Axis forces push deep into Egypt as Rommel drives on
Cairo June 25 Axis tank strength penetrated more than 60 miles into Egypt forcing a British withdrawal under covering fire. American fliers hit the Bengali supply base in a second raid. British Eighth Army abandoned Salam and Sidi Omar as Rommel’s advance southeast of Sidi Barrani continued. RAF and South African air force kept up continual attacks as German and Italian units moved north east toward Bir Shefeizen.
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Cairo
Egypt
United States Army
Eighth Army
Salam
Sidi Omar
Erwin Rommel
Sidi Barrani
RAF
Bir Shefeizen
Mediterranean
South African Air Force
Roswell Army Flying School Opens Grounds July Fourth
Colonel A C Kincaid announces open house at Roswell Army Flying School on July 4 from 10 AM to 3 PM for Roswell residents and nearby visitors. Guided two hour tour will cover training buildings instrument flying bombing photo lab barracks post exchange chapel theatre mess hall ordnance and bomb loading evidence of rapid progress since construction.
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A. C. Kincaid
Roswell
Roswell Army Flying School
Champion and Two Former Champs to Play in New Mexico Open
The fourth annual New Mexico Open tees off tomorrow at Roswell Municipal. Defending champion Jack Hardin of El Paso will face former champions Shorty Hornbuckle of Odessa and Benney Adams of Hobbs, each seeking a second title and a $25 defense bond. Local hopefuls Spec Stewart and Everett Forrester are seen as toughest rivals while Roswell, Artesia, and Carlsbad golfers enter. Qualifying tomorrow, match play Saturday and Sunday.
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Roswell Municipal
Jack Hardin
el Paso
Shorty Hornbuckle
Odessa
Texas
Benney Adams
Hobbs Pro
Roswell
Spec Stewart
Everett Forrester
Stewart
Forrester
Roswell Country Club
Hardin
Artesia
Carlsbad
Cap” Cowan
Japan claims Aleutian gains as war council meets
The Tokyo press bulletin claims Japanese sea power advances in the Aleutians, saying Kiska and Attu were occupied on June 7 38 and that forces consolidate on nearby islands. A Japanese correspondent says seeds and potatoes were moved in, signaling long-term occupation. President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill call Pacific war council discussions.
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Associated Press
Imperial Tokyo
Aleutian Islands
Alaska
Roosevelt
Churchill
Pacific War Council
Tokyo
Kiska
Attu Islands
Japan
Plan Teo
Alome
Narukami
Attu
Atsuta
Atsuta Shrine
Nagoya
James H. Buolittie
Washington
Eyewitness account of Dutch Harbor raid June 3
Evacuees and seamen describe the Japanese air attack at 5 45 am on June 3 as civilians were surprised. Sailors on a transport and ship crews fought back with anti aircraft fire while army and navy personnel manned guns. The Dutch Harbor commander commended the transport crew and gunners for courage under fire as officials confirm four bombers and 15 fighters took part.
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Dutch Harbor
Seattle
Arnmy
Local Weather Temper Readings and Day Length Report
Weather readings show 24 hour period ending 11 30 am today with highs near 100 and lows mid 60s. Normal for date is 93 and 62. Year to date rainfall totals 3.41 inches, month to date 0.46 inches. Sunrise 5 50 am Sunset 8 10 pm length of day 11 hours 43 minutes.
Retailers for Victory Kick-Off Sets July War Stamp Drive
Roswell merchants meet at the Chamber of Commerce to back a nationwide July drive for war savings stamps totaling a billion dollars. A 15 minute noon kickoff on July 1st and daily 3 p.m. five minute sales periods will guide store participation, with stamps available anytime. W C Taylor chairs the county campaign. J Q Marshall reports county totals at 683,629.75 to date.
