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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1940

Page

5

Wall Street Mixed as Traders Await Political Signals

A cautious trade on July 12 shows marginal gains and losses across markets in New York. Major issues moved little, with notable lists of gainers like Bethlehem Steel and American Telephone while U S Steel and Chrysler lagged. bonds and commodities varied slightly.

New York Bethlehem Steel United Aircraft Glenn Martin America Smelting American Telephone N. Y. Central Texas Corp Woolworth du Pont Goodyear U. S. Steel General Motors Chrysler Santa Fe Eastman Kodak Boeing Sears Roebuck Consolidated Edison Union Carbide

German Bombers and Axis War Moves Across Africa and Europe

Nazi threats push Britain to tighten home front controls and consider a scientific diet to save food. Italian forces claim carrier and destroyer damage in the Mediterranean while Britain disputes the claim. In Africa, Haile Selassie’s government seeks alliance with Britain with Ethiopian troops to counter Italy. Moyale endures a three day siege as Kenya troops resist. France consolidates power under Petain. Chile moves to a broad defense bill for urgent action.

Bill British Isles Mediterranean Land Africa Italian Libya Egypt Kenya Haile Selassie Lion of Judah Ethiopia Selassie Italy East House of Commons Nairobi Moyale Capuzzo Maddelana High Command Hi S British Somaliland France Henri Philippe Petain Versailles Balkan Adolf Hitler Western Hemisphere Chile National Defense Council

Roosevelt Term Hefters Stirring at Garner Delegation Rally

Montana’s roll call looms as Third Term advocates push the Garner campaign. Senator Garner plans a noon speech to kickoff in town with Rayburn, Jones, and Mrs. Clara Driscoll backing him. Secret service arrivals and hotel suite bookings fuel speculation on President Roosevelt’s attendance as committees finalize a temporary convention roll amid fractional state votes.

Roosevelt Montana Executives Club Garner Sam Rayburn Texas Jesse H. Jones Clara Driscoll Corpus Christi Congress Hotel National Committee Secret Service CIO Wagner New York Washington Chicago Potomac River Hyde Park N. Y United States

Army chiefs debate Burke-Wadsworth draft plan

The hearing before the committee featured Col Twaddle and General Marshall endorsing a Burke Wadsworth compulsory training bill. They outlined a 1.415 million total force involving regulars, guard, and conscripts by October, with guard mobilization four weeks before conscription. Roosevelt discussed summer cruises and avoided commenting on a third term while stressing public, not private, understanding of defense needs.

Col. Twaddile George C. Marshall Army Marshall National Guard Col. Twaddle Guard White House President Roosevelt War Stimson Twaddle Regular Army National Yard Senator Hill Dala Marshal War Department Stimson Walter A. DeLamater The National Guard Association Charles H. Grahl Adjutants General Association Holman R-Ore Congress Burke- Wadsworth D-Ala

King Escapes as Nazi Air Offensive Intensifies Over Britain

Reports say British and Allied forces shot down 23 German planes yesterday with Scotland and the east, south, and southwest coasts each claiming bombers. Three British aircraft failed to return while German losses rose. air raids damaged homes and a children's playground in a coastal town.

British Isles Scotland East Coast South Coast Southwest King George VI England Germany Air Ministry

Notas de interes para la Colonia Mexicana

Anuncio de servicios de avivamiento en la Iglesia Bautista Mexicana del Calvario en casa de los Melendez los días 12 13 y 14 dirigidos por el Rev J L Moye de San Antonio y el Dr J W Beagle de Atlanta El programa apunta a la comunidad mexicana y empieza a las 7 30 pm Se invita a todos a asistir. También se mencionan un juego de softball Coca Cola contra Moseleys con nómina de jugadores y un baile en San Patricio con la orquesta de Hugo Calderon y fecha sábado.

la Iglesia Bautista Mexicana del Calvario Otra la Ciudad Los Coca-Colas Moseleys Los Siguientes Jugadores Jugaran Coca Cola el Domingo File Miller Joe Dimaggio Garcia Albert Melendez Paul Fresquez Ismael Melendez San Patricia el Sabado la Orquesta de Hugo Calderon el Sabado

Livestock prices in Kansas City market report

Kansas City market report flags July 12 activity with 2500 hogs and 250 cattle totals reported. Hogs were slow and uneven, largely 15 cents lower, tops at 6.60 with various weight ranges cited. Cattle and calves totals limited, no market due to light offerings, few dealers paid 8.50 to 9.50 for good to choice. Sheep totals show active killing classes and steady prices with top natives at 9.50 and Texas at 8.25 to 7.25 for fed yearlings.

Kansas City USDA Texas

New Orleans Spot Cotton Ends Quiet On July 12

Spot cotton in New Orleans closed quiet and unchanged with sales totaling 21. Middling grade priced at 10.70 dollars per unit. Note mentions record Want-Ads and iResifits in the issue.

New York Jly Galveston New Orleans

Roswell Proves Itself Air minded City

Roswell shows strong air minded support for the May inaugurated air service and the upcoming Civil Aeronautics Authority aviation training course. Continental Airlines reports high passenger and mail traffic since service began and Robert Six plans discussions with Roswell Hobbs and Carlsbad leaders. A Roswell Airport use agreement with Continental proposes $50 monthly rental, subject to future flight additions.

Roswell Civil Aeronautics Authority Continental Air Lines

Scout Neighborhood Patrol Formed in Mayhill

A Boy Scout neighborhood patrol has been formed at Mayhill with seven members. James F. Mahill serves as Scoutmaster, guiding the new youth group in local scouting activities.

Mayhill James F. Mahill

U S citizen barred after serving Canada

A U S board of inquiry in Montreal ruled Philip Stegerer a 26 year old Washington DC resident forfeited citizenship by enlisting in the Canadian active service force. He was denied permission to return to the United States after an honorable discharge caused by injuries suffered while serving.

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