Sevastopol siege tightens as Germans claim break in ring
Axis forces reported to have driven into Sevastopol's ring and captured Fort Gorky as Russian defenses claim counterattacks. In Libya, British forces withdrew from Sidi Rezegh and El Adem with two mobile groups forming near Tobruk. News notes Allied air support and German Italian tank advances as the campaign continues toward the Egyptian frontier.
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Associated Press
North Africa
Sevastopol
Adolf Hitler
Crimea
Fort Gorky
Sidi Rezegh
el Adem
Bardia
Tobruk
Stockhelm
United States
Nimitz signals new great blows against Japan soon
Allied war report from Admiral Chester W. Nimitz stresses growing American strength in the Pacific with increased carrier groups and air power. He notes enemy losses outweigh American, and hints at upcoming sledgehammer operations. American bombers head toward Chiang Kai-shek’s forces in China, with Col. Caleb V. Raynes named to lead bomber command in China as the Burma veteran’s unit prepares to deploy.
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Pacific
U. S
Chester W. Nimitz
Japan
Nimitz
U. S. Pacific
Midway Island
Coral Sea
Midway
China
Chiang Kai-Shek
Caleb V. Raynes
North Carolina
Burma
Chekiang-Kiangsi
House North Of Town Destroyed By Fire
A fire of unknown origin completely destroyed a house 12 miles north of Roswell yesterday. The residence belonged to Buck Spurrier and was occupied by Pete Hale. All household goods and personal belongings were lost with no insurance. No one was at home when the fire occurred.
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Roswell
Buck Spurrier
Pete Hale
Local Weather Readings and Conditions For Today
Temperature readings at 3 hour intervals show highs near 102 and a low around 65 with readings reported at 3:30 and 6:30. Precipitation for the 24 hours ending 12:30 a m is 0 with month to date 0.40 and year to date 3.35. Normal highs 91 and lows 61. Sunrise 5:49 Sunset 8:09 length of day 14.3 hours.
Senate Report On War Production Demands Changes
Washington June 18 A Senate committee report on national defense faults the War Production Board WPB for slow conversion of civilian industries and calls for organizational and personnel changes The 32 page report supports Guthrie's charge that some dollar a year officials hinder the war effort The committee urges tighter limits on big business executives within the WPB and notes Guthrie resigned protest The report foreshadows further discussion on Page Four
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Washington
War Production Board
Truman
D-Mo
Senate Committee
National Defense
WPB
Robert P. Guthrie
Guthrie
Bureau of Industry
State Guard Dance Saturday Night at the Armory
Company 21 of the State Guard invites air to attend its dance at the Armory Saturday night. The dances have become a community recreational feature and are greatly enjoyed by everyone. Service men will be admitted for half price.
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The
State Guard
Armory
Boy Drowns After Late Afternoon River Swim
Antonio Padilla, 12, son of Mr and Mrs Manuel Padilla of 710 West 13th Street, drowned in Spring River while swimming with two companions. Testimony at an inquest said Antonio urged one last plunge before crossing the river near Pecos Valley Packing Co. Companions sought help at Stockmen's Supply Co. Bill Minton pulled the boy from the water. pulmotor efforts lasted 45 minutes with no revival. Jury ruled accidental drowning. services held at St Peter's Catholic Church with interment at South Park.
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Antonio Padilla
Manuel Padilla
West 13Th Street
Spring River
Antonio
Pecos
Stockman’s Supply Company
Stockmen’s Supply Company
E. G. Minton
Bill Minton
Minton
Earl Malone
Dayton Talmage
Lucius Dills
Zeb Chewning
Henry Gresham
E. O Cruger
Dee Sargent
Lamar Strickland
British Position In North Africa Gloomy As Tobruk Besieged
Cairo reports that British troops retreated to fortified lines near the Egyptian frontier leaving Tobruk almost surrounded by German and Italian forces under Rommel. Only a coastal road remains to connect Tobruk with Egypt as the Eighth Army splits to defend the fortress and perimeter. Allied air forces set records in bombing and strafing as Axis forces advance eastward.
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Cairo
Tobruk
Erwin Rommel
Neu M. Ritchie
Eighth Army
McGhee Leaves For Mayo Clinic
Judge James B. McGhee departed by train for Rochester Minnesota to seek treatment at the Mayo Clinic for a throat ailment that has troubled him for weeks. His absence duration is not known. Judge J C Compton of Clovis will preside here next week to hear jury cases in McGhee’s absence.
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James B. McGhee
Rochester
Minn
Mayo Clinic
J. C. Compton
Clovis
McGhee
Denning Leads Silent Tie as Philadelphia and Chicago Zero
In a rain soaked clash Denning and pitcher trio Knott Swift Ross and Tresh anchored a 0 0 game between Philadelphia and Chicago. Boston at St Louis postponed due to weather with no rescheduled date announced.
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Philadelphia
Chicago
Knott and Swift
Ross and Tresh
Boston
St. Louis
Sea Fight Over Coast Colombia
Reports from Bogota say cannonading was heard off the Colombian coast last night with belief that United States destroyers were fighting Axis submarines about 40 miles offshore. Advices from Riohacha place the shell fire near that area. reverberations dated to yesterday afternoon.
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Bogota
Colombia
United States
Riohacha
Caribbean
Panama Canal
SEC Hearing on New Mexico Gas Co. in Washington
Chairman G. S. Carter and A. M. Fernandez of the New Mexico Public Service Commission travel to Washington for a Securities and Exchange Commission hearing on the Southern Union Gas Company restructuring. The company seeks SEC and New Mexico approval while costs shift among parties.