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Roswell
Retailers For Victory
Chamber of Commerce
America
W. C. Taylor
Chaves County
Logan Hunter
Chamber of Commerce Merchants’ Committee
Yucca Theatre
J. Q. Marshall
Taylor
New Mexico
Traffic and Safety School Begins July 8 Here
Roswell announces a four week Traffic and Safety School starting July 8 at the Woman's Club. The free course, run by the State Highway Department, awards diplomas to graduates. Police chief Henry Eller chairs attendance. Ing ram B. Pickett leads the program with topics on saving cars and tires, signs and striping, enforcement, blackout driving and review.
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Roswell
State Highway Department
Woman’s Club
Highway Department
Henry Eller
Ingram B. Pickett
John Kennedy
Mr. Pickett
Weather forecast for New Mexico and Texas regions
New Mexico expects another warm afternoon with unseasonably mild temperatures overnight similar to last night. Winds remain breezy this afternoon. West Texas continues warm through today and tonight with windy conditions in the Panhandle, South Plains and Paso regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
West Texas
Panhandle
South Plains
Paso
Speed limits posted on air base road
Drivers urged to observe a 30 to 40 mph range on air base road to avoid prosecutions. Regulations require army vehicles travel at 35 mph, prompting a state police appeal for voluntary compliance by all motorists.
Ferry christening goes awry as worker saves moment
In Long Beach California on June 25 a shipyard worker named John Harvey stopped Mrs. John Phipps from failing to christen a 38 boat by grabbing the champagne bottle and smashing it against the prow, delivering a dramatic rescue that stunned onlookers and wasn’t seen on film.
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Long Beach
Calif
John Phipps
John Harvey
Baseball Scoreboard Snippets from National League Games
St Louis defeated Boston 10 to 00 with Cooper and Lombardi contributing for St Louis. Chicago 5 Philadelphia 0 as Lee Hernandez Podgajny Pearson and Livingston figured in the win. Cincinnati at Brooklyn night game noted. Philadelphia Cleveland Boston Detroit Hugh Tebbetts mentioned. Conroy White Washington Chicago Hudson Early Ross Turner referenced. New York at St Louis postponed due to weather.
Heat Reaches 100 Degrees For Seventh Day This Month
After a stretch of cooler weather the temperature hit 100 degrees yesterday afternoon marking the seventh day this month with a 100 or higher high. Forecast suggests the top today near 100 as well.
Army Aviation Examining Board to Visit Friday
An army aviation examining board of five officers will be at the army recruiting station in the post office building tomorrow June 26 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. to examine applicants for enlistment in the air forces. Major Howard T. Clark serves as chairman and Colonel Davis is flight surgeon.
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Army Aviation
Army
Air Forces
Howard T. Clark
Davis
Chavez Kicks About Dismissal of 345 Defense Workers
Senator Chavez charged that 345 workers from New Mexico and Colorado discharged from an army construction job at Camp Hale were to be rehired on a railroad spur project. Maj. Gen. Robins told the senator the qualified men would be recalled, and Chavez praised the army for trying to rectify the issue and prevent future ethnic dismissals, with further details to follow on page eight.
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Washington
T. M. Robins
Army Engineers
Chavez
D-Nm
New Mexico
Colorado
Camp Hale
Pando
Jolo
Doctors Needed For Flight Surgeons
The Army Air Forces release a War Department bulletin urgently seeking flight surgeons. Civilian doctors, especially under 35, should apply directly to the Air Surgeon, Army Air Forces in Washington.
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Army Air Forces
War Department
Washington
Legion Convention Opens in Albuquerque War Bond Drive
New Mexico Legionnaires opened their wartime convention in Albuquerque with plans for a homefront bond sales drive. A parade from the Albuquerque Army Air Base will precede the campaign with National Commander Lynn Stamnbaugh to attend. Early sessions featured Legionnaires entertaining initiates as 1 000 delegates and families prepare for a picnic dinner and speeches by Warren Atherton of Stockton California and other leaders.
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Albuquerque
N. M
New Mexico Legionnaires
Albuquerque Army Air Base
Lynn Stambaugh
State Legion Department
Legion
Warren Atherton
Stockton
Calif
National Defense
The
Sidelights On The News At The New Mexico Capitol
Santa Fe notes the human element at the state capitol with several empty desks and several officials missing, including Ed Safford director of the State Guard who has gone into military service. The piece contrasts casual dismissals with dedicated duty and recalls Safford’s World War I record and service to the state.
