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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1940

Page

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Tingley enters race for New Mexico governor in 1942

Former Governor Clyde Tingley announced his Democratic bid for governor, filing petitions with about 47 000 signatures. He addressed a Rio Grande Park picnic in Albuquerque pledging economy and continuity, and said he would seek the Sept 14 primary against incumbent John E Miles. He backed Roosevelt and criticized the present administration notably targeting Gail S Carter.

Albuquerque N. M Clyde Tingley John E. Miles Rep J. J. Dempsey Dennis Chavez U. S. Senate Tingley Secretary of State Santa Fe Leo Baca Rio Grande Park Miles Baca Roosevelt Gail S. Carter

Franco Warns Britain Over Gibraltar Claim

Generalissimo Francisco Franco warns Britain that Spain intends to reclaim Gibraltar. The Rock, a strategic fortress at the entrance to the Mediterranean, was annexed in 1502 but seized by Britain and the Dutch in 1704.

Francisco Franco Spain Britain Gibraltar The Mediterranean Sea

Hitler’s Plan for Enslaved Europe Triggers British Rally

A report notes Adolf Hitler’s intent to subjugate Europe provokes Britain to mobilize. Readers are directed to turn to page five for full coverage of the plan and its likely repercussions.

Hitler Europe

Third aviation school session to be held tonight

The Civil Aeronautics Authority aviation course resumes tonight at 7 at the Junior High School. It targets men and women who have not enrolled, with classes Monday through Friday evenings. Government scholarships worth 325 dollars, five in total, will be awarded to a competitive group of 25 to 49, with flight training of at least 35 hours. Ground training costs ten dollars for nonscholarship students, open to all adults 18 to 26 on July 1.

C. A. A. Aviation School Chamber of Commerce J. C. Barnett Civil Aeronautics Authority

German Bombers Sink Ship Under Panama Registry

London reports a 1,282 ton Frossoula, Panama registry, sunk by German aircraft on July 15, 258 miles northwest of Cape Finisterre in very bad weather. Eighteen crew escaped in two boats. three survivors reached a British port after four days. Survivors include a Portuguese chief officer, a Greek second engineer, and a Greek seaman.

London Germany Frossoula Panama Cape Finisterre Spain Barcelona

Heat Wave Claims Lives Across U S In July Toll

Chicago reports a three day heat wave killing 21 and drowning 94 others at resorts and rivers across 23 states. Needles and Yuma in California and Arizona towns Phoenix Kingman Tucson reach 110 to 105 degrees as upper New England escapes.

Chicago New England Great Lakes Middle West Middle Atlantic States Weather Bureau Ohio Valley Needles Calif Yuma Ariz Arizona Phoenix Kingman Tucson

Roswell Girl Struck by Auto Near Lake Arthur

Patsy Guebera a 12 year old Roswell girl suffered a broken arm and deep leg gash when struck by a Denton Texas driven car two miles north of Lake Arthur around six Saturday night The girl was taken to Artesia hospital by state police Capt Jackson who arrived soon after The Hinkles car swerved to miss the child but could not avoid the impact The girl lives at 109 East Tilden.

Patsy Guebera Roswell Lake Arthur Artesia Hospital Capt. Jackson G. W. Hinkle Denton Texas Hinkle Jackson

Congress Resumes Work On Bills For National Defense

Congress returns from recess to tackle defense related bills and hearings. House and Senate committees plan hearings on President Roosevelt's request for 4.8 billion dollars more for defense and the larger 15 billion dollar defense outlay. Chairman Woodrum expects debate in two weeks. Military training measures resume hearings this week.

Washington National Defense Capitol Congress Senate House Chicago Woodrum D-Va Roosevelt Knox Navy Department War Department National Defense Commission

Hogan Leads Golfers In Money Race After Chicago Open

Chicago July 22 Texan Ben Hogan leading this year’s money list after tying for second in the Chicago Open with Johnny Revolta. Dick Metz won the $1,500 first prize with a 278 total, Hogan’s earnings climb to $8,768, while Jim Demaret drops to second with $8,477. Metz posted rounds 68 71 69 70. Revolta and Hogan finished 279. Ferrier and Gulda toed 280 and 275 respectively.

Chicago Little Ben Hogan White Plains N. Y Hogan Johnny Revolta Dick Metz Oak Park Ill Tom O'Shanter Country Club Revolta Jim” Demaret Metz Jim Ferrier Australia Ralph Guldahl

Roosevelt blamed for British war stance in German press

Berlin reports that the Frankfurter Zeitung editor brands President Roosevelt as largely responsible for Britain’s hard line. The radio dispatch says the paper blames Roosevelt for lingering illusions about foreign reactions to Hitler's speech while noting most of the world understood the reasons behind the appeal.

Berlin Roosevelt Frankfurter Zeitung Radio England Fuehrer Fuehrer To Make This Last and Stirring Appeal.’ x x x “Roosevelt

Republicans Open New Mex State Meeting

Manuel Otero of Albuquerque said he would not seek the governorship, declaring decisive terms at a Las Vegas infougnal platform meeting. The move shifts Maurice Miera, former Progressive leader, into a leading potential candidate role for the Republican state convention.

