Storm Rains Cause City Flooding But No Serious Damage
Two inches of rain fell in Roswell within an hour last night flooding streets and some businesses. City engineers said damage was not serious, with power and phone service largely restored by morning. The Roswell area recorded 2.62 inches by 11:30 AM and Water entered several storefronts on Second and Third streets between Main and Richardson.
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Democrats Gauge G O P Strength in Roosevelt Third Term Talk
Washington reports focus on Willkie ticket vs McNary balance, with Roosevelt's intentions on a possible third term keeping headlines for Chicago convention. Democrats weigh running mate choices and future alignment as they size up Republican prospects.
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Roosevelt
Willkie
McNary
R-Ore
Wendell L. Willkie
New York
Chicago
Japan Warns Powers to Keep Hands Off Far East Spheres
Tokyo broadcasts cite Foreign Minister Hachiro Arita asserting East Asia must unite under Japan as a stabilizing force. He declares China conflict a step toward a new order and warns Western powers to avoid actions upsetting the region’s status quo. He frames East Asia and South Seas as closely connected and destined to cooperate for peace.
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Willkie's Drive On Match Sticks And Chewing Gum
Willkie sails from Philadelphia aboard the Jama rcy a 110 foot yacht after signaling a delayed formal acceptance of the Republican nomination. A subcommittee on party chairmanship was named. a New York conference with Willkie is planned.
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Roy W. Howard
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Russell Davenport
Fortune Magazine
Republican National Committee
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West Virginia
New York
Entrada Rained Out at Santa Fe
Santa Fe New Mexico June 29. Coronado's 1540 reenactment at Mager's field postponed due to two inches of rain. Show moved to Monday with all Spanish language program, while weekend English programs proceed. Mrs. John E. Miles moved costume display indoors after storm disrupted plans at the governor's mansion.
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Weather forecast for four states with scattered showers
Weather bulletin covers New Mexico Colorado Arizona and West Texas. New Mexico clears tonight with fair and cooler conditions and rising Sunday temperatures. Colorado predicts fair conditions tonight and Sunday with warmth in the southeast. Arizona expects high cloudiness with scattered showers and storms and little temperature change. West Texas shows fair north and cloudy south with showers in the southeast, clearing tonight and cooler Sunday central and south, with rising Sunday temperatures.
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Baseball Today Scores Reds Top Cubs 4 to 1
Reds defeat the Chicago Cubs 4 to 1 as Claude Passeau held Cincinnati scoreless five innings. Jim Turner earned the win for the National League leaders after a late offensive surge starting in the sixth. Dodgers beat Boston Bees 10 to 4 with Babe Phelps and Dixie Walker homering. Giants shutout Phillies 5 to 0 behind Bill Lohrman. St Louis at Pittsburgh postponed by rain.
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Bill Lohrman
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Indians Beat White Sox 7 to 3 as Feller Secures 12th win
Bob Feller struck out eleven to guide the Cleveland Indians past the Chicago White Sox 7 to 3. Cleveland plated three runs in the first, then added four more over the middle innings while Thornton Lee took the loss. Feller and Pytlak drove in key runs while Lee allowed ten hits and seven runs. The game also noted Washington’s 9 to 7 victory over Boston later in the day.
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Bob Feller
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Tresh
Proclamation On Monday First Primary Filing Opens
New Mexico announces a first statewide direct primary with declarations and petitions due Monday. The secretary of state, per AG opinion, will accept by mail or in person or via a representative, with in person declarations given ballot placement precedence.
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Santa FE
N. M
New Mexico
Jesse Gonzales
Filo Sedillo
German Threat To British Sea Power
Neutral sources declare Germany would gain four French ships adding to her battleships Scharnhorst and Gneisenau, creating a 6 to 3 advantage in fast heavily armed vessels and threatening British sea supremacy.
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Germany
Britain
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Jean Bart
Strasbourg
Scharnhorst
Gneisenau
Roswell forms new East Side Boy Scout Troop 33
A new Boy Scout troop is organized in Roswell for east side boys. Scout executive P. V. Thorson announces the formation of Troop 33 sponsored by local citizens with H. N. Shorty Hood as Scoutmaster. Eleven boys join, with Stig Santheson, Judge James B. McGhee, and A. C. Lacer on the troop committee. It is the 15th Roswell troop and the 108th unit in the Eastern New Mexico Area Council.
