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Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1941

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Russian Report Is More Cheerful: Few German Gains

Moscow dispatch says the Red army held main front positions during the fourth week of invasion with no large scale fighting overnight. German offensives shifted to daytime drives across Baltic states Polish corridor toward Leningrad Moscow and Kiev. Nazi plans reportedly threat to Leningrad Moscow and Kiev with panzer columns advancing from Vitebsk and Narva.

Moscow Germany Russia Red Army Baltic States Pskov Vitebsk Novograd Volynski Leningrad Kiev Berlin Lake Peipus Dvina Helsinki Narva Reichswehr

Red Cross First Aid Course Planned Here

The Chaves County Red Cross Chapter will offer a First Aid course. A meeting to organize the class is set at the Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday night at 7 o'clock. All interested are urged to attend.

Red Cross Chaves County Chamber of Commerce

Lora Goodwin McCoy Dies In California

Mrs Lora Goodwin McCoy daughter of Mrs J E Thompson of Roswell died in Huntington Park California at age 50. She formerly lived in Roswell but had resided in Huntington Park for 19 years. Her husband Meriom McCoy is son of Mrs Susan McCoy of Roswell and brother of Blanche and Nora McCoy. She is survived by her husband a son and three sisters.

Lora Goodwin McCoy Daugher J. E. Thompson Roswell Huntington Park Calif McCoy Meriom McCoy Susan McCoy Blanche Nora McCoy

Local Weather Readings and Normals for 24 Hours Ending Today

Readings at 3 hour intervals cover yesterday afternoon through today morning with highs to 86 and lows to 62. Normal highs 91 and lows 64 for this date. Precipitation totals show 1.18 in the last 24 hours and 1.76 for the month. Year to date 17.16 inches. Sunrise 4:59, sunset 7:08, length of day 14.2 hours.

Man killed by lightning near Roswell in tent tragedy

Lacy Andrew Nanney aged 23 was instantly killed when struck by lightning about two miles northeast of Roswell while sleeping in a tent with his dog. His wife found him dead as a neighbor arrived. Nanney, a farm laborer from Oklahoma, leaves a wife and four children. Funeral arrangements pending Talmage Mortuary in charge. Authorities said no inquest. Nanney’s parents and siblings from Wapanucka Oklahoma were en route. 1.18 inches of rain drenched Roswell as a severe electrical storm flooded streets. The Cantina at 107 East Third Street suffered wiring damage and smoke from insulated lines. Southwestern Public Service reported major power-line damage and transformer failures around town. A repair crew worked overnight and resumed in morning. most damage expected to be repaired by night. Telephone service was briefly disrupted.

Lacy Andrew Nanney Roswell Nanney Bob Smith Oklahoma Talmage Mortuary Wapanucka Oklo Cantina East Third Street Rue Chrisman Southwestern Public Service Company

Sullivan Inquest Postponed After Auto Crash Death

The inquest into the death of J. B. Sullivan a 19 year old Roswell youth killed in a car crash last Thursday night was postponed because Henry B. Ditty the car’s driver is not yet able to testify his doctor reporting he has not recovered enough from injuries to appear Citty remains confined to bed and the inquest is tentatively set for next Friday morning District attorney G T Watts said the plan to hold it today was dropped due to Ditty’s condition

J. B. Sullivan Roswell Henry B. Ditty Sullivan G. T. Watts Citty

Floods and Fire Mark Holiday at Elephant Butte

HOT SPRINGS NEW MEXICO July 14 Floods and a fire marked the southern Rio Grande region s largest celebration in 25 years Water from spring torrents poured from the Elephant Butte dam spillway for the first time since 1916 completion The Afton Natural Gas station fire cut gas lines forcing city dwellers to bring lunches and join spillway crowds Cafes overflowed as farmers from Las Cruces Mesilla valley and beyond gathered for the spectacle Continued to Page Four.

Hot Springs N. M New Mexico Rio Grande Elephant Butte Afton Las Cruces

Two Girls Drown Near Albuquerque

In Tijeras near Albuquerque two sisters Carmelita Gonzales ten and Mauricia Gonzales twelve died after one fell from a rock ledge into an arroyo pool and the other jumped in to try to救 her. Both could not swim. Funeral services were set for today. The tragedy was the state’s third drowning of the weekend, with James Ham thirteen from Hobbs dying near Carlsbad after rescuing his seven-year-old sister from an undertow in the Black River.

