Americans Start On Search for Old Rubber For Victory
Americans began a nationwide search for discarded rubber as part of a mobilization for victory. President Roosevelt urged citizens to turn in any spare rubber at about 400,000 gas stations, with a penny per pound paid to the seller. The oil industry pledged 1,060,000 workers and equipment to collect and centralize rubber for the government, amid talks of possible gasoline rationing and tire conservation.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Wiliam. Boyd, Jr
Petroleum Industry War Council
Boyd
United Service Organizations
Army and Navy Relief
Sted Cross
Mediterrenean air front opens as battles flare
Reported sea air clash between Italian held Sardinia and Sicily area and allied naval forces hints at a major strategic move. Italy claims heavy damage to a British convoy and losses of carrier aircraft amid torpedo and bomber raids. Simultaneously in the Black Sea the red fleet shells Sevastopol, aiming to halt German and Romanian advances as seven months of battle continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Mediterranean
Sardinia
Siciy
Black Sea
Sevastopol
Crimean
Moscow
Enlistments Fill Local Army Station Record
Twenty one men from seven towns in southeastern New Mexico and two in west Texas joined the army this month at the local recruiting station. Recruits include Harvey W. McDaniel of Ruidoso, Jay J. Elliott of Carlsbad, Charles Knoedler of Artesia, Kenneth B. Cain of Hobbs, Joe Harper and James D. Landers of Roswell, and others from Carlsbad Artesia and Roswell areas.
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New Mexico
West
Texas
Harvey W. McDaniel
Ruidoso
Jay J. Elliott
Carlsbad
Charles Knoedler
Artesia
Kennethb. Cain
Hobbs
Joe Harper
Roswell
James D. Landers
Cletus G. Grady
Balmorhea
James L. Cox
Marfa
F. N. Burns, Jr
Tatum
Ralph B. Calvani
Norman E. Morris
Earl H. Day
Ray J. Farmer, Jr
Benjamin C. Cavender
Torello H. Calvani
Glen F. Graves
Marle R. Cox
Andrew O. Chesnutt
Hoyt
Traylor
Scott Logan Dean
Lovington
Jack Lacey
Local Weather Readings and Almanac Data for Today
Temperature readings at hourly intervals end at 11 30 a m with highs near 83 and lows around 60 today versus yesterday. Normal highs 91 and lows 61 for this date. Precipitation 0 in 24 hours ending 12 30 a m today, month to date 0 40 inches, year to date 3 33 inches. Sunrise 5 48 a m, sunset 8 08 p m, day length 14 3 hours.
Fighting in Africa Near Tobruk Despite Axis Pressure
Frontline combat rages along the Egyptian coast as Rommel’s forces press toward Tobruk. British garrisons defend Acroma and Ain El Gazala while Axis air raids target Matruh and Fuka to disrupt supply lines. The main clash south of Youbruk paused by a storm, then resumed, with Alm El Gazala forming the northern anchor of the defense.
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Cairo
Egypt
Tobruk
Erwin Kommel
Acroma
Ain E Gazala
Bu Hachiem
el Adein
Asea
Rommel
Matruh
Egypt-Libya
Fuka
Aumbrea
Marshal Romamne
Mediterranean
Ain el Carazala
Youbruk
Alm el Gazala
Drive Tomorrow For Fair Funds
The annual drive to raise funds for the Eastern New Mexico State Fair will be held tomorrow. Workers will gather at Nickson Coffee Shop for breakfast before starting the campaign to reach a $3500 goal led by campaign chairman George Evans. The fair is scheduled for October 7 8 9 10.
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New Mexico
Nickson
George Evans
Dempsey For Governor Club Formed in Clovis
In Clovis Curry county meeting, J. J. Dempsey boosters formed the Dempsey For Governor Club. Harold Gore named chairman, Mrs. Millie Womack chairwoman and office manager, R. L. Johnson elected secretary. Enthusiasm grew to expand organizing across Curry county with officers to be announced for other precincts.
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Clovis
N. M
J. J. Dempsey
Governor Boosters
Lineman Dies After Contact With Live Wire
Melvin Murphy a 36 year old lineman for Southwestern Public Service Co died after accidentally touching a live wire while changing a transformer at a nearby ranch. He is survived by his widow Mildred.
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Artelia
N. M
Melvin Murphy
Southwestern Public Service Co
Mildred
Vast majority of 200th Coast Guard still live in war
Brigadier General R C Charlton told a Santa Fe audience that the vast majority of New Mexico's 200th national guard regiment, which saw action in the Philippines, still lives and will return after the war. Governor Miles and Lt. Col. Scott praised the unit as loved ones near the crowd recalled fallen members and wounded Private Hubbell.
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Santa FE
N. M
New Mexico
200Th National Guard
Philippines
R. C. Charlton
Bataan
Harold Hubbell
Albuquerque
John Miles
Hubbell
Allison F. H. Scott
Fort Bliss
Clay Court Tennis Meet Starts Today
ST. LOUIS June 15 The national clay court tennis championship begins today as relatively unknown players contend for the title while wartime and transfer drain top ranks. Only Billy Talbert of Cincinnati, ranked 10th nationally, stands as a barrier to a new champion.
