French Line Held As German Blitz Slows
Paris dispatch reports Weygand declaring France must hold to its soil as German 2000-tank armada presses preeminent assault. French say about one fifth of the panzer force has been blasted out of action. British troops reinforce in the north while Luftwaffe raids cause material damage but few casualties. Air alarms near Paris subside as bombs rattle central France. Germany deploys about 40 divisions in the main northern front.
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Associated Press
Paris
Germany
Weygand
France
Aisne
Oise
Germans Claim Weygand Line Broken Across Front
Berlin reports the Weygand line broken through on the entire front as German forces push toward Dieppe and Le Havre. The high command says operations south of the Somme and Aisne-Oise canal proceed on schedule amid air raids and anti tank defenses north of Paris.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Weygand
Tts
Paris
France
Somme
Aisne-Oise
High Command
Dieppe
le Havre
Germany
England
Reynaud
Senate Army Commission
Holland
Belgium
Somme-Aisne
Seine River
Battle
Seine
Cherbourg
German Attack Fells Back Allied Guards on Somme Front
Paris dispatch reports Allied advance guards retreated along the Somme as German forces pushed across the Aisne east of Soissons. German troops struck widely along a 125 mile front on day three of the battle, but the high command says German units were wiped out in that sector. Weygand orders defenders to hold firm and remain brave.
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Associated Press
Paris
France
Somme
Aisne
Soissons
Maxime Weygand
Quotation Sparks Debate on Mussolini Peace Proposal
Rome reports Virginio Gayda cites a Pepper quote claiming Mussolini would feel the American lash if he ignores Roosevelt’s peace plan. Pepper warned Mussolini would rue the day he joined the war and face consequences from the United States, though no White House comment is noted.
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Rome
Virginio Gayda
Pepper
Dfla
Il Giornale D’italia
Gayda
United States
Mussolini
Roosevelt
Il Duce
America
Italy pledges to respect Egyptian frontiers in war pledge
Alexandria report says Al Passir quotes Mussolini giving Egypt fresh assurances that Italy would not attack Egypt if it joins Germany against the Allies. Premier Aly Maher Pasha receives the pledge, aiming to secure Egypt's stance amid wartime alliances.
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Alexandria
Egypt
al Passir
Italy
Germany
Mussolini
Aly Maher Pasha
Madrid
Spain
Belga says Belgian army unit to join Allied forces soon
Poitiers France June 7 Belga reports the first division of the Belgian army formed in France will join the Allied armies shortly. The development signals strengthened Franco Allied support as Belgian troops prepare to stand with French and British forces.
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Poitiers
France
Belga
Germans Renew Attacks on Somme Front North of Soissons
Paris dispatch reports violent German assault in the center of the Somme front north of Soissons and renewed pressure on the French right along the Aisne north east of Soissons. Heavy artillery pounded positions as German forces tried to break through near the Chemin-Des-Dames but were repulsed. fighting continued as day wore on.
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Paris
Somme Front
Soissons
Oise
Maxime Weygand
War Ministry
Aisne
Chemin-Des-Dames
Pleas Entered in Roswell Theft and Forgery Case
Jack Ramsey pled guilty before district judge James B. McGhee to stealing a pickup truck owned by Socks Parker of Weed New Mexico. He awaits sentence after the vehicle was taken in Roswell about a month ago and found abandoned in Pueblo Colorado. Ruel H Curley Wheeler also pleaded guilty to stealing a sander paint gauge from W C Mullough and a car heater and wrenches from H A Hopper. He faces later sentencing after return to Roswell from Brighton Colorado. Grady Luck pled guilty to forgery before Pat ONeill J P and was bound over to district court after being returned to Roswell from Hereford Texas.
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Jack Ramsey
James B. McGhee
H. A. Hopper
Roswell
Young
Brighton
Colo
Grady Luck
Pat O’neill
J. P
Hereford
Texas
Strickland
War Causes Slump In N. M. Oil Work
In Santa Fe on June 7, Carl Livingston of the State Oil Conservation Commission said Europe's war has caused a slump in New Mexico oil activity. He cited fear of attacks from Mexico and rumors of secret landing fields as factors. He noted drilling and location work have slowed, due to apprehension about the future and a perceived fifth column.
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Santa FE
N. M
Europe
New Mexico
Carl Livingston
State Oil Conservation Commission
Mexico
Livingston
Hitler
House Votes End Present Labor Board Reform
June 7 report on the House passage of legislation to replace the National Labor Relations Board with a new three man agency. The measure revamps procedures and bans aliens from collective bargaining conferences with employers.