Albuquerque N. M Tijeras Arroyo Carmelita Gonzales Mauricia Gonzales Tomas Gonzales Carlsbad James Ham Hobbs Black River

GOP Plans Active N. M. Campaign

Santa Fe July 14 A new Republican state chairman J Benson Newell promised a prompt full release of audits showing maladministration. The GOP executive committee chose Santa Fe for headquarters and outlined an active pre election campaign for 1942. Newell will spend much time in the field and depart for San Miguel county today to begin a series of trips.

Santa FE J. Benson Newell Newell San Miguel County

Indian Neckties Growing Industry Here In Roswell

Roswell hosts a growing native craft industry through the Navajo Weavers run by E R Blake Sr and Jr at 110 East First Street. The firm, operating since May 1940, handcrafts neckwear woven by Pueblo Indians from Isleta reserve near Albuquerque, blending native art with local production.

East Roswell New Mexico Navajo Weavers E. R. Blake, Sr E. R. Blake, Jr East First Street Isleta Albuquerque

Spaniards Prepare to Fight Russians with Axis Aid

Madrid dispatch says the Spanish Blue Legion volunteers en trained to Europe to fight alongside Germany against Russia. Foreign Minister Ramon Serrano Suner framed it as repaying blood for blood and friendship for friendship. General Augustin Munoz Grande led the unit by plane with a Berlin-bound destination.

Madrid Spanish Blue Legion Germany Russia Ramon Serrano Suner Augustin Munoz Grande Berlin

The Enemy Didn't Understand Him At Camp Claiborne

Sergeant Frances Condon of Lemars Iowa led a light machine gun section at Camp Claiborne Louisiana. In a mock combat drill the section advanced as the enemy goats moved, and when Condon ordered surrender there was no reply. The goats appeared unaware of the Iowa accent.

Camp Claiborne Frances Condon Lemars 168Th Infantry Condon Iowa

Knox Prefers War to Nazi Domination in Policy View

Secretary Knox, after a year as civilian head of the navy, said aid to Britain should not pull the U.S. into war but a war of defense against Naziism would be infinitely preferable to peace by surrender to Hitlerism. He defended aiding England at any cost, warning a free United States could not survive in a Nazi dominated world.

Knox Washington Britain Chicago Roosevelt England United States of America

Dodgers Edge Cubs 1 0 on Ninth Infield Hit

Pinch hitter Leo Durocher lined a bases loaded infield hit in the ninth to lift the Brooklyn Dodgers over the Chicago Cubs 1 0 behind Kirby Higbe two hit pitching. Olsen and McCullough Highe Owen.

Dodgers Cubs Brooklyn Leo Durocher Brooklyn Dodgers Chicago Cubs Kirby Higbe Chicago Olsen and McCullough Highe & Owen

DiMaggio extends hitting streak to 54 in Chicago game

Joe DiMaggio of the New York Yankees extended his record hitting streak to 54 consecutive games with an infield single in the sixth inning against the Chicago White Sox. The game recap notes other listed scores and player names from the day’s baseball action.

DiMaggio Chicago Joe DiMaggio New York Yankees Chicago White Sox

Drive Tomorrow for Fair Funds Drive Tomorrow for Fair Funds

Thirty three business men will meet at Nickson Coffee Shop at seven tomorrow morning to begin a campaign raising 3500 for the Eastern New Mexico State Fair. A. F. Madison will outline the plan, with workers to receive prospector cards and begin collecting subscriptions immediately. The roster includes Butler, Minton, Williams, Johns, Revelle, McEvoy, Norton, Shrecengost, Huff, Harlan, Woolsey, Glover, Norton, Ballard, Hitchcock, Cobean, Hammond, Powers, Kessel, Hendricks, Foster, Gardner, Harbaugh, Deaton, Wilmot, Barrowman, Wilson, Davidson, Poorbaugh, Daniels, Naramore, Whitten, Childress.

