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Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1940

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French Seek German Terms for France Armistice

German high command announced Hitler and Mussolini will discuss France's terms for laying down arms. It notes Marshal Petain told the French nation France must capitulate and to learn conditions Germany would accept. The leaders will review their joint position on the French surrender.

Berlin Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Germany Italy France Hitler Marshal Petain Fuehrer

French Troops Surrender as Axis War News Flows

Paris reports indicate several French divisions south of the capital laid down arms and moved peacefully toward Berlin via a messenger, while Groß forces project terms for surrender. Petain urges ending fighting as defense shrinks and Britain vows to stand alone against Germany.

Paris Berlin Germany Boguslaw von Studnitz Roy P. Porter Associated Press Robert Okin Henry C. Cassidy Paris AP Porter

12 Killed In Midair Crash Of Army Planes

New York June 17 twelve army personnel died when two Douglas bombing planes collided in midair and plunged into a residential area within New York City limits. Ten were Army Air Reserve Corps members, one regular officer Lieut Paul Burlin of Louisville, a West Point graduate, and the fuselage wrecked homes. Fire caused by the crash lit the area as witnesses described the violent impact and flaming debris.

Associated Press New York New York City Army Air Reserve Corps Mitchel Field Long Island Kelly Field Texas Army Paul Burlingame Louisville West Point 239Th Street George Noll F. W. Watkins

Cabinet Meeting On Exports Surpluses Held Today

The White House said a cabinet committee would study how to dispose profitably of export surpluses in the western hemisphere and may seek an international cartel with American republics and possibly Canada to control prices. The move is seen as potentially linked to preparing for a future European economic dictator.

Washington White House Western Hemisphere Secretaries of State, Treasury, Agriculture and Commerce United States Canada Americas Adolf Hitler Europe Wallace Stephen Early

Attempt To Kill Mexican Candidate Turns To Page Five

Gen Juan Almazan independent presidential candidate likely survived an attack in Hermosillo Sonora as his train arrived for a rally. Four wounded in the clash included a supporter. Almazan traveled from the funeral of Narcisso Carena with federal troops guarding Gen Francisco Borquez.

Navojoa Sonora Mex Juan Andreu Almazan Hermosillo Narcisso Carena Almazan Francisco Borquez Borquez Heron Avila Camacho Lazaro Cardenas

Giants Beat Cubs 2 1 as Paul Dean Shutsout Nine Hitless Innings

Paul Dean again blanked the Chicago Cubs allowing six safeties and a 2 to 1 win for the New York Giants in a six-hit victory following last week's Chicago triumph. Root Raffensberger Hartnett and Dean Oden pitched for the Giants. Cubs’ side featured scattered scoring by innings.

Giants Cubs New York Paul Dean New York Giants Chicago Cubs Chicago Root Raffensberger & Hartnett Dean & Oden Cards Dodgers Brooklyn St. Louis Cardinals Brooklyn Dodgers Clyde Shout St. Louis Shoun & Owen Tamulis Kimball & Phelps Mancuso

Russians Run Over Two More Small Nations

Moscow broadcasts report Soviet troops moved into unresisting Estonia and Latvia to consolidate control in the Baltic while Lithuania capitulated to similar demands. Red army occupies key points as new governments are organized under Soviet terms, with Baltic leaders displaced or in exile.

Moscow Estonia Latvia Russia Baltic Red Army Lithuania Berlin Antanias Smetona

Scoutmasters Dinner Tonight Urges All Attendees

The Scoutmasters Association will hold a dinner meeting at 6:30 this evening at Troop 99 on North Virginia. President Phil Carter says it is a very important meeting and urges all scouts to attend.

The Scoutmasters Association Troop 99 North Virginia Phil Carter Association

Dexter Cub Pack Holds Picnic at Lake Van

The Dexter Cub Pack hosted a picnic Sunday with about 50 Cubs and parents at Lake Van. Cubmaster Frank Wortman and Rev. O A Hood led the event. A cold supper was provided by the ladies. Mr and Mrs P V Thorson of Roswell attended.

Dexter Lake van Frank Wortman O. A. Hood P. V. Thorson Roswell

Britain Will Fight Until War Is Won

London broadcast quotes Prime Minister Churchill pledging Britain will fight alone until Hitler is conquered. He vows to defend the island with the empire, remain inconquerable, and lift the curse of Hitler, expressing confidence all will be well. Bordeaux dispatch reports French front collapse and heavy German thrusts with losses of artillery and matériel.

