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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1942
Page
2
Roswell News reports the May 6 1942 edition from Roswell New Mexico detailing local happenings. The paper notes publishing office contacts and editorial staff, advertising rates, and press association memberships. The issue includes standard Classifieds and local dispatches credited to The Associated Press.
In the Carlsbad area potash mine workers push for higher wages while avoiding a strike by holding meetings during working hours. They claim they are not striking but nonproductive during those periods, aiming to affect potash output without formally breaking the war time no strike policy.
The piece notes April tax receipts rising from state sales and use taxes by 33,370 and 19,402 respectively, totaling 399,671.04. It questions federal sales tax impacts, criticizes oil commerce handling, and urges pipelines to boost New Mexico’s oil output from 73,000 barrels daily to meet national needs during wartime.
National League play reports Brooklyn defeated St Louis 3 to 1 in 11 innings while New York fell to Cincinnati 2 to 1 in 10. Pittsburgh beat Chicago 7 to 1 and Philadelphia prevailed over Chicago 4 to 2.
The box scores show Cleveland 3 over Boston 13, Chicago 4 over New York 5, Detroit 1 versus Philadelphia 2, St. Louis 3 versus Washington 5.
In a tight International League tilt Newark edged Toronto 10 9 as Montreal defeated Jersey City 3 1. Syracuse at Rochester was postponed with Buffalo as the site listed for the makeup.
In Texas League action Beaumont defeated Oklahoma City 11 to 3 while Houston beat Dallas 5 to 2 and Tulsa edged Shreveport 8 to 6. Fort Worth overcame San Antonio 10 to 6.
Knoxville defeated Birmingham 14 to 13 while Memphis beat Chattanooga 10 to 4 Nashville won 8 to 4 against New Orleans and Little Rock topped Atlanta 5 to 4 in regional matchups by the river.
Pacific Coast Sacramento defeated Portland 5 to 2 while Hollywood beat Los Angeles 5 to 1. In a tight slate, San Diego outlasted San Francisco 10 to 9 with Oakland 7 to 6 over Seattle.
In west Texas action Lubbock defeats Albuquerque 11 to 9 after a tight early showing. Rivich Burgeson and Castino lead for West Texas while Dummier Reyn olds handle Albuquerque. Wichita Falls down Clovis 3 to 4 with Fossi Brown Bond Hewitt and Quillin contributing. Amarillo tops Lamesa 6 to 5 and Borger shuts out Pampa 11 to 0.
In the probate court of Chaves County the administratrix of the estate of Thomas Lonnie Hite, deceased, asks all claimants to file within six months from May 6 1942. The notice, dated May 5 1942, lists Bessie Naomi Hite as administratrix and directs filing at the Chaves County Clerk. Also notice to coal dealers bids due May 22 1942 by Roswell School Board at the superintendent’s office.
French and Vichy authorities report fierce fighting as British landings advance on Madagascar’s Diego Suarez area. Cast of forces includes 20,000 claimed by some, with 1,500 French and 3,700 colonial defenders. Submarine Beveziers and Bougainville reportedly sunk. other ships damaged or fled.
General Wainwright assumed command after the fall of Corregidor and nearby fortifications guarding Manila Bay. about 7,000 men and women were on the fortified islands including a naval detachment of 3,500 sailors and marines and a group of army nurses. Roosevelt praised Wainwright and his forces for their steadfast defense and sacrifice despite isolation and shortages.
The 200th and 515th Coast Artillery units are cited for heroic action from December 8, 1941, through early 1942 defending Clark Field and the Bataan peninsula in the Philippines. Relatives in Albuquerque mention Harry Peck’s possible command of the 515th and Col. C. G. Sage of Deming led the 200th.
An editorial describes dignified treatment and notes portions of the text were quoted. The passage emphasizes measured language and respectful presentation while referencing a longer source.
A hospital scene unfolds as women are escorted inside the building while a group of convicts rushes the area. The report notes continued police engagement and security concerns during the incident.
The page lists a themed cross word by Eugene Sheffer with numerous clues across and down including music, rivers, mountains, and misc terms. time to solve hinted by a note on average solving time and distribution details. The item resembles a syndicated puzzle page featuring a dense clue set and metadata about solution duration and syndicate.
Seven prisoners aged 17 to 33 seized a prison visit area and overpowered guards to demand a warden call for transport. Assistant superintendent White and Captain Fidel Duran aided by state police quelled the riot with gas. Two women escorted away unharmed while authorities controlled the walls. The group included Bazell Roden alias Wayne Scott, 24, serving life since Eddy County sentence in 1937.
A list of habitual criminals and juvenile delinquents across New Mexico counties with sentences ranging from two to life for crimes including imprisonment attempts with deadly weapons robbery and embezzlement. Names include Merle Marsh Billy Malone J D Gadberry Lonnie Hale James Horrigan Raymond C Helm and guards White Duran and Julian Hoehne with minor injuries to the latter.
The usual Friday night open house at the Woman's Club will not be held this week.
William Jackson and his alias Here Willam Will Jackson, identified as Jackson Horne official, are in Roswell consulting with local manager Henry Barber. The visit centers on coordinating local affairs and oversight of regional operations.
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