Midway Battle News Boosts Allied Morale Worldwide
Reports from Pacific front celebrate a decisive Midway victory as Admiral Nimitz receives congratulatory messages from General MacArthur and others. Communiqués recount Japanese retreat, losses of several carriers and ships, and U S counterattacks. Yamamoto’s boast of peace faded as American forces avenge Pearl Harbor with mounting success in the central Pacific. The opening raid on Midway is repulsed, boosting civilian and military morale across Hawaii and beyond.
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Central Pacific
Nimitz
Midway
Douglas MacArthur
Australia
J. L. DeWitt
Western Defense Command
Fourth Army
San Francisco
Pacific Fleet
Hawaiian
Pacific
Hawaii
Army
Navy
Isoruka Yamamoto
Pearl Harbor
United States
White House
Washington
London
Yamamoto
Coral Sea
mid-Pacific
Oahu
Mat
Dai
Marine Corps
Dempsey Hinkle Address Clovis VFW Meeting Today
In Clovis the VFW encampment enters its second day with J. J. Dempsey delivering a warlike speech at the high school auditorium. R. R. Hinkle spoke for Governor Miles, welcomed attendees, and stressed New Mexico’s longstanding military tradition as veterans prepared for a parade and barbecue after morning talks.
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Clovis
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Interior
J. J. Dempsey
VFW
Dempsey
R. R. Hinkle
Miles
E. E. Kraus
Kaiser Wilhelm
Germany
United States
Pearl Harbor
Hinkie
State House
Hinkle
New Mexico
Rough Riders
713Th Engineers
Welcome Newcomers to City For ANN'S NiGeT Cave Night
A city invitation invites newcomers to ANN'S NiGeT Cave for dancing and a tall refreshing drink amid local social outreach.
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Ann’s Niget Cave
May Roswell rainfall and sunshine report
Roswell recorded only .01 inch of rain in May, with normal May precipitation at 1.08 inches. First five months totaled 2.95 inches versus a 3.82-inch normal. May sunshine reached 83 percent of possible, above the May normal of 75 percent. Mean temperature 67.6, normal 69.4. Highest 98, lowest 43. Extremes since 1905 are 101 and 28.
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Roswell
Weather Bureau
Battle of Midway Invasion Calls Heavy Japanese Losses
Pearl Harbor June 8 report notes Japan lost at least 14 ships and transports in a disastrous Midway attempt. American cost: one destroyer sunk and one aircraft carrier damaged as U S forces repelled the invasion and pursued retreat.
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Wimitz
United States
Eastern Pacific
Wall Street Mixed After Victory News Becomes Focus
The New York market in early June 8 trade showed irregularity after a delayed celebration of the U S air navy victory over Japan. Blue chips like Eastman Kodak Coca Cola Union Pacific and others moved 1 to 6 points with gains near the day’s end while wheat and cotton softened in after hours.
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Wall Street
New York
United States
Mid- Pacific
Miia
Eastman Kodak
Coca-Cola
Union Pacific
Union Carbide
Texas Co
American Telephone
Philip Morris
General Motors
U. S. Rubber
Fepsi-Cola
Chrysler
Santa Fe
Homestake Mining
International Harvester
American Airlines
Chicago
Grease wool and tops rise in New York futures
New York on June 8 reportsgrease wool futures closing up by half a cent with Oct at 97.0B Certificated and spot at 96.8. Wool top futures advance up to two tenths of a cent with Oct at 124.0B and Dec at 124.3B Certificated spots for wool tops at 121.5. b Bid.
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New York
New York Cotton Futures Close Lower on June 8
Cotton futures in New York closed one to one thirty cents per bale lower with most contracts down. July settled at 17.59, down 31 points, with October, December, January, March and May contracts all off varying amounts. Middling spot quoted at 10.13, off 31. Market remained nominal.
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New York
AmAirl
Greylin
AmCan
Kresge
Amcarf
Lockhed
AmLoco
Loew’s I
AmMet
Mont
Amamil
NatCash
AmSmel
NatGyps
Amtt
NatLead
AmTob
Nat
Briggsm
SearsRo
Chipnt
Chrysler
Cityicef
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Coml&Son
TexasCo
ConsAir
Tex Gulf
ConsEdi
UnitAirl
ConsolOil
UnitAir
ConCan
Usgyps
Conooild
Usindal
CrucStl
Uspipe
CurtWrt
Usrubb
GenElec
Ussteel
GenMet
Wsairb
GtWsSu
WsUnitel
Wse&m
SORK
Jly
Chicago Grain and Bonds Market Notes
Chicago grain prices show July corn at 85 5/8 cents, September at 68 1/4, December near 90 1/2, with June futures for oats and wheat range given. U S bonds in New York were reported unchanged, reflecting quiet trading amidst a calm market session.
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New York
U. S
Flood Control Debate Over Hondo Reservoir on Pecos
Texas and New Mexico representatives clashed with the board of army engineers over flood control for the Pecos river and its tributaries. A plan to use the Hondo reservoir near Roswell, with a diversion floodway, faced opposition in favor of a reservoir system detaining floodwaters. Carlsbad, New Mexico asked for more time to review.
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Washington
Texas
New Mexico
Board of Army Engineers
Hondo
Roswell
N. M
Pecos River
Army
Pecos
Tex
Thomas M. McClure
Reclamation Bureau
Hondo River
O. N. Floyd
Dallas
Texas Attorney General
Hatch
D-Nm
Carlsbad
Fatal automobile accident kills Gabriel Chaves near Picacho
Gabriel Chaves 20 of San Patricio New Mexico died after a pickup overturned near Picacho about 4 30 Sunday morning. A tire blowout caused the crash and Chaves was thrown from the vehicle. Three youths rode in the truck. two suffered minor injuries while one was uninjured. An inquest found death due to automobile accident. funeral services were held at San Patricio Church and burial followed at San Patricio cemetery. Ballard Funeral Home assisted.
