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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1940

Page

5

Wall Street Tepid After Apathy Delays Market Action

July 20 New York trading showed a feeble buying mood with a narrowly lower drift across leading issues. Turnover hit 110,000 shares, the smallest Saturday total in over a year, as speculation stalled pending a major European war move and potential shifts by Hitler. Some gains appeared in U S Steel Goodyear Woolworth Du Pont General Electric and Standard Oil of New Jersey while rails lagged despite a favorable interstate ruling and anti trust waivers in defense-linked actions. Backward issues included Electric Bond & Share Cities Service Glen Alden Coal and Phoenix Securities with modest gains seen in Fedders Mfg Lake Shore and New Idea Ind.

Wall Street New York Hitler England Bethlehem Chrysler United Aircraft Montgomery Ward Eastman Kodak Union Carbide Loft American Telephone International Nickel Pennsylvania U. S. Steel Goodyear Woolworth du Pont General Electric Kennecott Electric Bond Cities Service Glen Alden Coal Phoenix Securities Fedders Mfg Lake Shore New Idea Ind

Kansas City Livestock and New York Stocks Report

Kansas City livestock shows hogs steady with some 20 to 25 cent declines for butchers and mixed fat cattle weaker beyond week. Cattle and veal varied with grass stockers down, fed steers down 15 to 25 cents, vealers 50 cents lower. New York stocks close mixed with Boeing, Eastman Kodak, Colgate, and Union Carbide among movers. list includes many names and prices. Cotton markets in Galveston and New Orleans steady to quiet with minor changes.

Kansas City USDA Texas Arizonas New York Air Way Aiggke Jug Allegheny Lad City Ice Pua Sci Colgate Palin F Eastman Bodak Rae Ee SS Eae Ew Eae Ewes Oass Vane Es Geko Es Ieee Goodyear Lockheed Aire Lorillard Pi Monuteam Ward Nat Distillers Northern Pacific Cyrene Titan Ieee Tadio Corp OF Ieee És Revnoigs Sears Roeiuce Shell Pfs.r Inet OL TR Ee Ce Ag Studebaker CA So Swift Ge Co Tee Con Ik Cep Texas Gull Suion OE Ce Trans America Trans & West Air United’ Am United Gas Imp Warieerium Sais Westinen Ar Woolworth FPW

Boston Wool Market Dull With Limited Purchases

The Boston wool market was exceedingly dull last week with few purchases to meet urgent needs. Spot wool quotations were steady to easier, thin in volume, as buyers showed indifference. Greasy combing bright wools ranged 33 to 35 cents, fine Delaines 34 to 36 cents, half bloods 38 to 40 cents in the grease.

Boston USDA

Chicago grain futures steady in early trading

Chicago July 20 close for grain shows wheat at 73 1/8 for July and 74 1/8 for September with 75 3/8 for December. Corn quotes run 62 3/4 for July, 60 for September, and 55 3/4 for December. Oats offer 30 3/8 for July, 28 3/8 for September, and 29 3/8 for December.

Chicago Jly

Bonds and curb market highlights from New York

New York bonds close with Treasury and Federal Farm Mtg listings. Curb market notes show mixed prices for Am Book, Ark Nat Gas, Cities Service and others. Cotton futures end lower with Oct and Dec contracts near 9.30 and 9.16 respectively. Middling spot remains around 10.46.

New York Treasury Federal Farm CURB Ark Nat Gas Bliss G & E Bal Bond & Sh Fairchild Av Jly

Nazi plan to offer Canada to the United States

The London Sketch reports a proposed plan attributed to Hitler and Ribbentrop to offer Canada to the United States. The plan allegedly includes a pledge not to interfere in the Americas after Britain is dealt with, and would require Canada’s incorporation as proof of sincerity.

London London Sketch Adolf Hitler Canada United States Ribbentrop Britain

Marriage Censes for Roswell and Carlsbad Couples

Othel Olson and Pauline Roberson both of Roswell. Walter Daniel Weir and Edna McKinney Pace both of Carlsbad. Lawrence William Coll Artesia and Lulu Gertrude Burnworth Roswell. The notice also lists contact for classified advertisements. The wartime dispatch covers Luftwaffe raids on Britain, German claims of peace offers, and British responses with air and naval actions across the warfront. Churchill may speak in the House of Commons next Tuesday as Britain assigns no terms to Hitler’s appeal.

