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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1940

Page

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Pan American conference eyes defense, anti subversive pact

In Havana on July 24 the Pan American conference heard U S and Latin American plans to counter fifth column activity. Proposals include inter American machinery to suppress foreign directed disorder, a strict Western Hemisphere pact, and investigations into diplomatic agents. Guatemala objects to British Honduras trusteeship changes tied to European possessions.

Associated Press Havana United States Guatemala British Honduras Britain Mediterranean Gibraltar Empire Spain Admiralty British Fleet Air Arm North Sea Channel Air Ministry Vichy France British Isles Italy

Plan to Start Army Training On October 1

Secretary Knox outlined a plan to move skilled interior workers to coast shipyards to meet a growing shortage of shipbuilding craftsmen. Brig. Gen. Shedd described compulsory training for 1.0 million men by Oct 1 1941 with deferments for essential industry workers and pay reforms. Britain rushes Gibraltar defenses as German threats rise and air raids continue.

Washington Knox Army Sidney Hillman National Defense Commission William E. Shedd Army Chief of Staff House Military Committee Shedd Representative Sparkman D-Ala War Department Senate Thomason Dtex

Republicans Set For New Mexico State Primaries in 1940

LAS VEGAS NEW MEXICO July 24 Republicans at the state platform convention favored investigations of state agencies, adopted a belligerent campaign tone, and saw two senatorial candidates withdraw. Albert K Mitchell entered the Senate race prompting Caswell Neal and Pearce Rodey to exit, with Neal endorsing Mitchell and Maurice Miera for governor. Cyrus Mc designated for national committee post unclear in report.

Las Vegas N. M New Mexico Mitchell Senate Albert K. Mitchell Caswell Neal Carlsbad Pearce Rodey Albuquerque Neal Maurice Miera Santa Fe Miera

New French rulers plan to punish those in power at war start

Vichy France orders confinement of former premier Edouard Daladier and other leaders in Marseille for investigation into their roles in France’s wartime entry and defeat. The government also moves to confiscate property and withdraw renante from those who left France without valid reason between May 10 and armistice. Pierre Caziot pushes agricultural reconstruction to elevate peasants socially.

Associated Press Vichy France Edouard Daladier Germany Marseille Petain-Laval Daladier Enon Morocco Philippe Petain Pierre Laval Renante Pierre Caziot

Platform Adopted By State Republicans in Las Vegas

Abbreviated platform outlines Republican stances including staying out of foreign war, opposing new taxes, pay as you go debt policy, audited state finances, competitive bidding, travel rules, anti nepotism, no dual office holding, teacher retirement and tenure, non partisan judiciary, conservative land and irrigation policy, Senate consent for foreign trade deals, opposition to federal land purchases, and support for collective bargaining within a free enterprise framework.

Las Vegas N. M Republican Republican Party

Red Cross Chairman to Speak on Radio July 26

Norman Davis, chairman of the American Red Cross, will deliver a 15 minute radio address over CBS at 7 pm Roswell time next Friday July 26. He will report on the attainment of the 20 million dollar war relief fund goal and on the uses to which these funds have been put.

Norman Davis American Red Cross Columbia Broadcasting System Roswell

Marshaling Labor For Defense Work

The social security board aims to marshal an army in overalls for defense industries. It issues instructions to 4,500 public employment offices to inventory labor supply and demand, curb out-of-area hiring, and prioritize citizens with first papers while munitions production expands.

Washington Social Security Board National Defense Commission The Security Board Federal Advisory Council For Employment Security

Registration For Army Duty Set for Sept. 1

Registration under the pending selective service program is tentatively set for about Sept. 1 with the first 400,000 conscripts to begin training a month after. Congress has not acted yet on the Burke Wadsworth bill, but the committee urged enactment and next week’s debate looms amid anticipated opposition.

Washington Congress War Department Senate Military Committee Senate Sheppard D-Tex Joint Army and Navy Selective Service Committee

Roswell Airport Continental Air Lines Names New Manager

W N Baccus transfers from Albuquerque to Roswell as manager of the Continental Air Lines station. Frank Morse moves to Albuquerque after leading Roswell since service began last May. Staton Wooldridge remains assistant manager in Roswell.

