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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1940
Page
2
The article suggests a pivotal week for World War II actions, with Allied choices expected to influence the war’s length and possibly U.S. involvement. Washington reports anxiety over future events as totalitarian powers, possibly aided by Russia and Japan, threaten the United States.
The Carlsbad high school and sewer project signal the end of Progress Works activity in New Mexico this month. PWA grants surpassed 26 million of a 32.85 million total for 294 projects. Albuquerque alone drew 2.54 million across nine precincts. Grants in McKinley county voted to disincorporate, while Encino and Elida see shifting municipal forms. Hatch bill status and campaign finance rules in New Mexico reveal debates over spending limits and pre filing activity. El Rito School expansion follows re election of Joseph B. Grant.
Dubose Heyward of Tryon North Carolina 56 novelist and poet famed for Porgy Mamba's Daughters and other works. Col Augustine W Robins of San Antonio commander at Randolph Field. Discussion of Spanish American Normal School expansion to offer a two year college course for teaching training and economic and educational importance to the state with details on faculty and board composition.
An editorial argues that with democracies crushed in Europe and dictatorial powers rising, the United States may be compelled to become a major military nation. It warns that armament buildup could be necessary to deter attack and preserve liberty, despite pacifist opposition and wariness.
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Uncle Bill Green of the American Federation of Labor says the federation backs preparedness under President Roosevelt. John L. Lewis has spoken against Roosevelt. The piece questions mass production outcomes and whether Henry Ford can run his business to achieve a thousand planes daily, noting hope in government and labor.
Britain awaits armistice reply as France faces setbacks. Paris defense falls back to Loire near Tours, with the first army south of the Seine by Rouen and Evreux. The Cham pange front weakened, Alps front intact. Metz surrenders to a German detachment in a communiqué from Berlin.
Berlin reports the German push in France proceeds full force with no armistice or capitulation signed yet. The advance is described as continued and forming sources indicate progress tonight.
Berlin reports that Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini will meet tomorrow to decide the fate of prostrate France, likely in the western theater, signaling high level coordination between the Axis leaders.
Rome reports Premier Mussolini will likely meet Adolf Hitler in Munich tomorrow to discuss France's armistice request. Source says the talks are likely to focus on potential terms and coordination between the Axis powers.
Berlin officials cautioned on terms France may offer and debated whether Britain would face a frontal assault or a strategic withdrawal. Reports claimed German operations had split the French army, breached Alsace and Lorraine, and advanced toward Orleans. Observers warned France’s political backbone might be collapsing under Marshal Petain.
New York reports reveal Fordham athletic director Jack Cet é traveled to Minneapolis to discuss a possible football series with Minnesota Gophers. Dizzy Dean received one vote for the Texas League All-Star team as Meawick faces public scrutiny after a Worlds Fair lecture. The note ends with a playful puzzle about Poughkeepsie and Cornell.
The New York World Telegram recalls fathers of the game highlighting Jimmy Walker supporting Sunday baseball Branch Rickey advancing the farm system Larry MacPhail promoting night games Harry Stevens popularizing the hot dog and Roger Bresnahan introducing shin guards.
Fifteen former Oklahoma U. football players trained by coach Tom Stidham join big time pro teams this fall. Eddie Mead expands his fight stable adding Buddy Moore, the amateur heavyweight star, who resembles Joe Louis in appearance. Maxie Rosenbloom impresses at the Strand and in local venues.
The veteran skipper Oscar Vitt faces unrest as his players and staff resist his intense methods. Cleveland’s manager endures friction from pitchers and hitters who seek a change in leadership amid mounting jitters.
Weather outlook for New Mexico calls for thundershowers this evening and Tuesday afternoon with little temperature change. Arizona forecast shows fair conditions in the southwest with thundershowers in the north and east this evening and Tuesday afternoon and once again little temperature change.
Navy recruiting officers opened a temporary office in Roswell at room 231 of the federal building to accept enlistment applications through tomorrow. Men aged 18 to 31 who meet qualifications may apply after completing tal and physical exams, saving a trip to Albuquerque. William A. Wear and H. W. Jabs oversee the two day effort.
Light showers in eastern Texas Oklahoma Arkansas and the Mississippi valley. Clear morning in plains and mountain states with cloudiness along the Pacific coast. Temperatures near normal in the plains and weather in Hagerman features Rev R E Harrison hosting the Singing Songs Evangelistic party from Los Angeles with Rev John Basil Long and family performing nightly through two weeks.
A sermon contrasts the lower earthly view of death with the higher Heavenly Glory View. It urges believers to fear not and to focus on the joy and home awaiting the faithful, rather than the empty chair left behind.
A renowned picture artist presents travel color films including national parks and the Pasadena Rose Parade with music and lighting. Special travel picture nights run 8 p.m. for two weeks, with Rev Long aiding a daily vacation Bible School from June 17. Music, Chautauqua lessons, and youth activities accompany the program. A warm welcome is extended by Pastor R. E. Harrison and family.
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