. Louis in action with varied scoring.

Giants Phillies New York New York Giants Hugh Mulcahy Lloyd Brown Cliff Melton Philadel Mulcahy L. Brown Milnes Warren Melton Danning Oden

Baseball score summaries and building permits listing

In a set of brief game notes, Boston and Washington and St Louis and Chicago box scores show pitchers, batters, and line scores for several games. Separately, two building permit entries record T. A. Anderson and Kate G. Lowrey with addresses and project costs.

T. A. Anderson East Fifth Kate G. Lowrey Rock House North Lea

U.S. Officers as Advisors to Latin America

U S officers are expected to replace European advisors in Latin America to bolster hemispheric cooperation. Army air missions expanded in Brazil and Chile with eight more officers to come, while Peru awaits a naval air mission. The army runs seven missions across the region, with Brazil hosting the largest contingent and Argentina, Guatemala, and Colombia also served.

Washington Latin America United States Brazil Air Corps Chile Naval Air Peru Army Navy Argentina Guatemala Columbia Includ

Beautiful Flower Displays Featured in City Contest

Entries include Mrs Frank Young of county jail with a row of zinnias and Mrs T H Boswell of 401 S Lea with Bermuda lawn. L L Lane shows phlox bouquet at the Chamber of Commerce but no prize is offered for these flowers.

Frank Young Zinnias T. H. Boswell S. Lea Bermuda Lawn L. L. Lane Chamber of Commerce

Gamboa Charged in Hit-and-Run Case at 722 E Alameda

Castula Gamboa is charged with leaving the scene of an accident after allegedly striking a parked car owned by George Brown at 722 E Alameda on Wednesday night and driving away without reporting the collision. Trial set for 3 o'clock this afternoon in police court.

Castula Gamboa Gamboa George Brown E. Alameda

Chaves County 4-H Camp Opens Next Sunday

The 4-H Camp in Chaves County starts next Sunday at Camp Wehinahpay in the Sacrament o Mountains near Weed. About 90 to 100 members attend, traveling by bus. Ranch themed four day program led by Tom Reid, Pauline Cowan, and G. R. Hatch with Mrs. W. C. VanDoren as nurse and Solon Odell as cook.

Chaves County Wehinahpay Sacramento Mountains Weed Tom Reid Pauline Cowan G. R. Hatch State College W. C. VanDoren Solon Odell

Proposed Pilot School in Roswell Data Recap

Information on a Civil Aeronautics Authority pilot school in Roswell, with a Saturday 10 am decision by the Aero nautics committee. Ground courses run at night totaling 72 hours, flight instruction begins Oct 1 with at least 35 hours. Eligibility spans 18 to 25 by July 1, with women eligible and limited flight scholarships.

Civil Aeronautics Authority Chamber of Commerce Aeronautics Chamber of Commerce

Quiet Fourth of July Report From Roswell Area

A very quiet Fourth of July was reported by Roswell police and sheriff’s offices with no trouble. Large crowds enjoyed Bottomless Lakes boating and picnicking, many headed to mountains, Carlsbad, and Fort Stanton celebrations. Ruidoso saw heavy rains. city golf and municipal pool activity were modest due to cool weather. Showers totaled .06 inch. no fireworks accidents were reported locally.

Roswell Bottomless Lakes State Park Carlsbad Fort Stanton Ruidoso

Large Crowd at Ft. Stanton Rodeo Draws Thousands

A large crowd attended the annual 4th of July rodeo at Fort Stanton with 3850 paid admissions and about 200 free children. The event, including an outdoor feed, was described as the best in the rodeo's history, with many Roswell residents among the attendees.

Fort Stanton Roswell

Paris under German occupation dulls the City of Light

Paris, July 5. War’s afterglow reshapes the city once famed as a center of world pleasure. Two thirds of the population scattered in France, German troops occupy streets. French municipal administration continues under German laws enforced by French officials. Police divided under German colonels, daily German patrols, and planes overhead mark the new reality.

Paris Berlin France

Indications Roosevelt To Run Third Time

Washington July 5 with four months until the election democratic leaders pushed toward a July 15 convention amid signs Roosevelt may seek a third term draft. Willkie, in New York, weighs a three man strategy board as he meets Monday with running mate Charles L. McNary. Roosevelt Hull ticket projections overshadow others despite talk he might decline.

Washington Roosevelt Wendell L. Willkie New York Willkie Charles L. McNary Oregon Cordell Hull

Mock War Up The Rio Grande Valley

About a thousand ROTC student soldiers from the Eighth Corps Area conducted mock war maneuvers across the Rio Grande valley starting near Las Cruces and progressing through Hot Springs into Espanola and Santa Fe. The exercise covered 228 miles in three thrusts with machine guns anti aircraft weapons and cavalry participation. Units operate from Las Cruces to Fort Bliss with stops at Roswell Carlsbad and other points before final rotation.

Albuquerque N. M Albuquerqeu Officers Training Corps Eighth Corps Rio Grande Valley U. S.-Mexico Mechaniczd Las Cruces Rio Grande Hot Springs Elephant Butte Espanola Santa Fe Pecos Valley Roswell Carlsbad Fort Bliss Tex

Rehearsal of Entrada Cast At 7 30 Tonight

The Coronado Entrada cast of about 500 local people is urged to attend tonight’s rehearsal at 7:30 in the senior high school auditorium. Peter Hurd, chosen for Coronado, will participate. Additional local volunteers are welcome to join the show's progress.

Coronado Entrada Peter Hurd Coronado

Carlsbad Cavalcade Ends Tonight With Water Show

Carlsbad New Mexico crowds exceed four thousand for the third Cavern City Cavalcade rodeo. Officials predict a new attendance record as parades and two performances draw big out of town attendance. About 10,000 watched a water exhibition and fireworks along the Pecos River at municipal beach, with the final parade at 1 pm and shows at 2 pm and 8 pm concluding with an old-time cowboy dance at the park pavilion.

Carlsbad N. M Cavalcade Park Pecos Municipal Beach Park Park Pavilion

Roswell Attendance Highlights Carlsbad Celebration Parade

A large Roswell turnout enjoyed the Carlsbad celebration on Wednesday and Thursday with a fine show. "Hi" Don of Roswell rode in the parade yesterday as a member of the Eddy County Sheriff's Posse. Mayors Horne of Carlsbad and Carper of Artesia attended the parade as notable figures.

Roswell Carlsbad Hi” Don Eddy County Sheriff’s Posse Horne Carper Artesia

Three Dead in State During Holiday Observance

New Mexico reported three deaths during the Fourth of July holiday period. Thomas Benner, 32, a miner near Silver City, died by poisoning. Louis Crag Burman Jr., 26, died in Albuquerque from a gunshot wound related to personal safety. Raul Arranga, 18, drowned near Albuquerque after hitting his head on a concrete drainage ditch. A CCC recruit lost an arm artery from a freak firecracker incident at Jemez Springs. Several minor highway accidents occurred as crowds sought holiday respite.

Associated Press New Mexico Thomas Benner Silver City Louis Crag Burman Jr Albuquerque Raul Arranga CCC Jemez Springs

Quick Service Ads Praised by Montgomery Ward Manager

John W. Halter, manager, cites “the proof of the pudding is in the eating” as he commends Montgomery Ward advertising in The Record Classifieds. He says the section is splendid for many kinds of ads and yields quick results, noting a long list of quick sales.

John W. Halter Montgomery Ward

Classifieds Read by Thousands Every Day

Classifieds attract many readers and offer quick service for notices and ads. The column emphasizes timely responses as thousands view each listing and actions are urged promptly.

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