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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1942
Page
4
A brief classified notice promotes Antonio M. Fernandez as a candidate for Democratic nomination to Congress. The ad touts a “Very Fortunate Purchase” of a large world globe on a stand, regular value five fifty, offered at three eighty, from Ginsberg Music Co. 6-1916c.
A Soviet communique reports Red army forces killed more than 1,000 Germans and destroyed nine tanks in three days amid thunderstorms. British forces hold positions at the Libyan Egyptian frontier Tobruk sector as a siege appears to begin. Axis spearheads push toward Tobruk's outer defenses while Rommel's troops claim encirclement of the fortress.
A brief ad invites newcomers to Roswell to drive to Ann's Night Club to meet the local crowd and enjoy an evening of fun. The notice positions the venue as a social hub for good fellows.
Albuquerque June 19 Mayor Clyde Tingley says many Spanish Americans are qualified for high office but Senator Dennis Chavez is not. He accuses Chavez of stoking race issues to divide New Mexicans while praising qualified Spanish American candidates. Tingley notes Chavez’s 1935 appointment and backs John J. Dempsey for governor while Chavez backs Bryan Johnson.
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