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P. V. Thorson
H. N
Shorty” Hood
Stig Santheson
James B. McGhee
A. C. Lacer
Eastern
Balbo Killed In Africa by British Bombardment
Italo Balbo marshal and Libya governor general was killed when his plane crashed in flames over Tobruk during a June 28 bombardment. The Italian high command issued a tribute noting Balbo as a world war Alpine volunteer, quadrumvirate member, transAtlantic flier, and air marshal who died at his post. Mussolini ordered flags at half staff and crepe to honor him.
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Hatch Flood Dam Dedicated Today in Hatch New Mexico
The Spring Canyon Dam was dedicated to halt flash floods in Hatch New Mexico today. Congressman J J Dempsey spoke during ceremonies with an open house at the CCC camp and a banquet in his honor. Dempsey, arriving from Albuquerque, then planned travel to El Paso for Dies Committee border activities before returning to Washington.
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New Mexico State College
R. A. Young
British Plan For the Defense Of Hongkong
Great Britain ordered the compulsory removal of all European women and children from the Hongkong colony within the next week amid a threatened crisis with Japan. Simultaneously about 200 American women and children in Hongkong were slated for removal by the United States authorities.
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Mrs. Winkler Dies At Roswell After Long Illness
Minerva Jane Winkler a longtime Roswell resident died at her West McGaffey home this morning after an extended illness. Born January 21 1855 in Pinola County Texas she moved to Roswell in 1901 with her husband Andrew J. Winkler later died in 1911. Survived by daughter Mrs S M Brice sons Ed and Joe Winkler sister Mrs E F Vanderstuchen brother Chris D Wyatt eleven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral Sunday at 2 30 pm at Talmage Memorial Chapel with Avis Wiggins in charge. Interment South Park.
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Fort McKavett
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Dos Palos
California
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E. F. Vanderstuchen
Chris D. Wyatt
Sonora
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Church of Christ
G P A To Hold Annual Dinner On July 10
The Chaves County Game Protective Association announces its annual dinner meeting for Wednesday night July 10 at the Ingalls Memorial Home. A good dinner and an engaging program are planned. A membership drive is underway and any uncontacted sportsman should call R L Malone Sr, committee chair, to obtain a membership card.
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Chaves County Game Protective Association
Ingalls Memorial
R. L. Malone, Sr
Train Delayed Two Hours Fifteen Minutes This Morning
The southbound Santa Fe passenger train arrived at 8 15 after a 2 15 delay caused by waiting at Clovis for the eastbound connection.
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Clovis
Roosevelt signs alien registration law for 3.5 million in US
President Roosevelt signs a bill requiring registration and fingerprinting of about 3.5 million aliens nationwide. He urges fair treatment of loyal aliens while vowing vigorous action against disloyal ones. The letter asserts federal, not local, control as states resist parallel enforcement. Federal agencies coordinate plans to begin active operations against the new program.
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Roosevelt
United States
Congress
Census Returns 5 New Mexico Counties Counted
Five New Mexico counties reported census counts to state director J H Newett. Hidalgo showed a decline from 5,023 in 1930 to 4,802 in 1940 while Catron rose from 3,282 to 4,868. Dona Ana increased from 27,455 to 30,377 Luna grew from 6,247 to 6,535 and Sierra climbed from 5,184 to 6,933.
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J. H. Newett
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Luna
Sierra
Classified Ad Brings In Sunday Dinner Customers
Mrs. R. L. Johnson of Central Confectionery reports strong results from her Record Classified ad. Several readers say they learned she serves Sunday dinners only after reading the ad in the paper.
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R. L. Johnson
Central Confectionery
Roswell Classifieds Highlight Local Interests Across Forms
Verification notes emphasize Record Classified as the go to source for Roswell news. It stresses thorough posting on local events and topics through diverse classified forms and reader paid access.
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Vicinity
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