U. S. Won't Give Horse Cavalry
In testimony before the House Military Affairs Committee Brig. Gen. C. C. Helmick said the army will not abolish regular horse cavalry in this mechanized era. The exchange with Rep. Snyder and officers confirmed the plan to maintain two divisions of horse cavalry, with 18,998 horses out of 36,725 authorized for the army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
C. C. Helmick
House Military Affairs Committee
Army
Rep. Snyder
D-Pa
C. A. Hoss
Snyder
Hoss
G. R. Team
Stickers to substitute 1943 license plates in New Mexico
Santa Fe July 23. Alfonso C. de Baca chief clerk says tentative sticker transfers will replace 1943 metal licenses. Decalcomania decals will go on windshields and rear windows bearing serials and duplicates of 1942 numbers. 1942 plates stay valid. S. M. Delgado of the tourist bureau drafts designs featuring the state flag ula symbol and possibly the historical marker. A limited batch of new plates will be made for vehicles not licensed in 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa FE
N. M
Alfonso C. de Baca
Motor Vehicle Division
Ula
Lee Gray and Lonnie Bell Williams Marriage License
Roswell residents Lee Gray and Lonnie Bell Williams obtained a marriage license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Gray
Lonnie Bell Williams
Roswell
Roswell Lodge holds second degree on Wednesday evening
Special communication of Roswell Lodge No. 18 A F and A M is set for Wednesday June 24 at 730 PM with second degree work. By order W M Clifford G Smith and attesting secretary Elmer H Riemen. Also ad notes a large World Globe Maps on stand offered by Ginsberg Music Co with regular 5 50 price and 3 98 sale price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell Lodge No. 18
A. F
A. M
Clifford G. Smith
W. M
Ginsberg Music Co
Leaving Roswell Rev Henry H Heard to go to Hanna Wyoming
Rev Henry H Heard rector of St Andrews Episcopal Church and his family will leave Roswell on July 1 for Hanna Wyoming where he has been appointed rector for a parish He has served here since February 1941 replacing Rev F B Howden Jr who went on active duty as chaplain Howden was last heard from on Bataan and is believed captured Roswell will miss him and no replacement has been named Guests at a Kiwanis luncheon included Mayor Hall and other officials The item also notes new Kiwanis members and a free globe offer at Ginsbergs Music Co.
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Henry H. Heard
St. Andrews Episcopal Church
Roswell
Hanna
Wyoming
Heard
F. B. Howden, Jr
Howden
Bataan
Rev. Heard
Rev
Kiwanis
Ontario
Canada
C. W. Andrews
H. L. Hahn
W. H. Stanford
U.S.O. Program Set for Roswell This Week
U S O will launch its program for the men of the Roswell Army Flying School by week’s end. Francis H. Martin, local U S O director, said plans include leasing or buying Roy Norton's building at 121 West 3rd Street. Terrance Halloran of USC regional supervisor arrived with Martin and will depart tonight. May or Hall and Claude Simpson, chamber secretary, conferred with Col. Kincaid, Capt. Knapp, and Capt. Lindenmeyer about starting the U S O effort locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theu. S. O
Roswell Army
Francis H. Martin
Martin
Roy Norton
West 3Rd Street
Ballard Funeral Home
Terrance Halloran
USC
Roswell
Mayor Hall
Claude Simpson
Chamber of Commerce
Col. Kincaid
Alberto Franco Is Found Not Guilty In Armed Robbery Case
Alberto Franco was acquitted by a district court jury after a 1 hour 50 minute deliberation of stealing 80 dollars from Harve Johnson and beating him with a pistol. Jury members included Carl Russell and Wesley M. Foster. Attorney D A Calderon represented the defendant while Judge J C Compton presided. Separate case: Charles Sawey faced assault with a deadly weapon charge on Max France at a Six Mile Hill filling station with four rifle shots fired during an argument. Cases heard before Judge J C Compton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Franco
Franco
Harve Johnson
Carl Russell
Wesley M. Foster
E. E. Winter, Jr
Alvis S. Peters
R. E. Chatten
Hial K. Cobean
Richard M. Toler
Louis L. Bag
Sawey
Six Mile Hill
J. C. Compton
James B. McGhee
Russians and Germans suffer heavy losses in continued fighting
A special review notes Soviet forces excel in destroying German field guns tanks and planes. It claims Germans lose almost two divisions daily while Russians lose about one, amid ongoing offensives and lulls since June 22 1941. Berlin cites higher totals for Russian and German casualties.
