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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1941

Page

4

Nazis Seek to Trap Red Forces Strategy Veiled

Daily feature notes that prolonged resistance hinges on the staying power of the Soviet government and the unity of the people as the Nazis attempt to trap Red forces amid shifting strategies.

Nazi blitzkrieg aims to trap Red Army on German front

The piece describes German and Soviet military maneuvers on the German Russian front with emphasis on mechanized tactics, encirclement attempts, and the goal of withdrawing large Soviet forces to strong positions deeper in Russia. It cites Mein Kampf as outlining Hitler’s plans for a German dominated unoccupied zone and exploitation of western Russia and surrounding regions.

Red Army Belgium France West Russia Germany Hitler Iran Middle East Soviet Union Ukraine Caucasus

Trained Repair Men for the Army at Aberdeen Proving Grounds

Two ordnance companies Ninety days ago civilians graduated yesterday will leave tomorrow for Fort Bliss Texas to join the 81st heavy and 26th medium maintenance units. Major General Weson calls them artisan soldiers and notes a field repaired gun equals factory output. Their gear includes welding and machine shops, lathes, drills, presses and measuring tools.

Aberdeen Proving Grounds Ordnance Fort Bliss Tex Charles M. Wesson Army Chief of Ordnance

Roswell Faces National Defense Immigration Shift and July Patriotism

The state department plans committees from state, war, navy and justice to approve all immigration, tightening controls for national defense. The Roswell community is urged to celebrate Independence Day with widespread flags as a show of patriotism amid national tensions. A soft coal strike threatens in the southern Appalachian region with miners warning a July 7 deadline for a two-year contract, a pressure on national defense.

State Department National Defense Program Washington State War Navy Justice Departments Roswell Appalachian National

Roosevelt Sees Aid To Russia In Fight Against Nazis

President Roosevelt announced that the United States will provide some form of assistance to Russia in its battle against Nazi Germany. Details remain unclear, but the Treasury has already lifted restrictions on Russian funds and assets in this country. The move is framed as opposing Nazi and fascist threats rather than aiding communism, with the aim to defend American and British democracies.

Roosevelt America Britain Russia Germany Italy

Unmarried Girls Note Census Gaps in Isolated Zones

The census reveals gender imbalances in far regions. Panama Canal Zone has 9,885 white women to 26,971 men, American Samoa 200 men to 100 women, Guam 204 women to 581 men, Hawaii 39,318 women to 64,473 men, Alaska 13,575 women to 25,595 men, and Puerto Rico 1,675 women to 3,014 men. It points out how distant those places are.

U. S Panama Canal Zone American Territory American Samoa Guam Hawaii Alaska Puerto Rico

Congress Must Not Fail On New Tax Bill

The editorial warns Congress to craft the tax bill to raise revenue without crippling industry. It calls for higher income tax rates and a broader base, while ensuring excess profits taxes target true excess profits, not normal returns. It cautions that misused taxing power could destroy business and reduce productive capacity. from Industrial News Review.

Congress The New York Times Treasury Industrial News Review

Soviet Rail Lines Bombed as War Weighs Heavily

German sources report further destruction of Soviet rail lines and rolling stock with seventeen cars hit at one site and six loaded with troops and materiel wrecked in another air strike. Berlin said air forces bombed fronts along the entire line, while both sides waged heavy air warfare.

Koenigsberg Memel Helsinki Estonia Hango Leningrad Soviet Union Sanomat Vilna Nicisinau Dneister Bessarabia Ukraine Black Sea Odessa Baltic Baltic States Germany Lithuania Latvia

German and British Air War Update Across Fronts

Berlin reports show Finnish bombardment by Soviet planes and Finland declaring war, while German forces push into Bessarabia with little resistance. Britain bombards Germany, targeting coastal towns and Syria advances. Italian torpedo planes damage a British cruiser off North Africa as skirmishes continue along Ukraine fronts.

Germany Liverpool England Britain RAF Syria Merdjayoun Beirut Djezzine Palmyra Madrid Italy North Africa

Fierce Fighting in the East Deepens amid German Raids

German high command boasted of success as fighting raged on the eastern front with raids on Leningrad and multiple German advances against Soviet forces. The Russians admitted three major German drives on central and northern fronts, while Ankara reported Cernauti in Bucovina fell to German and Romanian troops.

Crete Britain Liverpool Middle East Haifa Palestine Leningrad High Command Fuehrer Ankara Cernauti Bucovina

Remington Noiseless Typewriter at Roswell Co Sale

A late model Remington Noiseless with automatic tabulation priced at 39.75 dollars. Comes with a 12 month guarantee. Sold by Roswell Typewriter Co.

Roswell Typewriter Co

Carter's Little Liver Pills advertise bile flow remedy

An old advertisement claims the liver should produce two pints of bile daily to prevent decay and indigestion. It promises relief from gas and constipation, urging readers to take Carter's Little Liver Pills as directed, available for 10 and 25 cents.