Censes Othel Olson Pauline Roberson Roswell Walter Daniel Weir Edna McKinney Pace Carlsbad Lawrence William Coll Artesia Lulu Gertrude Burnworth British Isles Britain Fuehrer Churchill House of Commons Berlin Hitler London John O’groats Land’s End Adolf Hitler England Wales Scotland London Times Air Ministry Channel Rotterdam Bologne le Havre Emden Willemsoord Harlingen Atlantic St. John West Indies Admiralty

Communists Tactics Alleged in Campaign Strategy Testimony

Testimony highlighted a focus on the California and Texas border region with El Paso described as a Communist operations hub linking the United States and Mexico. Witnesses John L. Leech of Portland and George Bertholon of Los Angeles claimed the Young Communist League controls at Los Angeles City College and accused Communist groups of seeking social equality for Negroes and rights to interracial marriage, with force as a potential option to gain power.

Fox el Paso United States Mexico John L. Leech Portland Ore George Bertholon Los Angeles Communist Party Bertholon Young Communist League Laborers’ Non Partisan League California Federation For Political Unity California Workers Alliance American Youth Congress Leech South

Western Hemisphere Conference Opens In Miami Ambition

The inter American conference opens in Miami to discuss western hemisphere defense and economic unity. Hull leads delegation to smooth differences among republics and possibly align Argentina with 20 sister nations amid trade concerns with Europe. Cantilo’s stance on European possessions may shape the talks. The event is expected to last about 10 days.

United States Low Countries Americas Hull State Department Argentina Europe Washington National Hotel Miami Cuba Tennessee Buenos Aires Jose M. Cantilo France Netherlands Cantilo Edmund von Thermann

Twins Celebrating Birthdays Two Days Apart

Sioux City reports the twin sons of Mr and Mrs Donald L Glover will celebrate birthdays two days apart. The first was born Wednesday night and the second 32 hours later.

Sioux City Donald L. Glover

Mexico suspects foreign sabotage of oil fields

In Mexico City a high official said secret police were sent to gulf coast petroleum fields to investigate possible foreign directed sabotage after mysterious fires damaged equipment and left pipeline valves open at several sites.

Mexico Mexico City Gulf Coast

Willkie Tours Colorado Farm Visit After Rest

Willkie rested at Emil Ehlen’s farm near Brighton during a Colorado swing. He listened as Ehlen detailed crop yields and prices, teased Frank A. Kemp about corn prospects, and greeted dozens of farmers and wives. A telegram from Don Burton noted Irvin S. Cobb planned to back the Republican nominee as a "real fellow democrat."

Emil Ehlen Brighton Colo Willkie Frank A. Kemp Great Western Sugar Company Kemp Colorado Ehlen

Italian cruisers claim heavy British losses near Crete

The Italian high command said two Italian light cruisers Bartolomeo Colleoni and Giovanni dalle Bande Nere severely damaged British warships near Crete. They claimed one British warship sunk by Italian bombers while British reports showed no losses. The Italians described facing two 7,000-ton armored cruisers and four destroyers, yet insisted their vessels inflicted serious damage.

High Command Crete Bartolomeo Colleoni Giovannia Dalle

Heat waves sweep central states with record highs

Scattered rain in northern Nebraska and South Dakota cooled briefly, but temperatures surged past 100 across the plains. Philipsburg Kansas hit 109 while Grand Island Nebraska logged 106 and Minneapolis tied 100. drought conditions helped lift wheat and corn prices in Chicago futures as New York and New England faced warm, muggy conditions and thundershowers in parts of the Northeast.

Nebraska South Dakota Tyndall Yankton Mercury Minnesota Minneapolis Mankato New York State Buffalo New York City New England Maine New Hampshire New Jersey Chicago Plains Philipsburg Kansas Grand Island Neb Sioux City Omaha Des Moines

Roosevelt Toor Seeks Third Term Debate At Democratic Convention

Roosevelt told the Democratic convention that a president should stay near the seat of government. Garner remained silent amid criticism of a third term, while others warned of bolts to Willkie. Campaigns tied to defense expansion. officials expect state leaders to carry most effort. Senators Hatch Norris Vandenberg Burke and Stephen Chadwick weighed in on the contentious issue and Willkie support.

