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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1940

Page

5

Market mixed on light turnover and quiet news flow

New York stock activity lacked direction as traders found no clear inspiration from domestic or foreign news. At close, small gains and losses across a thin 230,500 share turnover. Major movers included United Aircraft Southern Railway Union Pacific Western Union and Du Pont while U S Steel Bethlehem Anaconda Kennecott GE Allied Chemical and Woolworth lagged. Curb market quotes and other commodity markets listed, with bonds showing selective strength and grain and livestock reports from elsewhere in the region.

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Roosevelt Likely To Seek Nomination In Third Term Crisis

Farley indicated Roosevelt would likely win near unanimous support on the first ballot if drafted by the convention. Analysts note Roosevelt’s silence on the third term until now suggests he could accept in a time of crisis to help defend America, with 773.5 votes pledged or semi pledged to Roosevelt and only the Canal Zone undecided. Farley and Roosevelt discussed the convention agenda and third term in Hyde Park, with Farley stating the president must initiate any decision. Farley holds 38.5 delegates and did not confirm if his name would stay in nomination.

McCormack Roosevelt America Canal Zone Farley New York Yankees Mexico City Lazaro Cardenas Camacho Cardenas Congress Puebla Coatepec Veracruz Elswhere Mexico Juan Andreu Almazan Juarez Avila Camacho Almazan Juan Asomoza Almazan Committee Asomoza Pedro Verdugo Juarez Chamber of Commerce Avila

Plans Forish cruiser damaged and sub sinks claimed

The report notes damage to the Plans Forish cruiser and claims of sinking a submarine and two small naval vessels. British aerial minelaying disrupted German safe passages. Scythia passengers heard of a bomber destroying a German submarine near Halifax. France withdraws forces from Aruba and heads to Martinique amid claims of no hostilities toward Britain.

Baltic New York Scythia Halifax Nova Scotia Netherlands Aruba South American Martinique Vichy Briain Europe Turkey Russia Black Sea Alexei Terentiev Franz von Papen Dardanelles Germany Italy Gibraltar Spain Britain Mediterranean British Columbia Broadcasting System Spanish Hitler France Marshall Henri Philippe Petain Petain Francisco Franco

Riots and Battles Mark Mexico City Election Day

Widespread violence and disruptions marred the national presidential vote. Reports from Mexico City describe gun battles, arson at polling sites, tear gas, and civilian casualties, while governors and soldiers tried to restore order.

Defense Day Observed In Roswell With Army Unit Demonstrations

Col Atwood warned of dire possibilities if England falls and Hitler rules Europe while Japan dominates Asia. Roswell proclaims National Defense Day as a Regular Army demonstration unit and about 1700 ROTC students stage a mock invasion of New Mexico. A parade, talks by Major Hall Callender Fisk and Lt Dannemiller, Army band, and two public demonstrations mark the event with another camp visit planned at the NM M I site. The public is invited to tour camps and inspect equipment.

Col. Atwood England Hitler Europe Africa Japan Asia National Guard Roswell Thomas J. Hall New Mexico James R. Kelly Edward Dannemiller Fairgrounds North Main Fort Bliss Berrendo N. M

Sheppard Urges Unity in Roosevelts Cabinet Picks

The article notes Sheppard praising Franklin D Roosevelt for appointing Henry L Stimson and Frank Knox to cabinet roles during a national crisis. It discusses loyalty to American ideals, calls for national training measures, and mentions Senate plans to vote on the nominations amid a slow congressional calendar. It then reports a Tucumcari New Mexico matter where chamber of commerce and Rotarians plan a Santa Fe visit to push for a Tucumcari Conchas dam road, with Bell Ranch disputes over need and rights of way.

Franklin D. Roosevelt Henry L. Stimson Frank Knox America Sheppard Timson Senate Stimson and Knox Chamber House Tucumcari N. M Chamber of Commerce Santa Fe Conchas Dam Albert K. Mitchell Bell Ranch Mitchell New Mexico

Japanese Army Objects and Marine Handling in Shanghai

In Shanghai the Japanese army accuses U S marines of a grave insult over the arrest and mistreatment of fifteen plain clothes gendarmes. Col Dewitt Peck says the gendarmes were released after a local apology from their commander. The case hinges on violations of zone entry by the gendarmes and a later protest from Japanese military authorities. In Silver City New Mexico the seventh annual rodeo sets attendance records with champions Franke Schneider Jim Brister and Everett Bowman named as new titleholders. A separate note covers a highway survey dispute involving C C Taylor and the state highway department over road blueprints or cost estimates.

Marine Col. Peck Saburo Miura Shanghai United States Dewitt Peck U. S Silver City N. M Franke Schneider Isabella Calif Jim Brister Duncan Ariz Everett Bowman Hillside Cc. C. Taylor Chamber State Highway Department Burton Dwyre

New York Wool Futures Decline Amid Liquidation Pressure

Wool top futures fell sharply as commission house selling and local liquidation met weaker demand. Spot positions remained steady with modest losses, as July closed at 93.00 bid and other months down 22 to 24 points.

New York Commission House Jly

New Orleans Spot Cotton Prices Dip Five Cents

New Orleans July 8 spot cotton closed quiet with a five cent decline. Sales were nil. Prices: low middling 9.70, middling 10.70, good middling 11.15. Receipts 1,943. stock 585,788.

Galveston New Orleans

Letos Astringent Drug Fails Prompt Refund Policy

Roswell Drug Co advertises LETO'S as an astringent antiseptic for pyorrhea prevention promising customer satisfaction and money back if the first bottle fails. Classified ad highlights druggists and return policy to appeal to buyers seeking reliable dental care products.

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