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Santa FE
Capitol
Ed Safford
State Guard
Adjutant General’s Office
Safford Family Ties to Military Service Highlighted
The passage notes Safford's strong military family background with two sons in service. One son is linked to a celebrated unit known for a bold stand and capture at Corregidor, while the other is described as already "through with the train" amid ongoing wartime context.
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Safford
Corregidor
New U S Front In Europe Is Said To Have Been Selected
Allied authorities announced a European theater for American forces with Maj. Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower as commander while dispatches in London said Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower arrived in Britain to assume command. In Egypt Rommel’s advance threatened Sidi Barrani and the Suez passage as British forces fell back after heavy fighting and Italian gains at Fort Capuzzo Halfaya Pass and Salum.
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U. S
Adolf Hitler
Europe
War Department
Dwight D. Eisenhower
London
Hisenhower
Britain
Egypt
Cairo
Sidi Barrani
Mirain
Salam
Mediterranean
Sidi Omar
Fort Capuzzo
Halfaya
Hellfire) Pass
Salum
Nile
Suez Canal
Sir Beats Auchineck
Family Men and Key Workers Last Called to Army
Washington dispatch outlines four draft categories to determine order of induction. Category 1 excludes those with dependents, Category 2 covers those with nonspouse dependents, Category 3 includes men with wives prior to Dec 8 1941, and Category 4 covers those with wives and children prior to that date. Local boards proceed through categories as needed, with McNutt shifting work or fight rules to allow vital industry workers to obtain jobs first.
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Washington
Paul V. McNutt
Hiis
Roosevelt
Congress
Roswell Native Commissioned Lieutenant in Naval Reserve
Clay M. Hester son of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Hester of Roswell has been commissioned lieutenant junior grade in the U S Naval Reserve. He departs today for the Naval Training School at Harvard University in Cambridge Massachusetts. Hester was born in Roswell and attended East Grand Plains Roswell High School and New Mexico College Las Cruces. He has lived in Santa Fe for six years working for the State Highway Department and a hardware firm.
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Clay M. Hester
C. M. Hester
Roswell
U. S. Naval Reserve
Naval Training School
Harvard University
Cambridge
Mass
Hester
East Grand Plains
New Mexico College
Las Cruces
Santa Fe
State Highway Department
Scouting Talks Highlight Rotary Meeting in Roswell
The Roswell Rotary Club heard Jake Newman and Don Chappell discuss scouting and Sea Scout efforts in wartime mobilization. Frank Martin spoke for USO Roswell about a local center. Colonel Kincaid invited Rotarians to dine at the air base on July Fourth. President Sam Samson wrapped up his year with a preview of the incoming administration.
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Rotary Club
Jake Newman
Boy Scout
Don Chappell
Frank Martin
USO
Roswell
Kincaid
Roswe
Suit Threatened Over Classified Ad Disruption
L F Woodhead and Mt States Telephone Company threaten legal action against the classified department after a Chevrolet pickup ad caused disruption. The ad was ordered killed but remained due to office error, consuming time as Woodhead and the telephone company answered inquiries.
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L. F. Woodhead
Mt. States Telephone Company
Public apology withheld suit threat after expressed concerns
A brief notice states that despite other business, errors occurred and the party apologizes publicly, expressing hope no lawsuit will be pursued after having communicated with the affected party. It appeals for understanding and a compassionate response.
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Roswell Army
Air Base
Roswell Municipal Course
China
Traffic and Safety
State Highway Dept
St. Louis
Boston
Cooper
W. Cooper
Javery and
Lombardi
Chicago
Philadelphia
Lee and
Hernandez
Podgajny
Pearson and Livingston
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Cleveland
Detroit
Hugh and Tebbetts
Conroy
Hudson
Ross and Turner
New York
Army. Aviation Examining Board
Will Robinson
Russia
NAVY
Rotary
Gus Schlitzkus
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