London Winston Churchill Great Britain Hitler Britain Churchill United States NBC CBS Bordeaux France

Ruidoso Entry Wins 1st Prize in Caravan Roundup

Ruidoso New Mexico June 17 Monte Hardenhair entered a covered wagon likeness of a prairie schooner judged the most authentic among eight entries from southern New Mexico and west Texas at the caravan roundup. Carrizozo placed second as former governors Tingley Hinkle and Dillon attended the event.

Ruidoso N. M Mount Baldy Monte Hardenhair New Mexico West Texas Carrizozo Tingley Hinkle Dillon

Vast Increase In U S Navy Is Again Asked

Washington June 17 An administration approved bill proposes a 1.2 billion dollar navy expansion to add 84 warships, boosting the fleet by 22 percent from 1,700,000 tons. Chairman Vinson and Senate counterpart Walsh planned identical bills to accelerate naval buildup after Roosevelt signed the prior act.

Washington Vinson Dga House Naval Committee Walsh D-Mass Senate Naval Committee

Kansan Admits Leaving Bad Check Trail Across Three States

Virgil Gooding of Chase Kansas pleaded guilty before District Judge James B. McGhee to giving worthless checks and admitted a trail of bad checks across Kansas Colorado and New Mexico. He was arrested Saturday after a station manager reported a recent attempt to cash checks. Gooding awaiting sentencing as police and sheriff's deputies pursued him all day. He has a wife and two children staying at Lake Arthur from a week ago.

Virgil Gooding Chase Kansas James B. McGhee Colorado New Mexico Gooding S. E. Hamill Main McGaffey Hamill Artesia Thiss Blakeney Sheriff’s Department Lake Arthur

Three Killed In Training Planes Near Tulsa

A mid air collision between two training planes east of Tulsa killed three people including student Louis Siebel 19 and instructor John Langmaid 23 with a government cadet Stone 23 also dead. Ground casualties Enna Evanoff 12 and L J Carr 50 were hurt as wreckage struck a house. Officials say the planes appeared to be practicing routine maneuvers.

Tulsa Okla Stuadents Municipal Louis Siebel John Langmaid Cadet Stone Jim Evanoff Enna Evanoff L. J. Carr

Pair Sentenced On Forgery Charge

Grady Luck and Rex McCoy were sentenced by District Judge James B. McGhee to 1 to 2 years in the state penitentiary after pleading guilty to a forgery charge.

Grady Luck Rex McCoy James B. McGhee State Penitentiary

Berlin Joy as France Surrenders to Germany

News from Hitler headquarters reports France capitulated to Germany triggering immediate traffic stoppages in Berlin. Crowds flooded streets with cheers as strangers embraced and women kissed in a rare public display of emotion in the mid afternoon.

Berlin France Germany Hitler

Britain to take over 3100 French warplanes in production

June 17 1944 New York authoritative source reports the British government will assume delivery of over 3100 warplanes contracted for by France and now under construction.

New York

British hostilities cease reported by Columbia system

New York June 17. The Columbia Broadcasting System announced that the British Broadcasting Company said hostilities had ceased during the night.

New York Columbia Broadcasting System British Broadcasting Company

Jim McKnight Seriously Injured in Ranch Horse Incident

Jim McKnight was thrown from a horse and dragged at his ranch about 30 miles northwest of Roswell on Sunday. He was brought to St. Mary's hospital unconscious with a probable skull fracture, according to the attending physician.

Jim McKnight Roswell St. Mary’s Hospital

Contest Entries City Beautiful Contest

Entries list for the City Beautiful contest with participant Mrs. A F Madison at 206 N Washington noted for a blue grass lawn.

City Beautiful A. F. Madison Washington Blue Grass Lawn

Lost Keys Found Through The Record Classified

E Y Chambers of The Texas Company misplaced his keys and posted an ad in The Record Lost and Found. He recovered them after the first issue, saying he expected to find them and noted this was not his first time using the service.

E. Y. Chambers Texas Company Chambers

Lost and Found Verse in The Record Column

The Record presents a light note about things recoverable in the Lost and Found column. It humorously warns that objects may return but warns against losing a best girl or temper, suggesting everyday caution with a wink.

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