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SEC
New Mexico Gas Co
Santa FE
N. M
New Mexico Public Service Commission
Washington
Southern Union Gas Company
G. S. Carter
A. M. Fernandez
Securities and Exchange Commission
New Mexico
New Mexico Commission
Carter
Public Service Commission
Fernandez
New Mexico Gas Company
New Mexico Eastern Gas Company
Russians Beat Back All Attacks On Sevastopol
Pravda reports that Red Army and Navy defense forces repelled every German assault on Sevastopol with point blank artillery and infantry withstand tank led waves. Coast dispatches describe shell-scarred fortifications and cliff lined roadstead as defense stiffened the city’s defense.
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Sevastopol
Moscow
Red Army
Navy
Pravda
Defense Talks On Farms And Phones At Rotary Meeting
Frank Marks Roswell telephone manager spoke on war problems and service improvements. He noted telephones in Roswell numbered 3,260 with 36 local operators and urged not to drop phones during vacations. Tom Reid outlined county farmer coordination in the war program and praised the county war board. Captain Greenlee of the army air force thanked the club for donations to squadron 551. Purdy listed donations and urged further support.
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Rotary Club
Frank Marks
Roswell
Marks
Tom Reid
County War Board For Agriculture
Bill Purdy
Captain Greenlee
Army Air Force
Purdy
Sidelights On The News From The 301st Ordnance Regiment
Louis Blackburn longtime New Mexico newspaperman connected with Pecos valley papers and Albuquerque publicity, highlights excerpts from the 301st Ordnance Regiment. About 180 New Mexico men, skilled automotive workers, join under Col. D. C. Cabell to meet wartime needs. Continued to Page 2, Sec. 2.
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S01st Ordnance Regiment
Louis Blackburn
New Mexico
Pecos Valley
Albuquerque
301St Ordnance Regiment
Blackburn
Gallant
Bataan and Corregidor
National Automobile Dealers Association
Col
D. C. Cabell
Simpson Urges Full Cooperation In Rubber Drive
Claude Simpson of the Roswell Automobile Club urged motorists in Roswell and Chaves county to cooperate with the government rubber collection through June 30. He warned outcomes affect auto operation for the emergency and urged turning in every rubber item, from tires to bathing caps, at filling stations for one cent per pound to build a stockpile for military and civilian needs.
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Roswell
Chaves County
Claude Simpson
Geo Richardson With Air Forces In Middle East
Roswell is represented in the American air forces operating in the Middle East. It developed to day after G. K. Richardson, local insurance and loan agent, read yesterday's Story of the bombing.
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Roswell
Middle East
G. K. Richardson
Santa Fe Boys Recall Lexington Loss at Coral Sea
Santa Fe trio from the U S carrier Lexington recounts its loss with vivid detail. Seaman second class Cordova recalls a near encounter with a low flying enemy plane and a torpedo run. Fellow Santa Feans Washburn and Cain share memories and a recruiting poster moment. Page Eight.
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Santa FE
N. M
U. S
Lexington
Coral Sea
Fred Cordova
Cordova
Santa
Cain
Roswell Sees 102 Degree Heat Wave Persist
Yesterday and today bring extreme heat in Roswell with 102 degrees reported as the hottest so far this summer. At 12:30 PM the thermometer stood at 95 under clear skies and officials warned the day could top yesterday’s peak if clouds moved in.
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Roswell
Officers Checking Plane Crash Report Near Roswell
Officers investigated a report from a woman motorist who claimed to see an airplane crash northeast of Roswell. No wreckage or missing Army planes were found by 2 PM, and authorities had not inspected a burned 25 mile northeast land area to confirm a crash.
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Roswell
Fathers Day Worship Service At Roswell Air Base
Fathers from Roswell with sons in the armed services are invited to a special Fathers Day worship service at the Post Chapel of the Roswell Army Flying School. A soldier will meet each guest at the main gate and escort them to the chapel. Service starts 9 30 and ends 10 30, allowing time for church in Roswell. Call Chaplain Brimberry at extension 414 to attend. An excellent program is planned.
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Roswell
Extension
Change in Sugar Stamp System Adjusts Rations
Washington reports the office of price administration raised stamp 5 to two pounds covering four weeks per consumer, keeping weekly half-pound rations. Stamp 4 remains valid for a pound until June 27, stamp 5 usable through July 26, and stamp 6 through August 22. Grocers will handle fewer stamps under the revised plan.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
Navy Radio Program Over Local Station KGFL
The Meet Your Navy program from Great Lakes will be broadcast over KGFL today from 4 to 430 PM and again tonight from 730 to 800 PM as announced by the local Navy recruiting office.
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Navy
Great Lakes
KGFL
Welcome to Roswell Mr. and Mrs. Jack Carr
A short notice welcomes Mr and Mrs Jack Carr to Roswell in a rental apartment context at McPherson Apts No 2. The item signals a local housing note or social greeting in the period press.
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Mrs
Jack Carr McPherson
Apts No
Classified Mrs. Jack Promotes Rabbits for Profit
A note from Mrs. Jack at 520 East 7th St. praises a small rabbit classified ad. She reports spending little yet earning $29.00 from rabbit sales, calling the effort strong for classified ads and big returns for small expense.
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Jack
East 7Th St
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