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Berlin
Germany
Red
Red Army
Moscow
Russia
Albuquerque Must Cut Budget Amid Falling Revenues
Albuquerque faces a 50 000 cut to its 1942 43 budget as revenues drop from the gasoline tax auto licenses sewer rentals and building permits Mayor Clyde Tingley said cuts will hit department expenses not salaries Clerks moved from building to water department as water revenue stays strong and several departments may trim travel and road upkeep costs
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Albuquerque
N. M
Clyde Tingley
Tingley
Water Department
Graduate Optometrist at 309 N Main St
Eyes examined and glasses fitted with in house lab. Glasses ground by expert technicians. Broken lenses duplicated instantly. Phone 21 for appointment. Dr. T. E. Foggs operates the practice at 309 North Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Main St
T. E. Foggs
Georgia Lusk Enters New Mexico School Supt Race
Mrs. Georgia Lusk of Santa Rosa announced she will seek the Democratic nomination for New Mexico state school superintendent in the September 14 primary. She cites cooperation with educators, equal opportunities, better paid and qualified teachers, and keeping politics out of schools with a focus on industrial and vocational programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa FE
N. M
Georgia Lusk
Santa Rosa
Irene Guthrie
Lovington
State Education Board
Grace Corrigan
Lusk
New Mexico
Chavez Seeks Redress Over Camp Hale Dismissals
Senator Chavez of New Mexico protests to Army Engineers Chief over the dismissal of 282 New Mexico and 60 Colorado workers at Camp Hale Colorado, alleging the action targeted Mexicans. He calls it unAmerican and vows to raise the issue on the Senate floor, with support promised from Senator Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chavez
D-Nm
Eugene Reybold
Army Engineers
New Mexico
Colorado
Camp Hale
Pando
Colo
Bataan
Johnson
D-Cole
Chile Warns Axis Over Attacks on Ships
Foreign Minister Ernesto Barros in Santiago cautions the Axis to stop attacks on Chilean ships along the U S coast. He says such assaults will be considered hostile acts whose seriousness cannot be overlooked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Repubblica
Axis
Rnesto Barros
Santiago
U. S
Ferrying Planes Amid Jungle Combat Expansion
The article notes Japanese air activity over Burma while American freighters are unshot down. Fighters are ferried to China as the American volunteer group grows with more personnel, planes, and fighter squadrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pay One
Burma
China
State Taxes on War Supplies Raid On Federal Treasury
Lieutenant General Somervell told the House Appropriations Committee that state taxation on federal war material purchases is a raid on the federal treasury. A bill to exempt such purchases from state taxes could save the federal government about 2 million dollars. Somervell urged that subsidies be nationwide rather than state by state, criticizing tax variation among states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
B. B. Somervell
Army
House Appropriations Committee
Congress
House
Ways 2Nd Means Committee
Rep
Starnes
D-Ala
Somervell
War Department
Alabama
Arkansas
California
By-Stander Killed In Vaughn Dance Hall Fight
Santa Rosa New Mexico June 23 Rosaurio Gauna 27 of Vaughn was arrested for the killing of Adolfo Vicente 23 a bystander during a fight outside a West Vaughn dance hall midnight Saturday Sheriff Joe Sena said Gauna admitted striking Earl Knight of Duran with a pistol the weapon discharged hitting Vicente in the heart Vicente son of Manuel Vicente a prominent sheepman died shortly after.
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Santa Rosa
N. M
Rosaurio Gauna
Vaughn
Adolfo Vicente
West Vaughn
Gauna
Joe Sena
E. R. Cooper
Las Vegas
Albert Hathaway
Sena
Earl Knight
Duran
Globe map on sale at Ginsbere's Music Co
A large world globe map with stand is advertised at Ginsbere's Music Co for a $10 purchase or more, with an additional $2.95 price for the item. The notice emphasizes an affordable offer and invites shoppers to visit the store for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ginsberg’s Music Co
Ginsbere’s Music Co
Some British Still Free Near Tobruk
British defenders remain in guerrilla fighting near Halfaya Pass as German parachutists strike Tobruk outskirts. Observers describe smoke from Capuzzo while Axis forces close on Tobruk after June 13 armored contact and a two day desert battle.