W.N. Baccus Albuquerque Continental Air Lines Roswell Frank Morse Staton Wooldridge

T. S. K. Society Picnic At Bottomless Lakes

The T. S. K. Society held an outing at the Bottomless Lakes at 3 30 Tuesday afternoon honoring Miss Florra Ellen Coggin of Artesia. After swimming and boating a picnic supper was served to Florra Ellen Coggin Charlotte Wahline Betty Jo Fales Margaret Carter Audrey Fales Billie Jo Shaw Billie Louise Cox and Mrs W T Cox chaperon. They returned to Roswell then visited the Nehi Royal Crown Bottling Company open house.

Florra Ellen Coggin Artesia Charlotte Wahline Betty Jo Fales Margaret Carter Audrey Fales Billie Jo Shaw Billie Louise Cox W. T. Cox Roswell Nehi-Royal Crown Bottling Company

Water Carnival Promises Spectacular Roswell Pool Event

Roswell swimmers train for a water carnival to be held at the city pool on Friday night August 2. The event features a variety of races with notable attractions and no admission charge. Committee includes Capt. Cowan pool manager, Mrs. Harry Carr, Orville Kissleberg, Marion Jo Cowan, Douglas Carr, and Frances Urton.

Roswell City Pool Capt. Cowan Harry Carr Orville Kissleberg Marion Jo Cowan Douglas Carr Frances Urton

Roswell Pride Warned Against Rampant Vandalism in Parks

The Roswell Record pleads for civic pride as vandalism devastates city parks. Firesplaces are destroyed for the second time, tennis nets are torn, garbage piles grow, and picnic tables are damaged. T. I. Gardner cites repeated incidents and urges residents to alert police and cooperate with authorities to stop the vandalism.

Roswell T. l. Gardner City Council South Washington Gardner

Two Fine Talks At Ad Club Today

Ad Club luncheon featured Artie Knowell of Platt Drug Co speaking on the new drug labeling law and its public benefits. Gabe Martin of Roswell Laundry Co discussed execution and manipulation of customer mortality in the laundry business and cures for patronage loss. A committee including Will Lawrence Jim Lee and Ed Williams will approach city officials about city takeover of Christmas decorations. A golf match was tentatively arranged between the Ad Club and Carlsbad Lions Club for next Sunday. Andrew Kemper led the program. Joe Huff presided.

Ad Club Artie Knowell Platt Drug Company Gabe Martin Roswell Laundry Company Will Lawrence Jim Lee Ed Williams Carlsbad Lions Club Andrew Kemper Joe Huff

G P A Committees Appointed In Chaves County

The executive committee of the Chaves county Game Protective Association met at the call of president B B Wilson. Committees were named for Membership and Program with R L Malone Sr J W Lundry George Wilcox H B Smurl J M H Callender and M Stevenson Herman Crile A C Lacer named to the two groups respectively. Executive members present included J P White and others.

Chaves County Game Protective Association B. B. Wilson R. L. Malone, Sr J. W. Lundry George Wilcox H. B. Smurl J. M. H. Callender M. Stevenson Herman Crile A. C. Lacer Mr. Wilson J. P. White

Farm Supervisors School Held In Chaves County

A meeting of Chaves county A A A farm supervisors was held today at city hall with instructions on measuring acreages of harvested crops and checking soil building practices. A field demonstration is scheduled for tomorrow. Earl Butler and Albert Tilling Hastings supervise the school.

Chaves County Earl Butler Albert Tillinghast

Heat Wave Grips U S With High Temps and Death Toll

As heat waves linger coast to plains, 247 people died from heat and drownings. Temperatures topped 115 in Pierre South Dakota and stayed above 100 in many areas. Forecasters warned only slight relief but no broad break in heat with crop damage feared in Nebraska Indiana.

Associated Press Seaboard Great Plains Pierre S. D Middle Atlantic States Rockies Ohio Valley Lake Nebraska Indiana

Boy Scout Camp Is Full For First Period

Camp Wehinahpay reports enrollment over 100 for the first period. The session opens Sunday, July 28, with a second period set to begin Sunday, Aug 3. A bus will depart from the courthouse north side at 10 a.m. Scouts should bring a light lunch for the trip.

Camp Wehinahpay P. W. Thorson

Bees Beat Cubs 4 3 As Errickson Wins Again

Boston Bees defeat the Chicago Cubs 4 to 3 at home after a stretch of 12 losses in 16 games. Dick Errickson earns his third win over Chicago, with Passeau and Hartnett behind the Cubs and Errickson and Berres guiding Boston. Cincinnati plays Brooklyn and St Louis visits Philadelphia in night games.

