Wall of Water Triggers Albany Flood Floods Kill Twelve
Albany Texas is hit by a wall of water from a broken dam causing a swift flood that drowns twelve people in darkness. Rescue workers recover bodies including two women in a storm cellar and several family members among the dead as the city contends with missing victims and rising regional flood threats.
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Albany
Tex
Red Cross
Addie Ratliff
Alice Monk
John Gage
Virginia Strong
Mack Strong
Paul Alexander
Thelma Williams
Associated Press
Texas
Kansas
Missouri
Nebraska
Nebraska City
Kansas City
Advertising as Basis of American Free Enterprise
Claude Simpson of the Chamber of Commerce, at a Kiwanis luncheon, argued advertising underpins the American system and enables mass low-cost production. He warned of subversive forces seeking to weaken the free press. The club endorsed Roosevelt and New Mexico lawmakers on the North American Aviation strike and formed a committee to draft a related resolution. W. D. Knight attended as a guest.
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Kiwanis
Claude Simpson
Chamber of Commerce
Simpson
B. B. Ginsberg
E. C. Arnold
Congress
H. O. Hodson
Club
Roosevelt
New Mexico
North American Aviation Company
W. D. Knight
Local Weather Summary From 24 Hour Readings
Readings taken every three hours over 24 hours ending 11:30 a.m. show yesterday afternoon and today morning temperatures with a high of 84 and a low of 56. Normal for the date lists a high of 90 and a low of 60. Precipitation totals: 0 for the past 24 hours, 0.66 month to date, 15.17 year to date. Sunrise at 4.48, sunset at 7.06, day length 14.3 hours.
Rail unions press for wage hikes across railroads
In Chicago on June 10, representatives of 1,150,000 railroad workers formally demanded wage increases. Unions notified carriers they would open current agreements to raise pay, with changes to take effect July 10. Executives called the demands unreasonable, noting no justification in wages, cost of living, or other factors. If talks fail, mediation or arbitration could be sought, or a strike threat could trigger presidential action.
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Chicago
Western Association of Railway Executives
National Mediation Board
Mediation Board
Churchill Defends Crete Battle In Commons Speech
Prime Minister Churchill faced harsh questions over Crete as he described the lost battle as somber yet crucial for Nile valley defense. He accepted full responsibility, blamed air weakness for Britain's losses, and pledged lessons would shield Britain from future airborne and sea borne attacks.
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London
Churchill
House of Commons
Crete
Nile Valley
Britain
Probe Of Sunday Night Blast Here Is Being Pushed
City and county officers push investigation into the Sunday night blast. Several people have been questioned but no solid lead has emerged. No fragments found. The explosion occurred in front of 307 West Alameda, leaving a large hole in the parking and shattering a window at the Alameda Apartments.
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West Alameda
Alameda
Roswell Pioneer Robert Kellahin Dies at Home
Roswell mourns Robert Kellahin a long time resident and respected pioneer who died at his North Pennsylvania Avenue home after a prolonged illness. Survived by his wife and three children, funeral services are private at the Talmage Memorial Chapel with interment at South Park. the family requests no floral arrangements. He came to Roswell in 1895 after living in Carlsbad and Eddy.
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Roswell
New Mexico
Robert Kellahin
Pennsylvania Avenue
Mr. Kellahin
Talmage Memorial Chapel
Kellahin
LeRon Thompson
First Presbyterian Church
South Park
Alvin F. Robbins
Mary
la Jolla
California
Robert M. Kellahin
Richmond
Indiana
Jason W. Kellahin
John
Carlsbad
Eddy
Scattered Rains Lift New Mexico Rivers
Heavy scattered rains raised the Rio Grande to 4.5 feet and the Canadian to 18 feet overnight in New Mexico. Meteorologist Erle Hardy cited Galisteo watershed rains as the likely cause and said crests should subside soon. Pecos remained high but steady, while snow in Colorado delayed melt and brightened Rio Grande prospects. Summitville, Colorado, saw 18 inches of new snow in 48 hours.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Rio Grande
Weather Bureau
Erle Hardy
Galisteo
Hardy
Pecos
Colorado
Summitville
Colo
British Columns Drive Near Damascus in Syria
British forces push into French ruled Syria less than ten miles from Damascus on the Middle East front. Early reports say the advance is smooth with only light losses and rapid progress toward the city, with a continuation noted on Page Four.
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Damascus
Middle East
Syria
Widow Sues for 50 000 in Death of J D Tom in Highway Crash
In district court a widow seeks 50 000 damages after her husband J D Tom died seven days after a highway collision seven miles south of Eunice New Mexico. Defendant P W Appleby of Odessa Texas owned the truck involved. Plaintiff alleges negligence by Appleby employee W R James while in course of employment. Tom was 30 and employed by General Motors Acceptance Corporation. Attorneys include R A D Morton Tom R Fifes of El Paso and Atwood and Malone of Roswell.