Las Vegas Manuel Otero Albuquerque Otero Maurice Miera

Four Comebacks In Texas Primaries

In Texas Democrats weigh comeback bids by four former representatives and the 12 man race to succeed Marvin Jones of Amarillo. Front runners include Joe H Eagle of Houston O H Cross of Waco W D McFarlane of Graham and Thomas L Blanton of Albany. Blanton stands out as a defiant speaker with a noted past as watchdog of the treasury.

Austin Tex Marvin Jones Amarillo Texas Joe H. Eagle Houston O. H. Cross Waco W. D. McFarlane Graham Thomas L. Blanton Albany Townsend Martin W. F. Hill Port Arthur Linotype James L. Latimer Blanton Washington Treasury

Gressett Dies Suddenly in Wichita Falls

Will Abner Gressett of Wichita Falls Texas died suddenly of a heart attack at his brother Farrell Gressett’s home 212 East McGaffey Sunday morning after a mountain trip and lawn work. Born March 19 1884 in Ballenger he leaves two children and several relatives. body sent to Ballenger for funeral with Ballard Funeral Home in charge.

Will Abner Gressett Wichita Falls Texas Farrell Gressett East McGaffey Ballenger Willie Mae Billie Gressett Etta Mae Gressett Ballard Funeral Home

Sheriff Returns Two Men To Roswell

Sheriff Frank Young brought two men to face charges in Roswell. W C Childress of Jackson Wyoming pleaded guilty to taking a mortgaged car without consent and not guilty to forgery. held on the mortgaged car charge under 500 dollars and awaits a preliminary hearing with 11 000 dollars bond. Louis Sarten of Lovelock Nevada pleaded guilty to forgery and was held for district court under 1000 dollars bond.

Frank Young Roswell W. C. Childress Jackson Wyoming Louis Sarten Lovelock Nevada Childress Pat O'Neill J. P Sarten

Police Court Fines for Drunk Driving and Theft

In police court Felipe Gamboa fined 150 dollars for drunk driving and Pedro Garza fined 50 dollars for accompanying a drunk driver. Earl Hilliard sentenced to 30 days in jail for petty theft. A. R. Eastwood fined 10 dollars for drunkenness.

Felipe Gamboa Pedro Garza Earl Hilliard A. R. Eastwood

Judge McGhee Sits in Silver City in For Hay

Judge McGhee is in Silver City presiding for Judge Hay and will return tomorrow night. An automobile rolled over 41 miles east of Roswell Sunday afternoon. no serious injuries. Passengers named Martin from Houston Texas.

McGhee Silver City Judge Hay Roswell Martin Houston Texas

United States Urges Joint Trusteeship to Halt European Transfers

Havana July 22 The United States proposed a hemisphere wide trusteeship to block European colonial transfers and to safeguard the economy. Secretary Cordell Hull outlined US aims at the American foreign ministers meeting, urging decisive action against subversive activities and any modification of European holdings in the Western Hemisphere.

London Lord Halifax Adolf Hitler Great Britain Hitler Reichstag Halifax Europe Germany Britain British Commonwealth Wide Atlantic United States Havana New World Cordell Hull Americas Western Hemisphere Hull

Democrats To Aid Willkie In His Battle

Colorado Springs dispatch reports John W. Hanes and Lewis Douglas both ex-New Deal officials offering to work for Wendell L. Willkie. They urge Democratic independents to support Willkie for loyalty to country over party, also signed by Roberta Campbell Lawson and joined by Alan Valentine of Rochester University.

Colorado Springs Colo John W. Hanes Lewis Douglas Wendell L. Willkie Douglas Willkie Roberta Campbell Lawson Lawson Hanes Alan Valentine Rochester University Douglas Treasury Tulsa Okla Federated Women’s Club of America

Fred J. Lusk Dies in California After Illness

Roswell telegrams report Fred J. Lusk died Sunday in Los Angeles following a months long illness. Lusk once lived in Roswell and worked at the Roswell Laundry before moving to California about twenty five years ago. He was brother in law to Mrs I W Woolsey and is survived by a married son and daughter in California and two younger unmarried children at home.

Fred J. Lusk Los Angeles Roswell Mr. Lusk California I. W. Woolsey

Bombed enemy supply ship and raids reported off Danish coast

The air ministry announced that a 14,000-ton enemy supply ship was bombed off the Danish coast yesterday. German military objectives in Germany and Holland were bombed, a German raider hit the balloon barrage cable in England and was destroyed. Four German aircraft were destroyed in yesterday's air battles over Britain, with two British fighters lost.

Associated Press Lord Halifax Adolf Hitler England Berlin Britain Churchill Hitler House of Commons High Command English Channel Royal Air Force Germany Midlands Scotland Brazen Fuehrer London Air Ministry Holland

Free French airmen join RAF night raid on Germany

London dispatch reports General Charles De Gaulle’s headquarters stating that airmen of the free French Legion participated in last night’s Royal Air Force operations over Germany. It notes strong ground defenses but says the targets were attacked with success and important results observed, with all airmen returning safely.

London Charles de Gaulle Free French Legion Royal Air Force Germany

Yes Sir It Pays Armold Transfer Advertises in Record Classified

Raymond Armold of Armold Transfer praises Record Classified for daily recall and business success. He credits the section with making Armold Transfer a familiar name and a trusted choice for transfers.

Raymond Armold Armold Transfer Company Armold Transfer Armold

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Franco View of Italy U. S W. A. Gressett Conference of Democrats Willkie New Deal Fight For Democracy Fred Lack Laundry
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