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Halfaya Pass
Tobruk
Italfaya
Libya
Egypt
Capuzzo
No Man’s Land
Fort Capuzzo
Bardia
Help Wanted and Rentals Classified Snippet Roswell
Short classifieds offer a porter position at Sears Roebuck with Mr Mueller contact, a 72 room unfurnished apartment for $12.50 monthly at 301 E. 8th, a single bedroom with kitchen access at 100 N. Lea, two service station attendants for Conoco No. 1 starting immediately, and an invitation to newcomers to visit Ann's Night Club to meet locals for an evening of fun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
New York bond quotes and county notice. local visit
U S government bonds quoted with prices in dollars and thirty seconds and treasuries listed with 103.7 104.7 and 106.17. Notice from County Clerk D P Greiner requires vouchers on or before July 3 1942 for bills against Chaves County. Mrs T L Hood known as Joan Savage visits Washington relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U. S
Treasury
T. L. Hood
Joan Savage
Washington, D. C
Torpedoed Vessel Sinks Off Coast After Rapid Plunge
Crew members report torpedoes hit within a minute of each other as the vessel, traveling at full speed, sank about 70 miles from the coast. The rapid descent left lifeboats unusable and deck guns unfired as the ship disappeared under the surface.
Kansas City Livestock Market Report Summary, June 23
Kansas City reports hogs at 180 to 180 pounds mostly 14.20 to 14.35, sows at 13.60 to 13.85, and stock pigs at 14.00. Cattle totals show 4,650 sold with fed steers active around 13.75 to 14.00, heifers and yearlings steady to 15 higher, cows and vealers steady, with top fed steers 13.00 to 13.60 and choice heifers up to 14.00. Trade in sheep runs 9,000 with spring lambs not many early, good native lambs above 15.25, clipped lambs 11.60, ewes to 3.00.
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Kansas City
USDA
Kansas
Wall Street Opens Mixed After War Reversals Discounted
June 23 Wall Street sees subdued dealings with selective bidding and mixed results. Transfers total 205,600 shares versus 313,060 prior day as top quotations ease and minus signs appear at the close. Bonds improve while commodities show uneven movement with Chicago wheat off and cotton steady to higher.
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Wall Street
New York
Chicago
Chicago Produce Prices and Poultry Market Summary
Chicago June 23 report shows poultry live and items steady to firm with varied weights. Leghorn hens and hens prices listed, broilers and ducks by weight, geese and turkeys priced. butter receipts at 1,631,826 with steady prices. eggs receipts 31,656 with steady prices and fresh graded firsts around 30 1/4 to 31 7/8.
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Chicago
Plymouth Rock
White Rock
New York Cotton Futures Close Steady Amid Narrow Gains
New York June 23 futures closed unchanged to gains of 15 cents per bale. Last prices show nearby October at 16.24, December 13.82 84, January 18.90, March 13.06, May 19.17. Middling spot quoted at 19.97. Nominal market.
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New York
Grain and wool market report from Boston and Chicago
Chicago grain notes show wheat and corn futures with small price shifts for July September and December contracts. Boston wool markets report very quiet demand with nominal quotes for medium fleece wools and some Australian fine wools moving at ceiling prices.
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Boston
USDA
New York Wool Futures Close Lower on June Trade
New York June 23 Grease wool futures fell one cent with July at 95.5. Certificated grease wool spot traded 95.5. Wool top futures eased by 0.3 cent. July 120.0, October 121.28, December 122.0. Certificated spot wool tops at 119.0. B-Bic and N-Nominal markers noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jly
New York Stocks Close Mixed Amid Broad Bank Titans
June 23 market report shows a varied close with AmAir and AmCan among notable movers. Listed values include AmLoco 6 3 percent, StdOil and USSteel among leaders, while several others like Boeing and Sears Roc show midday shifts.
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Wilson Brothers
Hilton Cox
ED Williams
Elmer H. Riemen
Advv
Smart
Prac
Tical
U.S.O
Alberto Franco
Vtekere
Cyne Veer
Jewelry
Sen. Chaves
Porter
Mueller
Sears Roebuck
N. Lea
Conoco
D. P. Greiner
Nasional Safety Coume
Roswell Trading CO
East Second and Railroad
TeraNa
Central Hardware, Inc
CURB
Alum Co
Ark N Gas
Humble Oil
Ins Co
AmAirl
Loew's I
AmCan
AmLoco
Natchr
AmMet
NatCylin
Amrmill
NatGyps
AmSuiel
NatLead
Amstlif
Natpo&l
Noama
AmTobb
NorAmCo
RadioCor
Radioko
AviatCor
Remkrnd
BendAv
Repristl
BethSt
ReynTo
Boeinga
SearsRo
Briggs M
Sperryc
Comlé&Son
GenFood
Uspipe
GenMills
Usrubb
GenMet
Ussmel
GtWsSu
Ussteel
Greyhn
Wsunt
HollySu
Wsaib
Lockhed
Wse&m
A. C. Massey
N. W
Regiestrar’s
Aero Crafts Institute
North Virginia
Roswell, New Mexico
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