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HOUSE
Labor Board
Washington
National Labor Relations Board
Athletics edge Browns 3 2 in ninth for win in Philadelphia
Al Brancato drove in all three Philadelphia runs with a single double and triple to beat St Louis 3 to 2 in the ninth. John Berrardino homered for the Browns in the fourth. Detroit defeated Boston 7 to 1 as Newhouser and Tebbetts held the Red Sox to one run.
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Athletics
Browns
Philadelphia
al Brancato
St. Louis
John Berrardino
Harland Clift
Philadel
Kennedy
Swift
Potter
Hayes
Yankees Rally Past Indians 5 4 In Ninth Inning
New York scores two runs in the ninth to beat Cleveland 5 4 and halt Bob Feller streak at seven. Feller loses to drop to 8-3 while the Yankees improve. Feller and Hemsley opposed Breuer Hadley Dickey. other game Knott Tresh Leonard Ferrell.
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Yanks
Indians
New York
New York Yankees
Cleveland Indians
Bob Feller
Feller
Cleveland
Hemsley
Breuer
Hadley
Dickey
Pirates Coast Phillies 10 4 in lopsided win
The Pittsburgh Pirates slugged three Philadelphia pitchers for 18 hits eight for extra bases to win 10 to 4 and extend their streak to three games. The Phillies offense managed four runs as pitching by Beck St Johnson Small and Atwood allowed the outcome. New York St Louis Cincinnati Chicago games noted with box details and scores. Albuquerque census hints New Mexico population may reach 550000 a 250 increase since 1930 with statewide gains around 25 percent and many communities up 50 percent.
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Pirates
Phillies
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pirates
Philadelphia
Philadel
Beck
St Johnson
Small
Atwood
Brown
Lanning
Davis
Albuquerque
N. M
New Mexico
George Smith Gains National Scholarship Honor
Roswell high school honor graduate George Smith was named one of ten preliminary winners in RCA's nationwide opportunity scholarship contest. Winners receive a four week paid trip to New York and Camden to compete for a 4000 prize. nine others get 100 cash awards.
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George Smith
Roswell
Radio Corporation of America
New York
Camden
N.J
RCA
United States
Santa Fe power water plant not for sale
Santa Fe officials announced the local light and water company would not be sold. The city council sent the matter to a Denver investment firm studying municipal ownership in return for an option to buy the bonds when issued. The utility could be acquired only by condemnation, said O B Summers.
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Santa FE
N. M
Light and Water Company
New Mexico Power Company
Denver
Oo. B. Summers
Boellner Resigns From School Board
Arden Boellner resigns from the Chaves County Board of Education amid work pressures. Rodman Cookson, county superintendent, announced the move. Boellner served several years. successor to be appointed by District Judge James B. McGhee.
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Arden Boellner
Chaves
Italy Moves Toward War as Rex Sails Plans Proceed
Rome reports the liner Rex will not sail for the United States though reservations remain for June 12. Other Italian sailings are said cancelled and merchantmen ordered to neutral ports. Mussolini names Emilio Debono to command a southern army group, possibly to operate in Libya under Balbo. troops man streets after a Maltese nationalist bust dedication.
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Associated Press
Rome
Rex
United States
Reynaud
Paris
Mussolini
Emilio Debono
Italy
Libya
Italo Balbo
New York
Fortunato Mizzi
Barber Price Fixing Law Taken To Supreme Court
C M Arnold a Roswell barber sues to challenge a New Mexico minimum barber price law. Attorney J M Hervey says appeal papers mailed to the state supreme court after district judge David Chavez in Santa Fe ruled the law valid. Arnold argues due process violations under both constitutions. The statute lets the state board set minimum barbering prices on request from 75 percent of local barbers in each district.
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C. M. Arnold
Roswell Barber
State Supreme Court
J. M. Hervey
Arnold
Hervey
David Chavez
Santa Fe
State Board of Barber Examiners
Ki Li Boxing Tournament Set for Roswell Field
Plans for the Ki-Li amateur boxing tournament at Bremond Field June 24 25 26 sponsor Roswell Kiwanis and Lions clubs. Capt C M Woodbury says it will be bigger and better with proceeds shared by the clubs for the Kiwanis milk fund and Lions boys work. Local boxers urged to report 5 pm Monday at the armory. entrants expected from Santa Fe Fort Sumner Clovis Portales Carlsbad Artesia Lake Arthur Dexter CCC camps Hobbs Las Cruces and Roswell with many returning from last year. Prize money attracts fighters and Roswell residents are urged to attend for a good cause.
