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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1941
Page
4
A fragment from a 1941 Sunday issue shows a dated line referencing June 15. The readable portion suggests a society or calendar note with a Sunday context, but lacks full details or clear events to summarize meaningfully.
April reports show 300 motor vehicle accidents in New Mexico with 16 deaths and 98 injuries. For four months, 63 deaths and 398 injuries. Officials warn the toll is rising amid ongoing safety efforts and flood damage noted near Roswell. Senator Chavez backed defense labor measures and arbitration praise echoed in Santa Fe. Rotary talks highlighted soil fertility's impact on Pecos Valley farm value.
The death of Daniel Carter Beard, a founder of the Boy Scouts of America, is noted with regret nationwide. He was remembered as a friend of boys and for his work toward the organization’s success. The piece discusses U.S. reactions to a sinking of an American vessel and compares it to 1917. Mussolini asserts we are already in. Phillip Murray, CIO leader, opposes federal force to keep defense plants open during strikes, arguing it attacks the labor movement. The section hints at a broader split in views.
A promotional notice for Marian Martin Pattern 9735 a sun-frock for girls in sizes 2 4 6 8 and 10 featuring a ruffle edged fichu breezy sides and optional sash. Includes yardage for size 6 and ordering details prices and mailing address for The Roswell Daily Record Pattern Department.
The attack on the American merchant ship Robin Moor by a German submarine, with evidence the commander knew it was an American vessel outside the European war zone, is framed as a deliberate assault on freedom of the seas. The piece warns such actions could force the United States to enter war, echoing 1917 events and signaling gravest consequences.
Harlan F. Stone of New York to become chief justice after Roosevelt nomination. The President also tapped Attorney General Robert H. Jackson and Senator James Byrnes to fill two vacancies, bringing seven of the nine justices into the new court. Stone is nearly 69 and has served on the court since 1925.
Washington reports the army will plant practice mines in a quadilateral New York Harbor area from June 15 to September 30. Navy hydrographic officials warn of dangerous operations while an army spokesman says the drills are routine and not a coastal defense readiness move.
Allied forces push toward Beirut after clearing 12 miles north to Litani, with Australian troops and British officers optimistic about Saida’s imminent fall. Reports describe burning infrastructure, artillery duels, and Arab civilians returning home as En Nabatiye to Merdjayoun advances occur and Vichy resistance tightens near Kissone and Adliyeh.
ROME June 14 UP Italian warplanes raided Gibraltar and bombed Tobruk Libya while reports say Debra Tabor in Ethiopia saw Italian troops repel a British assault and leave guns in Italian hands. Axis commanders claim continued pierce of Allied defenses as anti American campaigns persist abroad.
38 survivors from the Britannia disaster describe a two hour gun battle with a Nazi raider off Liverpool, the ship’s abandonment, and 300 passengers crowding into four lifeboats. William McVicar led the row to Brazil 1500 miles away, facing sharks, rationed food, and many deaths before reach to Sao Luis.
Governor John FE Miles attended the Flag Day celebration in Albuquerque as part of ceremonies in Santa Fe on June 14.
Requisition papers issued in Santa Fe on June 14 seek the return of Jack Nelson also known as Jack Sanders from Los Angeles to Eddy County where he is wanted for forgery. The note mentions Jessie Gonzales and a Croat liberty committee at 200 East Ohio Street in Pittsburgh.
The article describes executive orders expanding regulation of foreign owned property and initiating a census of foreign assets in the United States. It notes treasury supervision over funds, real estate, ships, patents, insurance, and safety deposit boxes of frozen assets, aiming to tighten control over indirect foreign holdings and reduce war material shortages. It cites German and Italian asset figures in the U.S. and American holdings in Germany and Italy, indicating estimates fall short of true Axis ownership.
British airmen mopped up Italian garrisons in Ethiopia as operations proceed satisfactorily. In Iraq the situation remains quiet. A Libyan convoy near Sollum to Tobruk was attacked destroying 12 vehicles. Tobruk was bombed by 18 Axis planes with no damage. one plane was shot down. Spokesmen say British advances reach Jimma in Ethiopia and Assab in Eritrea has an secured airdrome and services functioning. Assab had been captured earlier in the week.
Rear Admiral Frank H Sadler announced a new Balboa Canal Zone naval repair base capable of serving a large portion of the U S fleet including the largest battleships. Expansion of the canal mech division will support merchant vessels and a new third set of canal locks will become a massive drydock with an expanded supply depot to support the fleet for months.
Honolulu dispatch reports that the army restricted information about movements of transports in the Hawaiian department. From now on, no publicity will be given to troop movements to or from Hawaii, reflecting heightened wartime secrecy and security measures.
Thousands expected as 5 000 seats are planned for the event drawing crowds from New Mexico and West Texas. The New Mexico Open golf tourney runs June 27 28 29 with 80 professionals and crack amateurs. Mexican Fiesta set for June 28 29 attracting hundreds. Four-In-One club eyes a dance the 28th and a free street dance may open to all.
Lt. Col. William Powell declared no major flood danger at Elephant Butte and below, noting river channels are near capacity but safe for now. He warned that only if discharge reached 3,990 second feet might some banks overflow and a few families evac could be needed, though 28 days would pass before alarm justified.
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