Farley defends role as DNC chair amid third term talk
Chicago July 13 James A Farley faced intense press questions on Roosevelt third term plans He asserted a convention roll call is essential for nominating a presidential candidate and vice presidential choice He hinted a Thursday nomination and Friday VP decision while remaining aloof about his own future with the party leadership
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German Plan Of Invasion Of British Isles
Editor note introduces Louis P. Lochner discussion on when Hitler will launch a major blitz against Britain. German strategy emphasizes groundwork via air raids and a blockade. total enemy shipping sunk since war start already over 4.3 million tons. Focus remains on timing and readiness before a decisive invasion.
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British Strength Delays German Attack Invasion
British air force defenses and bombing raids have slowed Germany's invasion plans. Hitler, a cautious and thorough worker, delays preparations amid strong John Bull air power. Turn to Page Four.
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Coronado Entrada cast rounds into finished company
Rehearsals for the Coronado Entrada, opening next Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. at 3remond Stadium, draw a cast of 550 to a massive production with crowds preparing sets costumes and stage work. The Coronado Commission has about $75,000 invested for southeastern New Mexico audiences at fifty to seventy five cents.
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Roswell Chamber Protests Closure of Local Soil Office
Rep J J Dempsey said he is investigating the Soil Conservation Service office program after a Roswell Chamber of Commerce protest against closing the Middle Pecos Area office. The chamber urged keeping a New Mexico area office in Roswell for better local service, noting fewer federal workers there than in Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Las Cruces. The President’s reorganization reduced area offices in the district from 14 to 9, with Roswell slated to be eliminated.
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Roosevelt defense move sparks fuss in Congress
President Roosevelt and Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson proposed mobilizing 50,000 militiamen from the national guard, with four divisions and several anti aircraft and coast defense units to be called up. Congress must approve, and the plan faced criticism as the yearlong mobilization may be needed for a defense emergency.
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Yankees Beat Browns In First Of Doubleheader
New York Yankees defeating St Louis Browns 10 to 4 behind Joe DiMaggio two homers and Spud Chandler pitch. first game details show St Louis 411 0 New York 310 03x with Chandler finishing. Also White Sox top Red Sox 5 0 behind Ted Lyons pitching. Detroit edges Washington 4 3 in opener of doubleheader.
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Italians claim air raids destroy British fleet at sea
Rome reports Italian war planes struck the British Mediterranean battle fleet, which allegedly split into three parts under air punishment. The Fascists say ongoing Italian bombardment across the Mediterranean and Africa kept about 1,300 British planes from defending the British Isles. Virginio Gayda, speaking for Mussolini, claimed Malta bombardment forced heavy warships to withdraw from the fortified island.
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Cuarto Centennial Week Proclaimed by Roswell Mayor
Mayor Thomas J. Hall proclaims July 15 through July 21 as Cuarto Centennial Week in Roswell and vicinity to honor Coronado’s 1540 entry into New Mexico. Citizens urged to celebrate, merchants to display red and gold, and attire to reflect the Cuarto Centennial colors.
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National Guard Units Face Yearlong Army Training Plan
President Roosevelt plans to call out 50 000 national guard troops for about a year of training pending congressional approval. New Mexico units, including the 120th Engineers and Battery A of the 158th Field Artillery, would be affected along with three other divisions. In New Mexico, 452 officers and men from these units would participate, mostly from Las Cruces, Albuquerque, Socorro, and Roswell. The 45th division would expand from about 9 000 to 10 000 men to roughly 20 000, with New Mexico contributing around 700.
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Forgery Charge Brought In Government Check Case
Pedro Franco Gonzales pleaded guilty before U S Commissioner Pat O Neill to forging an endorsement on a government check for 25 35 and cashing the check. He was held to federal district court on the charge based on a complaint by U S Secret Service agent Emmett B Hargett.
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Census Office Here Was Closed Today Roswell Office Closed
The district census office in Roswell was closed today by authority from Washington. The district, covering 10 counties, was the first in the state to have state population figures announced and to receive authorization to close the area office. John Bingham led the district with Frank McCarthy as assistant director.
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Rio Grande Water Users Mourn Death Diversion Project
Santa Fe New Mexico July 13 Rio Grande water users mourn the death of legislation funding a San Juan Chama diversion project to move about 350000 acre feet of water annually from Colorado to New Mexico The measure would have revised Boulder Dam revenue distributions among upper Colorado basins and was sent to the president without financing for the huge engineering effort The plan recalled readjustments and lake termini at Stinking Lake and Boulder Lake as potential project points noted by the national resources committee during 1936 1937 negotiations and study.
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Willkie Names Base For His Campaign
Wendell L. Willkie outlined three pledges for his presidential campaign United people without class distinction economy rehabilitation and a strong defense. He spoke after arriving in Colorado Springs from Denver following a luncheon with the Republican state committee and a public reception where reporters estimated he shook hands with 5000 to 6000 people.
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Two Men Sentenced by Judge McGhee for Guilty Pleas
Gabriel Gomez was sentenced by District Judge James B. McGhee to 2 1/2 to 3 years in state penitentiary after pleading guilty to stealing $2 from the Gromo Mercantile Company at Lake Arthur. Jose Pena received 30 days in jail after pleading guilty to assaulting his wife.
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Contest Entries City Beautiful Contest Entries
Mrs O H Hewatt 912 N Pennsylvania enters with a row of zinnias and Mrs G F Barker 410 N Kentucky also shows a row of zinnias in the City Beautiful contest reflecting local garden competition entries.
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New Mexico A A U aquatic tournament entries announced
Clovis New Mexico will host the second annual A a u aquatic tournament on July 27 28 Albuquerque Carlsbad and Portales are expected to enter teams. Louis Alexandrowicz a 21 year old Albuquerque draftsman signed to compete in the 100 yard backstroke and breast stroke.
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Pablo the Scot tie found by Record Classified
Pickle Nick son’s little black Scot tie named Pablo was found quickly by the street’s first papers before print, and Pickle says he is ready to speak a good word for classified to the world.
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Friends describe impact of classified ads on their lives
The passage notes readers recount personal experiences with classified ads, arguing firsthand stories are more convincing and entertaining than promotional claims. It emphasizes ordinary people sharing extraordinary benefits they gained from using classified listings.
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