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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1940
Page
3
The Coronado Rifle Cup awarded to C A Harp Jr for winning the state Coronado match. Also noted is the New Mexico Gallery Championship Trophy presented to C A Harp Jr for the state match victory. Associated Press report mentions naval expansion and defense tax hearings.
Paris endured its most terrifying air raid in nine months as German bombers attacked in force. Reports say numerous bombs hit central and outlying districts causing extensive damage, with casualties and fires reported as anti aircraft guns and pursuit planes fought the raid. A US envoy narrowly escaped injury as city residents sought shelter and rescue crews worked to control blazes and clear debris.
Awards were presented after the regimental parade as part of the commencement program at New Mexico Military Institute. Honors include Veterans of Foreign Wars Medal for American citizenship and multiple excellence medals for rifle marksman ship, high scores, and most improvement across the N M M I Rifle Team and individual competitors.
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