Why Wavell Was Sent to India in World War II
A speculative analysis argues General Archibald Wavell’s reassignment from the Middle East to India reflects Britain’s strategic needs in WWII. It weighs his mixed record from North Africa to Crete, assesses German moves, and links the shift to defending Iran, the Caucasus oil fields, and potential actions against Japan and Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archibald P. Wavell
Middle East
India
Asia
Wavell
North Africa
East Africa
Greece
Germany
Balkans
Crete
Russia
Lybia
Britain
Sybia
Italy
America
Ukraine
Ail
Caucasian
Iran
Iraq
Mosul
Persia
Turkey
Irrq
Syria
Trans-Jordan
Black Sea
Caspian Sea
Caucasus Mountains
Japan
Saigon
China
Roswell voters urged to approve flood control tax levy
The Record argues for a five mill, three year tax to end Roswell flood problems, urging immediate approval to save costs and prevent further inundations Local safety concerns and economic impacts from floods are cited alongside national defense spending notes and industry readiness for defense orders.
Catholic Bishops of Germany Warn Church at Stake
A pastoral letter from the Catholic bishops of greater Germany charges that forces are trying to dissolve the union between Christ and the German people. Read in churches nationwide, the document, drafted near Fulda by St Boniface’s grave, says Christianity’s existence is at stake and bishops remain at their posts while demanding authorities address church rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Catholic Bishops of
Greater Germany
Germany
Fulda
Frankfurt
Boniface
Moon Over Miami at Yucca Theatre Tonight and Tomorrow
Betty Grable stars in the new 20th Century Fox Technicolor musical Moon Over Miami with Don Ameche and Robert Cummings at the Yucca Theatre showing today and tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Grable
Miami
Yucca Theatre
Don Ameche
Robert Cummings
Roswell Flood Plan Proposes Drag Line and Shovel Work
City Engineer Lea Rowland outlines a flood protection plan for the Hondo and Spring rivers including drag line and shovel work for immediate protection and future maintenance. The estimate totals 104 625 dollars covering obstructions removal street work bridge enlargement rip rap and equipment with noted potential adjustments.
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Roswell
Hondo River
Pecos
Hondo & Spring River
Nazi Invasion Slows As Russian Resistance Rises
AP notes stiffening Soviet defense and heavy counter attacks from north to south along the front. Moscow shows initiative at the Berezina river center, signaling a possible delay to Hitler's timetable while Britain and Allies continue heavy bombing and air support for Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Moscow
Berezina
Britain
Hitler
Stalin Line
Germany
Royal Air Force
Ruhr
Russia
City Plans Five Mill Levy for Roswell Flood Work
The city will begin flood control work as soon as possible if the levy passes, with a full five mill levy needed the first year and possibly under five mills in the next two. Army engineers endorsed planning, and Roswell will use data from a recent flood survey, tying the project to possible Honda flood control programs. officials say the plan targets flash floods and reduces damage without awaiting federal action.
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Honda
Roswell
Hall
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Thomas J. Hall
Lea Rowland
Galveston
Army
Army Engineers
Pecos River
National Resources Planning Board
City outlines flood plan for Hondo area relief
The mayor says a proposed project will limit floodwater to within the banks of the Hondo and Spring River, addressing May floods that covered city streets. The plan, submitted by the city engineer, targets all parts of the city needing relief and responds to residents’ repeated flood pleas. details appear in this paper.
Germans claim advance along Stalin line and Dnestr gains
German forces and allies push toward the Rus sian Ukraine and Bucovina in a drive on the Stalin line. Reports say German troops captured bunkers and pierced the line while Soviet forces withdrew to earlier positions. Finnish troops reportedly encircled a Soviet battalion on the far north front.
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Bucovinia
Russian Ukraine
Germany
Dnestr
Bucovina
Bessarabia
Oen
Red Army
Moscow
Berlin
Adolf Hitler
Nazifuehrer
Russia
Stalin Line
Pastoral Letter Levels Church Clash with Nazi Regime
The letter, the first since the war began, confronts Nazi efforts to rally Europe against religious groups. It frames the struggle as a clash over moral leadership and youth guidance amid Hitler's crusade rhetoric. Catholic dominance in Greater Germany and pope statements frame the context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolf Hitler
Europe
Pius XII
Germany
Hitler
Church
British and Soviet Forces Report Major Front Actions
Soviet high command states Red Army troops repelled a Nazi motorized drive toward Pskov in Ostrov. Meanwhile British bombers hit German held France from Brest to the Ruhr and a daylight raid reached northern England. In the Near East British forces assault Beirut as Australian infantry push toward Damascus and Homs with Indian troops seizing Demir Kappu.
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Red Army
Ostrov
Pskov
Germany
London News Chronicle
Reich
Daily Herald
France
Brest
Ruhr Vally
England
Britain
RAF
Beirut
Near East
Damour River
Diezzine
Middle East
Demir Kappu
Homs
Infant Dies in Roswell Family Home
Wesley Geromio one month old son of Mr and Mrs Joe H Purcella died Sunday afternoon at 2 30 at the family home 503 South Sherman Street after a two day illness. Survived by parents a sister Mary Purcella three brothers Joe H Jr Cruz and Willie Lewis Purcella and by grandparents West Purcella and Juan B Garcia all of Roswell. Funeral services were held at the family residence with a Jehovah Witness service by Ellis Fox. Interment in South Park Cemetery under Ballard Funeral Home direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Geromio
Joe H. Purcella
South Sherman Street
Purcella
Roswell
Mary Purcella
Cruz Purcella
Willie Lewis Purcella
Home Grown Green Beans and Squash
Andersons Gardens advertises home grown green beans and squash with a phone contact for classified inquiries. Local growers offer fresh produce and curbside pickup at No 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson’s Gardens
Pampa Oilers Name Sammy Hale Manager
Pampa Tex July 7 Sammy Hale former Philadelphia Athletics infielder and ex pilot of the Midland team in the West Texas New Mexico league is the new manager of the Pampa Oilers. He replaces Dutch Prather who was traded to the Amarillo Gold Sox for Emmett Fullenwider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pampa, Tex
Sammy Hale
Philadelphia Athletics
Midland
Pampa Oilers
Dutch Prather
Amarillo Gold Sox
Emmett Fullenwider
Noiseless Remington Typewriter Offer in Roswell
A late model Remington Noiseless with automatic tabulation is offered for 39.75 dollars. It carries a 12 month guarantee. The Roswell Typewriter Co advertises the listing and provides a phone contact in classified format.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell Typewriter Co
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