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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1940
Page
8
A new Chamber of Commerce folder has been printed containing a map of Roswell and vicinity marking principal points of interest. The folders will be distributed to filling stations auto courts hotels and other establishments in contact with tourists.
We thank friends for kindness and floral offerings at the death of our son and brother William P. Ragsdale Jr. Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Ragsdale and Frances Ragsdale.
German forces claim to hold Rouen and Reims as they push toward Paris with heavy losses on both sides. Luftwaffe strikes disrupt shipping and air defenses while Allied planes and balloons suffer losses. Paris defense lines falter but Weygand’s zone delays the advance. Italy’s entry disrupts British commerce.
The White House said the army will hand reserve manufacturing equipment to private industry to speed up production of smokeless powder ammonia and small arms ammunition. About 37.6 million dollars worth of surplus munitions have been tentatively traded to United States Steel Export for resale. The move aims to cut delivery times by two to three months and increase domestic capacity while expanding allied orders. President Roosevelt was told the War Department sees excellent progress in surveys to declare surplus materials. Congress is integrating aid into national preparedness bills as European combat zones extend to include the Mediterranean.
Senator Wheeler warned against joining a war party and vowed to oppose any presidential candidate who would push the nation into conflict. He challenged Holt’s claim of subterfuge in armament sales and urged restraint while criticizing calls for training CCC enrollees for military service. Holt named several individuals supporting involvement and pressed for a firm anti Hitler stance before winter.
Italy began its first day of war with dawn and sunset attacks on Malta while deploying troops at prepared positions. Rome endured air raid sirens and strict blackout as authorities announced air force action and tightened wartime decrees. Separately, a Life photographer was detained briefly at the Central Railway Station amid an incident with sirens and a farewell scene involving Sir Percy Loraine. The public will gather tomorrow for a funeral at the Extemortuary chapel.
Special Communication Roswell Lodge No. 18 A F A M meets Wednesday June 12 at 7:30 p m with work on the second degree. By Order D E Gillespie W M Attest Elmer H Riemen secretary.
Friday night features a softball clash between the Roswell Advertising Club and the Lion's Club with confident players on both sides. Ed Williams and Rusty Etz tout perfect pitching while Rusty teases a four foot curve and Ed a tricky mystery ball. Bob Fall studies Europe and Nazi red maps to track war progress. Ernie Emmerson orders a Blitzkrieg on weeds. R. M. Tigner is demoted and sleeps in the basement. Mohamet Wolf adds dairy to his business. Willie Merritt recalls his birthday via hotel telegram.
A brief column style remark highlights partisan dialogue and a cynical view of political fuss over a traffic light. The speaker urges pragmatism and cash purchases for a used car, signing as Carl Johnson in a casual, witty aside dated in mid month.
The president broadened support for aiding the Allies and speeding up preparedness, with the Senate approving a trading in of war weapons to manufacturers who could resell them to the Allies. The vote stood 67 to 18 in favor.
Two inspectors arrive in Albuquerque to check compliance with the federal wage hour act in firms engaged in interstate lumber commerce. The move follows complaints by the Sawmill Union Workers to congressional delegates. Funeral services for Lois Foss, Socorro county resident, held yesterday.
The newly formed Northern New Mexico Hereford Cattle Association will hold its first monthly meeting this Saturday at the Grants ice Caves. The event will be a day long meeting and rodeo. O. L. Downing of McKinley county extension is president.
London reports officials say Britain and Japan have settled outstanding points concerning local issues at Tientsin China. The accord signals progress in Sino British relations and may affect regional security dynamics in 1930s Asia.
London officials discuss transferring children from the war zone to Dominion territories. Geoffrey H. Shakespeare, secretary for overseas trade, announced the plan during the conference.
June 12 report from Paris describes fighting in the Senlis region enveloping the gardens of United States ambassador William C. Bullitt at his Chantilly chateau. The clash marks a rare engagement that spills into diplomatic grounds and highlights the escalating hostilities in the area.
Dr. Frank C. Goodwin chief surgeon at Carrie Tingley hospital for crippled children will begin a series of clinics in several New Mexico cities. Hospital board chairman Dr. George T. Colvard announced the plan today in Albuquerque.
Santa Fe's Aid To the Allies committee said Roosevelt's backing of Stop Hitler Now would boost turnout at tonight's mass meeting. The gathering will consider a resolution urging immediate congressional action to send all U S war supplies to the Allies.
Jim Payasa a 21 year old Navajo from Thoreau was injured when he tried to board or exit a moving freight train 14 miles east of Gallup New Mexico. He was taken to a local hospital where doctors reported his condition as fair.
Arizona University's polo team dropped its second match of the intercollegiate tournament, losing 6 to 4 to Harvard in Dedham Massachusetts. The Wildcats had fallen to Princeton on Saturday, with Army eliminating Harvard and Princeton meeting Army next today.
The United States steamer Washington carrying refugees from Europe to America dropped anchor in Galway bay at 6 35 p m tonight. West Texas partly cloudy tonight and Thursday with thunderstorms in the north, warmer Thursday.
Governor Miles urged New Mexico citizens not to be jittery about the future and to keep a healthy interest in local problems despite global tensions. Speaking to the Albuquerque Kiwanis Club, he urged calm, continued progress, and to proceed with planned business, vacations, or home and car purchases while facing world events with confidence and action.
New Mexico remains partly cloudy with afternoon showers and thunderstorms and little temperature change. Colorado expects fair conditions tonight and Thursday with warmer southeast areas. Arizona shows fair tonight, partly cloudy Thursday with afternoon storms in the southeast and little temperature change.
The Laborite Daily Herald reports 200,000 Ethiopian troops in Fascist-occupied Ethiopia fight Italians. Negus, in England, may return to lead with British help. In Gojam and Harar four garrison towns are surrounded. Ethiopians armed with rifles and machine guns. Abebe Arragai, ex Addis Ababa police chief, now commander-in-chief in the south, directs ongoing war.
Insurance agency Kellahin Bonney on 105 West 3rd reported a fire and tornado casualty bonds incident. Telephone contact 6-11136c.
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