Italy Enters War With Germany Amid Giant Armies
Il Duce announced Italy's entry into the war in Rome's Piazza Venezia before thousands. Estimates place Italy’s armed forces at about 8,000,000 men with 8,000 planes. the navy remains smaller than France's. A Munich photo shows Il Duce with Hitler and Daladier.
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Germans Close On Paris As Armies Reach East of City
Berlin reports German forces near Paris with Chalons Sur Marne captured and the Marne crossed in multiple places toward the capital. The push targets the Maginot line from behind, with Verdun and the Meuse corridor under pressure as Paris fate speculated by authorities.
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Italy Enters War Tangle as Diplomats Depart Rome
Rome reports Norway, Belgium and Netherlands diplomats flee Rome amid Italy's alliance with Germany. Soviet ambassador Gorelchin returns to Rome as Ireland pledges neutrality should Italy join the war. Concurrent air raids hit Turin while Toulon and Bizerta face bombings. Germany presses Paris defense as military operations expand across France, with Turkey and Egypt signaling Allied cooperation.
British At St Valery En Caux Captured By Germans
About 6 000 British and French soldiers were taken prisoner at St Valery En Caux as German forces trapped them on France’s English channel coast. Allied troops faced ammunition shortages and rationing while two British brigades escaped with French units to defend Le Havre. In London 20 000 school children began moving to safer areas ahead of 120 000 planned evacuations, gas masks in hand. Netherlands government in London denied a separate claim.
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Perry Bean Seeks Democratic Sheriff Nomination
Perry Bean former sheriff of Chaves County from 1935 to 1938 announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for county sheriff. He vows a vigorous campaign and aims to win the primary on September 14.
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Perry) Bean
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Egypt Offers All Aid to Great Britain in War
Egypt placed all communication systems and naval bases at Britain's disposal and pledged maximum assistance in the war against Italy. Premier Aly Maher Pasha said Egypt would honor the Anglo Egyptian treaty but refrain from offensive action. Alexandria residents watched for air raids as sirens sounded and shelters filled after the first warning.
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Parade of Wagon Trains to Feature Ruidoso Program
Old time wagons head to Ruidoso for Coronado Cuarto Centen nial Celebration with a Saturday parade. Toney leads the caravans from Roswell and El Paso sheriff posse members are expected to participate. Wagons will be judged for authenticity and distance traveled with prizes for top entries.
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Hobbs shows rapid growth as 1940 census released
Census director John Bingham reports Hobbs population at 10,641 as of April 1 1940 up from 598 in 1930. Lea County lists 21,142 residents, nearly 3 1/2 times the 1930 count of 6,144. Growth linked to oil development with high increases expected in Eddy Quay and Curry counties.
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Vast Throngs Flee From Paris Before Invading Germans
Thousands of tired Parisians stream through a French town seeking safety in the south as German forces push into France. Cars arrive with hopeful occupants while signs promising no food rooms or gasoline go unanswered and the village square fills with evacuees.
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Congress Will Not Adjourn On June Twenty Second
Congress faces a protracted session as Speaker Bankhead says adjournment on June 22 seems unlikely. The Senate labor committee will defer action on national labor act amendments until adjournment timing is clearer, while Rep. Rayburn signals members can stay in Washington through the summer if needed. Republican critics accuse Roosevelt of avoiding the issue.
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Radio to Relay AP News to Roswell KGFL
The Record reaches a partnership with the Associated Press to broadcast AP dispatches over Roswell station KGFL. The agreement aims to improve news coverage for Roswell and nearby areas. readers can find fuller reports in The Daily Record each evening.
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News From Paris as French Fight Near Capital
The French ministry reportedly approved resistance against the Nazi advance to the end while outnumbered French troops fought near Paris. A Berlin-dispatched Paris report suggested Paris might be spared if defenders did not attempt to defend the city, raising the prospect of bombing and shelling risks as the battle raged.
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French Armies In a Tight Spot At Paris
General Weygand’s Allied forces defending Paris face a tight spot as German turning movements aim to encircle and destroy the main French army. The invasion continues with unabated fury and Nazi strength reportedly around 1,800,000 troops, roughly double the French defenders.
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Poilus
Contest Entries City Beautiful Contest Entries
Mrs. Jim Cooley presents a bouquet of common hydrangeas as part of the City Beautiful contest entries.
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Jim Cooley
Turks Sign Trade Treaty With Germany
ANKARA June 13 The Turkish government signed a new commercial agreement with Germany after months of talks led by Franz Von Papen. The accord covers exchange of certain products valued at 21,000,000 Turkish pounds and is viewed by diplomats as not implying immediate Turkish entry into war, though it carries political significance.
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Franz von Papen
War relief fund approved by unanimous Senate vote
Washington June 13 The Senate unanimously approved a fifty million dollar war relief fund in a measure reasserted by President Roosevelt. The action follows broad wartime needs and signals strong bipartisan support for aid. The vote underscores the administration’s push to bolster military and civilian relief programs during the conflict.
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Detroit 1190 000 00 Cleveland 000 000 22
Rowe and Tebbetts, Smith and Hemsley. Only game scheduled.
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National League Game at Cooperstown Rain Shortened
Chicago N leads Boston A 6 to 5 in seven innings at Cooperstown New York as rain halts a National League game. Mooty Raffenmsberger and Todd cross with support from Collins Grove Hash Ostermueller. Glenn backs Ostermueller.
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Real estate ad advocate hails Record Classified reach
Roy Burnett of Burnett Reality Company praises Record Classified advertising for real estate. He says the busy little want ad carries messages to buyers and sellers, and that its success depends on being read. Burnett touts the Record as an effective reader-friendly classifieds medium.
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Record Classifieds Power Roswell Property Transfers
The writer reflects on fifty two years of Record Classified ads shaping Roswell property turnover. The longstanding habit suggests ads have built strength and confidence, exerting strong pulling power in the local market.
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