Roosevelt Garner Willkie Washington America Hatch DNM Wallace Norris Vandenberg R-Mich Burke D-Nebr Wendell Willkie Stephen Chadwick American Legion Republican National Committee

Cherokees End The Sacred Fire Dance

In Gore Oklahoma on July 20 Cherokees performed the Kee too wahs fire dance for the 112th time. Seven sacred fires blazed in a secluded grove as the tribe honored Sequoyah and John Redbird Smith in a ritual linked to their removal from Georgia centuries ago.

Gore Okla Cookson Hills Sequoyah John Redbird Smith Georgia

Tingley Campaigns Set for New Mexico Visits

Tingley plans campaign events in New Mexico next week with a Las Vegas state platform session for Republicans. Dempsey files for U S Senate nomination with petitions from 18 counties as Trinidad De Baca confirms a New Mexico visit after Chicago remarks.

New Mexico Las Vegas Tingley Joseph L. Dailey Leo Baca Albuquerque Dempsey U. S Secretary of State Santa Fe Trinidad C. de Baca Chavez Chicago Washington

Congress Plans Gentlemen's Agreement on Next Week's Action

Congressional leaders including McNary and Norris discuss a gentleman's agreement to avoid strong legislation next week. Critics cite President Roosevelt's third term acceptance speech urging Congress to remain in session to handle the crisis.

McNary R-Ore Roosevelt Congress Norris Ind-Neb

Roswell Churches Schedule and Visiting Speakers

Local church notices invite worship at First Methodist, First Church of Christ Scientist, and Christian Science services. Sunday School at 9:30 with Major L B Plummer. morning sermon by Rev J L Lawson. union evening address by Rev George Morrell. Clara Mae Blocksom delivers a special message. Air conditioned comfort noted. Life and passages from Bible and Science and Health cited.

Yist Church 2Nd Penn Thomas W. Brabham L. B. Plummer J. L. Lawson CCC Roswell New Mexico George Morrell Episcopal Church of Artesia Clara Mae Blocksom Fred Blocksom First Church OF Christ Scientist Lea Ave 1St St. Rey Norton Building Third and Richardson Christian Science Services Churches of Christ, Scientist Jesus Christ Mary Baker Eddy

Trinity Methodist Church Service Schedule

Trinity Methodist Church announces 9:30 a.m. Sunday School with E. E. Patterson as superintendent. Morning Worship at 10:50 with the sermon The Pearl of Great Price. Epworth League at 6:30. Union Service at First Methodist Church at 7:45.

Trinity Methodist Church West Fifth and North Ky Roland T. Schaefer E. E. Patterson Epworth League First Methodist Church

Nazarene Church Schedule Washington and 8th

Washington and 8th Nazarene Church announces Sunday School at 9 30 a m led by E M Haley superintendent worship at 11 a m with pastor in charge N Y P S service at 6 30 evangelistic service at 7 30 and mid week service at 7 45 p m

Services of Friends and St. Peter's Church Schedule

Roswell Friends hold Sunday services at 3.15 p.m. hosted by Loyd K. McCracken at 1004 South Lea. St Peter's Church at 805 South Main Street offers Sunday Masses at 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. Weekday Mass is at 8:00 a.m.

Services OF Friends Roswell Friends Quakers South Lea Avenue Loyd K. McCracken Sik. Peter’s Church South Main St

Local Church Services List

Church of Christ on South Main announces worship at 10 45 a m and 8 p m with Bible classes at 9 45 a m and 7 15 p m Midweek Web and 8 p m services 9 30 a m on Wei Dexter Methodist with A O Hood pastor advertises church school at 10 morning worship at 10 58 Epworth League at 7 and evening service at 7 30 1212 N Rich Ave lists Sunday morning 10 30 and evening 7 30 mid week 7 30 public invited

Church OF Christ N. Rich. Ave

Annual Gathering of the Copper-skinned Clan

The clan holds its annual meeting as flames rise and the group sways to a savage rhythm. Neighbors are allowed to view as members, hostile to white civilization, perform ritual dances and offerings to their gods.

Saint Andrews Episcopal services at Fifth and Penn

The parish lists Holy Communion at 7 50 a m Church School at 9 a m and Morning Service at 10 a m. Rector Rev F B Howden Jr invites visitors and locals to attend services.

