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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1941
Page
4
An informal Independence Day gathering at Bottomless Lakes near Roswell drew a large crowd and strong praise for the park's value including fishing boating swimming and picnicking. The piece urges greater use of the park while reflecting on wartime warnings about America facing extended conflict and the need for national resolve.
Reports today indicate a three day Fourth holiday will bring a high death toll on highways and in vacations. New Mexico shows bleak results as efforts to promote safety seem to yield few gains.
Roswell residents face a Tuesday vote on a five mill property tax to fund flood control and drainage against flash floods from local rains. Officials say federal help is unlikely and delay would increase risk of property damage and possible loss of life.
President Roosevelt plainly and solemnly warned the nation that a very grave danger threatens property, lives, and liberty. He spoke briefly on Independence Day, underscoring the gravity of the threat facing the United States.
The Albuquerque Journal notes post poll delays and calls for faster return of results. It cites Texas and New Mexico as examples where 72 hour or longer reporting has caused political embarrassment. The piece argues for stronger election boards over longer deadlines while acknowledging rising prices in 1929.
A Russian economic authority says even if Germany occupies Ukraine and the Caucasus they cannot reap great benefits for at least a year. Russians would destroy wheat stocks or equipment if driven out, and Germany faced cutoffs similar to Britain’s view of a Pacific to Russia supply leak. Evidence suggests Hitler moved against Russia as Germany’s food and war-supplies outlook would deteriorate by year’s end.
Berlin reports on July 6 say German sources expect a breach of the Stalin line as a third Soviet army is believed to be nearly destroyed in the Baltic region. Nazi spearheads reach the Dnieper, 285 miles west of Moscow, and pillboxes behind the river are dented. High command communiques are anticipated to herald breakthroughs and massive German advances toward Moscow.
Reno county clerk Beemer reported 552 marriage licenses issued since 8 am yesterday, a new record for a holiday weekend. The previous high was 502 on Labor Day weekend in 1940, and the clerk expects the total to exceed 600 before closing Sunday night.
London dispatch says Moscow radio quoted a Soviet war report declaring German Fanzer forces attacked the Ostrov area near the Latvian border and were repulsed with 140 enemy tanks destroyed. Heavy fighting also occurred around Lepel Polotsk and Bobruisk with further tank losses reported on all sectors.
Ankara July 5 British diplomatic circles believed France might seek an armistice in Syria with US officials mediating. Reports said Senegalese and Amanese troops at Beirut rioted and plundered while French sources claimed resistance would continue to the last man. Allies make progress in Syria as imperial forces in Ethiopia report 15,000 prisoners since June 21, including 12,090 Italians.
In Kansas City Missouri two men dueled over a woman and both likely would die. Joe Siracki 31 a welder was shot twice in the chest and through both arms. Jake Garlich 41 a garage owner was shot in the chest. Police said there were no witnesses and the men stood about ten feet apart with revolvers aimed at each other.
British observers report that despite heavy German offensives toward Smolensk and Moscow the German push is behind schedule, with the Dnieper line reached by some claims but the front stalled by strong Soviet resistance. Russian losses appear lighter, and Moscow notes indicate large Red Army reserves ready for counter actions when lines extend.
The report notes the RAF’s attack focused inland rather than coastal bases, with distant muffled explosions implying strikes elsewhere. It contrasts expected coastal bombardment with inland activity and situational signaling.
The report lists fallen Russians with ranks and burial dates. Russian graves near German trenches bear helmets and rifles as signs of combat. The German officer notes much damage was caused by Russians before retreat, including fires in many buildings.
Siracki told police he went to Garlichs garage after a call in which Garlich said he would blow his brains out if Siracki approached Mrs Edith Garlich. Edith had divorced Garlich three months earlier and Garlich had since remarried.
Byron Nelson faces a crucial PGA Championship with a scarred finger after a car door injury. He struggles to practice on Cherry Hills and fears loss of form as qualifying nears. Nelson, alongside Harold McSpaden, competes amid a crowded field including Snead Hogan and Shute as the field narrows to 64 for match play.
President and conferees discuss a developing Far East crisis and plans to strengthen U S armed forces but would not discuss the topics or reveal noon conference details. American officials monitor Far East developments as reports surface on Japanese decisions.
A torrential rain caused vehicles to stop on a highway Saturday afternoon between Tatum and Lovington in Lea County. The storm disrupted traffic and locals reported heavy rainfall in the region.
The piece argues the Russo German war buys time for American production ahead of a major test against Britain. It notes Germany must conquer the British Isles to win, warns invasion remains unlikely, and stresses defeating both Hitlerism and Stalinism for lasting peace. It highlights Russia's air superiority, German losses, and Britain's limited invasion options.
Tokyo reports Japan accuses the United States Great Britain and Soviet Russia of helping rebuild China's air force. The navy claims America is sending volunteer pilots to Chungking to strengthen Chiang Kai Sek’s air arm and warns it is ready to strike if reconstruction proceeds.
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