Boston Cubs Chicago Cubs Boston Bees Dick Errickson Errickson Chicago Passeau Hartnett Berres Cincinnati Brooklyn St. Louis Philadelphia

Schedule of Games Featuring Major Teams

The page lists planned matchups with line scores and lineups including Pearson and Dickey for New York St Louis Boston Chicago Gatehouse Wagner Johnson Peacock Dietrich Appleton Tresh Washington Detroit Hudson Krakauskas Masterson Ferrell Early Hutchinson Sears Benton Tebbetts Philadelphia Cleveland Dean Besse Beckman Hayes Smith Andrews Eisenstat Hemsley.

Boston Chicago Gatehouse Wagner Johnson & Peacock Dietrich, Appleton and Tresh Washington Detroit Hudson, Krakauskas Masterson and Ferrell Early Hutchinson Sears, Benton and Tebbetts Philadelphia Cleveland Dean Besse Beckman Hayes Smith Andrews Eisenstat Hemsley

Army recruits Chester C. Henger from Artesia for 38th Infantry

The U. S. Army recruiting service announced the enlistment of Chester C. Henger of Artesia New Mexico for the 38th Infantry at Fort Douglas Utah.

U. S. Army Recruiting Service Chester C. Henger Artesia N. M 38Th Infantry Fort Douglas Utah

Belle Plaine Women Visit Relative in town

Mrs Della Anderson and Mrs John Deerr of Belle Plaine Iowa are visiting at the home of Mrs Andersons sister Mrs Parel lo 504 North Main in town.

Della Anderson John Deerr Belle Plaine Iowa Mrs. Anderson Parello North Main

Einhart Services Tomorrow At Ballard Chapel

Funeral services for Carl M. Einhart will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Ballard Chapel with Rev. F B Howden Jr officiating. Mrs. Otis Brenneman and Mrs. H P Saunders will sing. Casket bearers are John Tweedy C A Baker Claude Hobbs J Q Cummins Thomas J Hall and Bond Cooley. Interment will be in South Park. Einhart died Monday night in St Louis from a heart ailment while returning to California. His daughter Ruth Einhart of Fort Worth and his son and brother in California will attend. He lived in Roswell 17 years, then managed and owned Roswell Gas and Electric. he has resided in Niland, California for eight years.

Carl M. Einhart Ballard Chapel F. B. Howden, Jr Otis Brenneman H. P. Saunders John Tweedy C. A. Baker Claude Hobbs J. Q. Cummins Thomas J. Hall Bond Cooley South Park Roswell

Rome Faces Air Raid Alarms Over Phantom British Flight

Citizens of ancient Rome endured two pre dawn scares as anti aircraft guns fired at a phantom flight of British planes bound for the Italian capital. No bombs fell, the Italian high command reported, amid tense wartime alerts and disrupted morning routines.

Associated Press Rome High Command

Three Plead Guilty In District Court

Sylvester Mullins known as Bubbles pleaded guilty before District Judge James B McGhee to assault with a deadly weapon and received a suspended 30 day jail term. He had fired at Roosevelt Peck at Peck’s ice station on East Hendricks. Lewis Sarten pleaded guilty to forgery with a deferred sentence. W C Childress pleaded guilty to taking a mortgaged car out of state with a deferred sentence.

Sylvester “Bubbles Mullins James B. McGhee Roosevelt Peck Peck East Hendricks Lewis Sarten W. C. Childress

Record Classifieds Sell Magnolia Station Ad Space

Harry Mulroy manager of Magnolia Station 700 North Main Street endorses Record classified display and straight classified ads. He claims they outpace competitors and are read daily with proven results.

Harry Mulroy Magnolia Station N. Main St

Readership of Classifieds Draws Thousands Daily

The passage notes that people read classified ads for many reasons from finding something special to news value, with the clear point that thousands read them every day. It emphasizes broad audience engagement and the universal appeal of the classifieds.

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Sheg Baer Cuba Wheeler Cyrus Mc Supreme Court and District Court Jillages Rio Grande Valley Red Cross T. S. K. Society School For A. A. A. Farm Supervisors U. S Boy Scout New York St. Louis Pearson Donald and Dickey Kennedy H. Mills Swift Einhart
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