British Defeat in Libya Shakes War Front
A British setback in Libya is described as a grave defeat that may demand a titanic effort to offset. Rommel’s armor mass and a swift assault on Tobruk are cited as turning points, with calls for tactical innovations and possible command shakeups.
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Modern Day Crusoe Dies a Death by Own Action
Herbert C. Lester, 54, known as the King of San Miguel Island for a dozen years, died by gunshot last Thursday in a self inflected death. Coroner E G Dodge of Santa Barbara confirmed the death after visiting the island. Lester had long sought happiness and quiet for war torn nerves and was described as in failing health. His wife and two daughters Mary Anne 11 and Betsy 9 accompanied coroner back to the mainland.
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McCormick Eyes Resignation as New Mexico GOP Leader
McCormick, top Republican national committeeman for New Mexico, may resign due to duties with the Office of Price Administration. State chairman J. Benson Newell of Las Cruces will preside as GOF leaders meet central, executive, and finance committees to set pre primary dates and discuss finances and candidates. Possible gubernatorial contenders named include Tom Burns, Joe Tondre, Frank Stephens, and Ed Mechem.
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Office of Price Administration
Washington
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Tierra Amarilla
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Las Luna
Valencia County
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Torrance County
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War Bulletins Warn Non residents to Leave Hawaii
June 22 reports General Emmons warns non residents to depart the Hawaiian Islands promptly. He cautions against assuming Japanese forces will not return after a mid June U S victory at Midway despite air and naval rout of Japan's fleet.
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Chinese hold Chekiang Kiangsi rail line in six days of fighting
CHUNGKING June 22 The high command said Japanese gains stalled with virtually no progress in six days of battle for the 50 mile central Chekiang Kiangsi railway. Chinese forces retook ground behind the Japanese lines threatening their communications and supply system.
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Japanese drive stalls near strategic Chekiang railway
Chungking June 22 The Japanese effort to close the gap between their columns driving from either end of the strategic six hundred mile Chekiang Kiangsi railway has made no substantial progress.
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Twenty Five Ships Sunk By Enemies Submarines
The United Nations report shows 25 merchant ships sunk in the Atlantic last week as Hitler orders intensified U boat activity. A Norwegian vessel was sunk in the Gulf of Mexico, bringing the total to 290 since Pearl Harbor. Submarine commanders were instructed to widen the blockade to waters north of the West Indies and Ireland to Europe, effective Friday.
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Samuel Molina Dies at One Amid Roswell Illness
Samuel Molina one year old son of Mr and Mrs Austaquera Molina died this morning at 12 25 oclock at the family residence 100 East Elm Street after a five day illness. He is survived by his parents a brother Daniel and grandparents Mr and Mrs Eliseo Molina. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 10 oclock from the Spanish Assembly of God Church conducted by Rev Frank Mata with the church choir providing music. Interment will be in South Park cemetery under Ballard Funeral Home direction.
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Chinese Hold Line in Kiangsi After Five Weeks of Struggle
In eastern Kiangsi the campaign has settled into a bitter see saw struggle. The Chinese claim heavy losses for the Japanese and report no Japanese gains along the railway since June 18 while the invaders still hold about 50 miles of the line.
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Marian Martin Pattern 9091 Dress Ad Coupon
Dress pattern 9091 for women sizes 36 to 50. Includes shoulder shirring and lace edged neckline. 3 1/4 yards required for size 36. Send fifteen cents plus one cent mail overage to The Daily Record Pattern Dept. Also offers Summer Book of Patterns ten cents. Advertising content ends with local promotions for Roswell venue Ann's Night Club.
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