30 Jun 1942
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1942
Page
1
Colonel Alvan C. Kincaid announces Roswell Army Flying School will host a public inspection on Fourth of July. About 9,900 visitors in 2,300 cars expected, with 260 guides, to tour buildings, planes, chapel, labs, barracks, cadet areas, and instrument trainer. No passes needed. entry 10 am to 2 pm. special meals for eligible groups at 35 cents. Continued to Page Four.
General Sir Claude Auchinleck assumes personal command of the British Eighth Army in North Africa on June 25, replacing Lieut. Gen. Neil M. Ritchie who led the desert force since December. Churchill announced the shift in the House of Commons, noting government approval and stating no full account of ongoing Egypt battles.
British and American air and ground actions in the Egyptian desert press the Axis near Matruh and Fuka while New Zealand troops and free French volunteers reinforce. Rommel’s forces reportedly advance east of Fuka as raids on Tobruk and Alexandria intensify. An American observer says the situation is not hopeless and improving.
The body of two year old Johnny Sanders, son of Mr and Mrs Archie Sanders, drowned when a motor boat upset in rough water. He was with his father and two others and despite effort to recover him, the body has not yet been found.
The piece reflects on Roswell's transformation from a quiet cow town to a growing community shaped by the Army Flying School. It traces the town's gradual development, from a single store and sparse houses to paved sidewalks, more homes, shops, and a rougher district, highlighting how military presence accelerates change and reshapes local life.
County treasurer reports delivery of unpaid personal taxes to the sheriff under state law and will issue distress notices within days. About 95 percent of 1941 taxes have been collected, urging delinquents to pay promptly to avoid enforcement action.
Readings taken at three hour intervals cover 24 hours ending 11:30 am with highs near 92 and lows around 43. Normal values shown for date. Also notes totals for month and year to date, sunrise and sunset times, and length of day.
Sidelights on The News note Roswell monuments as lasting tributes to Billy Atkinson and Captain Joseph C. Lea. The Cha ves county courthouse and New Mexico Military Institute tribute honor their public spirit and vision, reminders that enduring monuments outlive even forgotten names. Continued to Page Six.
The Senate approved 42.82 billion dollars for an army supply measure after a one day delay. The act limits advertising by army camp newspapers and sends the bill to President Roosevelt. Congress also passed 280.6 million for the Works Projects Administration and 32 million for war housing in the District of Columbia.
Field Marshal Erwin Rommel's 175 mile advance into Egypt faced stronger opposition as U S army fliers and New Zealand troops reported increased resistance, signaling tougher combat ahead in North Africa.
Philadelphia Athletics defeated the New York Yankees 8 to 5 in the first game of a doubleheader. Hank Borowy was chased in the sixth inning after a strong start, with Charley Keller homering for two New York runs.
Box score snippet shows Boston trailing Brooklyn 102 to 20 at some point with players Donovan Salvo and Lombardi vs Casey Werber and Owen. Mentions Philadelphia at New York night game Chicago at Cincinnati night and Pittsburgh at St. Louis night.
Rodden Studio captured portraits of officers from the Royal Air Force Service as featured in this issue of The Record. The photographs accompany standard coverage of military personnel within the publication.
Mrs. C. D. Swain ran a brisk Record classified ad claiming the living room suite was sold quickly and could have sold a hundred. The brief item notes the persistent charm of busy small ads and thanks Mrs Swain for the bouquet.
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