Nickson New Mexico A. F. Madison Madison Charles Butler John Minton Ed Williams Jimmie Johns Ned Revelle Paul McEvoy Roy Norton D. J. Shrecengost H. M. Huff Sr R. B. Harlan I. W. Woolsey H. C. Glover

Public Service Commission Named By Governor Miles

Governor Miles named Gail S. Carter A M Fernandez and E L Manson to the new state public service commission to administer the utilities control act Carter appointed six year term as chairman and will continue as director of sales use and severance tax divisions in his present role The move was continued on page four.

Santa FE N. M Miles Gail S. Carter A. M. Fernandez E. L. Manson State Public Service Commission Carter Promis

British Sink 3 Italian Vessels In Mediterranean Action

The admiralty said British Mediterranean fleet submarines sank at least three Italian vessels including a 5232 ton tanker Strombo and a 5500 ton supply ship. Also reported was a large sailing vessel with troops in the Aegean and probable sinkings near Libyan ports. An attack near Ras Tayones damaged a 1500 ton supply ship and an armed trawler.

London Admiralty Mediterranean Britain Strombo Italy Aegean Sea Ras Tayones Bengasi

O'Daniel Wins Texas Senate Special by 1311 Votes

Official canvass shows Gov W Lee O Daniel defeated Rep Lyndon B Johnson by 1311 votes in the June 28 special election. He will fill the seat long held by Mor ris Sheppard who died in April. The term expires Jan 1 1943. Rep Martin Dies finished fourth and urged Hatch Act violation inquiry last week.

Austin Tex W. Lee O’daniel Lyndon B. Johnson Morris Sheppard Martin Dies

Building Permit Filed for Re-Roof at 110 East Bland

Mrs. M. V. Samuel applies for a building permit to re-roof the residence at 110 East Bland, with an estimated cost of $195. The filing notes work to be conducted under local building codes.

M. V. Samuel East Bland

Longer Army Service Proposal Faces Quick Action

President Roosevelt and congressional leaders plan prompt action to retain selectees and National Guard in training beyond one year. Senator Hill said lifting the ban on sending draftees outside the western hemisphere is unlikely in the near future. White House conferees aim to push legislation extending service and address related issues.

Washington Roosevelt National Guard Senator Hill D-Ala Military Committee Western Hemisphere Hill White House

Housing Data Census Effort By Roswell Chamber Of Commerce

The Roswell Chamber of Commerce is gathering housing data from landlords and tenants on rental units including addresses room counts furnishing status and occupancy as of July 15 The aim is to compute accurate rent averages and vacancy figures with responses accepted by mail phone or in person to improve answers to common rent questions from locals and visitors

Chamber of Commerce Roswell

Bargain Day in Roswell Draws Big Crowds and Strong Sales

Bargain Day in Roswell drew large crowds as shoppers flocked to many values offered by merchants city wide. Merchants reported one of their best selling days as the Chamber of Commerce sponsored the event with broad participation.

Roswell Chamber of Commerce

Russians Halt German Attacks Claim Amid Front Shifts

German authorities claimed a breakthrough along the Stalin Line near Apachka south of Pskov and Kyiv under assault while Berlin boasted of panzer thrusts toward Moscow and Leningrad. Moscow denied major changes as Kiev faced heavy bombardment and Finnish forces attacked near Lake Ladoga.

Stalin Line Apachka Pskov Latvvan Berlin Russia Kiev Moscow Leningrad Associated Press

Nazis Fail Sail On Jap Liner For Fear of Capture

A Japanese liner sailed westward from San Francisco without Fritz Wiedemann and Dr. Hans Borchers, exiled German consuls general who avoided boarding. They remained ashore for 12 hours in a cautious chase, while two top Nazi figures were noted as continuing elsewhere.

San Francisco Fritz Wiedemann Hans Borchers

Reader's Viewpoint on Classifieds by Mrs Mehlhop

Mrs F L Mehlhop of Dexter says she always reads classified ads and finds them newsy and useful. She notes they keep her posted and help her find information she needs or wants in the busy classified section.

F. L. Mehlhop Dexter

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