ST. Andrew's Episcopal Church Fifth and Penn F. B. Howden, Jr Saint Andrews

Tabernacle Baptist Church Service Schedule

Tabernacle Baptist at 107 West 11th Street invites all to Sunday School at 10:00, morning worship at 11:00, Bible study at 7:00, song service at 7:45, and worship at 8:15 with a cordial invitation. Salvation Army at 124 East Second Street lists Sunday school 9:30, holiness meeting 11:00, Sunbeams 2:00, Young Peoples 6:00, and Salvation Meeting 7:45 with contact Captain J Ginscio.

Tabernacle Baptist Church West 11Th Street Will R. Nelson Aubrey Elam Clayton Miller Salvation Army E. Second St

First Baptist Church Mission Service Times

The notice lists services at First Baptist Church Mission located at 214 E 5th. Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m. preaching at 7:45 p.m. Midweek service online. Friday night singing at 8 o'clock.

First Baptist Church Mission

Political campaign spending and penalties discussed

The text notes GOP and Democrat committees spending millions in 1936 with penalties from dismissal to federal fund withholding, fines or imprisonment for violations. Elective officials may be exempt from campaign prohibition. It mentions Chicken Is Not Enough Always requests Chicken in the Rough and includes a dated moniker.

Republican National Committee Democratic National Committee

First Presbyterian Service and Activities Televise

First Presbyterian on Kentucky Avenue at Third Street lists 9:30 Sunday School with classes for all ages, 10:40 personal meditation, 11:50 Congregational Worship led by Rev. Wm. M. Orr, 6:30 Young People on Dr Crowder lawn, weather permitting, and 7:45 Union Service at First Methodist Church.

First Presbyterian Church Kentucky Ave Third St LeRoy Thompson D. D Wm. M. Orr Board of National Missions Young Peoples

First Christian Church Richardson Service Schedule

The First Christian Church Richardson hosts a 9:45 a.m. church school with devotionals led by Conferees then a 10:50 a.m. Holy Communion with anthem The Lord's Prayer by Forsyth and a sermon by Rev. G. T. Reaves of Henderson Texas. Evening services include a 6:30 p.m. Young People's C. E. program.

First Christian Church Richardson Forsyth G. T. Reaves Henderson Texas First Methodist Church

Immanuel Lutheran Worship and Meetings Notice

Immanuel Lutheran church at Third and Missouri invites worship at 10 45 with sermon Your Savior Weeps. Sunday school and Bible class at 945. Walther League Educational meeting 745. Mens Club Tuesday 745. Ladies Aid Thursday 200. A hearty welcome awaits you.

Immanuel Lutheran Church Third and Missouri R. A. Hingst

Calvary Baptist Church Sunday Services Schedule

Calvary Baptist Church 1st and Richardson led by Rev J Brister. Sunday School 9:30 a m. Morning Worship 11 a m. BT A 6:45 directed by LeSlie White. Preaching 7:45 Prayer meeting Wednesday 7:30. City Union Sunday School 7th St and Grand Ave 2:30 Sundays Clay Scarborough Supt. Faith Gospel Mission 1200 West Alameda Sunday School 9:45 a m Preaching 11 a m Evening 7:45 Midweek Wed and Sat. Ss S Supt M C Anderson Pastor Rev Cecil E Roberts. Church of God 814 W 12th Pastor Catherine Goodman Sunday School 10 a m Morning Worship 11 a m Evangelistic 7:30 p m Midweek 7:30 Wed Young People 7:30 Friday.

Calvary Baptist Church 1St and Richardson J. Harris Brister Cne Fields LeSlie White City Union 7Th St Grand Ave Clay Scarbrough Faith Gospel Mission The Assemblies of God West Alameda Ss. S M. C. Anderson Cecil E. Roberts Church OF God Catherine Goodman Evangelistic Young People’s Endeavor

Saint John's Catholic Church Masses on Sunday

Saint John's Catholic Church announces Sunday Mass schedule with services at 8 and 10. Parish encourages attendance and notes regular weekly devotions and community offerings.

Saint John’s

Local Church Notices Show Sunday Worship and Activities

Mexican Calvary Baptist Church at 608 East Tilden lists services with Rev J G Sanchez and Deacon Ed Melendez plus weekly prayer meeting and W M S events. Assembly of God Church at East 4th and Garden shows pastor C A Strickland, Sunday School, prayer meeting, youth service, missionary council and evangelistic service with a warm welcome.

Mexican Calvary Baptist Church East Tilden J. G. Sanchez George Garcia Ed Melendez Ed P. m Assembly OF God Church East

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