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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1940
Page
1
German high command claimed progress on the western front on the battle’s second day. Reich forces reportedly thrust toward the heart of France breaking Weygand line at Amiens along the Ailette river as French troops reportedly retreated at penetrated sectors.
Boston defeats St Louis 5 to 1 after a storybook ninth inning homer by Jimmy Foxx with two on. Grove pitches a complete game, ending the Red Sox three-game skid as Cleveland and Washington games are noted.
Paris reports indicate French artillery and machine gunners checked German tanks on the Somme front as Wehrmacht units drive toward Paris and Rouen. Weygand's defense lines and new tactics are credited with slowing the German drive, while two million men remain in the Battle for Paris with Berlin hopeful of reaching the capital within days.
The German offensive on the Somme front aided by 2000 tanks gained a slight advance on day two as German contingents penetrated 7.5 miles along the Weygand line though many tanks were destroyed by French quicksand defenses. British officials warned America must join soon and Mussolini signaled Italy’s readiness to declare war while Italy’s editor urged the United States to withhold aid if the Franco-British allies remain unsupported.
British and German air forces traded heavy raids as Germany unleashed a broad bombing attack on England and Britain replied with sorties against German troop concentrations and rail junctions west of the Ruhr. Six German planes were downed, one British aircraft lost, and two aircraft missing as Royal Air Force and British fighters pressed raids from the French battle zone to western Germany. The RAF hit oil tanks at Ghent and targeted military objectives behind the front lines while both sides employed long-range bombing along a 270 mile English coast and in the Ruhr region.
The American Red Cross urgent drive to aid war torn Holland Belgium and France has doubled the Chaves county quota. Residents of Roswell and Chaves county are urged to donate any amount at Geo. E. French chairman First National Bank Chamber of Commerce or Southwestern Public Service Co. The goal is immediate, with funds supporting relief for homes, families, babies, children and the elderly.
Jack Ramsey is charged with theft of an International pickup owned by Socks Parker of Weed New Mexico. The complaint filed in J P court states the truck was stolen in Roswell about four weeks ago and found abandoned in Pueblo Colorado. Ramsey was arrested in Roswell.
Census figures for 10 of the largest New Mexico cities indicate strong growth since 1930 with gains up to 100 percent. Hobbs may surge to over 14,000, a potential 3,000 percent rise, while Portales Carlsbad and Santa Fe appear to be the fastest growing based on current figures.
In the first quarter, New Mexico led 11 western states with a seven fold rise in government payments for live stock and farm produce. The far western area reported 44.37 million dollars, up 145 percent from 1939. nationwide payments rose 52 percent. New Mexico received 2.333 million versus 306 thousand dollars in 1939.
Rome dispatch reports all Fascist branches ordered to be ready to wear uniforms at short notice for a Piazza Venezia mass meeting where Mussolini may declare Italy at war. Overflow rallies planned across Rome and Italy with leaders stationed at party HQ to handle the event.
Italian authorities warned the United States that a 12 mile coastal belt is mined and that the liner Washington is to be guided through the danger zone to Naples for a June 10 docking. It marks a major step in Italy’s war preparations and details on whether other coastlines are mined were unclear.
In Albuquerque on June 6 former governor and current mayor Clyde Tingley denounced Governor John E. Miles after Miles began a traffic survey and plan for a traffic light inside city limits. Tingley criticized Miles publicly at a city commission meeting, urging him on the matter.
Lake Arthur town council approved a zoning ordinance last night establishing building restrictions in the residential district. The measure enables规定 stricter lot use and construction standards within the town limits.
Reporter Dewitt MacKenzie notes the Allied line withstood the initial German onslaught yesterday as French leaders described the situation as fairly good. Germany claims to have broken the Finch line at several points while the battle’s outcome remains unclear and far from decisive.
A reported shooting at 4th and Lea turned out to be boys blasting firecrackers. Police caution that city ordinances ban fireworks except on dates set by Mayor Hall at tonight’s council meeting for Independence Day celebrations.
The New Mexico Singers Association will hold its annual state convention in Portales on June 8 and 9. Representing quartets from Stamps-Baxter Music Co. Vaughn Music Co. and Hartford Music Co., with Portales Chamber of Commerce aiding, promises visitors a pleasant time, says R. G. Peipelman Assistant State Secretary.
The Rotary club noon session featured two talks on the European war and its potential impact on the United States. Hinton Wilmot argued U S strength and defense make invasion unlikely, while Dr J P Williams urged national defense prep for Allied victory and world stability. Bob Kellahin led the program. State police captain Ed Jackson and patrolman Bob Scroggins attended Clovis duty for the Coronado Duarto Centennial and Pioneer Days. Scroggins returns tomorrow, Jackson Sunday.
Pittsburgh gains a 7 to 6 victory over Boston as rookies Bob Elliott and Frankie Gustine launch third inning triples. Bees and Pirates end tied for National League cellar with late scoring, Posedel Sullivan Lopez facing Mass Klinger Sewell Davis.
City data show Police Court fines total $478 with $232 collected. 223 charged, 80 held, 135 cited. 39 fined or jailed, 15 to county jail, 6 to juvenile court, others pending or released. Offenses include 97 muffler violations and 38 drunk driving. Water sales for May 1940 were $7,546.42 versus $7,564.66 in May 1939. average daily per capita consumption 228 gallons. 12 new services, 29 meters repaired.
Judge James B. McGhee and court reporter Henry Puckett were set to return to Roswell this afternoon after McGhee completed court duties in Carlsbad.
Police report three boys detained over seven bicycles found at one boy’s home. Bicycles had been disassembled and some parts sold. All but one bike has been claimed. they will face juvenile court. Lordsburg Musk: American Legion urges Congress to aid Allies with war materials.
Mrs Claude Allison placed a ranch for sale ad in The Record and received multiple calls by 9 30 the next morning. The Record offers broad Pecos Valley reach and affordable classified rates to buyers and sellers seeking trades or rentals.
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