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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1940

Page

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Coronado Entrada Thrille Rio Cramd

The Entrada of Coronado drew about 1500 fans at Bremond Field last night despite threatening skies. The pageant depicted Coronado and his army’s departure from Compostela, Mexico, with spectacular effects and moving scenes. Two more showings are planned tonight and Friday, with rainouts possibly moved to subsequent nights. Tickets are nearly sold out, and the production is praised for beauty, scale, and engaging storytelling.

Coronado Compostella Mexico Doornado Commission Bess White

Hull Heads U S Delegation to Havana Conference

Secretary of State Hull led a U S delegation to Havana for the second inter American conference since the war to insulate the hemisphere from external threats. The group, including trade agriculture and monetary experts, traveled from Washington by train and train packed with plans for discussions at Havana. They will sail from Miami to Havana to attend the foreign ministers conference opening Sunday.

Washington Hull United States Havana Panama State Department Miami Fila Delega

Burke Switches Sides to Back Willkie for President

Senator Edward R. Burke of Nebraska, defeated for renomination, announced he will bolt the Democrats and back Wendell L. Willkie. In a letter to Willkie, Burke urged Democratic defections to support the Republican nominee for the November election.

Washington Edward R. Burke Dneb Wendell L. Willkie Nebraska Burke R. L. Cochran Willkie Roosevelt Garner

First Clear-Cut Third Term Test

CHICAGO July 18 If President Roosevelt accepts renomination by the Democratic party it would mark the first clear cut test of the third term issue. The article traces past attempts and debates from Washington to Grant and Garfield, noting the constitutional limits debated in 1787.

Chicago Roosevelt George Washington Theodore Roosevelt Executive Ulysses S. Grant U. R Woodrow Wilson William Howard Taft William McKinley Grant White House James A. Garfield

Britain Yields to Japan on Aid to China

Churchill tells the House of Commons Britain will concede to Japanese demands to close the Burma road lifeline to China while offering to act as a peace-maker. He warns against mass exodus of British children and notes ongoing German bombing across the British Isles as Allied fears of a full invasion grow.

Associated Press Churchill House of Commons London Britain Burma Road China United States Dominions British Isles Wales English Channel Aldershot England Plattsburg Ouessant Brittany England Channel Channel le Petit Dauphinois Gibraltar Mediterranean Spain Francisco Franco Roosevelt Democratic Party Japan Fumimaro Konove

Roosevelt Named for Third Term in 1940 Ticket

President Roosevelt was named for an unprecedented third term with Henry A. Wallace chosen as vice president. The Chicago Stadium crowd watched as Democratic delegates approved the move and awaited Roosevelt's formal telegram and remarks from the White House. Wallace, a former Republican, has served in Roosevelt's cabinet since 1932. The nomination shifts the 144 year old two term tradition and signals the campaign's start with a Roosevelt-Wallace pairing.

Chicago Stadium Roosevelt White House Henry A. Wallace Byrnes South Carolina Snator Alben Barkley Kentucky Barkley Franklin D. Roosevelt Wallace

Dempsey and Chavez Prepare for Democratic Battle

Widespread support gathers as Rep J J Dempsey and Sen Dennis Chavez brace for a New Mexico Senate primary fight this September. Dempsey announced in Chicago his candidacy while Chavez, at the Democratic National Convention, called the move a mistake and predicted an 8,000 vote defeat.

Associated Press Rep J. J. Dempsey U. S Dennis Chavez New Mexico Dempsey Chicago Chavez National A. T. Hannett

Weather outlook by region with showers and storms

Partly cloudy to cloudy conditions expected across New Mexico. Frontal activity brings showers and thunderstorms with little temperature change. Colorado shows afternoon or evening storms in the mountains. Arizona experiences showers over the east portion with Friday turning fair and warmer. West Texas remains cloudy with showers and cooler conditions in the north.

New Mexico Colorado Arizona West Texas

Praise For Entrada From Kansas Official

Mrs. R. H. Turner of Independence Kansas a member of the Kansas Coronado Commission attended the opening of the Coro nado Entrada and praised Roswell for the first night production The official commended the historical accuracy and dramatic appeal from opening to finale noting cooperation from community groups and welcoming visitors to the 1941 Kansas celebrations.

R. H. Turner Independence Kansas Kansas Coronado Commission Roswell

Big Turnout for Roswell Square Dance Night

The Armory hosted a large crowd of 750 to 1,000 people for the Four-in-One Square Dance Club event in Roswell. The program followed the Entrada as part of Centennial Week celebrations, with many in attendance joining the dances. Music by the Stockley Brothers, Rusty Hendric, and Aaron O'Neal.

Roswell Stockley Brothers Rusty Hendric Aaron O'Neal

Coronado Official Seriously Injured In Auto Crash

G C Dickens executive director of the United States Coronado Exposition Commission sustained a fractured skull when his car skidded and overturned on pavement north of Portales. He was en route from Amarillo to Roswell for the Coronado Entrada opening in Coronado and was to have an operation this afternoon. He was conscious this morning. Calvert Coronado publicity director went to Portales after the crash, driven by Charles Butler. Dickens was alone in the vehicle.