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Dhe Bremond Field
Roswell Kiwanis
Lions Clubs
C. M. Woodbury
Kiwanis Milk Fund
Lions Boys Work
Woodbury
Armory
Santa Fe
Fort Sumner
Clovis
Portales
Carlsbad
Artesia
Lake Arthur
Dexter
CCC
Hobbs
Las Cruces
Roswell
Lions Hear Talk On The Weather Bureau
John Duncan of the local Weather Bureau gave the main talk to Lions last night about the bureau work and balloon runs used to measure wind speed and direction for airlines. H. A. Poorbaugh outlined plans for the Eastern New Mexico State Fair. Charlie Boreing reported Lions softball plans for a June 14 game with the Ad Club, venue TBA. A. N. Rusty Etz presided.
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John Duncan
U. S. Weather Bureau Office
Lions
H. A. Poorbaugh
New Mexico
Charlie Boreing
Ad Club
A. N
Rusty” Etz
Texas Rangers to go to the border
Homer Garrison announces immediate deployment of additional Texas Rangers to border headquarters at Del Rio. Garrison offered no further details. In Socorro, New Mexico, about 70 officers from the 207th coast artillery anti air craft unit NM National Guard prepare for a 10 day training school directed by Col. R. E. Guthrie with California officers joining with equipment.
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Austin
Tex
Homer Garrison
Public Safety
Texas Rangers
del Rio
Garrison
Socorro
N. M
207Th Coast Artillery
New Mexico National Guard
R. E. Guthrie
California
Carlsbad Plans To Buy Water System
Carlsbad New Mexico moves to buy the local water system after city council approval. May or Sam Horne and city clerk Hoyt McMinn signed a contract with five Denver bonding firms to arrange up to date appraisal and issue revenue bonds if the city buys the plant. Appraisers will be selected by both sides and a fifth person named to decide price, with a 60 day completion window.
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Carlsbad
N. M
Sam Horne
Hoyt McMinn
Denver
Colo
Gene Roberts
Southwestern Public Service Company
Deaths Last Night Chief Justice Waste Dies at 71
Berkeley California William H Waste 71 longtime chief justice of California died last night in Berkeley. Waste served on the high court for decades and was widely respected for his judicial leadership and public service.
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Associated Press
Berkeley
Calif
William H. Waste
California
Edward E Clive British Actor Dies at 60
Edward E. Clive a British born film actor aged 60 is noted in North Hollywood California records. The obituary outlines his career in early cinema and his ties to the Hollywood scene during its classic era.
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North Hollywood
Calif
Edward E. Clive
Editor of Savannah Evening Press Named
Savannah Ga. W G Sut live is identified as editor of the Savannah Evening Press in this brief notice from the local paper.
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Savannah, Ga
W. G. Sutlive
The
Savannah Evening Press
Tentative 1940-41 City Budget Sees $10000 Rise
Roy Daniel presents a tentative 1940-41 city budget to the council with a general fund total of 120000, up 10000 from the current year. Increases cover airport payments, WPA projects, street and airport expenses. $4000 for last year’s fire truck was not carried forward. No action yet. state tax commission must approve before operation.
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Roy Daniel
Council
State Tax Commission
The
Coun
Picture Program At Townsend Meeting
There will be a picture session at the Townsend Club weekly meeting tonight at East Fourth Street hall starting at 7:30. The show is part of the Know Your New Mexico series and the entire session is open to all attendees.
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Townsend Club
East Fourth Street
Weather forecast for four states with scattered storms
New Mexico will be fair tonight and Saturday with scattered thunderstorms this afternoon and early tonight in Pecos Valley and Sangre De Cristo mountains. Colorado expected partly cloudy tonight and Saturday with warmer conditions in the east. Arizona mostly fair with little temperature change. West Texas mostly fair west of the mountains. showers and scattered thunderstorms tonight elsewhere, with Saturday fair in the north and scattered thunder showers in the south tomorrow afternoon.
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New Mexico
Pecos Valley
Sangre de Cristo Mountains
Colorado
Arizona
West
Texas
North
Used refrigerators sell out after small ad
J. E. Patterson of The Western Auto Supply Company reports placing a tiny advertisement in The Record that sold all six used refrigerators in stock, illustrating the power of a single small ad.
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J. E. Patterson
Western Auto Supply Company
Record classifieds offer quick cheap service and value
One line advocacy praises Record classifieds for low cost and high returns in quick, efficient service for advertising needs.
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Boston
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