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Gabriel Chaves
San Patricio
N. M
Picacho
Here
Bill Lewis
Chaves
Ballard
Roswell
Lewis
Hagerman Laas
San Patricio Church
Ballard Funeral Home
Odor Couple Heads to Niagara Falls Trip with Deaton Escort
Mr and Mrs Paul Odor depart for a vacation to Niagara Falls New York to visit Mrs Odors parents and relatives. They are accompanied by Paul H Deaton who will travel to Smithville Missouri to join Mrs Deaton for a relatives visit.
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Paul Odor
Niagara Falls
N. Y
New Mexico and West Texas Weather Update
Forecast shows similar temperatures to the last 24 hours across New Mexico with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the Rio Grande valley and more thunderstorms in the central mountain ranges including the Jemez. West Texas expects showers and thunderstorms except near El Paso with temperatures holding steady.
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New Mexico
Rio Grande Valley
Jemez Mountains
West Texas
el Paso
Man fined for fishing without license in local court
Luther Henley pleaded guilty to fishing without a license before Pat O Neill J P. He was fined 25 dollars and costs. The complaint was signed by deputy state game warden L W Simmons.
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Luther Henley
Pat O'Neill
J. P
L. W. Simmons
CurB Market New York Close Gems and Stocks
June 8 market close shows small changes across issuers including Alum Co Am up 8 cents, Carrier Corp up 5 1/2, Cit Sve Pf at 36 1/2, Ford Met Ltd at 2 1/8, Hecla Min 4 1/4, Humbie Oil 51, and Ins Co N Am at 67 3/4, with varied activity across listed equities.
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New York
Alum Co Am
Carrier Corp
Ford Met Ltd
Humbie Oil
Ins Co
N Am
Senate conference report on enlisted men pay raise bill
Many receive conference report on pay increase legislation for enlisted men as the Appropriations Committee advances the measure through Senate proceedings. The action highlights budgetary considerations and potential impacts on military personnel compensation.
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Appropriations Committee
Pearl Harbor Anniversary Oath Administered Coast to Coast
Parts of the national radio program honoring Pearl Harbor were received as the oath was administered at 12:25 p.m. local time, six months to the minute after the first bombs fell at Pearl Harbor at 7:55 a.m. December 7, 1941, mirroring Hawaii’s time.
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Pearl Harbor
Hawaii
Lawmakers Tackle Supplemental Aid Bill For Soldiers Dependents
The House considers legislation for aid to soldiers dependents as the seventh supplemental appropriation bill totals 1.692 billion dollars. The Senate and House are in recess Saturday as discussions continue on the measure.
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Siders
HOUSE
Senate
Harris Cafe Closes Briefly After Owner’s Loss
Due to the proprietor’s mother’s death the Harris Cafe will close for a few days and then reopen. Mrs. Sandy Harris communicates appreciation to patrons for their business and notes a temporary pause.
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Sandy Harris
Harris Cafe
Treat Yourself To A Victory Hair Cut And Curl
An old style ad promotes a permanent wave shop at 1108 West Fourth Street offering self care and a confidence boost for customers and their companions with a catchy prompt to visit for a new hairdo.
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Permanent Wave Shop
Empty or Poor Classified Fragments From Old Paper
Too Late To Classify For Rent 2 ROOM furnished apartment with bills paid 25 301 E 8th 6 8thx Small house 3 rooms bath Adults 411 N Union 6 8th Too Late to SANTA FE buzzing with insur ance rackets high powered lawyers social celebrities who live in New York and run for office in New Mexico ain t us Democrats pure Carl Johnson of course Phone 263 6 8tlc For Sale 2 ELECTRIC ice boxes 1 Singer sewing machine 6 table top gas stoves nice ones Terms Carl Johnson of course Phone 263 6 8t3c IRON MINING claims for sale or lease Inquire 904 N Mo 6 811x
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Santa FE
New York
New Mexico
Carl Johnson
Singer Sewing
Kansas City Livestock Prices Report June Market Summary
Kansas City livestock market notes slow fed steers with scattered early sales 15 to 25 lower. Heifers and yearlings steady while cows ease to steady. Sows and bulls show mixed movements. Calves and vealers quoted 12.00 to 14.50 for good grades. Sheep open with spring lambs rising to about 14.25 and ewes easing from 5.50.
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Kansas City Livestock
Kansas City
USDA
Chicago Produce Market Prices for Butter Eggs Poultry
Chicago market report June 8 shows unsettled butter receipts 1 348 479 and egg receipts 23 063 with varied grades and local prices. Poultry live trucks steady to firm with Leghorn hens 17 1/2 and turkeys toms 16, hens 21, color terms and weights listed.
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Chicago
Plymouth Rock
White Rock
Boston Wool Market Quiet For Eastern Fleeces
Demand for eastern fleece wools was very quiet on the Boston market. Pine bright Delaine fleeces were quoted at 46 to 43 cents grease basis, with some selling reported. Medium bright fleeces of three-eighths blood combing wools, graded, ranged 50 to 51 cents grease basis, but no sales occurred. Bright one-quarter blood combing fleeces, graded, were quoted at 50 to 31 cents.
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Boston
USDA
County Commissioners Meet for Routine Business
The board of county commissioners held a regular meeting today transacting routine business and paying bills.
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Board of County Commissioners
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Gardner Insurance Agency
T. L. Gardner
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T. L. Gardner, Jr
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