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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1942
Page
4
An editorial argues for greater aid to military personnel and dependents amid wartime spending. It praises congressional action on increased compensation, notes the disparity with war industry wages, and urges continued pressure as information surfaces about Japanese setbacks at Midway and Dutch Harbor.
Philip Cohen and Samuel J. Scandron report to the American Medical Association that vaccinating mothers before birth can save many babies lives. They warn whooping cough kills more under two than diphtheria measles scarlet fever or infantile paralysis. The piece notes Flag Day events nationwide and a Washington ceremony as Mexico joins the war against the Axis powers.
The event features the President addressing representatives from twenty six signatory nations as Mexico prepares to become the twenty seventh. The historic East Room at the White House hosts the formal signing with thePresident outlining the cause and its global significance.
R H Grissom says he remains in the governor race and has not yet announced his candidacy. State stockmen cite hardships from proposed trucking rules, especially load limits, while calling for districting to fit local needs. Gasoline rationing also noted as needing regional adjustments.
On June 30 youths aged 18 and 19 must register to aid the nation's manpower tally and to forecast future military service if war continues or when they turn 20. About 15,000 are expected to register in New Mexico.
The British reported 183550 total casualties in the first two years of the war, including 14687 officers. Killed numbered 48973, prisoners 58458, and missing 29156, excluding thousands of civilians killed or wounded in air raids.
Reported in Prague and by American freed prisoners, Nazi actions surge as 285 Czechs are reported slain and villagers shot for harboring Heydrich’s killers. Women deported, children sent to camps, and harsh measures extend through occupied countries under Hitler.
The report details explosions aboard ships due to gasoline vapor leaks and a large rescue of Neosho and Sims crews. It lists enemy losses including an aircraft carrier, cruisers, destroyers, transports, and over 100 aircraft, with allied vessels like Lexington, Neosho, and Sims noted for significant actions and losses.
Allied leaders, China, and press voices pressed for a new European front while Russia faced calls to join against Japan. In Washington and London, officials debated the wording of the pledge while Midway’s American naval victory reshaped defense plans and allowed redeployment from the U.S. coast to western Pacific fronts.
U S District Judge Colin Neblett approved condemnation of 120 acres in Chaves county needed for Roswell Air Base development. Government purchase price to be set later by appraisers.
DeWitt Mackenzie notes the alliance of the United States Britain and Russia as a major epoch in world order. The three powers unite to back a seven point program from the Atlantic conference and may open Russian air bases for American bombers against Japan.
A carrier battle sequence unfolds with torpedo planes sinking a Japanese carrier amid heavy anti aircraft fire. Our squadron then hits a second carrier, leaves it crippled, and faces renewed fighter pressure as dawn approaches. Despite fuel losses and damaged planes, the crew rejoins the home carrier with one plane lost and others needing repairs.
Omar Leach Grocery Co at 107 N Virginia Avenue celebrates 19 years serving the region. The wholesaler offers nationally advertised brands, direct factory shipments, and large lot purchases to lower costs for retailers and households while supporting local employment and tax contributions.
W L Nolan of the Nolan and Wagner Construction Company rents Mrs E A Cahoon s home at 612 North Kentucky Avenue for three months Roswell welcomes Nolan and his son and daughter who have moved from Minneapolis
Fire crews extinguished a small noon blaze at 507 East Second Street the home of Roy Cullen Jr caused by clothing stacked against a water heater. A door was scorched and several clothes burned per Chief Chrisman.
Roy Norton as receiver for Charley W Burns and Norton Hotel Bar will sell at public auction to the highest cash bidder at 10 a.m. on June 24 1942 at the west door of the Chaves County Courthouse Roswell New Mexico. The sale includes all furniture fixtures stock in trade and property on file in the inventory and appraisal, subject to court confirmation.
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