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ST. Louis
Billy Talbert
Cinnati
Seven Airmen and Thrilling Journey Chronicle
A U S bomber forced landed at sea after engine damage from a raid on Akyab. Pilot Clarke Johnston of Dallas steered to sea then landed at nearly 100 mph. The crew survived with minor injuries and reached India after four days adrift assisted by natives. Passengers include Joseph Ayoub of El Paso and five other Americans with ranks listed.
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New Delhi
India
United States
Joseph Ayoub
el Paso
Akyab
Clarke Johnston
Dallas
Johnston
Ayoub
Thomas Murphy
Shreveport
Harry McCool
Oklahoma City
Troy Drew
Atlanta
H.C. Thorp
Washington
Boy Scouts to Aid Rubber Drive in Eastern New Mexico
Eastern New Mexico Area Council announces Boy Scouts will assist in a scrap rubber drive across towns with Civil Defense support. J E Newman urges active participation, noting the effort boosts national needs and reflects Scout ideals. A one day intensive push will happen per community as bulletins reach scout masters and district committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Rubber Drive
New Mexico
J. E. Newman
Eastern New Mexico
Boy Scouts of America
Weather Outlook for New Mexico and West Texas Today
Continued warm conditions across New Mexico this afternoon with mild tonight. Scattered thundershowers expected in the extreme northeast. West Texas warms in the Panhandle and South Plains with scattered thundershowers this afternoon except in the Yecos Valley and areas to the west.
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New Mexico
West Texas
Panhandle
South Plains
Yecos Valley
Hitlers costly highway gamble doomed German transport
Editor Louis P. Lochner argues Hitler erred by prioritizing vast super highways over Germanys rail network. The blitzkrieg plan depended on efficient roads, yet prolonged war exposed the highway program as a misallocation of resources and failed to sustain the war machine.
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New York
Adolf Hitler
Passing Throng and Gypsum Mills Move Forward
Sidelights on The News reports OT L Shields, a mechanical mastermind at Frazier, upbeat about clearing obstacles to take over the Globe gypsum plant near Lakewood. Government clearance is obtained and grinding of product will begin soon. equipment and buildings are usable though material quality varies. Frank Moritz, famed sign painter, has been placed at the Roswell air base, moving from general mechanical staff to the military sector, possibly aided by his age similarity to General MacArthur.
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OT L. Shields
Frazier
Globe
Lakewood
Shields
Frank Moritz
Roswell
General MacArthur
Kiwanis Convention Opens At Cleveland
Kiwanis International heads into its 27th annual convention in Cleveland with over 5 000 delegates from the United States and Canada. Four days of business sessions will plan war effort morale, child welfare, youth activities, urban rural relations and civic programs across 2 180 clubs. President Charles S Donley of Pittsburgh presides urging community councils to unite groups in support of national war aims.
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Cleveland
U. S
Canada
Kiwanis International
North American
United Effort
Charles S. Donley
Pittsburgh
Atlanta
Mr. Donley
Kiwanis
H. T. Robb Hurt In Auto Accident Near Picacho
H T Robb general superintendent for Lambe Moss Litle and James, tied to a large air base project, suffered injuries when his station wagon overturned 1 1/2 miles east of Picacho Saturday night. He was taken to St Marys hospital. no other vehicle was involved per reports and authorities did not investigate.
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H. T. Robb
Lambe, Moss, Litle
James
Air Base Project
Picacho
St. Mary’s Hospital
Robb
Expect Japs Try Extend Hold In The Aleutians
Washington reports that Japanese forces may attempt further landings in the Aleutians. Military experts say only large scale operations would trigger mass U S bombers against invading ships. Attu and Kiska actions showed Japan’s intent to probe defenses while strategists flag Hawaii, New Zealand Australia fronts, and sea routes as key vulnerabilities.
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Washington
Aleutian Islands
Western Hemisphere
United States Army
Navy
Coral Sea
Midway Pattles
Attu Island
Kiska Harbor
Rat Islands
Kiska
Dutch Harbor
Attu
Aleutians
Japan
Aleutian
Central Pacific
Died Here Today Robert Woodbury at 19
Robert Foster Woodbury 19, died here at six this morning after a weeklong illness diagnosed as infantile paralysis. Quarantine placed on the home and students at NMMS. He was awaiting Naval Air Corps enlistment. Survived by his mother Mrs L L Brown of Sebring Fla and a sister and brother. Funeral arrangements pending Talmage Mortuary.
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Robert Foster Woodbury
W. W. Phillips
Griffith
University of Pennsylvania
Woodbury
Naval Air Corps
L. L. Brown
Sebring
Fla
Talmage Mortuary
Continental Not To Change Schedule
Continental Airlines will not alter its schedules through Roswell. The planned change set for tomorrow has been canceled and current schedules will stay in effect.
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Continental
Continental Airlines
Roswell
Russians In Mexico On Buying Mission
A group of Russian military and business men visited Mexico on a buying mission. It is undecided if raw materials only or also wartime factories will be pursued. Bruce Vickers of the Soviet embassy spoke for the Russians, noting plans to start developments pending General Salvador Sanchez’s decision. Mexico offers rich resources, skilled workers, and a valuable geographic position.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Russia
Bruce Vickers
Washington
Salvador Sanchez
Vicker
Mrs Miley Praises Classified Ads For Rugs Sale
Mrs J W Miley told this morning that placing a classified ad led to a quick rug sale before home delivery. She said the advertisement worked and she was delighted, noting the proof is in the eating.
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J. W. Miley
Mrs. Miley
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Hitler
Louis P. Lochner
Berlin
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