Carter

Claims On Mexico For Seized Farms

The Agrarian claims commission, linking United States and Mexico, may wrap up its work on 350 expropriation claims by July 1 next year. Mexico has paid $2 million so far, with another $1 million likely by June 30, and no indefinite future filings unless a new treaty extends the deadline.

Washington Agrarian Claims Commission United States Mexico House Appropriations Committee House Charles B. Hosmer State Department Hosmer Lawrence M. Lawson el Paso

Mississippi Faithful Honor Senator Harrison at Funeral

A funeral for Senator Pat Harrison drew high and low public figures in Gulfport. The body arrived by funeral train after his death in Washington from complications following abdominal surgery. Harrison rose from newspaper carrier to president pro tempore of the Senate.

Gulfport Miss Mississippi Pat Harrison United States Senate Harrison Washington

New Device May Pave Way to Super Fuel For War Planes

A portable mass spectrometer developed by Dr J A Hipple and Dr E A Condon was shown in Pittsburgh on June 25. The device sorts gas molecules by weight to analyze gasoline knock and refine fuels. It may aid petroleum engineers toward a perfect gasoline and could assist in steel hardening, soil gas exploration, and detecting oil deposits.

Pittsburgh J. A. Hipple E. A. Condon Westinghouse Research Laboratories Dr. Condon

Germans press on in Russia as front advances reported

Berlin dispatches describe scattered Russian losses at machine gun positions while German air force maintains superiority. Reports cite Kirghiz and Kalmyk fighters aiding stubborn defense before the German advance continues on schedule across dry fields in a cross country style battle with limited road use.

DNB Berlin Joachim Fischer Fischer

Soviet access to exports after June 14 uncertain

Russia and allied holdings were frozen on June 14 along with Germany and Italy. The question remains what war materials and supplies can be spared to the Soviet Union. Officials note Soviet needs may mirror Britain and the United States, requiring a survey to allocate scarce resources. In 1940 Soviet purchases reached $86,943,000, second only to Britain and France.

Germany Italy Roosevelt Britain China United States

Babe Ruth Ty Cobb Grudge Golf Tilt

Newton Mass June 25 Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb prepare for an 18 hole charity grudge golf match at Commonwealth after years of friendly bickering. Ruth famed lefthanded power and Cobb the AL batting leader for 12 of 24 years meet for wagers on the outcome with a planned rematch in New York on Friday.

Newton Mass Babe Ruth Ty Cobb Commonwealth New York

Continental Air Extends Route to Tulsa via Denver

Continental Air Lines was notified today that the civilian aeronautics board granted an extension of the Wichita Kansas to Tulsa Oklahoma route. The line now connects Denver with El Paso Texas via Albuquerque Roswell Carlsbad and Hobbs New Mexico.

Denver Continental Air Lines Civilian Aeronautics Board Wichita Kas Tulsa Oklo Paso Tex Albuquerque Roswell Carlsbad Hobbs N. M

Roswell Fourth of July Fireworks Drive

Community effort by the 20-30 Club seeks funds to provide a safe comprehensive fireworks show at Bottomless Lakes State Park on the Fourth. Residents are urged to contribute cash for purchasing fireworks with donations collected at the Chamber of Commerce.

Roswell Bottomless Lakes State Park Chamber of Commerce

Exhibition By Champion Keglers In City Tonight

Paul Krumske and Adolph Carlson, top bowlers, will perform at Berkey Alleys at 8 tonight. Carlson is a former national match game champ and All American, with Arrowhead Tournament doubles. Krumske boasts multiple titles including the Chicago Classic League, averaging 208 in 198 games. Exhibition is free.

Paul Krumske Adolph Carlson Berkey Carlsbad Krumske

3 Marine Fliers Die Hit Volcano

In Honolulu on June 25 authorities reported three U S Marine fliers were killed when their plane crashed into Haleakala, the 8000 foot extinct volcano on Maui during a formation flight. The dead were First Lieut. M. Ferris of Lakewood Colorado, Second Lieut. Werner G. Hagerman of Kansas City Kansas, and Second Lieut. Clyde H. Story whose home town was not immediately available. Maui residents witnessed the crash in an inaccessible part of the mountain. Details of the crash were not available.

Honolulu United States Marine Haleakala Maui O M. Ferris Lakewood Werner G. Hagerman Kansas City Kans Clyde H. Story

War Dept Awards 4.89 Million Contract for Wichita Falls Project

The War Department announced a $4,886,889 award to Robert E. McKee of El Paso Texas for construction of housing and utilities and an aviation mechanics school at Wichita Falls Texas.

Washington Robert E. McKee el Paso Tex Wichita Falls War Department

Marriage Licenses for Huddleston and Mitchell in Hager man

Russell E. Huddleston and Dolly Mitchell, both of Hager man, obtained marriage licenses. The notice records their intent to wed locally and lists their full names and residence.

Russell E. Huddleston and Dolly Mitchell Hagerman

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