Churchill’s stance on Hitler’s invasion of Russia
Dewitt Mackenzie’s feature notes Churchill’s acceptance of Britain aiding the Soviet Union as a strategic counterstroke. Churchill warns loyalists against Nazi propaganda, avoids formal alliance with Russia, and signals Allied aid to Moscow while predicting a brutal Russia campaign with heavy casualties and famine.
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Winston Churchill
Hitler
Russia
Britain
Soviet Union
England
United States
British Isles
Churchill
Germany
Hitler's War Move and Russia’s Role in World Conflict
A wartime column analyzes Hitler's aggression against the Soviet Union, arguing Germany bears the burden of action while the people suffer. It notes Italy's miscalculation, the shifting balance with Russia, and questions whether Russian military strength will alter the war's outcome as air power and fuel constraints influence campaigns.
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Hitler
Germany
Italy
France
Britain
Russia
Crete
RAF
Stalin
German Read of Russia Strength and War Threats
The author argues Germany knows Russia's army size and weakness, while Russia lacks equipment. It contends Russia's numbers may be large but poorly equipped, and peace treaties with Japan and Germany are fragile. Hitler may seek war to disrupt Allied aid and break the blockade as Britain holds Russia’s wheat and oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Stalin
Japan
Germany
Hitler
Ribbentrop
United States
Britain
Saint John the Baptist Day Unity and Market Hesitations
The piece reflects on Saint John the Baptist Day with church processions in Santa Fe and Carlsbad and notes a shift among Freemasons away from religion. It warns stockmen of a looming market downturn, urging caution as cattle prices rise then potentially fall, with wide moral reflections on human behavior in the livestock country.
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Saint John the Baptist
Hardbitten Acetic
trans-Jordan Wilds
Nazreth
Santa Fe
Carlsbad
Free Masons
John of
Jerusalem
Jesus Christ
Hog Market Soars as Prices Hit Ten Dollars in Chicago
Hog prices surge to ten dollars in Chicago markets alongside gains in other meat animals. Report notes soaring futures amid intense demand and warns of potential long range prosperity for the livestock sector in the coming year. Historical context cites New Mexico readers recalling past range highs and the likelihood of extended favorable conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New Mexico
Deep Water at 300 Feet Sparks Irrigation Debate
The piece recalls early irrigation limits and the emergence of a deep water supply at 300 feet. It highlights Deming and Portales valley efforts to harness water via pumps and the Water Conservancy Act, noting community action and government funding. The narrative honors public spirit and water stewardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Conservancy Act
Portales
Deming
Carrots At Portales Boost New Mexico Harvest
Hundreds of tons of carrots will leave New Mexico this fall as Portales joins Blue Water country and Otero county growers. The plantings cover a couple hundred acres, with other state areas following. Supporters call carrots a new cash crop despite mixed taste preferences.
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Portales
New Mexico
Blue Water
Otero County
Museum Sponsorship Expands to Tucumcari and Clayton
The state museum sponsors a branch in Tucumcari and another in Clayton, near a rich fossil deposit and the capital of Quay, highlighting a plan to establish a new regional showcase.
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Tucumcari
Clayton
Quay
Ancient New Mexicans and crocodilian seas lure inland museums
The passage notes two sites on major tourist routes ideal for a branch museum. It contemplates displays showing how ancient New Mexicans lived and used their environment including food, tools, and daily life, alongside the challenge of a crocodilian sea landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton
Impeached Councilor Coakley Leaves Massachusetts House
In Boston, Executive Councilor Daniel H. Coakley resigns after the House impeaches him for allegedly leveraging influence to obtain pardons. Denying the right to a defense, he vows to contest the charges.
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Daniel H. Coakley
Massachusetts House of Representatives
Boston
Germans Drive Toward Kaunas in Baltic Offensive
German forces push toward Kaunas as they expand the Baltic drive from East Prussia. Reports say Lithuania may declare independence under a coup government headed by Kazys Skirpa with Stasys Rastikis as defense chief. Russia responds with a drawdown of Baltic fortifications and confronts Soviet bombings amid a broad war panorama.
