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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1941
Page
4
An American steel company is producing more steel than all German plants combined and more than Great Britain France and Belgium together. The message notes Belgium also houses sizable steel plants and mentions other large U S steel firms.
A new aircraft by a west coast manufacturer vanishes before engine sounds are heard and is touted at 458 miles per hour, claimed to be the fastest fighting plane in the world.
The Office of Production Management in Washington reports that 1,427 military aircraft were delivered in April as production ramps up across plants. Some facilities are just starting while others are nearing completion, signaling a large wartime build ahead before 1942.
A long weekly column blends defense era commentary with a playful stroll through New Mexico plant life. It notes Washington defense aims, Axis threats, and public mood, then shifts to Roswell cactus clubs, variegated varieties, grafting, and odd cactus lore with humorous local color.
Businessmen in Roswell form a five member committee to work with the mayor and city engineer on plans to improve drainage off Richardson and Main streets. R. H. McCune is chairman with Rolla Hinkle as secretary, after electing officers at yesterday's session. The group seeks a quick plan before city council approval, citing floods from local rains and clogged Main and Richardson culverts.
RAF raids target Heidelberg Mannheim Boulogne Cherbourg while reports say resorts in Germany were bombed. Belfast is hit causing many deaths as Clyde shipyards and Liverpool docks suffer damage. British and Iraqi fronts see fighting in Iraq Diwaniya Falluja and Greek naval losses near Alexandria. Axis seize Greek islands Lesbos Chios Cyclades and Tobruk actions praised by Mussolini. Turkey mediates but talks fail as Iraq and Britain oppose pullout. Japan signs Indo China trade accord.
The piece notes anger at Hitler and Matsuoka for insolence, calls for Secretary Perkins to be replaced to curb labor difficulties in defense work, and reports division in Congress over Roosevelt’s tax request with debate over defense spending cuts and claims the tax bill could widen gaps between rich and poor.
Frank P. Encinias of Santa Rosa is named acting Democratic chairman in Guadalupe county succeeding Paul C. Madrid of Vaughn who resigned due to private affairs. State chairman Benjamin Lucini says Encinias will call a central committee meeting within 60 days to name a permanent chairman.
ALBUQUERQUE May 6 ranges in the ten western grazing states probably never have been better for this time of year. E R Grensler Salt Lake City range specialist for the U S grazing service reported today. Heavy moisture and mild winter weather combined to bring early grass growth and few winter losses among livestock.
Santa Fe May 6 Elliott Barker state game warden bets spring run offs from deep snows in the northern New Mexico and southern Colorado mountains will fill Elephant Butte reservoir for the first time this year. The reservoir stores irrigation for southern New Mexico and Texas and runs about 40 miles from San Acacia to Hot Springs. Barker also sees a slight chance Conchas dam on the Canadian river near Tucumcari could be filled.
A short forecast notes fair conditions in West Texas with little temperature change through tonight and Wednesday. The notice closes with a prompt to place your classified advertisement at number 11.
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