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J. D. Tom
R. A. D. Morton
Tom R. Fifes
el Paso
Atwood and Malone
Roswell
Two Killed In Army Scout Car Crash In NM Mts
Two select service trainees from Colorado died in the Sacramento mountains of New Mexico when their scout car overturned during maneuvers with the 8th Cavalry regiment at Fort Bliss. Pvt Clyde M. Losasso of Denver and Pvt Ellis L. Long of Inglewood were internal injuries victims. Both were in the special weapons troop of the 2nd Cavalry brigade and died en route to William Beaumont General Hospital in El Paso.
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Paso
Tex
Colorado
Sacramento Mountains
New Mexico
8Th Cavalry Regiment
Fort Bliss
Clyde M. Losasso
Quinas Street
Denver
Colo
Ellis L. Long
South Santa Fe Drive
Inglewood
2Nd Cavalry Brigade
William Beaumont General Hospital
el Paso
Baseball scores and notices from a New Mexico newspaper
Summary of American League and National League baseball results with scores and batters, followed by brief local news: Kenneth Goings injured at the new institute building and transported to St Mary's hospital. William T. Scroggins Jr. elected president of the New Mexico Association of County Officials in Las Cruces.
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NEW Institute
Kenneth Goings
St. Mary’s Hospital
Scroggins
Albuquerque
N. M
William T. Scroggins, Jr
Dona Ana
Las Cruces
New Mexico Association of County Officials
American Ship Sunk by U Boat in South Atlantic
A U-boat sank an American merchant ship in the South Atlantic with 46 aboard. Only 11 survivors reported, leaving 35 missing as U.S. authorities await full details and assess implications for wartime convoy routes and naval protection.
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South Atlantic
Robin Moor Sinking Raises War Shipping Alarm
The United States seeks official details on the Robin Moor sinking in the South Atlantic after a Brazilian captain said the 5,000 ton ship was torpedoed on May 21. Eleven survivors were aboard, 28 crewmen and seven passengers missing, including a child and three women.
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Associated Press
United States
Robin Moor
South Atlantic
Waldemar Lucio Pereira
Osorio
State Department
Pereira
Jefferson Caffrey
Rio de Janeiro
City of Rayville
Australia
Priorities Lists By U S To Affect Private Citizens
Washington June 10 government warns private citizens they may have to step aside as defense needs take priority over everyday items. A monthly list adds about 40 more items to the critical list bringing total to roughly 300. Rationing could target luxury uses first and substitutes will be sought for scarce goods. Aluminum wares grow scarce as the program continues.
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Washington
Office of Production Management
Warplane Strike An Insurrection It Is Declared
The war department urged Congress to grant statutory authority to defend strikes and seize facilities, citing North American Aircraft Corporation actions. AFL-CIO tied strikes threaten Consolidated Aircraft in San Diego and Bohn Aluminum in Detroit as defense plants face labor disruptions amid national security needs. Mussolini warned US intervention would lead to totalitarianism, claiming de facto war already exists and predicting American involvement would prolong the conflict.
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Robert P. Paterson
House Military Committee
Senate
North American Aircraft Corporation
Patterson
Army
Navy
AFL
Consolidated Aircraft Corporation
San Diego
Great Britain
Machinists Union
ConsAir
CIO
Bohn Aluminum and Brass Corporation
Detroit
Spain
Turkey
Mussolini
United States
William Phillips
Il Duce
Britain
Sulla
Delano Roosevelt
Miles urges rechecking New Mexico tax rolls
Governor John Miles told county officials at their convention that New Mexico's assessed valuation lagged behind population growth, down 21 million over ten years while the state added 100000 residents. He urged assessors to verify all improvements are taxed, saying levies could drop if records reflect true values. The convention wrapped up after officer elections.
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Albuquerque
N. M
John Miles
New Mexico
F Frecheck
State Association of County Officials
Miles
Very Few Defense Workers In N. M. Very Few Defense Workers In N. M.
Santa Fe New Mexico officials say reclassification of striking defense workers will have little effect. The order applies only to those deferred because of vital defense industry jobs. New Mexico has very few such workers and few defense strikers.
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Santa FE
N. M
New Mexico
Military Department
Marshall Named District Judge
A. W. Marshall, a Deming attorney, was appointed by Governor Miles to the vacant sixth judicial district bench. The district includes Grant, Luna and Hidalgo counties. Marshall, born Deming January 1, 1897, earned a Cornell law degree and practiced in El Paso before returning to Deming, where he served as mayor from 1930 to 1932.
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Santa FE
N. M
A. W. Marshall
Deming
Miles
Sixth Judicial District
George Hay
California
Grant
Luna
Hidalgo
Marshall
Cornell University
el Paso
Confidence in Classifieds The Trusty Three Liner
Mrs. George Wells of 201 West McGaffey praises the Record classified ads for all her needs. She notes the three liner format reliably handles For Rent and For Sale items with consistent results.
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George Wells
W. McGaffey
Mrs Wells Praised By Longtime Customer
A letter thanks Mrs Wells for her loyal support and trusted voice, expressing gratitude for her longstanding friendship and influence, and acknowledging her familiarity with the matter.
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