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Kaunas
Lithuania
Germany
Russia
Kazys Skirpa
Berlin
Stasys Rastikis
Estonia
Bessarabia
Bucovina
Finland
Leningrad
Finns
Adolf Hitler
U.ss.r
Helsinki
Arctic Sea
Santa Fe Retains Rifle Championship in New Mexico Meet
The Santa Fe Rifle team won the state title at the New Mexico rifle meet at the national guard range scoring 1124 to Albuquerque 1107 in second. Silver City finished third 1088 Las Cruces fourth 1073. L D Wilson of Santa Fe led individuals with 231. Jack Moore of El Paso high expert 229. Frank Foster of Clovis high sharpshooter 229. Fred Seward of Albuquerque high marksman 216. Tode Brenneman and A S Campbell of Roswell also competed.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Santa Fe
New Mexico
National Guard
Silver City
Las Cruces
L. D. Wilson
Jack Moore
el Paso
Frank Foster
Clovis
Fred Seward
Russians Admit German War Gains Reported
The report notes thrusts into northeastern Poland near Grod and toward Kirstinopol in southern Poland with modest territorial gains, described as costly for Germany. It cites Red Army losses and million-strong engagement, along with German and Russian air raids on Sevastopol Kiev and other cities. Churchill pledges aid to the Soviets as Turkey declares neutrality.
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Grodno
Poland
Tsekamovets
Kirstinopol
Stoyanov
Moscow
Red Army High Command
Germany
Black Sea
Sevastopol
Kiev
Adolf Hitler
East Prussia
DNB
United States
Turkey
Water survey aims to settle Pecos river disputes
The report under Secretary Harold Ickes seeks a compact between New Mexico and Texas on Pecos river adjudication. A $100,000 federal appropriation and $30,000 from each state funded the survey, with Harlowe M. Stafford as engineer in charge and Fred C. Scobey as associate engineer, amid broad federal and state cooperation.
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Harold L. Ickes
New Mexico
Texas
Pecos
Harlowe M. Stafford
Fred C. Scobey
Reservations For Governors Dinner Must Be Made
New reservations for the chamber of commerce dinner honoring Governor John E. Miles Saturday at 6 30 were announced this morning. Tickets are 75 cents and available at the chamber as space remains. The event precedes the black out ceremony and includes a steer roping match between Bob Crosby and Carl Arnold for the world championship.
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Chamber of Commerce
John E. Miles
Nickson
Miles
Bob Crosby
Carl Arnold
New York wool futures rise on spot gains
Grease wool futures closed five and a half cents higher with the October contract at 93.7 cents. Wool top futures finished 1.2 to 1.8 cents higher with July at 126.0, October 123.2, and December 121.7 cents. Certificated spot wool tops quoted around 126.5 cents. Bid and nominal entries noted.
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New York
Jly
Admiral Stark Leads Farewell for Submarine Crew
The 23 year old submarine Triton sank during a test dive and a naval board will investigate possibly in New London or Portsmouth. Admiral Harold R Stark and Frank Knox led a solemn ceremony on deck with about 1000 officers and sailors paying tribute.
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Harold R. Stark
Naval Operations
Washington
Naval Board of Inquiry
New London
Conn
Portsmouth
Naval
Frank Knox
Quadruplet Is Wed In Oklahoma City Ceremony
Miss Roberta Keys wed Roland S. Torn of Canton Texas with her quadruplet sisters present. She was the second sister to marry, following Mona Keys who wed Robert W. Fowler on June 18 1940 in Oklahoma City.
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Oklahoma City
Roberta Keys
Roland S. Torn
Canton
Tex
Mona
Robert W. Fowler
Senator Pat Harrison Dies After Long Career
Washington June 23 4 Senator Pat Harrison a long time congressman and tax expert died at Emergency hospital after abdominal surgery He was 59 and had been ill nearly two years Friends said he could recognize only his wife his son and secretary Catherine Blanton Funeral services are planned in Gulfport Mississippi and his body will lie in state in the Senate today The death drew early tributes from President Roosevelt and senators noting his loss to the nation
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Washington
Pat Harrison
Harrison
Catherine Blanton
Gulfport
Miss
Albuquerque
N. M
Mary Louise Dorroh Harrison
J. H. Dorroh
New Mexico University
Dorroh
Pat Harrison, Jr
Texan Injured In Highway Accident Near Roswell
Harry E Tyresh of San Antonio Texas suffered a badly fractured collarbone when his station wagon rolled over 715 miles north on the Roswell Vaughn highway Sunday morning His wife and sister and another man were bruised but not badly hurt They were brought to St Marys hospital in Roswell by Bob who came for the accident Mrs Tyresh was driving and said she lost control but did not know what happened Tyresh remained hospitalized No other car was involved
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Harry E. Tyresh
San Antonio
Texas
Here
Roswell-Vaughn
St. Mary’s Hospital
Bob
Roswell
Tyresh
Colorado Forecast Mentioning Thundershowers
The Colorado forecast notes partly cloudy conditions tonight and Tuesday with potential thundershowers in the western and north central areas during the afternoon or evening.
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Colorado
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