G. C. Dickens United States Coronado Exposition Commission Portales Texas Coronado Commission Amarillo Roswell Coronado Entrada Calvert Coronado Charles Butler Dickens

Mayor Hail Speaks At Rotary Meeting

Mayor Thomas J. Hail addressed the Rotary luncheon on city government and departmental duties under the city council. Seven council members were introduced: J. J. Brockhouser, Er. L. Burrow, T. L. Gardner, M. J. Norton, Maj. John McClure, Roy Daniel, Howard Glover. Reed Mulkey spoke five minutes on the army gasoline supply. Visiting Rotarians included Bill Calvert, J. C. Douglas, D. Robinson, Roy Leasure, Wayne Adams. Walter Fulbright presided.

Thomas J. Hail Rotary Hall J. J. Brockhouser Er. L. Burrow T. L. Gardner M. J. Norton Maj John McClure Roy Daniel Howard Glover Reed Mulkey Bill Calvert Hobbs J. C. Douglas Big Spring D. Robinson Post Roy Leasure Lubbock Wayne Adams Walter Fulbright

Pleads Not Guilty To Bad Check Charge

Sam Zusman pleads not guilty before J P Pat ONeill to four charges of uttering two worthless checks valued at 400 and 100 dollars to Pecos Valley Compress Company. No preliminary hearing date set. Bond 500. Also tied to two other 500 bonds in separate cases. Edgar Smith pleads guilty to forgery and is held in district court on 1,000 dollar bond. Returned from El Paso by deputy Strickland to face charge. Charles W Hooker pleads not guilty to abusing his wife. Bond 500 for preliminary hearing at 10 am Saturday. Embezzlement charge against D R Bell dismissed after preliminary hearing. Lester Lee Walls pleads not guilty to stealing onions from Gilliland Company. Hearing date not set. Bond 500. Walls returned from Portales by deputy Peck and constable Hood.

Sam Zusman Pat O'Neill J. P Pecos Valley Compress Company Zusman Edgar Smith el Paso Strickland Charles W. Hooker D. R. Bell Lester Lee Walls Gilliland Walls Portales Peck Hood

Coronado Street Dance Tonight at Cahoon Park

Roswell's Duarto Centennial celebration continues with a street dance after the Entrata presentation. The event runs from about 10 p.m. to midnight just south of the pool in Cahoon Park and is sponsored by The Record. Dress in 1540 or 1940 costume. all are invited including visitors. Yucca theatre sound car provides music with city officials and pool manager Capt. Cowan assisting.

Roswell Cahoon Park Record Yucca Theatre Cowan

Salvation Army Seeks Shoes and Clothing Aid

Capt Gioscio of the Salvation Army says shoes and clothing are badly needed for relief work. Call 756 to arrange donations.

Gioscio Salvation Army

Yankees Beat Indians 9-6 Behind Six-Run First Inning

New York defeated Cleveland 9 to 6 as six first-inning runs propelled the Yankees to their fifth straight win. Joe DiMaggio Buddy Rosar and Red Rolfe homered in the ten-hit attack. Other games featured Detroit over Boston and St. Louis over Philadelphia with varied final scores and lineups.

Yanks Cleveland New York New York Yankees Cleveland Indians Joe Dimaggio Buddy Rosar Red Rolfe Milnar Andrews Eisenstat & Hemsley Pytlak Chandler Hadley & Rosar

Night baseball schedule lists Brooklyn Chicago game

The note lists teams Brooklyn 212 and Chicago 013 with players Davis Tamulis Phelps Lee Root Page Todd and mentions New York at Pittsburgh for a night game. Walter M Mayer of Santa Fe was in Roswell on business and is a principal stockholder in Torreon Live Stock Co. with a Roswell ranch.

Brooklyn Chicago Davis Tamulis Phelps Lee Root Page & Todd New York Pittsburgh Walter M. Mayer Santa Fe Roswell Torreon Livestock Co

Coronado Entrada Sees Plenty of General Admission Seats

Manuel F. Moseley, chairman, stated this afternoon that many general admission seats remain for the Coronado Entrada tonight. The event draws community attendees and local interest.

Manuel F. Moseley

Willkie Wins Poll In Albuquerque

The Albuquerque Tribune reports a mailed and street poll showing Willkie with 166 of 293 ballots, Roosevelt 124, and 42 percent who voted for Roosevelt in 1936 now oppose him while 19 percent who voted against Roosevelt previously plan to back him this year.

Albuquerque Albuquerque Tribune Wendell L. Willkie the Tribune Willkie Roosevelt

Whats Your Reading Program by O P Coppedge

O P Coppedge explains his reading order noting he reads war news first then the classified page and then the rest of the paper. He says he reads the classified section with great interest and sells the program to others.

O. P. Coppedge Classified

Reading Your Paper For Classifieds At Record

There are hundreds of businessmen who, like Mr. Coppedge, read the Record’s classified section as part of their daily newspaper routine. Assess your own reading order and create a special spot for classifieds if you haven’t already. It will pay and interest you.

Mr. Coppedge

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Negins Alben W. Barkley Entrada Thrille Rio Cramd Americas Sen. Burke, D Neb Pres. Roosevelt Mrs. Roosevelt Entrada Mayor Hail Rotary Meeting Detroit Boston Corsica Meechain Trout & Tebbetts Hash Heving, Dickman, Wilson, Glenn & Peacock St. Louis Philadel Harris, Trotter Mills, Auker Cox & Swift Susce Babich & Hayes Knott & Tresh Thase & Ferrel
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