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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1940

Page

5

Wall Street Steady After Selective Rebound Amid War News

New York traders steadied on a selective recovery as war news influenced activity. Transfers reached 407000 shares while attention centered on Italy's role in the conflict and Prime Minister Churchill's remarks about German control of ports and potential use of Canada as a base.

New York Steels Tou Italy Churchill House of Commons Canada Standard Oil N. J Common U.S. Steel Bethlehem Vanadium Ouglas Aircraft United Aircraft Krysler

Kansas City Livestock Market Report June 4 Summary

Hogs total 3,000 with prices up to 5.20 for all interests. good to choice 180-280 lbs at 5.05-5.20. heavier weights scarce. Cattle total 3,900. calves 600 with 500 salable. steers, yearlings, and heifers steady as buyers resist higher asks. three loads of Ne Braska fed steers at 10.25. medium and good fed steers 8.50-9.25. cows 5.75-6.75. canners 4.00-5.50. bulls up to 6.50. stockers scarce. Sheep total 6,000. lambs 25 lower. native spring lambs above 10.25. medium to good lots 6.75-7.25. a few loads clipped.

Kansas City USDA

Boston Wool Market Sees Expanded Activity in Week

Boston wool market activity widened after week start with several actual sales closed. Medium fleece wools graded combing three-eights and quarter blood bright fleece brought 37 to 38 cents a pound in grease. Country packed lots of these grades mixed sold 35 to 37 cents in grease delivered to users. Many inquiries poured in for fine western grown wools.

Boston USDA

New York Wool Tops Rise on Military Demand Outlook

Wool top futures in New York closed 14 to 18 points higher as buying by commission houses and trade interest grew on expectations government would soon accept bids for large wool goods and blankets for military use. July 94.8, Oct. 92.8, Dec. 92.3. Spot standard tops at 100.0. B-Bid.

New York

Revision of Wagner Act Before the House

Washington June 4 Advocates of revising the Wagner Labor Act pressed amendments before the House though final action this session seemed unlikely. A group led by Representatives Smith Cox Routzohn and Halleck urged a House record on two sets of revisions while agreeing Senate inaction would pigeonhole any changes.

Washington House Smith D.va Cox Dga Routzohn Ohio Halleck R-Ind Senate

RAF raids target northwest Germany amid war warning

Royal Air Force heavy bombers raided northwest Germany setting oil tanks wagons ablaze and machine gunning troop convoys. A Dortmund area yard and moving trains were hit by high explosive bombs while home defense measures continued and officials urged parents to register children. The Press warned Italy faces a clear choice with Germany or risk vassal status under Hitler.

Ked Mediterranean Italy Germany Royal Air Force Air Ministry Hitler Britain France

Cotton futures close mixed as old and new contracts diverged

New York on June 4 reports cotton futures closing 2 to 4 points lower. Old contract near last July at 9.30, new July 9.52, with Oct 8.56, Dec 8.47, Jan 8.40, Mar 8.30, May 8.15. Middling spot price for 7/8 inch cotton at 10.13 f t. East nominal and non-specific regional notes present.

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New Defense Bases Sought in Central and South America

Senate naval committee Chairman Walsh, citing plans to expand air power to 10 000 planes, says the United States is making arrangements for new defense bases in Central and South America. Senator Pepper asks if such bases are needed to defend the region, and Walsh hints the Senate is in executive session as the government moves to proceed.

Washington Walsh D-Mass Senate Naval Committee United States Central Suth America Pepper D-Fla South America Senate

Coronado Program Speaker To Feature Capt Ward

Capt Charles F Ward will speak on the Coronado Cuarto Centennial radio program over KGFL tomorrow from 10 15 to 10 45 in the morning. His topic is Coronado The Man.

Capt Ward Coronado Charles F. Ward KGFL

Petition Seeks New Precinct in Flying H Area

A petition with 51 signatures was presented to Chaves county commissioners requesting the creation of a new precinct in the Flying H area.

Chaves County Flying H

War toll and air raids widen the conflict

Paris reports a large wartime toll with 195 civilians and 59 soldiers killed and 545 civilians and 107 soldiers wounded. A French war ministry spokesman said Paris bombed Munich and Frankfurt airports and industrial areas in reprisal for a German air raid on Paris yesterday.

Paris War Ministry Munich Frankfort

RAF Bombers Hit Dunkerque as German Attacks Continue

London reports an air ministry communique that RAF heavy bombers attacked German troops near Dunkerque and batteries shelling the port last night. In Santa Fe New Mexico marksmen dominated National Military Gallery Rifle Matches with Set. J. M. Flannagan of Las Cruces first at 389 and Sgt. Thomas J. Phillips tenth. National Guard tryouts for Camp Perry to be held at Las Vegas June 29-30. civilian tryouts in Santa Fe.

London Air Ministry Royal Air Force Dunkerque Santa FE New Mexico Adj R. C. Charlton J. M. Flannagan Las Cruces Flannagan Charlton National Guard Camp Perry Las Vegas

Dunkerque Evacuation Near Complete Demise of Allied Ports

Allied forces withdrew from Dunkerque after destroying usable war materials and evacuating more than 300 000 men. The French admiralty said three hundred ships aided the operation, while Berlin and British reports gave conflicting prisoner counts and confirmed heavy German gains. Floodwaters hindered German advance as defenses fell. A prior Paris air raid targeted military objectives including airfields factories and railways.

Dunkerque Paris Dunquerque Churchill House of Commons Berlin Admiralty Nieuport Harbor

Galveston Cotton Market Steady at 9.75c Mid Dling

Galveston on June 4 reports spot cotton steady with a one cent rise to mid dling at 9.75 cents and sales reaching 14 bales. References Galveston market activity and price level for the day.

Galveston

England Goes War Message Continues on Page One

England intensifies war aims in measures to wage a battle against totalitarian forces. The press declares the country moving to mobilize and confront all enemies abroad and at home as the nation sustains its wartime drive.

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