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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1941
Page
4
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The piece notes mounting U S Germany frictions with new restrictions on funds and goods. It argues Berlin has long coerced asset seizures for citizens and Americans alike, warning that harsher moves may push toward greater sanctions or even war.
A conference in Salt Lake City between western political leaders and Democratic national chairman Edward J. Flynn ended with a declaration of Western resentment over lack of consultation and voice in patronage. They cited no western member on the Supreme Court since Justice Sutherland and warned that third party movements grow amid war and centralization of party control. The shipyard strike tying up half a billion dollars in shipbuilding under federal defense programs worsens the situation.
Reports say Brazil bans exports of defense materials including rubber and manganese ore to all countries except the United States. The move signals continental solidarity and a long, hard war ahead with uncertain end. Britain pledges to fight to the end with American aid, while Lord Halifax asserts no sacrifice is too great to secure victory over Nazism. Chicago market notes follow on butter eggs and poultry prices.
The Commerce department reports 591 airplanes shipped to Great Britain and other democracies in April, up 110 from March, signaling progress in the defense program despite strikes. Navy Secretary Knox says Bermuda and Newfoundland bases will be commissioned within the next two weeks to a month, tightening national safety. Strict alien movement controls are urged to prevent saboteurs and fifth columnists from entering the U.S. and spreading to neighboring regions. Kansas City livestock markets show hogs steady to 15 cents higher, cattle and calves mostly steady to higher, with varied price ranges across weight classes. Sheep and lamb totals reflect active spring demand with higher prices for spring lambs.
Allied forces press three fronts to seize Damascus after Britain and Free French troops push toward the capital. British and RAF report gains south of Damascus, recapture of Kuneitra, and encirclement of French troops at Merdjayoun near the Palestine frontier. Churchill defends Atlantic battle secrecy in Commons as rumors swirl of a wider war.
The DNB said United States officials furnished activities deemed injurious to the state and outside the legitimate information service of American consulates. The charge d affaires, Leland Morris, received the German communication. The allegations include that Sidney Redecker, the consul at Frankfurt am Main, was involved.
Texas lawmakers approved a $30,000 fund to finance a suit against New Mexico over Pecos River water rights. The appropriation funds engineering data and information for a proposed lawsuit after New Mexico allegedly failed to comply with interstate agreements. Senator H. L. Winfield noted lack of compliance.
NYA invites unemployed Roswell youths to apply for work on a men’s dormitory project in Portales. Eligibility requires 17 to 25, unmarried, out of school, with new summer-only applicants barred. Training, board, clothes, and health exam provided. dorm completion in 3-4 months to qualify for defense training in mechanics and welding.
Clear conditions prevail this morning over most areas while rain is reported along the south Atlantic east Gulf coast and from northern to northwestern states for the next 24 hours. High pressure centers over the middle Atlantic states as low pressure dominates the western regions.
A federal grand jury indicted twelve entities and individuals in Chicago on charges of conspiring to fix prices on sheep in the Chicago livestock market. Defendants include Armour & Co, Swift & Co, Wilson & Co, and the American Meat Institute, along with executives William F. M?nia, Walter A. Metsch, John Holmes, Thomas E. Wilson, Charles R. Hood, L. Aubrey Williams, and Paul C. Smith.
The State Taxpayers Association releases a survey of Chaves County government prepared by Philip Larson. Rupert Asplund says the report aims to present a clear layman friendly view of county administration. The survey launches a series of county government reviews as the meeting in Roswell is announced.
Tokyo reports Ko Ishii, government spokesman, said the United States will likely join the European war on Britain’s side. He stated Japan aims for a new order in East Asia and has not deviated from its policy since the Axis pact. Emperor Hirohito’s rescript approved the treaty and national policy proceeds.
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