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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1940
Page
1
H M Dow returned to Roswell by air from Washington after attending a Wednesday meeting of Civilian Aides to the Secretary of War. The article reports on Hitler's radio propaganda and Germany's planned actions as Britain faces potential attack, with naval skirmishes and aerial battles described, including losses on both sides.
The scene shows Barkley at the convention reading a note allegedly from the president and then playfully kissing the Massachusetts banner on the floor. A second picture captures the demonstration that followed the mention of the president’s name.
A Southeast Channel port report describes a night air and sea battle off the coast as Royal Air Force defences and British ships fend off a German Stuka raid escorted by fighters. Explosions sent water jets high as smoke veiled vessels and a rapid dogfight erupted above the sea.
The Soil Conservation Service Roswell office in the Middle Pecos area will close by Aug. 12, with Chaves Eddy and Lincoln counties moving to Las Cruces and DeBaca Guadalupe to Santa Fe. Sixteen families and a $3,000 monthly payroll exit, while purchases totaling about $3,000 a month shift to other offices. staff reassignments include Lorin F. Jones moving to Santa Fe.
The CAA flying school at Junior High School completed its second class and resumes Monday at seven. Open enrollment ends Monday evening. The ground school runs 72 hours with top grades earning flight scholarships covering at least 35 hours of training under Cal Barnett. Ground school is free. a $6 physical exam is required, payable to the doctor. Eligible ages are 18 to 25 on July 1. Non-competitors may join the ground instruction for $10, including texts. Competitive entrants without a prior exam must report to Dr. G W Griswold at seven Sunday morning.
President Roosevelt signed a law authorizing a 4.61 billion expansion of the U S Navy to create a two ocean fleet. The White House announced the action as Roosevelt cruised the Potomac river. An initial 83 million was requested to start the program, with completion aimed for 1946 or 1947 and a total of 701 fighting craft slated.
The midsummer heat wave sweeps the Midwest and parts of the East with temperatures near 100F. Five drownings and six heat fatalities are reported as Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York experience the heat, with forecaster A J Knarr warning of little relief before Monday.
Roswell’s Verne Stewart won medalist honors in the second annual New Mexico Open. He begins title bid by trouncing R. M. Henson of Artesia 6 and 5 in the first round. Eighty players, five flights, strong field with six pros. Stewart posted a 71, three under par, to claim medalist prize as rounds continue with second round this afternoon.
Willkie, briefing at Denver, says he seeks the presidency to present convictions and carry them into execution on the Republican ticket. He spoke at a luncheon at the Denver union stockyards and later visited cattle and sheep producers, a beet sugar plant, a veterans hospital, and an 80 acre beet melon and corn farm before returning to Colorado Springs.
Washington dispatch notes that Franklin D. Roosevelt will mainly speak from Washington and Hyde Park this summer and fall, with voters hearing via press and radio rather than a traditional train tour. Wendell L. Willkie may still stump the country along conventional lines.
Former Governor Clyde Tingley plans to announce his candidacy for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination this Sunday in Albuquerque. His entry would intensify the race ahead of New Mexico's first direct primary in two months, as party contests heat up.
Havana Cuba July 29 Independent candidate General Juan Andreu Amazon says he defeated government backed General Manuel Avila Camacho by 90 percent of the votes and expects congress to canvass the election on Aug. 15. Camacho supporters insist Camacho won by 20 to 1.
Washington July 20 Congress leaders say they will keep in session to push defense measures and new taxes on excess profits. Senators Van denberg and George forecast weeks of busy work as conventions finish and a national defense tax package moves forward. The House focus shifts to financing preparedness while the Senate paves way for continued legislative activity.
Washington July 20 The Senate Hatch Act extension tightens political activity rules for state and local officials and federal workers on federally funded projects. It limits contributions to 5000 dollars per candidate per year and bars coercion of colleagues for political aims.
Secretary of State Cordell Hull, returning to Cuba for the first time since the Spanish-American War, expressed confidence that the Havana conference of American republics would demonstrate vigor and vitality in working together for their common interest. He recalled his youthful service as a Tennessee volunteer captain and spoke as a friend among them.
Beaumont Texas July 20 sheriff Chris P Fox told the Dies committee that Communists recruited by promising that when the revolution comes Mexican citizens will regain land taken by the United States. He cited Texas New Mexico and other southwestern states as prizes and recalled a reported Texas Communist leaders meeting naming teachers and students as party members including nearly entire school athletic squads. Plans for 1940 were discussed.
New Mexico shows scattered thunderstorms tonight mainly in the south and east with Sunday fair otherwise and heat in the south. Colorado forecasts partly cloudy conditions tonight and Sunday with scattered afternoon thundershowers in the mountains and little temperature change. Arizona stays fair tonight and Sunday with occasional clouds and little temperature change. West Texas remains fair tonight and Sunday with widely scattered thunderstorms in the south and southwest, otherwise little temperature change.
Rome reports Italy acknowledging the loss of the cruiser Bartolomeo Corleoni while claiming a British warship sunk in a three hour Mediterranean clash. The fascist weekly Relazioni Internazionali also framed Nazi air raids as a prelude to a larger naval operation and warned the Balkans of a new European order under the Rome Berlin axis.
Roswell bids farewell to the Coronado Entrada as a three night stadium spectacle closes. Last night drew the largest crowd yet with near capacity attendance, weather favorable and the show praised as the best of the run. Local cast of about 500 performers helped fill bleachers and boxes alike.
In Cincinnati, Bucky Walters limited the New York Giants to three hits to seal a 5 to 1 victory for the Reds, marking his 14th win of the season. Babe Young homered for the Giants as Lohrman, Lynn, Danning, Walters, Jones, and Lombardi were the cited players.
Chicago White Sox slugged eight runs in the first inning and went on to a 19 to 7 win over the Athletics. Bob Johnson hit his 18th homer as Chicago combined for nine different run scorers. In the day game, Cleveland defeated Boston 9 to 6 as Ken Keltner and Ray Mack homered for the Indians.
Harold Newhouser twirled a strong nine innings for Detroit as Hank Greenberg powered the offense with a triple a double and two singles driving the Tigers past the Yankees 3 to 1. Newhouser allowed eight hits while Sullivan contributed on defense and offense. Ruffing Rosar and teammates offered resistance for New York. The game featured late stalemates and notable hits despite the uneven scoring.
Carlsbad residents arranged bouquets for the Coronado Entrada hosted by the Lions Club. Claude Simpson hosted Victor Minter, secretary of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, and Mrs Minter. Ray Davis requested seven seats and later sent thanks for excellent seats and a fine performance.
The Democratic national committee announced its four year membership in Chicago on July 20 including Mrs Luella McGaffey Brown and former Governor A T Hannett of New Mexico. New members include Sam H Morris Mrs W P Stewart of Arizona and Myron C Bialock of Texas with Mrs Clara Driscoll as the other Texas member.
W C Holland of McNally Hall Motor Company says buyers respond to classified display ads. He notes customers bring ads cutouts to verify offers and that calls about advertised cars confirm the ad’s value.
The speaker expresses appreciation for Mr Holl and notes the value of classifieds. They acknowledge the kindness shown by those who have used them and value the bouquets as a sign of appreciation from readers.
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